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I’m worried about “CSIs future. Given the poor reception Laurence Fishburne’s character has been getting, is there any chance CBS will replace him? – David**

TIM: Nope. A network rep notes that “CSI” was still the highest-rated scripted show of the 2008-09 season, and Fishburne was the show runners’ dream replacement for William Petersen. Also, he’s only had half a season to win fans over. Hopefully his use of deadly force in the May finale will herald more of a bold, commanding Fishburne (think “Boyz n the Hood”) and less of the bookish Professor Langston. Plus, he’s bound to get a helpful assist from the returning Sara Sidle.

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