ABC's 'MDs' May Soon Rest in Peace
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) -- The producers of ABC's ratings-challenged rookie drama "MDs" may have inadvertently predicted the date of their own demise. The network last week sent out an upcoming episode of the series dubbed "R.I.P." The episode is set to air Oct. 30 -- the night before the start of the November sweeps and the date most industry insiders predict will be the last night "MDs" airs before going on what seems like an inevitable hiatus. An ABC insider said no decision has been made on the fate of "MDs," and said that even if the show is pulled for sweeps, there's still a very good chance it might pop up after the ratings period is over. As for the eerie title "R.I.P.," there's a logical explanation: It's the show's Halloween episode.
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) -- The producers of ABC's ratings-challenged rookie drama "MDs" may have inadvertently predicted the date of their own demise. The network last week sent out an upcoming episode of the series dubbed "R.I.P." The episode is set to air Oct. 30 -- the night before the start of the November sweeps and the date most industry insiders predict will be the last night "MDs" airs before going on what seems like an inevitable hiatus. An ABC insider said no decision has been made on the fate of "MDs," and said that even if the show is pulled for sweeps, there's still a very good chance it might pop up after the ratings period is over. As for the eerie title "R.I.P.," there's a logical explanation: It's the show's Halloween episode.