NBC’s Busy Spring

This week, the networks have been peddling their wares at the Winter Television Critics Association Tour.

And yes, I wish I was there…

But since I’m not, I have to settle for sifting through the network press releases and reports from people who are there.

And there was a lot to sift through from NBC’s session as the network is going to have a busy spring…

“The Philanthropist” about a rich man who helps the poor will still debut in the spring. It was delayed because the show’s star, James Purefoy, pulled a hamstring…

NBC has renewed “The Office,” “30 Rock” and “The Biggest Loser” for another season.

However, the futures of “Chuck” and “Life” are uncertain…

Conan O’Brien’s last edition of “Late Night” will air February 20th. Jimmy Fallon will take over March 2nd…

“Southland,” the new John Wells (“ER”) police drama, will take over the “ER” timeslot beginning April 9th. I’m excited about this one because it will mark the return of Ben McKenzie (“The O.C.”) to TV…

“ER” will now leave the air April 2nd with a retrospective at 8 p.m., followed by a two-hour series finale…

“Kings,” which had previously been given the “ER” time slot will now air on Sundays beginning in March…

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