As I said in that earlier article, when the media posits a trend, demand a trendline, not just a single data point.

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When VanDerWerff talked to CNN about the article, he also said that the present generation that grew up on "Friends" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" grew weary of the copycat versions that networks churned out.

CNN: Multi-camera sitcoms dominate in ratings

In his article, Mr Clegg also said the UK would seek to reform the European Court of Human Rights when it takes over chairmanship of the Council of Europe in November - in order to improve the speed and consistency of the court's decisions.

BBC: Deputy PM Nick Clegg defends UK human rights laws