Confirmed! ABC Moving "Ugly Betty" to Wednesday Nights

Just when I thought network programming was so bad that it had to be done by a bunch of drunk monkeys (see: NBCSucks), ABC goes and proves me wrong by moving Ugly Betty to Wednesday nights, rectifying their bone-headed mistake of moving the show to Fridays. Kristin at E! reported it as as a rumor this morning, but a source very close to the show has confirmed to AfterElton.com the move is definite although the time hasn't been decided for sure.

The idea behind the move is to pair Betty with ABC's freshman hits Modern Family and Cougartown and actually makes a lot of sense. In fact, it actually gives ABC quite a two-hour block of comedy to promote the heck out of and, with any luck, will return Betty to its status as a top twenty show.

As I've said ever since Betty came back, I think this season has been absolutely terrific and wasn't pulling the numbers it deserved. Creatively the show is at its peak both in writing and the performances from the cast. And for gay viewers, the show has hinted that it was finally going to go somewhere interesting with Justin. 

But do us all a favor and help prove network television need not be a wasteland of Jay Leno and Bachelor-type shows by watching UB again now. You won't be sorry.