CBS Picks Up Two More Installments of 'Survivor'

Los Angeles (Reuters) - "Survivor" is not only surviving but thriving.

CBS on Wednesday said that it will bring back television's top-rated reality series, "Survivor," for at least two more installments.

The Viacom Inc.-owned broadcaster said it has ordered production of the show's 11th and 12th editions, which will be aired during the 2005-06 TV season.

"Survivor" has been one of the most successful franchises on television during the past few years. Through last Sunday, "Survivor: Vanuatu" ranked No. 5 among all prime-time programs in household ratings, averaging nearly 20 million viewers a week, according to Nielsen Media Research.

And two different "Survivor" editions finished in the top 10 for each of the last three seasons.

CBS did not say where the new installments of the program would be shot or when they would premiere.

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