Date: 18th September 2000

Political Debates Upset Network Program Schedules


With presidential debates now locked in for Oct. 3, Oct. 11, and Oct. 17 and a vice-presidential debate scheduled for Oct. 5, the networks have been forced to rejiggle the premiere of new shows.

ABC said on Friday that it will delay the premiere of The Geena Davis Show until Oct. 10. NBC is pushing back the premieres of DAG and Cursed as well as several season premieres. CBS has postponed season premieres of five shows.

Source: Studio Briefing