More ‘Studio 60’ scripts ordered

NBC continues to stand behind Aaron Sorkin’s “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” in the wake of continuing speculation that disappointing ratings threaten to knock one of its flagship new fall shows off the air.

The latest round of rumors followed a weekend report from a Fox News website that said the highly promoted and expensive series faced “imminent” cancellation.

Not true, said NBC officials, who ordered three more scripts for the series last week and are expected to decide soon whether to produce more episodes for the spring.

“I’m sitting here right now with some very good television shows that I think have a lot of promise that need to be nurtured a little bit,” said NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly in reference to “Studio 60,” “30 Rock” and “Friday Night Lights.” “I’m pulling for these shows and I’m trying to figure out what’s the midseason schedule that can give them a chance, because I really believe some of these can really grow into bigger commercial assets.”