Just heard the news...

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"Chuck" has been picked up for a full season!

So, let's break out those cigars-chocolate for us nonsmokers, please-and celebrate!

[tracy1101]

Woo hoo! ;D

A full season for Adam! Yeah, I know, there are other actors on the show, but the only one who REALLY matters is Adam!

I'll toast tonight with a glass of wine! (I don't smoke, either)

[tracy1101]

www.variety.com/article/VR1117976563.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

NBC orders full seasons up
'Chuck,' 'Life' get back nines
By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER

NBC has finally started handing out full-season orders to its freshman skeins, rewarding "Chuck" and "Life" with its first batch of back nines.
While most back-nine orders are handed out earlier in the fall -- in order to give producers and scribes time to prep the second half of the season -- the Peathingy opted to hold off because of the potential (and later, the reality) of a strike and work stoppage.

Net also waited longer to get a better idea of which shows may start developing a loyal following -- and "Chuck" and "Life" fit that bill, according to NBC Entertainment/Universal Media Studios co-chair Ben Silverman. Shows have both earned strong notices from critics.

"Both shows are hitting their stride creatively, have developed loyal audiences and offer unlimited potential to grow throughout the season," Silverman said.

In particular, "Chuck" has held its own against tough competish (the top-rated "Dancing With the Stars") and, in recent weeks, has posted the best numbers among all of NBC's new shows. Season to date, "Chuck" has averaged a 3.4 rating/9 share among adults 18-49.

"Chuck" renewal is especially sweet for exec producer Josh Schwartz, who's now two-for-two with new skeins (his CW drama "Gossip Girl" earned the first full-season order earlier this fall).

"I know what I was giving thanks for this Thanksgiving," Schwartz said. "I've been unbelievably fortunate to work on these two shows. On the surface they may appear different, but it seems like they're both speaking to young audiences in a similar way."

With the Writers Guild on strike, Schwartz admits that it's a tough time to have two new skeins picked up.

"We stand with our union, but I hope it ends soon so we can get back to work," he said.

Zachary Levi stars as Chuck, a big-box-store computer geek who's accidentally implanted with government secrets and must double as a secret agent. Adam Baldwin, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez and Sarah Lancaster also star.

Warner Bros. TV produces "Chuck," along with Wonderland Sound and Vision and College Hill Prods. Schwartz and McG exec produce.

There's more to the article, but this is all that is there about Chuck...

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Well that news is just awesome! Thanks!