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NBC orders more 'Office,' 'Rock' & 'Loser'

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Producer, writer and star Tina Fey (R), along with cast and crew, accepts the award for outstanding comedy series "30 Rock" at the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards n Los Angeles on September 21, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) 
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Published: Jan. 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- NBC Thursday announced its has renewed its U.S. TV series "The Office," "30 Rock" and "The Biggest Loser" through the 2009-10 season.

The announcement was made by Angela Bromstad, president of prime time entertainment for NBC and Universal Media Studios, and Paul Telegdy, executive vice president of alternative programming for NBC and Universal Media Studios.

"These renewals represent our faith in 'The Office' and '30 Rock' as they continue to represent the gold standard in acclaimed and award-winning series," Bromstad said in a statement. "We want the devoted fans of these series to know that we are thrilled that these quality programs will be back with the same high-caliber episodes that viewers have come to expect."

"'The Biggest Loser' is a positive, life-enhancing show that has resonated with our audience and has created a solid and loyal fan base," said Telegdy. "This inspirational franchise series will continue with fresh ideas and heartwarming stories."

Topics: Angela Bromstad, Paul Telegdy
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