Can Josh Lucas Save NBC?

I'm sure that anyone who has looked at the new NBC schedule would say that, at least from the preview packages, things look pretty bleak for the Peacock this fall. That means mid-season(Spring 2012) offers the best shot for NBC to win back viewers and restore its once illustrious glory. Mid-season does have several things going for it: 1) The Superbowl: always one of the most watched events in television. 2) The Voice: it's my favorite new reality show and it's doing pretty well in the numbers. In fact, NBC believes in the show so much that it's been given the post Superbowl slot. 3)Elite following shows: I say elite rather than cult because several of NBC's mid-season returning shows have big stars and ordinary people who love the series, but, the fans just are NOT passionate enough for any of the series to be considered "cult". My favorite of these shows is Parenthood and, while I love the show and think it's SERIOUSLY brilliant, the numbers for all these elite following shows aren't great, but, they do bring in some relatively loyal viewers to NBC. That brings us to 4) NBC's new show The Firm. It won't debut until 2012, but, unlike most mid-season shows, it's been given a full season order. The show is NOT a remake of the 93 classic film The Firm nor is it an adaptation of John Grisham's genius legal thriller of the same name. Apparently, this new Firm picks up 10 years after the 93 film and GOOD NEWS: Grisham is involved in the project. And now news comes that Josh Lucas of Sweet Home Alabama fame has taken the lead role in the drama. Lucas is absurdly talented and obviously GORGEOUS, thus, my first reaction when I found out he was in talks quite a while ago was, Josh Lucas sign me up. Can Josh Lucas save NBC? I don't know, but, I'm pretty certain that there will be a TON of females 18-49 tuning in to give the series a look. However, NBC listen up, you better make The Firm the best pilot in history because you've got one shot to win over America (you can't succeed with big city viewers alone).