The River

And now, for the bad news.  While earlier today ABC picked up 9 new series and renewed 5 more than it already had, now we're getting word that several hot-topic ABC dramas have officially been passed on for additional orders.  But is it really the end, or might some find new life on another network as 'Cougar Town' recently did?

It might be too early to start making the "up sh*t river without a paddle" jokes for ABC's freshman drama 'The River,' which recently aired its first season finale, but already the buzz is that the series might be able to find new ground on an emerging TV network