Ah yes, but how long as NYPD Blue been on? I think there have been other shows on ABC that have outlived that 5 year rule, let's say, although I haven't really watched ABC (for other shows, aside from extreme makeover home edition) in years so I don't know if there's been any others that have out lived it.
BUT maybe another network will pick it up. NBC has no problems with long running shows. Both L&O and L&O SVU have been on for ages. Although the original has been on longer than SVU. Third Watch had a decent run, up until they decided to give it the axe this season. Course it's decline in ratings MIGHT have something to do with the fact that they not only moved it to Friday nights, but then kept playing with the time and at one point, I don't know if anyone knew when it was on. *HINT NBC*
