LOS ANGELES, April 21 (UPI) -- Fox Broadcasting Co. said Wednesday it has renewed four of its top-rated primetime TV hits -- including "24" and "The O.C." -- for the 2004-05 season.
Fox Entertainment President Gail Berman said the network had also ordered an additional season of episodes for "Malcolm in the Middle" and "The Bernie Mac Show."
"These celebrated and groundbreaking shows are the backbone of Fox's scripted programming," said Berman, "and we're pleased that these outstanding series will remain a vital part of our year-round programming mix."
Fox previously placed full-season orders for 2004-05 for "That '70s Show," "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill."
Berman also said Fox has picked up the late-night comedy sketch show, "MADtv," for three more years. Now in its ninth season, MADtv recently taped its 200th episode.
