those silly networks
I don't get networks.
What can NBC be thinking to take "The Office" off the air for weeks and weeks? It's a hugely popular show. They showed a couple reruns to pacify us fans, but this week -- nothing. What is this? I know they're trying to promote their new shows, "Andy Barker: P.I." and "Raines," but really, they should use "The Office" as a lead-in to the new programming. Kind of like the way Fox handled "House," airing it after "American Idol" to drum up viewers.
Speaking of Fox, they're pulling the same stunt. I'm so tired of their tendency to take "House" off the air for weeks and weeks and weeks and WEEKS in favor of other programs -- baseball (schmaseball) and "American Idol" (schmidol). They've even kind of acknowledged fans' chagrin by airing an extended promo after the last episode assuring us that, when the show comes back from "Idol" time, they'll give us "NINE WEEKS" of episodes in a row. (The all-caps is how the announcer said it, I swear.)
Come on, people. Give the public what they want. Namely, their favorite shows at consistent times. I know this isn't really possible, but I don't care. I want my shows!
On a related note, can you imagine being in program scheduling for a major network? You could design America's TV schedule around your own!