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The article primarily focuses on the primetime television programming schedule for the six major English-language broadcast networks in the United States during the 2003-04 television season.
Answer: True
The article's central theme is the detailed examination of the primetime television programming schedules for the principal English-language broadcast networks in the U.S. during the specified 2003-04 television season.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is included in the main schedule because its member stations adhere strictly to network-determined broadcast times.
Answer: False
PBS is excluded from the primary schedule listings due to the significant local flexibility its member stations possess regarding broadcast times, which leads to variations in network show scheduling.
NBC preempted its regular primetime programming in August 2004 to broadcast coverage of the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Answer: True
NBC indeed altered its primetime schedule in August 2004 to accommodate the broadcast of the 2004 Summer Olympics, a common occurrence for major networks during significant international sporting events.
The asterisk (*) next to a new series title indicates that the program was a midseason replacement.
Answer: True
An asterisk (*) used in conjunction with new series titles signifies that the program was introduced as a midseason replacement, premiering later in the broadcast year.
What was the primary focus of the 2003-04 United States network television schedule article?
Answer: The primetime television programming schedule for the six major English-language broadcast networks.
The article's core objective was to present and analyze the primetime programming schedules of the six major English-language broadcast networks during the 2003-04 television season.
How did the article visually indicate new television series premiering during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: New series titles were highlighted in bold text.
The article employed bold text formatting to visually distinguish and highlight new television series premiering during the 2003-04 season, facilitating easy identification for the reader.
Why was the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) excluded from the main schedule listings?
Answer: PBS member stations had significant local flexibility in their schedules, making network times inconsistent.
PBS was excluded because its member stations exhibit considerable autonomy in scheduling, resulting in variability of network program broadcast times, which complicates direct comparison with the more standardized schedules of commercial networks.
What event caused NBC to preempt its regular primetime programming from August 13 to August 29, 2004?
Answer: Broadcast of the 2004 Summer Olympics
NBC preempted its standard primetime schedule during August 13-29, 2004, to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2004 Summer Olympics.
What did the asterisk (*) denote next to some new series titles in the schedule?
Answer: The series was a midseason replacement.
An asterisk (*) adjacent to a new series title indicated that the program was designated as a midseason replacement, premiering later in the broadcast year.
During Fall 2003, ABC's Sunday primetime lineup included the new series Alias and the returning series The Practice.
Answer: False
In Fall 2003, ABC's Sunday lineup featured the new series '10-8: Officers on Duty' and the returning series 'Alias' and 'The Practice'. 'Alias' was not a new series that season.
During the Winter 2003-04 season, ABC replaced 'Alias' on Sunday nights with the new series 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'.
Answer: False
During the Winter 2003-04 season, ABC replaced '10-8: Officers on Duty' on Sunday nights with the new series 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition', not 'Alias'.
Fox's Fall 2003 Sunday primetime lineup consisted entirely of live sports programming.
Answer: False
Fox's Fall 2003 Sunday primetime lineup featured a block of animated and comedy series, including 'King of the Hill', 'The Simpsons', and 'The Bernie Mac Show', not solely live sports.
Which of the following was a NEW series featured on ABC's Sunday primetime lineup in Fall 2003?
Answer: 10-8: Officers on Duty
'10-8: Officers on Duty' premiered as a new series on ABC's Sunday primetime schedule in Fall 2003.
How did ABC's Sunday primetime schedule change from Fall 2003 to Winter 2003-04?
Answer: '10-8: Officers on Duty' was replaced by 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'.
During the Winter 2003-04 season, ABC substituted 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' for '10-8: Officers on Duty' in the Sunday 8:00 PM slot.
What type of programming dominated Fox's Sunday primetime lineup in Fall 2003?
Answer: Animated and comedy series
Fox's Sunday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 was characterized by a strong lineup of animated and comedy series, including 'King of the Hill' and 'The Simpsons'.
NBC's Monday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 included the new series 'Las Vegas' and the returning drama 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'.
