Let’s take a look at one of the more extreme network battles back in 1995. Tuesday night’s were not a blockbuster night, but NBC was working to make it a second night of “Must See TV”. Since ABC always owned Tuesday’s (as I discussed elsewhere) it was easy to see why ABC would to counter NBC’s solid schedule. They did with a move which was pretty controversial at the time. Both networks taking two of their best shows…and seeing which one wins!
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So which do you watch, the successful if underrated NBC comedy in its final years or the ABC hit which at the tome was at the prime of its run? In 1994 Roseanne was moved from its prime slot on Wednesday’s to Tuesday’s to make for a stronger competitor against what NBC was trying to build. Of course these were very different series and it really depended on your tastes to decide what to watch.