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ABC picks up Canadian drama 'Copper'


April 22, 2009 ABC is joining the swelling ranks of U.S. networks turning north for content, acquiring a Canadian cop drama for their primetime schedule. ABC has picked up 13 episodes of "Copper" -- billed as "Grey's Anatomy" in the world of rookie cops -- from E1 Television, Canwest Global Communications said Wednesday. The ABC pickup of "Copper" follows CBS' recent acquisition of "The Bridge," another cop drama from E1 Television and partners Brass Prods. and 990 Multimedia Entertainment.

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