Negotiations between The WB and 20th Century Fox TV over the renewal of “Reba” nearly tossed the WB’s fall schedule into chaos over the weekend before issues were eventually resolved.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations nearly broke down on Friday afternoon, a development which would have jeopardized The WB’s ability to pick up the 20th Century Fox drama “Pepper Dennis” and the comedy “Misconception.”
The bickering has since ended and “Reba,” will be part of the network’s schedule, likely with a multiyear renewal.
Thanks to the “Reba” consensus, The WB is looking to go forward with “Pepper Dennis,” which stars Rebecca Romijn, and “Misconception,” with Jane Leeves.
The WB’s series of dramas includes “Supernatural,” the college series “The Bedford Diaries,” the ensemble “Related” and “Just Legal” with Jay Baruchel and Don Johnson. It’s an impressive schedule for a tiny network and the number of pick-ups is expected to spell the end of the first year drama “Jack & Bobby.”
On the comedy front, The WB’s biggest hopeful appears to be “Twins,” from David Kohan and Max Mutchnick (“Will & Grace”), though “Living With Fran” will be renewed as well.
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