Why Not All NCIS on Mondays?
Question: CBS axed NCIS: Hawai’i despite renewing the original and picking up Origins and Sydney. Why not have an all-NCIS Monday lineup, like FBI Tuesdays or NBC’s Chicago Wednesdays? It could’ve been mothership, Origins, and Sydney in fall, with Hawai’i in spring. Did they even consider this? — Shon
Matt Roush: Variety spices up life, and broadcast TV could use more of it. While some crave all-night franchise feasts, CBS opts for diversity, mixing comedies and dramas on Mondays. Economics likely drove Hawai’i’s cancellation amid CBS’s parent company uncertainties. While a full NCIS night may’ve tempted, CBS spreads hits across nights—Sydney’s poised for Fridays after Blue Bloods.
Respecting Theater Legends Who’ve Left Us
Question: After awards flubs, did Tony Awards’ In Memoriam, spotlighting Nicole Scherzinger’s “What I Did for Love” beautifully, win your approval? — Rosalie
Matt Roush: Starting tributes with stars worries, but Tonys balanced well, pausing for Nicole’s poignant moments. Show’s highs included speeches but lacked standout musicals. As a fan, it was enjoyable but not the most memorable. Kudos for dignified homage.