Answer: True
NBC's Fall 2003 Monday schedule indeed featured the newly introduced series 'Las Vegas' alongside the established drama 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'.
Fox's Monday schedule shifted from 'American Idol' in the Fall to 'The Next Joe Millionaire' in the Winter.
Answer: False
Fox's Monday schedule underwent a shift from 'The Next Joe Millionaire' in the Fall to 'American Idol' in the Winter, contrary to the statement.
Which new series did NBC introduce on Monday nights during the Fall 2003 season?
Answer: Las Vegas
NBC debuted the new series 'Las Vegas' on its Monday primetime schedule during the Fall 2003 season.
What change occurred in Fox's Monday primetime schedule from Fall 2003 to Winter 2003-04?
Answer: It replaced 'The Next Joe Millionaire' with 'American Idol'.
Fox's Monday schedule transitioned from featuring 'The Next Joe Millionaire' in the Fall to airing 'American Idol' in the Winter programming block.
ABC's Fall 2003 Tuesday primetime lineup included the new series 'I'm with Her' and the returning drama 'NYPD Blue'.
Answer: True
ABC's Tuesday schedule in Fall 2003 featured 'I'm with Her' as a new series and 'NYPD Blue' as a returning drama, alongside other established shows.
Fox dedicated its entire Tuesday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 to airing the World Series.
Answer: True
Fox's Tuesday primetime programming during Fall 2003 was indeed occupied by Major League Baseball playoff games, including the 2003 World Series.
UPN's Tuesday primetime lineup primarily featured dramas aimed at a broad audience.
Answer: False
UPN's Tuesday primetime lineup predominantly featured comedies, such as 'The Parkers' and 'Eve', targeting a younger, urban demographic rather than a broad audience with dramas.
ABC's Wednesday schedule in the Fall featured 'The Bachelor/The Bachelorette' and the new series 'Kingdom Hospital'.
Answer: False
In Fall 2003, ABC's Wednesday schedule featured 'The Bachelor/The Bachelorette' but 'Kingdom Hospital' was introduced in the Spring 2004 season, not Fall.
CBS's Wednesday primetime strategy included the news magazine '60 Minutes II' followed by the new comedy series 'The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire'.
Answer: True
CBS utilized '60 Minutes II' on Wednesdays, followed by comedies including the new series 'The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire'.
Fox's Wednesday Fall 2003 lineup featured 'That '70s Show' and the highly popular drama 'The O.C.'
Answer: True
Fox's Wednesday schedule in Fall 2003 included 'That '70s Show' and the highly successful drama 'The O.C.'.
UPN's Wednesday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 featured 'Star Trek: Enterprise' followed by the new series 'Jake 2.0'.
Answer: True
UPN's Wednesday lineup in Fall 2003 consisted of 'Star Trek: Enterprise' followed by the debut of the new series 'Jake 2.0'.
Which of these was a NEW series on ABC's Tuesday primetime schedule in Fall 2003?
Answer: I'm with Her
'I'm with Her' premiered on ABC's Tuesday primetime schedule in Fall 2003.
What new series did CBS introduce on Tuesday nights during the Spring of the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Century City
CBS introduced the new series 'Century City' on Tuesday nights during the Spring portion of the 2003-04 season.
What programming occupied Fox's Tuesday primetime schedule during the Fall 2003 season?
Answer: Major League Baseball playoff games
Fox's Tuesday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 was dedicated to broadcasting Major League Baseball playoff games, including the World Series.
What was the primary focus of UPN's Tuesday primetime lineup during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Acquiring a younger, urban demographic through comedies.
UPN's Tuesday primetime strategy centered on comedies designed to attract a younger, urban demographic, rather than dramas or sports.
Which new series was introduced by ABC on Wednesday nights in the Spring of 2003-04?
Answer: Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital
'Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital' premiered on ABC's Wednesday schedule during the Spring of the 2003-04 television season.
