Only two scripted shows in Top TV programs roster

Let's get one thing straight: I really, really hate reality TV. But I'm obviously of the minority voice, as but a pair of scripted television programs cracked the Top 10 list of product placement for 2005 Q1-Q3, according to MediaPost. Amidst all this chaotic, trendy viewership, I am happy to see that NBC is moving to restore the dominance of its Thursday night comedy lineup, what's historically been the network's strongest viewing night, from lining up "Cheers" and "The Cosby Show", to "Friends" and more recently with - groan, a reality show - "The Apprentice".

I swear, I can't wait for this thing to be over. I'm hoping VH1 will tap me for "I Love the 2000's" in 2015, and let me rail on how forgettable this whole period was.

Top 10 Programs: Product Placement Jan - Sept 2005
	Network	Occurrences
The Contender	NBC	7,514
American Idol	FOX	3,497
What I Like About You	WB	2,544
Extreme Makeover Home Edition	ABC WB	2,480
King Of Queens	CBS	2,139
The Apprentice	NBC	1,996
Amazing Race	CBS	1,898
Rock Star INXS	CBS	1,834
EVE	UPN	1,692
The Road To Stardom	UPN	1,650
Total		27,244
Source: Place*Views, Nielsen Product Placement service.