Dumpwatch 2006: Let The Bloodbath Begin

As speculated, NBC's going for the jugular today and will slash about 700 employees from its roster. Another cost savings initiative, announced in today's Wall Street Journal, will be to "stop scheduling high-priced dramas and comedies during the 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. slot. Jeff Zucker, chief executive of NBC Universal's television group, said he'll focus on cheaper programming."

Damn, I was just starting to get into Friday Night Lights...