CBS's Wednesday primetime schedule in 2003-04 included the news magazine '60 Minutes II' followed by which new series at 10:00 PM?
Answer: The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
Following '60 Minutes II' on CBS's Wednesday schedule, the new comedy series 'The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire' occupied the 10:00 PM slot.
What was the highly popular drama featured on Fox's Wednesday primetime schedule in Fall 2003?
Answer: The O.C.
'The O.C.' was the highly popular drama series featured on Fox's Wednesday primetime schedule during the Fall 2003 season.
What programming did UPN air on Wednesday nights in Fall 2003, starting with 'Star Trek: Enterprise'?
Answer: Jake 2.0
UPN's Wednesday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 featured 'Star Trek: Enterprise' followed by the new series 'Jake 2.0'.
ABC's Thursday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 included the new series 'Threat Matrix' and the news program 'Primetime'.
Answer: True
ABC's Thursday programming in Fall 2003 featured the new series 'Threat Matrix' and the news magazine 'Primetime'.
Fox's Thursday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 was primarily filled with sitcom reruns.
Answer: False
Fox's Thursday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 was dominated by Major League Baseball playoff games, including the World Series, rather than sitcom reruns.
The WB's Thursday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 included the new series 'Angel' and 'Charmed'.
Answer: False
The WB's Thursday schedule in Fall 2003 featured returning series like 'Reba' and 'Grounded for Life', along with new series such as 'All About the Andersons' and 'Run of the House'. 'Angel' and 'Charmed' were not new to the schedule that fall.
ABC's Friday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 included the new series 'Married to the Kellys' and the news magazine '20/20'.
Answer: True
ABC's Friday lineup in Fall 2003 featured the new series 'Married to the Kellys' and the established news program '20/20'.
Fox's Friday primetime strategy in Fall 2003 featured a block of animated comedies.
Answer: False
Fox's Friday primetime strategy in Fall 2003 included sitcoms like 'Wanda at Large' and 'Luis', the drama 'Boston Public', and the 'Fox Friday Night Movie', not primarily animated comedies.
UPN primarily featured movie programming on Friday nights throughout the entire 2003-04 season.
Answer: False
UPN primarily featured movie programming ('UPN's Night at the Movies') on Friday nights during the Fall and Winter seasons, but later aired a mix of series. It was not exclusively movie programming for the entire season.
The WB's Friday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 included the returning sitcom 'Reba' and the new series 'All About the Andersons'.
Answer: True
The WB's Friday lineup in Fall 2003 featured the returning sitcom 'Reba' and the new series 'All About the Andersons'.
Which new series led off ABC's Thursday primetime schedule in Fall 2003?
Answer: Threat Matrix
'Threat Matrix' was the new series that initiated ABC's Thursday primetime schedule in Fall 2003.
What programming dominated Fox's Thursday primetime schedule during the Fall 2003 season?
Answer: Major League Baseball playoff games
Fox's Thursday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 was primarily occupied by Major League Baseball playoff games, including the 2003 World Series.
What was The WB's Thursday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 composed of?
Answer: Returning comedies and new series like 'Run of the House'.
The WB's Thursday schedule in Fall 2003 featured returning comedies and new series such as 'Run of the House', alongside other established programs.
Which new series was part of ABC's Friday primetime schedule in Fall 2003?
Answer: Married to the Kellys
'Married to the Kellys' was a new series introduced to ABC's Friday primetime lineup during the Fall 2003 season.
What new series did CBS introduce on Friday nights during the Fall 2003 season?
Answer: Joan of Arcadia
CBS launched the new series 'Joan of Arcadia' on its Friday primetime schedule in the Fall of 2003.
Which of the following was NOT part of Fox's Friday primetime strategy in Fall 2003?
Answer: Animated comedies
Fox's Friday primetime strategy in Fall 2003 focused on sitcoms, dramas like 'Boston Public', and movies, but not animated comedies.
What did UPN primarily feature on Friday nights during the Fall and Winter seasons of 2003-04?
