'West Wing,' 'Will & Grace' Bow Out in May
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Sunday, January 22, 2006 10:33 AM PT
Two of the most-honored shows in NBC's recent history will say goodbye at the end of this season, as the network is preparing sendoffs for "The West Wing" and "Will & Grace."

NBC said going into this year that 2005-06 would be the last for "Will & Grace," and speculation had been growing that this would be it for "The West Wing" as well. With the latter show still headed toward its election night, it looks like there won't be much time for a new administration to take hold.

"We are proud to have had the opportunity to bring television viewers one of the most acclaimed series in television history," NBC Entertainment chief Kevin Reilly says of "The West Wing." "From the venerable, moving performances by the first-rate cast to the sterling creative team behind the camera, this series has left an indelible imprint on the landscape of television drama."

Reilly also has high praise for "Will & Grace," saying the show "assembled one of the finest comedic casts on television, bringing to life the hilarious, groundbreaking scripts from [creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan] and their writing team to create what has truly become one of the classic comedies on television."

"The West Wing" will end at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, May 14, with a one-hour retrospective preceding the last episode. "Will & Grace" will bow out four days later with an hour-long episode, also paired with a look back.

Between them, the two series have won 38 Emmys -- 24 for "The West Wing" and 14 for "Will & Grace." ("The West Wing Documentary Special" also won an award for special-class program in 2002.) The awards for "Wing" include four consecutive wins for outstanding drama series, while each of the four principal actors on "W&G" has an Emmy.

Great decisions on NBC's part. While my opinions of both shows are irrevelant, it's nice to see shows bow out at a good time (despite both slipping in the ratings). No need to linger on for years and years.

I'm glad to see West Wing go. They've been in disarray for the past couple of years now.

Some other interesting NBC moves -

Law & Order is being moved to Wednes at 9 pm.

Las Vegas is being moved from Monday to Friday.

The Apprentice is moving to Monday where it will air after Deal or No Deal, which I guess is becoming a weekly series.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/01/22/D8F9TAU07.html

Hmm, is NBC trying to kill every successful show it once had?

Wow. NBC is really desperate.

I hope "The Office" will air all 22 episodes, since the show is bowing out in March for Steve Carell to film a new comedy.

Las Vegas to Fridays? Eh?

Weird move.

They made a huge comeback in terms of quality this season, but it be best to send it off before/if the tide shifts back to where it was two years ago.

Does that mean I'll have no excuse not to watch 24?