NBC Fall Shows Sneak Peek

[Geekyfanboy]

NBC Gets It!

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2007/08/30/nbc-gets-it/

Written by: Michael Hickerson (SoSF Staff Journalist)

Of all the big networks, NBC is the one that just seems to “get” how to take advantage of the unlimited possibilities of new content delivery systems. Whether it’s keeping entire seasons of shows on-line (with limited commercials) to win new fans, help fans keep up with the show or allow fans to relive their favorite moments, or offering a wealth of extras to Net savy fans (”Heroes”), NBC is leading the pack.

But they’re not content to rest on their laurels and instead are pushing the envelope again to generate buzz for their upcoming fall projects.

Starting September 10, NBC will make available the pilot episodes of some of their most anticipated shows of the fall via the On-Demand service on many cable systems. The shows that fans can get a full sneak-peak at are: “Bionic Woman”, “Chuck”, “Journeyman” and “Life”. There will also be a 30-minute special that previews the entire fall line-up on NBC.

Partners include Comast, Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, DISH Network and DirecTV.

The move is being called “unprecedented” and hopefully more networks will figure out what NBC is doing right and continue to push the envelope to allow fans and viewers to take advantage of new avenues of content delivery.

[Dan M]

Last year, a few of NBC's premieres were available on Netflix, weeks before their broadcast debut.