CBS and Fox finished essentially tied for first place Wednesday night after ABC chose to air reruns of "Invasion," a new series, and "Lost," a bona fide hit in its second season. NBC, struggling
to find a breakout show, was in third place. Fox's strength on Wednesday was built in part on the season premieres of two reliable ratings-grabbers, "That '70s Show" and "Trading Spouses." ABC
will bounce back when its franchise programs return with fresh episodes. In other news, one of the best TV dramas these days is not on the air but rather in the executive suites of NBC. Despite
good reviews and postive buzz for the quirky "My Name Is Earl," the network has found no other potential breakout show in recent months, and viewers have stubbornly resisted rallying to any of its
new programs. Question: How long can NBC Universal Television Group President Jeff Zucker remain in his job if prime-time ratings don't improve?
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