More news about how things are looking for BOE!

Hollywood Reporter ABC
Detroit-set crime drama “187″ and Shonda Rhimes’ latest medical drama “Off the Map” are looking very strong, along with the Dana Delany-starring medical-crime show “Body of Evidence.” Also, superhero drama “No Ordinary Family” starring Michael Chiklis is considered a stand out.

ABC is said to be struggling with its comedy pilots and is considering ordering more. “Wright Vs. Wrong,” starring Debra Messing as a Republican pundit, is a major exception, with Matthew Perry’s “Mr. Sunshine” is also receiving some props.

Deadline ABC:

Looking to pick up 3-4 new drama series and 2-4 new comedies.

Drama:

The network is way behind on getting its drama pilots, so it’s almost impossible to get a good read. But there hasn’t been a clear standout like last year’s FlashForward.

MATADORS & NO ORDINARY FAMILY & 187 DETROIT & THE WHOLE TRUTH & TRUE BLUE & BODY OF EVIDENCE & OFF THE MAP: All look good sight unseen.

BOSTON’S FINEST & GENERATION Y: Both have cooled off a bit.

Comedy:

MR. SUNSHINE: The Matthew Perry starrer came in strong. Looks good for a pickup.

WRIGHT VS. WRONG: The Debra Messing comedy had early buzz and still looks good, but hasn’t been delivered yet.

COUPLES: Shana Goldberg-Meehan’s comedy came out well.

FRESHMAN: ABC didn’t like the first cut but still has hopes for the project while ordering major reshoots.

SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT: Hired comedy veterans Jay Scherick and David Ronn as showrunners. There have been rewrites, and the pilot is still shooting.

HAPPY ENDINGS: Some good buzz.

AWKWARD SITUATIONS FOR MEN: A maybe.

HOW TO BE A BETTER AMERICAN: Not looking good.

FUNNY IN FARSI: Not going.

Now I have to say this: ABC was very eager last year about FlashFoward and look at how the ratings are going, slamming down week after week. If that’s what they consider a stand out… Sure the pilot looked good but personally, after the third episode they lost me.