Richter
NBC's making a New Year's resolution to air more "Law & Order," while Fox is double-pumping "Andy Richter" for the holidays.
Peacock will air all three editions of the "Law & Order" franchise on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 8-11 p.m., making way for a regular 8-10 p.m. Saturday block of "L&O" and "L&O: SVU" that will start Jan. 18. NBC is expected to keep repeats of "L&O" on Saturdays through February sweeps, likely returning to theatrical pics in the spring.
It's unclear what NBC intends to air Saturdays at 10 p.m., though a reality show (maybe the new "Let's Make a Deal"?) makes sense.
Over at Fox, net next week will begin airing original episodes of the critically worshipped "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" Tuesdays at 8:30. Segs will air in addition to the show's regularly skedded Sunday 9:30 p.m. run.
Fox plans to double-pump "Richter" for at least the month of December, with the intent of giving the show some added exposure.
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