Freshman series have struggled in the coveted slot, but it was ‘the perfect show’

Picking The Equalizer ‘was a pretty short discussion,’ said CBS chief Kelly Kahl.
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By Jason Lynch
43 mins ago
For the network airing the Super Bowl each year, the coveted post-game programming slot can be a double-edged sword. Yes, it offers a larger audience than almost any other single entertainment episode of the year—but it has also become somewhat of a cursed time slot for new shows that debut after the game.
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