Comedy Central gets rights to "Scrubs"

[Spongebrain2.0]

I am surprised this hasn't been mentioned but....NBC's comedy "Scrubs" won't be on the air this fall, but it will next fall.

Comedy Central has picked up the quirky, sometimes absurdist show for a syndication run that will begin in fall 2006. The cable channel has picked up the rights to the first five seasons -- including the 2005-06 run, which will likely begin at midseason. "We're thrilled to have 'Scrubs' join the network," says David Bernath, head of programming at Comedy Central. "It is a very funny show with a great cast. Not many off-network sitcoms fit our brand, and this one fits perfectly."


http://ads.zap2it.com/RealMedia/ads/Creatives/default/empty.gif (http://ads.zap2it.com/RealMedia/ads/click_lx.ads/v3.zap2it.com/tveditorial/news/story/25335/Middle1/default/empty.gif/39386133363434353432376430373030) http://ads.zap2it.com/RealMedia/ads/adstream_nx.ads/v3.zap2it.com/tveditorial/news/story@Middle1 (http://ads.zap2it.com/RealMedia/ads/click_nx.ads/v3.zap2it.com/tveditorial/news/story@Middle1)It's true: The network with "Comedy" in its title currently has no traditional sitcoms on its schedule, and its original shows don't much follow the sitcom formula either. Of course, neither does "Scrubs." The single-camera series about young doctors (Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke) relies more on visual jokes, rapid-fire dialogue (particularly from co-star John C. McGinley) and thrown-away lines more than the setup-punchline rhythms of shows shot in front of audiences. The series has been nominated for five Emmys during its time on NBC, and Braff scored a Golden Globe nomination this year for his portrayal of John "J.D." Dorian.







This is good news, but I hope to god CC doesn't air it 7 times a day like they do with MAD TV. Geez, they're whole schedule right now consists of MAD TV

[ManicWebb]

This is good news, but I hope to god CC doesn't air it 7 times a day like they do with MAD TV. Geez, they're whole schedule right now consists of MAD TV
You know that's exactly what they're going to do, too. Mark my words: CC's schedule will consist of an episode of MadTV in the morning, 10,000 stand-up reruns, an episode of Scrubs, a movie, another episode of Scrubs, MadTV, Daily Show rerun, rerun of another show (toss-up of MadTV or Scrubs), new Daily Show, new episode of something, new episode of something else, Scrubs, MadTV, and a mini-marathon of either cartoons or a short-lived show that should've never been cancelled like Action!

Then I die a little inside.

[Invader_Spooch]

You know that's exactly what they're going to do, too. Mark my words: CC's schedule will consist of an episode of MadTV in the morning, 10,000 stand-up reruns, an episode of Scrubs, a movie, another episode of Scrubs, MadTV, Daily Show rerun, rerun of another show (toss-up of MadTV or Scrubs), new Daily Show, new episode of something, new episode of something else, Scrubs, MadTV, and a mini-marathon of either cartoons or a short-lived show that should've never been cancelled like Action!

Then I die a little inside.
But you'll still keep on watching. :p

Back on topic, I'm glad to hear that Scrubs will be in syndication on a big channel like Comedy Central. The only thing keeping it on the air on NBC is the fanbase, what with constant schedule changes and lack of advertisement. It's a great show, and deserves more exposure.

[Tobias]

CC will probably devote a weekly marathon to the show as well, like what they do with Mad TV every Saturday afternoon.

[Terminatah]

Good news.

Now someone start airing Dr. Katz.

-Terminatah

[Parallax]

I just hope Scrubs won't be like the Critic and KitH and end up at the most random times of day.

[RD!]

Scrubs, Clerks: TAS, the Critic, Duckman, Kids in the Hall, Strangers With Candy... how can a network with the greatest comedy ever be so horribly unfunny.

[Discloner]

Scrubs, Clerks: TAS, the Critic, Duckman, Kids in the Hall, Strangers With Candy... how can a network with the greatest comedy ever be so horribly unfunny.Because TBS already has the title of "Very Funny".

[William C. Maune]

Comedy Central manages to surprise me every so often. Acquisitions like "Sports Night" and "Scrubs" don't seem to fit in with the rest of their schedule, but I'm definitely glad to see these types of shows picked up!

[Stewie]

I just might have to get cable again.

Damn, back into the cold steely embrace of Comcast.

[JohnCrichton]

Is this only concerning the syndication run of Scrubs or are we going to have to wait 'til 2006 for new Scrubs episodes?

[Matt Hazuda]

Is this only concerning the syndication run of Scrubs or are we going to have to wait 'til 2006 for new Scrubs episodes?Well since next season of Scrubs will show up at mid-season, you're gonna have to wait till 2006 to see an episode. That is unless NBC cans every new show rather quickly and needs something to fill the void outside a Will and Grace marathon.