Surprise! Chuck and Dollhouse both renewed

I am stunned. I had almost given up hope of seeing Chuck again. But The Boston Globe has the story: "NBC has bought 13 more episodes of the Josh Schwartz series, albeit with budget concessions. According to Michael Ausiello at Entertainment Weekly, Chuck will return with supporting cast members in fewer episodes, two fewer staff writers, and possibly the elimination of one actor altogether. Now the Save Chuck campaigners can stop pigging out on sub sandwiches.

"The return of Dollhouse, starring Eliza Dushku, was considered highly unlikely, and, according to the Live Feed, it may be 'the lowest-rated in-season scripted drama to ever get a renewal on a major broadcast network.' But the show's DVR viewing is strong, and the online streaming numbers are high. These days, it seems, a small but passionate fan base may be enough to tip the scales for renewal. Nielsen numbers are no longer the be all and end all."