10/20/2009

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The CW ordered a full season of production for "The Vampire Diaries" while "Melrose Place" gets five more episodes to prove itself

Natalie Gregory

Participants in the vampire craze of late will be happy to know that the CW green-lit production for a full season of "The Vampire Diaries." This comes as no surprise since the series has maintained strength in its Thursday night timeslot and has even shown growth over the past few weeks. With the benefit of DVR, there are apparently around 4.5 million viewers tuning in for "Diaries," which means it is the number one show on the CW, according to [reuters.com](http://www.reuters.com/article/industryNews/idUSTRE59L01G20091022).  
  
While the network granted "Melrose Place" five more episodes, the show has suffered in the ratings. It is hoped the appearance of Heather Locklear will elevate the show's current standing (she stars in at least one episode airing next month).  
  
Indeed, "The Vampire Diaries" benefits from being in a genre of extreme popularity, thanks to the recent success of "Twilight." Vampire love stories are in. Soap opera dramas centered on Los Angeles tenants may just be a little too 1990's for the current female audience.