NBC will pull all Fred Thompson reruns of Law & Order if the actor/pol decides to run for president. That should clear up any equal-time concerns, though Thompson fans would still be able to see him in reruns airing on TNT. Actually, L&O honcho Dick Wolf has far bigger fish to fry besides Thompson. He must somehow revive a brand that's showing its age. As part of a big makeover, new actors are being brought in to attract a younger audience. (NY Daily News)
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