With New Off-Net Programming Buys, Tribune Marks Return to Sitcoms

摘要

Tribune broadcasting's acquisition last week of Warner Bros.' Mom marks a return to off-network sitcoms for the TV station group. In recent years, Tribune has backed off from buying sitcoms, opting instead to try first-run fare, such as CBS Television Distribution's Arsenio and Debmar-Mercury's Celebrity Name Game in time periods typically reserved for sitcoms. Those shows ultimately didn't perform in those time slots, however, with Arsenio canceled after one season and Celebrity Name Game being moved back to afternoon slots where it's working better.