Changes Forecast For ‘Hudson’

Fri., Jan. 26, 1996

The Hollywood Reporter

Lori Loughlin may be leaving the cast of “Hudson Street” in the near future, and the TV show may get a name change.

According to well-placed sources, there is a view among some of the show’s producers that Loughlin’s liberal-reporter character has not developed adequately, and there have been ongoing talks about whether to write the character out of the show.

ABC declined comment.

The half-hour comedy is struggling to survive after getting whipped a week ago opposite the second episode of NBC’s midseason sitcom “3rd Rock From the Sun” in the Tuesday 8 p.m. time slot. ABC is moving “Hudson Street” out of the Tuesday period and moving in “Coach.”

“Hudson Street” is moving to 8 p.m. Saturdays starting Feb. 3. ABC’s Saturday 8 p.m. sitcom, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show,” is moving to 8:30 p.m., while the Betty White-starrer, “Maybe This Time,” is going on hiatus.

Letterman tops Leno

CBS’ “Late Show With David Letterman” ended the household winning streak of NBC’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” by 3/10ths of a rating point the week ending Jan. 14. Letterman was a full week of original telecasts, and Leno was a full week of repeats.

“Tonight Show” averaged a 4.5/13 to “Late Show’s” 4.8/14, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Season-to-date, “Tonight” remains the leading late-night program in homes and key young adult demographics.

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