The strength of the ratings and performance and the quality of these two shows make this a very easy decision. We are confident that these comedies will only continue to increase in popularity.
It was more a statement about the network and our mandate to move forward, ... a very clear sign in the ratings that it was time to move on.
It's no secret that the ratings have been tough for the last couple of seasons. There's a point where you want to send a great show off with dignity and with some semblance of success.
There's a point when you look at the ratings and say, it feels like it's time.