Answer: Movie programming ('UPN's Night at the Movies')
UPN's Friday primetime strategy during the Fall and Winter of 2003-04 predominantly consisted of movie presentations under the banner 'UPN's Night at the Movies'.
Which new series concluded The WB's Friday primetime block in Fall 2003?
Answer: All About the Andersons
'All About the Andersons' was a new series that concluded The WB's Friday primetime block in Fall 2003.
The 2003-04 season marked the last time major networks scheduled significant original scripted drama series on Saturday nights.
Answer: True
The 2003-04 television season represented a pivotal shift, being the final season wherein major networks allocated substantial slots for original scripted dramas on Saturday evenings. Subsequent seasons saw a move away from this practice.
ABC's Saturday primetime schedule in Fall 2003 featured 'The Wonderful World of Disney' and the new series 'L.A. Dragnet'.
Answer: True
ABC's Saturday schedule in Fall 2003 included 'The Wonderful World of Disney' and the new series 'L.A. Dragnet'.
CBS's Saturday schedule included 'Hack' and 'The District' in the Fall 2003 season.
Answer: True
CBS's Saturday primetime lineup during Fall 2003 featured the returning series 'Hack' and 'The District'.
Fox's Saturday primetime lineup typically featured reality and crime programming like 'COPS' and 'America's Most Wanted'.
Answer: True
Fox consistently programmed reality and crime-related shows, such as 'COPS' and 'America's Most Wanted', on Saturday nights throughout the season.
NBC aired reruns of 'Friends' and 'ER' on Saturday nights during the Fall 2003 season.
Answer: False
NBC's Saturday schedule in Fall 2003 included the 'NBC Saturday Night Movie' and reruns of 'The Tracy Morgan Show' and 'Whoopi', not 'Friends' or 'ER'.
What significant programming shift occurred on Saturday nights starting after the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Major networks stopped scheduling substantial original scripted dramas on Saturdays.
The 2003-04 season marked the cessation of major networks scheduling significant original scripted dramas on Saturday nights, indicating a strategic pivot in programming priorities for that time slot.
What programming did ABC air from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday nights in Fall 2003?
Answer: The Wonderful World of Disney
ABC aired 'The Wonderful World of Disney' during the 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM block on Saturday nights in Fall 2003.
Which of the following was a returning series on CBS's Saturday primetime schedule in Fall 2003?
Answer: 48 Hours Investigates
'48 Hours Investigates' was a returning series featured on CBS's Saturday primetime schedule in Fall 2003.
Fox's Saturday primetime lineup typically included which two crime/reality programs?
Answer: COPS and America's Most Wanted
Fox's Saturday primetime lineup consistently featured 'COPS' and 'America's Most Wanted', both prominent crime and reality programming.
What did NBC air on Saturday nights during the Fall 2003 season, besides the Saturday Night Movie?
Answer: All of the above
In addition to the 'NBC Saturday Night Movie', NBC aired reruns of 'The Tracy Morgan Show', 'Whoopi', 'Law & Order', and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' on Saturday nights during Fall 2003.
ABC introduced 'Kingdom Hospital' and 'The Practice' as new series during the 2003-04 season.
Answer: False
'Kingdom Hospital' was a new series introduced by ABC in 2003-04, but 'The Practice' was a returning, established drama, not a new series that season.
CBS canceled 'The Agency' and 'My Big Fat Greek Life' after the 2002-03 season.
Answer: True
Both 'The Agency' and 'My Big Fat Greek Life' concluded their runs following the 2002-03 television season.
NBC renewed 'Friends' and 'ER' for the 2004-05 season.
Answer: False
'ER' was renewed for the 2004-05 season, but 'Friends' concluded its acclaimed run after the 2003-04 season.
NBC introduced 'Las Vegas' and 'The Tracy Morgan Show' as new series during the 2003-04 season.
Answer: True
NBC launched 'Las Vegas' as a new series in Fall 2003 and introduced 'The Tracy Morgan Show' as a new series during the 2003-04 season.
