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ABC wants 'Scrubs'; NBC irked


February 29, 2008 A network insider said NBC is still in "first negotiation period" -- a period of exclusive negotiations -- with ABC Studios. Given the history between NBC and ABC Studios, which have been at odds over the quirky medical comedy since the get-go, industry observers are preparing for an ugly battle between the two over a series considered to be on its final lap. Recent network jumpers include "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (the WB Network to UPN) and "JAG" (NBC to CBS).

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