FOX Upfronts: Spring Schedule Announced - 'Dollhouse' to Mondays, 'Idol' Results back to Half Hour

oscardahl · 05-15-2008, 03:02 AM

FOX's Spring schedule is much more interesting than its Fall counterpart. It also contains the single greatest announcement I've heard all week: the American Idol Results Show is going back to a half hour. That wasn't so hard, now, was it FOX? FOX has mastered the art of different, high-profile shows sharing time slots in different parts of the year. As a result, FOX airs less re-runs and makes up for the fact that they run one hour of television less per night than the other three major networks. FOX January and onward schedule is below, but remember – FOX is always very flexible with their schedule.

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BuddyD · 05-15-2008, 11:24 AM

I'm kind of peeved that they're allowing Dollhouse to kick off the night, when they should schedule it after 24 for better ratings. Oh well. I hope cutting back the Idol results show is just the beginning of the AI changes FOX has in store.

TheEditor · 05-15-2008, 11:32 AM

Don, if Dollhouse went after 24 on Mondays, it would air against Heroes. I'm hoping Fringe becomes a solid enough hit on its own so they swap it with Dollhouse come January. Remember: FOX loves changing around its schedule whenever it wants, so I'd actually be shocked if everything on this sked stays the same.

MattGoodwin · 05-15-2008, 12:12 PM

Another quality FOX schedule...lol

BuddyD · 05-15-2008, 12:28 PM

Ah, I forgot about the inexplicably popular Heroes. Good point. Maybe it'll do alright at 8pm.

MACKENZIECARRINGTON2 · 05-15-2008, 03:16 PM

I DON'T BELIEVE THIS SHOW WILL HAVE MUCH INPACK. MACKENZIE

hikinggirl70 · 05-15-2008, 08:54 PM

The new show Dollhouse sounds interesting and I might take a look at it if nothing else is on.

SueBrody2 · 05-16-2008, 08:15 AM

THANK GOD it will only be a half hour results show.

Dollhouse sounds interesting, as does The Cleveland Show; I have never gotten into Bones or House or 24 (don't ask me why). As long as they keep Idol and So You Think You Can Dance (with a two hour premiere on Thursday--I can't wait!), I'm satisfied. I don't watch much TV, anyway (gasp!), and I've had it with most reality shows. I would love FOX to really tool their offerings; sounds like they are on the way. Oh, and I love Heroes, too, so I guess I won't be seeing Dollhouse unless I am home to tape one and watch the other. Bummer.

HeyMony · 05-16-2008, 12:07 PM

...the Clevland show? did i read right??.. L O L

HeyMony · 05-16-2008, 12:07 PM

i still voted for the Dollhouse tho. :P

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05-15-2008, 03:02 AM	#1
oscardahl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 1,449,703	FOX's Spring schedule is much more interesting than its Fall counterpart. It also contains the single greatest announcement I've heard all week: the American Idol Results Show is going back to a half hour. That wasn't so hard, now, was it FOX? FOX has mastered the art of different, high-profile shows sharing time slots in different parts of the year. As a result, FOX airs less re-runs and makes up for the fact that they run one hour of television less per night than the other three major networks. FOX January and onward schedule is below, but remember – FOX is always very flexible with their schedule. To read the rest, click here.

05-15-2008, 11:24 AM	#2
BuddyD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,005	I'm kind of peeved that they're allowing Dollhouse to kick off the night, when they should schedule it after 24 for better ratings. Oh well. I hope cutting back the Idol results show is just the beginning of the AI changes FOX has in store.

05-15-2008, 11:32 AM	#3
TheEditor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,051,191	Don, if Dollhouse went after 24 on Mondays, it would air against Heroes. I'm hoping Fringe becomes a solid enough hit on its own so they swap it with Dollhouse come January. Remember: FOX loves changing around its schedule whenever it wants, so I'd actually be shocked if everything on this sked stays the same.

05-15-2008, 12:12 PM	#4
MattGoodwin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 105	Another quality FOX schedule...lol

05-15-2008, 12:28 PM	#5
BuddyD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,005	Ah, I forgot about the inexplicably popular Heroes. Good point. Maybe it'll do alright at 8pm.

05-15-2008, 03:16 PM	#6
MACKENZIECARRINGTON2 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	I DON'T BELIEVE THIS SHOW WILL HAVE MUCH INPACK. MACKENZIE

05-15-2008, 08:54 PM	#7
hikinggirl70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 532	The new show Dollhouse sounds interesting and I might take a look at it if nothing else is on.

05-16-2008, 08:15 AM	#8
SueBrody2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 185	THANK GOD it will only be a half hour results show. Dollhouse sounds interesting, as does The Cleveland Show; I have never gotten into Bones or House or 24 (don't ask me why). As long as they keep Idol and So You Think You Can Dance (with a two hour premiere on Thursday--I can't wait!), I'm satisfied. I don't watch much TV, anyway (gasp!), and I've had it with most reality shows. I would love FOX to really tool their offerings; sounds like they are on the way. Oh, and I love Heroes, too, so I guess I won't be seeing Dollhouse unless I am home to tape one and watch the other. Bummer.

05-16-2008, 12:07 PM	#9
HeyMony Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 76	...the Clevland show? did i read right??.. L O L