UPN renewed 'Eve' and 'Star Trek: Enterprise' for the 2004-05 season.
Answer: True
UPN renewed both 'Eve' and 'Star Trek: Enterprise' for the subsequent 2004-05 television season.
The WB introduced 'One Tree Hill' and 'The Help' as new series during the 2003-04 season.
Answer: True
The WB launched 'One Tree Hill' and 'The Help' as new series during the 2003-04 television season.
CBS canceled 'The Guardian' and 'Hack' after the 2003-04 season.
Answer: False
'The Guardian' concluded its run after the 2002-03 season. 'Hack' was canceled after the 2003-04 season.
NBC series 'Frasier' and 'Friends' concluded their runs after the 2003-04 season.
Answer: True
Both the long-running sitcom 'Frasier' and the highly popular 'Friends' concluded their final seasons following the 2003-04 television schedule.
UPN canceled 'Jake 2.0' and 'Star Trek: Enterprise' after the 2003-04 season.
Answer: False
'Jake 2.0' was canceled after the 2003-04 season, but 'Star Trek: Enterprise' was renewed for the 2004-05 season before its eventual cancellation.
The WB canceled 'Angel' and 'Like Family' after the 2003-04 season.
Answer: True
Both 'Angel', after a five-season run, and 'Like Family' concluded their broadcasts following the 2003-04 television season.
Which of the following was listed as a RETURNING series for ABC during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: The Practice
'The Practice' was an established, returning series for ABC during the 2003-04 television season.
Which of these was a NEW series introduced by ABC during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' was among the new series introduced by ABC during the 2003-04 television season.
Which CBS series did NOT return after the 2002-03 season, according to the source?
Answer: Presidio Med
'Presidio Med' was one of the CBS series that concluded its run and did not return after the 2002-03 season.
Which of the following was a returning series for Fox during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: The Simpsons
'The Simpsons' was a long-running, returning series for Fox during the 2003-04 television season.
Which new series did Fox introduce during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Luis
Fox introduced the new series 'Luis' during the 2003-04 television season.
Which of these NBC series was RENEWED for the 2004-05 season?
Answer: ER
'ER' was among the NBC series that received a renewal for the 2004-05 television season.
Which new series did NBC introduce during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: The Apprentice
'The Apprentice' was a notable new series introduced by NBC during the 2003-04 television season.
Which UPN series was RENEWED for the 2004-05 season?
Answer: Eve
'Eve' was one of the UPN series that received a renewal for the 2004-05 television season.
Which new series did The WB introduce during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Blue Collar TV
'Blue Collar TV' was among the new series introduced by The WB during the 2003-04 television season.
Which ABC series concluded its run after the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Line of Fire
'Line of Fire' was one of the ABC series that concluded its run following the 2003-04 television season.
Which CBS series was canceled or ended its run after the 2003-04 season?
Answer: The District
'The District' was among the CBS series that concluded their runs after the 2003-04 television season.
Which NBC series concluded its run after the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Ed
'Ed' was one of the NBC series that concluded its run following the 2003-04 television season.
Which UPN series was canceled or ended its run after the 2003-04 season?
Answer: The Parkers
'The Parkers' was among the UPN series that concluded their runs after the 2003-04 television season.
Which The WB series concluded its run after the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Run of the House
'Run of the House' was one of The WB series that concluded its run after the 2003-04 television season.
Nielsen Media Research is responsible for determining the ratings and rankings of top-rated programs mentioned in the schedule.
Answer: True
Nielsen Media Research is the established authority for measuring television viewership and determining the ratings and rankings of programs within the U.S. broadcast industry.
On Sundays, CBS's '60 Minutes' ranked 16th overall for the season with a 9.4 rating.
Answer: True
The data indicates that CBS's '60 Minutes' achieved a 9.4 rating, securing the 16th position in the overall season rankings.
The CBS Sunday Movie, with a 7.8 rating, tied in viewership with the NBC drama 'Law & Order'.
