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CTV Will Split 'American Idol' Telecasts to Retain 'Big Bang Theory'

The Canadian broadcaster to will air 'Idol' episodes on two of its networks to so that it can keep 'Big Bang Theory' in its plum Thursday night slot.

TORONTO -- Fox's American Idol battling CBS' The Big Bang Theory on Thursday night has offered little comfort for Canadian broadcaster CTV, which airs both popular series north of the border.