When an established television series loses two popular (and central) original cast members, there's bound to be some nervousness about moving forward with new blood. That said, any nervousness about the new season of the CW's "One Tree Hill," which returned a few weeks ago without departed stars Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton, was quickly quelled after the first two episodes delivered solid ratings and, subsequently, a full season order from the CW. Jim Halterman talked with "OTH" series creator and executive producer Mark Schwahn about how time jumping brought longevity, how's it...
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