'The Apprentice' continues to be a top performer for NBC so we're pleased that the show and Donald Trump will continue to play a key role in this network's future through a fifth and now sixth cycle, ... We think viewers will agree that a California back-drop, with Donald's West Coast business interests and relationships, will provide an exciting new flavor for the series next season. |
[•The continued woe of comedies.] I cannot believe that the country does not want to laugh, ... My Name Is Earl. |
[Creator] Greg Garcia and the producers are doing a great job creatively, and Jason Lee's Earl is a truly original TV comedy character that we hope will be around for years to come. |
[The continued woe of comedies.] I cannot believe that the country does not want to laugh, ... My Name is Earl. |
a little beat-up and stunned. |
Although this show was against mostly repeats in December, the strength it showed across the week and the build that it showed within each episode was indicative of a genuine appetite for the show. |
Both Donald and Mark Burnett expressed concern about having to go on back-to-back nights, |
For me, the main thing about Andy is that he's got that great combination of everyman with a subversive side to him, ... I think he's a guy you can relate to and pull for and yet he can be completely sarcastic and backhanded, and you totally love him for it. |
Genre (shows) are tricky, but when it hits, it can hit huge. Part of my plan coming in the door was, 'Let's do some bigger ideas.' Lost kind of beat us to the punch with that a little bit by making one stick. |
Given the environment that I'm in right now, I can't imagine more support than I'm getting from NBC and from GE, |
I can't believe the country doesn't want to laugh at a time like this. |
I really do believe we have the potential to hit the jackpot next fall. |
I think Americans need a little bit more hope than the British. |
I think it's creative. It's got a very loyal audience. We'll reassess in May, and we'll look at the rest of the product, but no decision [on its future] is made right now one way or the other. |
I think serials are particularly tough on Friday. And that is one lesson I've learned. |