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No “Scrub”-ing This Mission
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For six years, medical comedy “Scrubs” has been the quintessential “cult” show: middling ratings, constant schedule changes and critical raves, yet always on the verge of being cancelled.
But something changed this year. Ratings, while still middling at about 8 million viewers a week, are up from recent years and are pretty good for a comedy in this day and age. And it’s doing decently against two of the biggest shows on TV, “CSI” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Bill Lawrence, the boyish executive producer, told TV critics Wednesday that he is considering a seventh season and NBC appears amenable. The network even allowed them to do an over-the-top musical episode, which airs Thursday, and cost twice as much as a typical show.
The cast spent a week in rehearsal and he brought in a vocal coach with Broadway experience. “I’m still having fun doing the show,” Lawrence said, who loves musical theater, especially “Les Miserables.”
But Lawrence did note that unlike his past show “Spin City,” “Scrubs” never became that huge hit so he always has to cater to the core fans and the critics. That means, for instance, having stars Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke do podcasts online and interact directly with the fans, as well as attend sessions to schmooze with media.
“I’m truly here hoping to keep “Scrubs” relevant even though it’s been on six years,” he said.
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