"Very Funny" Business: Office, Earl Land on TBS
NBC's Emmy-winning comedy series
The Office will join the TBS lineup this fall - with
repeats, people,
repeats - it was announced on Thursday. "
The Office is not only a top-notch sitcom, but also one of the most relatable comedies on television," says Ken Schwab, senior vice president of programming for TBS and TNT. "It's a wonderful addition to our lineup, and we're thrilled to bring it to our audience of comedy lovers."
That's what
she said!
[
Crickets]
OK, the joke doesn't really work in this instance.
UPDATE: NBC's
My Name Is Earl is also TBS-bound, though not until fall 200
9. As for
The Office, to those fearing "burnout," the cabler will only air two episodes a week (back-to-back) for the first two years of the deal.
