They rave, they crave
By BroadCasting & Cable Staff -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/1/2000 8:00:00 PM
What the honchos of the broadcast networks think will be their sleeper hits and what they would love to steal from the competition.
Nancy Tellem, CBS
Most Wanted: NBC's The West Wing
"It's a fabulous show, and it would work well here or at any network."
CBS Sleeper: Yes, Dear
"The media has been very hard on the show, but I really think that it could be a hit. It has a lot of promise."
Susanne Daniels, The WB
Most Wanted: Fox's King of the Hill
"Can I really say that, even though it's my husband's [Greg Daniels] show?"
WB Sleeper: Hype
"I've been saying it for the last four months, and I'm going to keep saying it: this could be a big hit."
Tom Nunan, UPN
Most Wanted: Fox's The $treet
"It would be great as a half-hour series."
UPN Sleeper: Gary and Mike (Midseason)
"It's really going to turn some heads."
Gail Berman, Fox
Most Wanted: CBS' Bette
"I love Bette, but it's not our demo. If I could have a young, edgy Bette maybe."
FOX Sleeper: Grounded for Life
"It really has a different take on family life; I'd be watching for it."
Garth Ancier, NBC
Most Wanted: CBS' Welcome to New York
"I just think it would work nicely on our network."
NBC Sleeper: Ed
"It's just a delicious show in that it has a really nice dose of comedy with drama."
Stu Bloomberg, ABC
Most Wanted: CBS' Bette
"I just think it has breakout qualities. I love Bette."
ABC Sleeper: Madigan Men
"Gabriel Byrne is going to be a big star."
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