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New Fall TV: Keep It Or Kill It

October 21st, 2009 10:41am EDT Post a comment

It's that time of year. You've checked out the new shows and by now you know if you love them or hate them. Networks are either ordering additional episodes of their fledgling series or quietly letting them burn off until nobody notices they are gone.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 11:07:28 By: Squints (

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Modern Family has the highest rating of all new comedies this season... why should ABC kill it?

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Wed Oct 21 2009 12:14:34 By: SarahLafferty (

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High ratings doesn't equal amazing programming. The problem with 'Modern Family' is that the premise is amazing, but they get bogged down with being so hyper-dependant on forming their humor around overused negative stereotypes. If they modified their approach to being a satirical cultural commentary, which is what I had hoped for, the show would be worth saving. However, it is understandable that comedies especially need a little time to come into their own, so I still have some faith since it is ABC.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 12:21:37 By: Anonymous User
the other problem with modern family is that it is trying to be like The Office in style and have sitcom-y dialog like 2 and a half men. it just doesn't work.
Though I could watch Ed O'Neill Ed-O'Neill around all day

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Wed Oct 21 2009 12:22:18 By: Anonymous User
Since Jay Leno is being cut, does this mean Southland will come back????

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Wed Oct 21 2009 12:25:27 By: Anonymous User
What?? I didn't realize people didn't like Modern Family! I personally don't care for The Office and do like Modern Family. I don't see a reason to cancel it, especially if it is getting good ratings. Give it more time to find its stride, perhaps?

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Wed Oct 21 2009 12:37:09 By: Anonymous User
Wow, I wholeheartedly disagree with your assessment of Modern Family. That and Community are the two best comedies to come out in a while. The Middle is still finding its ground but I think it has a lot of potential too. Keep all of them.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 12:43:38 By: Anonymous User
Melrose Place should stay!

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Wed Oct 21 2009 12:56:48 By: Anonymous User
Modern Family is hilarious! And keeping EASTWICK!?? Are you serious! Give me a break! Trauma is a great show too!

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Wed Oct 21 2009 13:00:05 By: Anonymous User
Dollhouse is on FOX and it should *definitely* fall on the "keep it" pile.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 13:18:25 By: Anonymous User
KEEEEP MODERN FAMILY!

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Wed Oct 21 2009 13:37:42 By: Anonymous User
Modern family is one of the best shows of the season. there is no way abc should kill it. It may be still finding its footing, but I think it could become a very successful and entertaining show. And most weeks I find it hilarious. You guys are way off the mark there. But yes to Flashforward and cougartown!

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Wed Oct 21 2009 14:55:34 By: Anonymous User
SERIOUSLY? MODERN FAMILY IS HILARIOUS.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 16:00:25 By: Anonymous User
I agree with all the keep it and kills except Trauma I am greatly enjoying the show and i think its a nice change from having to be in the hospital all the time. Also the characters are kick @$$.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 16:24:19 By: Anonymous User
Agree with you 100% Sarah. Sounds like MF has a bit of a following.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 17:27:24 By: Anonymous User
You're CRAZY! Modernfamily is GREAT!

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Wed Oct 21 2009 17:51:29 By: Apostate (

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"Modern Family" is about as entertaining as a C-SPAN hearing...Sorry,fans!

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Wed Oct 21 2009 18:13:26 By: Anonymous User
For those who still long for semi normal half hour comedy. Come on Accidently on purpose is very funny. And with something to look forward to. Like what are they going to do after the baby is born? There is still so much to this show. I say stay sit watch a couple of episodes you'll be hooked, and wondering also.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 18:20:19 By: Anonymous User
How do people not vomit when they see even a 30 second commercial spot for Cougar Town? Anyone having seen it for 10 minutes, any non-pilot episode, would know it's an embarrassment.
The Friends cast should jump on any movie reunion rumor floating around and make that a reality... such a sad decline for actors who have so much more potential than the roles they've gotten lately.

