Kevin Reilly
Kevin Reilly
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Katie O'Connell was a top draft pick when she joined NBC last year and she's done a terrific job turning the lights on in our New York development office.
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We came out of last year believing in our charismatic lead and seeing real evidence that an audience was sticking with the show. We think with some creative adjustments, stability is going to pay off in this time period.
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People were a little stunned, a little beaten up at the end of last (season).
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Last year was horrific. We don't have the rocket fuel right now to lift us to the next level, but things are genuinely happening, and some of these shows are definitely moving in the right direction.
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It's no secret that the ratings have been tough for the last couple of seasons. There's a point where you want to send a great show off with dignity and with some semblance of success.
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I'm very heartened by the fact that there has not been this pouncing, coming in with a dull knife to start hacking away. We have thrown a lot of revenue to them over the last decade and there's an acknowledgment that this is a down cycle.
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I think Americans need a little bit more hope than the British.
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It is blatantly unlawful to terminate a public sector employee and give those duties to someone else and justify it by saying the title is different.
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Stability is the first step toward recovery. Alright, let's go outside and smoke and drink coffee.
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Some of the best shows on TV start with the perception of controversy, which is usually not an issue if it's backed by quality. The intent with 'The Book of Daniel' is to make a high-quality show that is both highly entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Look, I'm realistic about this time period, and we're asking 'Law & Order' to do a lot here. But everyone knows there's no more resilient show on all of television. And we take the long view of the brand. In the spring, we'll figure out where this show is going to live for the next 16 years of its life.
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The Apprentice' continues to be a top performer for NBC so we're pleased that the show and Donald Trump will continue to play a key role in this network's future through a fifth and now sixth cycle, ... We think viewers will agree that a California back-drop, with Donald's West Coast business interests and relationships, will provide an exciting new flavor for the series next season.
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I think serials are particularly tough on Friday. And that is one lesson I've learned.
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This year will kick off with Joey finally making it in Hollywood. The same character now has lots of people looking at him, the spotlight on him. He's now not the worst client of Jennifer Coolidge. He's the best.