FX to renew Dirt and The Riches

Go figure.

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Take FOX, for example: they just decided to cancel Drive, after what they saw as dismal ratings on their broadcast network. But on their cable network, FX, two shows that have gotten so-so ratings and very little critical buzz — The Riches and Dirtare about to be renewed, according to MediaWeek.

Speaking before a screening for their new Glen Close series,

Damages, network president John Landgraf told the trade paper, “We’re really happy with the performance of Dirt and The Riches, and I expect them to return.” Apparently, the cumulative ratings garnered by multiple airings of each show’s episodes put it on the same audience levels as the network’s more established shows.

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It’s amazing to me how different the standards of success are for cable and broadcast TV, even within the same company. Huh.

Original post by Joel Keller

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  1. kathy maloney August 25th, 2008 7:44 am

    OH please tell me that the Riches is coming back on…I have only seen season one on HULU…and i am addicted …when ? please

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