http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/09/Jericho-Might-Make-It-Back-Sooner-Than-Expected.aspx Narrowly pulled from the jaws of cancellation, cult-favorite “Jericho” may be back on TV for its seven-episode second season, sooner than expected. CBS had originally planned to premiere “Jericho” during mid-season, which would fall around 1st quarter 2008. However according to tvweek.com, CBS execs have a plan that could land the show back on the air well before that time. The network has hinted that, should any one of their hour-long freshman shows falter in the ratings, “Jericho” could very well be utilized to fill its spot, rather than trying to force-feed the public a tired string of re-runs until midseason rolled around. That means that if (and ONLY if) “Kid Nation,” “Moonlight,” “Cane” or the yet-to-premier “Viva Laughlin” are not up to ratings par, (ahem,) then “Jericho” will most likely get its spot. If you’ve seen any of those aforementioned shows, you know that could be any day now (except you “Kid,” we love you!) Of course, to downplay any anxieties about its new shows’ performance, the network is thwarting any speculation of “Jericho’s” early return: “The best thing going for ‘Jericho’ is it’s done and ready to go, [CBS scheduling head Kelly Kahl says.] “But it’s too early to tell what time period is going to available.” Kahl maintains that CBS’ fall premieres are performing well, and that no opening is guaranteed before mid-season. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/09/Jericho-Might-Make-It-Back-Sooner-Than-Expected.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/09/Jericho-Might-Make-It-Back-Sooner-Than-Expected.aspx#1727 Apparently, you are out of touch with the critical acclaim Skeet received for The Magic of Ordinary Days and Into the West. Your loss. mademoiselle_fromage http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/09/Jericho-Might-Make-It-Back-Sooner-Than-Expected.aspx#1727 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:45:08 GMT