Turns out CBS considered bringing backAmerican Idoltoo.
We were offeredAmerican Idol, Moonves said Wednesday.
And we looked at it.
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For a couple of reasons, we didnt like it.
And thats not going to happen.
Im not trying to knock ABC.
We looked at it.
We looked at it very seriously.
The economics just made absolutely no sense for us, and for them it did.
Will & Grace, I understand the pilot is very good, Moonves said.
TheRoseannething is a stunt.
I think people are looking for a little bit of a shot in the arm.
I dont think ABC owns any ofRoseanneso I dont think that is a back end play.
Its a clever idea, I think its a good stunt I think people will tune in for it.
Moonves is the latest executive to comment on the return ofAmerican Idol.
They were determined to get this show back on the air as quickly as possible, Walden said.
We spent about $25 million sending a clear message that it was the farewell season.
Earlier, NBC executives discussed passing on anIdolreturn as well.
We didnt needIdol,said NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt.
We did have conversations with them aboutIdol.
We recognize the franchise is great.
We thought were going to stick with our hand.
On Tuesday, before its upfronts presentation, ABC defended bring the reality competition series back to air.
All of our franchises deal in that.
For me, that makes it feel like the perfect home at the perfect time.
