RIPPED FROM THE SCHEDULE: Deadline Hollywood is reporting that due to high costs and an uncommonly strong drama development slate, Law & Order will have to remain tied with Gunsmoke as the longest running TV drama, ending its 20 year run in just a few weeks. SVU will return, CI will stay on USA, and L&O: Los Angeles will likely launch in the fall, while Law & Order: UK (Britishized versions of older scripts) runs in the UK.
ETA: Other sources (EW and Futon Critic) say there's still a chance for a pickup.