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Wed Oct 21 2009 20:06:35 By: Anonymous User
I like cougartown. hooray for courtny cox. where are the other cast members of friends? On the couch gettin fat...

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Wed Oct 21 2009 21:31:14 By: Anonymous User
I find it ironic that someone who doesn't appreciate Modern Family's satire on negative stereotypes enjoys the negative stereotypes of Community. Is humor about homosexuality offensive but humor about racism good programming?

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Wed Oct 21 2009 22:09:14 By: Anonymous User
Keep Glee- Love It!

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Wed Oct 21 2009 22:11:45 By: Anonymous User
Glee is so fun and love the music and dance! Different type of comedy and it's refreshing! Keep it!

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Thu Oct 22 2009 07:05:48 By: Mormo (

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I think The Middle is pretty funny. Flash Forward looked like it was biting Donnie Darko so I didn't watch it.

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Thu Oct 22 2009 12:33:05 By: Anonymous User
Your list looks pretty good. However, you definitely missed the mark on one show. TRAUMA is awesome and needs to read "KEEP"

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Thu Oct 22 2009 14:46:59 By: Anonymous User
I agree with most of your choices... you want to keep all the shows I want to watch, and kill some of the shows (like Melrose) that I thought was a bad idea to start with:)... lets just hope that the networks make the same choices!

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Thu Oct 22 2009 15:08:51 By: Anonymous User
Keep Three Rivers! Kill Trama

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Fri Oct 23 2009 11:06:36 By: Anonymous User
Cougar Town should stay--I like it and I'm in my mid-20s! I also get quite a few laughs out of The Middle, and feel it should at least be given another season.
Glee is easily the best new show of the season--incredibly entertaining! I definitely see a bright future for this one.
I'm also extremely happy Vampire Diaries is doing well. By now the storyline is pretty much independent of the book series, but I am okay with it. This just adds the element of surprise.
Finally, even though it is not a "new" show this season, I'm really disappointed with the little consideration FOX has given Dollhouse. This is easily one of the most original shows on TV, and I know it is in jeopardy because of the Friday time slot and minimal promotion. I wish FOX would just see this show is definitely worth keeping!

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Sat Oct 24 2009 10:21:32 By: nicerack (

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Kill em all!

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Sat Oct 24 2009 10:30:45 By: Anonymous User
Keep Melrose Place.It's Got Great Potential.We Want Steamy Night Shows!It's HOT,Give a Chance.Predict it Gets Even Better..

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Sat Oct 24 2009 14:08:32 By: Anonymous User
I AGREE WITH YOU ON ALL SUBJECTS.

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Sat Oct 24 2009 16:55:38 By: Anonymous User
Keep Accidentally on Purpose! i love this, its my second favourite of the new shoes (2nd to GLEEE!:D)
Kill Vampire Diaries! (the only redeeming quality is the hot guys in it)

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Sun Oct 25 2009 18:54:17 By: Anonymous User
Keep MERCY, kill Trauma! Come on, the writing on Mercy is brilliant and the characters are great!

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Sun Nov 1 2009 13:40:11 By: sonya-69 (

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i think that you should give three rivers a chance. it hsnt been running that long. i live in england and its not aired there yet but from clips that ive seen it looks relly good, i think it hould be kept running.

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Mon Nov 2 2009 07:22:19 By: Anonymous User
I love Community and Modern Family but I do NOT see the attraction of Glee. It's an average high school drama with crappy song sequences and grating characters.

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Tue Nov 3 2009 16:41:25 By: Anonymous User
KEEP: flash forward, courgar town, accidentally on purpose and vampire diaries!
THEY ARE ALL AWESOME!

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Tue Nov 3 2009 16:43:08 By: Anonymous User
FLASH FORWARD, ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE, VAMPIRE DIARIES AND COUGAR TOWN ARE ALL MUST HAVES! PLEASE KEEP THEM

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