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“Chuck” renewed by NBC

Submitted by Kevin.Beaumont on May 17, 2009 – 11:26 pmView Comments

The NBC drama with Zachary Levi and Adam Baldwin has been picked for 13 more episodes, beginning in the Fall.  In a similar move to Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse, the licensing fee has been slashed, along with the budget per ep.

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Several weeks ago End Of Show was on hand with Zachary as he and 400 fans went to a local Subway to purchase their products in a symbolic move to show the desire for Chuck’s renewal.  At the time he told us that Chuck was on “good side of the (renewal) bubble”.  Congratulations to Wendy Farrington and everybody who #SavedChuck.

Sources tell End Of Show that NBC is looking to place the series on Friday night.  But don’t worry, Dollhouse showed this season it’s possible to survive that slot and live to fight another season.  The bad news: the budget cuts mean some of the crew will not return, and some cast members may appear in less episodes (less episodes, less cost).

  • Tamara Burks
    Maybe after they see that it stays at a healthy rating they'll add more episodes.

    And as for watching Leno , I'm an insomniac and I don't watch it late at night and won't be watching it in primetime. I'm sure he's a nice enough person but I have no interest in talk shows. The only thing putting him on in prime time does is make sure I won't be watching NBC at that time. I will be watching it faithfully when Chuck is on though.
  • Kevin.Beaumont
    They have a 'back 9' option, which means if they like the ratings, they can order more episodes. It's part of the renewal deal.
  • Cindy
    NBC has never really had many good shows, but Chuck is the best they've had in such a long time. It's funny, clean, and my family loves it. I think it's a shame they are cutting it short. The last thing we need is an early Leno. Get him out of our main time TV. Really, those stupid late night talk shows are for those with insomina, and it's to help them sleep. I sometimes wonder how the big decision makers for prime time TV get the positions they're in, because they don't care about what people really want.
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