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NBC Considering Drastic Measure Due To Popularity Decline
Daily Caller ^ | August 26, 2022 | Nicole Silverio

Posted on 08/26/2022 6:42:32 PM PDT by John W

NBC is reportedly considering cutting back their prime-time hours due to the network’s declining popularity.

The network may stop programming the 10 to 11 p.m. time slots and give them to local TV stations instead, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday. No future plans on the matter have been finalized with NBC’s affiliate board, meaning the 10 p.m. time slot may remain.

The change would likely occur in the fall of 2023, sources familiar told the outlet. The network’s late night programming, including “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” would likely move to an earlier time slot, from its current 11:30 p.m. slot to either 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. Cutting back programming will save NBC tens of millions of dollars in content costs, and satisfy affiliates who will earn more ad revenue by adding an extra hour of programming, the outlet reported.

“We are always looking at strategies to ensure that our broadcast business remains as strong as possible. As a company, our advantage lies in our ability to provide audiences with the content they love across broadcast, cable and streaming,” an NBC spokeswoman said, according to the WSJ.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cnbc; firelorne; jimmyfallon; msnbc; nbc; nobrainscollectively; tonightshow
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1 posted on 08/26/2022 6:42:32 PM PDT by John W
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Nothing But Crap


2 posted on 08/26/2022 6:43:59 PM PDT by butlerweave
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Have they considered offering balanced news reporting and non-political entertainment?

No, sorry, that’s crazy talk.


3 posted on 08/26/2022 6:44:08 PM PDT by Interesting Times (This space for rent.)
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To: John W

Hasta LA Vista baby!!!!!


4 posted on 08/26/2022 6:44:13 PM PDT by rdl6989 ( )
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To: John W; dfwgator

If the just did Gilligan’s Island reruns 24/7 it might be worth watching again.

Brian Williams was shot down in a helicopter 🚁 over Gilligan’s Island.

Maybe it was Ted’s. And then he bought a cheeseburger or chili fries 🍟 out of an airplane.


5 posted on 08/26/2022 6:45:53 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: John W

The Gay Chicken Network.


6 posted on 08/26/2022 6:47:15 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Impeach Jo Jo now while we still have a country.)
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To: John W

I know what some folks might think... they’ll moderate their
programming.

No, they will give Hillary a two hour slut. They may toss
in a slot too.


7 posted on 08/26/2022 6:47:25 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (I pledge allegiance the flag of the U S of A, and to the REPUBLIC for which stands.)
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To: John W

It sounds like the “extra hour” could be 10:00-10:30 plus 11:30-12:00 midnight, or maybe later.


8 posted on 08/26/2022 6:47:39 PM PDT by scrabblehack
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To: John W
NBC....ABC....CBS....FOX....and PBS could disappear from the face of the earth and I wouldn't lose a millisecond of sleep. And that goes for 99% of cable channels as well.
9 posted on 08/26/2022 6:47:46 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Covid Is All About Mail In Ballots)
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I can’t help but feel a little “Win” reading this.


10 posted on 08/26/2022 6:47:53 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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Two new episodes of a program followed by two-to-four reruns, no wonder they are shedding viewership.

Cord cutting isn’t helping either.


11 posted on 08/26/2022 6:49:11 PM PDT by TomGuy
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Well...bye.


12 posted on 08/26/2022 6:49:58 PM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: John W

Went woked, going broke


13 posted on 08/26/2022 6:50:03 PM PDT by 2banana (Common ground with islamic terrorists-they want to die for allah and we want to arrange the meeting)
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To: SaveFerris

NBC could play reruns of Supertrain, BJ and the bear, Sheriff Lobo and the like 24/7 and I might watch some.


14 posted on 08/26/2022 6:50:22 PM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure.)
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To: John W

It’s a shame. The Spinners: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=spinners+itsa+a+ahame&view=detail&mid=F0B0611FA5B06C75682EF0B0611FA5B06C75682E&FORM=VIRE0&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dspinners%2bitsa%2ba%2bahame


15 posted on 08/26/2022 6:50:37 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: butlerweave

get woke go broke


16 posted on 08/26/2022 6:52:06 PM PDT by imabadboy99
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To: John W

Makes as much sense as cutting back on food because you are hungry. Why don’t they try programming that isn’t woke social justice equitable?


17 posted on 08/26/2022 6:53:36 PM PDT by webheart
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18 posted on 08/26/2022 6:53:46 PM PDT by JPG (MAGA)
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Maybe they would be more popular, if they would report the “news” with some level of honesty.

I only ever watch NBC for the purpose of knowing what falsehoods they are spewing to all the vulnerable leftists.


19 posted on 08/26/2022 6:54:11 PM PDT by NEMDF
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Well, they could consider putting Biden on for an hour or two in prime time, being as how the network and all liberal stations think that Biden is so popular and best president ever.


20 posted on 08/26/2022 6:54:44 PM PDT by adorno
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