ABC doctors its schedule

November 10, 2008 Now, with "Practice" having eroded in the ratings somewhat midweek and the two medical dramas planning multiepisode crossover story lines for the February sweep, pairing the two shows for a Seattle Grace alums block makes more sense. No word when this will be announced or whether the scheduling will be billed as a temporary trial for the shows or as their new regular time periods. ABC has made some bold scheduling moves in the recent past.

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