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From: Variety

The future isn't looking especially bright for CBS drama "Century
City," which bowed weakly Tuesday opposite Fox's "American Idol"
juggernaut.

According to Nielsen nationals, the futuristic legal series averaged
a 2.1 rating/6 share in adults 18-49 -- the lowest premiere result
for an Eye drama in at least five years -- and 8.86 million viewers
overall. It ranked fourth or fifth for its 9 o'clock hour in key
demographics, including 25-54 (3.1/7), and second in total viewers.

"City" retained just 68% of its solid 18-49 lead-in from "Navy NCIS"
(3.1/8, 13.29 million viewers overall) in an hour where regular slot
occupant "The Guardian" had averaged 90%.

Of course, "The Guardian" didn't have to contend regularly
with "American Idol," which was extended to two hours Tuesday. But
in a similar situation a year ago, "The Guardian" held on to 90% of
its firstrun "JAG" lead-in.

"Century City," which gets a special post-college basketball airing
Saturday at 10, is scheduled to air on Tuesdays until "The Guardian"
returns in a month.