1/27/2009

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ABC benches Betty for Thursday night comedy

Tom Cleeland

[Just Jared](http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/01/26/ugly-betty-canceled/) reports that things aren't looking too good for popular dramedy *Ugly Betty*.  
  
The series, which focuses on a normal girl working in the world of the emaciated and fickle at a top fashion magazine, is being put on the back burner at ABC.  
  
[EW](http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/01/breaking-abc-be.html) reports that beginning March 26, ABC will be replacing *Ugly Betty* with episodes of *Samantha Who?* and the new Megan Mullally comedy *In The Motherhood*.  
  
In the release from the network, it is said that "*Ugly Betty* will return to Thursday nights at 8:00 p.m. following the run of *In the Motherhood* and *Samantha Who?*"  
  
An ABC spokesperson added, "The Thursday night block is a good opportunity to launch these comedies. That said, *Betty* is a solid performer and there is no question that it will definitely be back to complete its season, just without repeats."  
  
This indicates that *Ugly Betty*'s return could have to wait until June.