Answer: False
The CBS Sunday Movie, with a 7.8 rating, tied with 'The West Wing' and 'Navy: NCIS', not 'Law & Order'.
The highest-rated program on Monday nights across all networks was 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
Answer: False
The highest-rated program on Monday nights was 'CSI: Miami', which ranked 8th overall with a 11.9 rating, surpassing 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
CBS had two Monday night programs that ranked in the top 15: 'CSI: Miami' and 'Two and a Half Men'.
Answer: False
CBS had 'CSI: Miami' (8th) and 'Everybody Loves Raymond' (tied for 9th) in the top 15 on Mondays. 'Two and a Half Men' tied for 14th.
NBC's 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' ranked 18th overall for the season with an 8.7 rating.
Answer: True
The program 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' achieved an 8.7 rating, placing it 18th in the overall season rankings.
NBC's 'ER' was a highly-rated program, ranking 6th overall with a 12.9 rating.
Answer: True
NBC's 'ER' was indeed a top-performing program, achieving the 6th overall rank with a 12.9 rating during the 2003-04 season. It aired on Thursdays.
CBS dominated Thursday nights with 'Survivor: Pearl Islands' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' being the top-rated shows.
Answer: False
While CBS performed strongly on Thursdays with 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (1st overall) and 'Without a Trace' (11th), 'Survivor: Pearl Islands' and 'Survivor: All-Stars' tied for 7th place, not being the sole top-rated shows.
NBC's 'Friends' ranked 4th overall for the season with a 13.6 rating.
Answer: True
The sitcom 'Friends' achieved a significant 13.6 rating, securing the 4th position in the overall season rankings.
NBC's 'Law & Order' ranked 12th overall with a 10.8 rating, airing on Fridays.
Answer: True
The procedural drama 'Law & Order' achieved a 10.8 rating, placing it 12th in the overall season rankings, and it aired on Fridays.
The CBS Sunday Movie, achieving a 7.8 rating, was tied in viewership with which two other programs?
Answer: The West Wing and Navy: NCIS
The CBS Sunday Movie, with a 7.8 rating, achieved viewership parity with 'The West Wing' and 'Navy: NCIS'.
Which program was the highest-rated on Monday nights across all networks during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: CSI: Miami
'CSI: Miami' was the highest-rated program on Monday nights, achieving an 11.9 rating and ranking 8th overall for the season.
On Monday nights, which CBS program tied for 9th place in the season rankings with a 11.2 rating?
Answer: Everybody Loves Raymond
'Everybody Loves Raymond' achieved a 11.2 rating, tying for 9th place in the overall season rankings on Monday nights.
Which NBC Tuesday program ranked 30th overall for the season with a 7.3 rating?
Answer: Frasier
'Frasier' ranked 30th overall for the season with a 7.3 rating, making it one of NBC's Tuesday programs within the top 30.
Which NBC program aired on Thursdays and ranked 6th overall with a 12.9 rating during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: ER
'ER' was a highly successful NBC program airing on Thursdays, achieving the 6th overall rank with a 12.9 rating for the 2003-04 season.
CBS's Thursday night lineup in 2003-04 included 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation', which ranked first overall, and 'Without a Trace', which ranked 11th. What did 'Survivor: Pearl Islands' and 'Survivor: All-Stars' achieve?
Answer: Tied for 7th place
'Survivor: Pearl Islands' and 'Survivor: All-Stars' both achieved a 12.3 rating, tying for 7th place in the overall season rankings.
Which NBC Thursday program ranked 4th overall for the 2003-04 season with a 13.6 rating?
Answer: Friends
'Friends' achieved a 13.6 rating, securing the 4th position in the overall season rankings for the 2003-04 television season.
Which NBC Friday program ranked 12th overall with a 10.8 rating during the 2003-04 season?
Answer: Law & Order
'Law & Order' achieved a 10.8 rating, ranking 12th overall, and aired on NBC's Friday primetime schedule.