NBC Learning From Bischoff?

[CandyKANE]

MORE 'FRIENDS' TO LOVE
October 2, 2002 | In the ever-increasing ratings battle between CBS and NBC, two minutes have been added to each "Friends" episode. NBC hopes the move will spill the sitcom over into the next half-hour just enough so that viewers won't change the channel as shows are beginning on other stations. This can affect ratings and at the same time, viewers may lose interest if they don't see the start of a show.

from etonline.com

[Genetic_Freak]

Very smart.. I hate missing the first couple of minutes of any show.. That is where the setup for the rest of the shows jokes come..

[The~Next~Big~Thing]

That's a real good move! ;D They should try that for RAW and Smackdown as well, if possible, making both shows 2 hrs 5 mins long ;D