'Cougar Town' renewed, moves to TBS

'Cougar Town' has been renewed, but not by ABC.  Cable network TBS has ordered a 4th season of the show to begin airing in early 2013.

TBS has also purchased the rights to the first 61 episodes of the show that originally aired on ABC.

"Cougar Town is a smart, whimsical sitcom that draws its humor from likable, relatable characters." said Michael Wright, President, Head of Programming for TBS.  "We are thrilled to have Cougar Town moving to the TBS neighborhood as the network continues to expand its slate of original comedy series."

The program, which made its third-season debut in midseason, has been adequate in a Tuesday timeslot following "Last Man Standing" but was not expected to be part of ABC's 2012-13 plans.

Fox renews 'Touch,' cancels 'Alcatraz' and 'The Finder'

Fox has announced that is has renewed 'Touch' for a second season, but has cancelled 'Alcatraz' and 'The Finder.'

'Touch' is being given a chance by Fox despite so-so ratings.  Fox has a long relationship with the shows star Kiefer Sutherland from his days on '24,' so this likely played into the decision.

The show, about a widower who struggles to connect with his mute son who has unique abilities, seemed enough to propel the drama into a hit for Fox.    The series previewed in January after 'American Idol' and drew 12 million viewers.   It seemed to retain much of the viewership when it returned 2 months later in its regular Thursday time slot.  But it has since seen its numbers fall.