In 2020, it was a global pandemic.
This year, it is a writers strike.
It is TBD whether ABC will make any new series pickups before its upfront presentation on May 16.
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I hear conflicting information whether ABCs recent move to pick upFoxs flagship procedural9-1-1would impactThe Hurt Units chances.
Meanwhile, Michelle and Robert King have delivered another strong contender withThe Good Wifeuniverse offshootElsbethstarring Carrie Preston.
It also has been very well received, creating one of those embarrassment-of-riches situations for CBS.
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It looks like a tossup between the two, with the Wayans comedy having a slight edge.
It is a similar situation this year.
There is a possibility for a comedy order before that but that in flux.
Denis Medical, headlined by Wendi McLendon-Covey.
Denis Medicalhas been enthusiastically received and is looking very good for a pickup.
The web link has banked two new drama series for next fall:FoundandThe Irrational.
