Why the CW Has Just One New Show This Fall—and a Cameo From Britney Spears

Network president emphasizes stability

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While most broadcast networks arrived at the Television Critics Association's summer press tour with a plethora of new fall shows, the CW came with only one new series on its fall schedule: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

The CW president Mark Pedowitz made few waves when he met with reporters. "We started a few years back with a strategy: broaden out our audience, find shows with adult appeal and bring back men to the CW," he said. "The 2014-15 season has been pivotal for us.

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