NBC - THE OFFICE and SCRUBS

Chastened NBC aiming for 8 p.m. rally - Yahoo! News: "Another ratings-starved returning comedy, 'Scrubs,' received a full-season order but is holding for a midseason berth. Unscripted veteran 'Fear Factor' is expected back Tuesdays at 8 p.m. after returning reality hit 'The Biggest Loser' ends its summer run, perhaps in time to face Fox's 'American Idol.'
Although NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly indicated that he remains bullish on the comedy genre, only one of three new half-hours will join the schedule in the fall, when 'My Name Is Earl' will be paired with returning comedy 'The Office' Tuesdays from 9-10 p.m. The other pickups, 'Four Kings' and 'Thick and Thin,' still await time slots."