LOS ANGELES (AP) - Matthew Perry and Crystal the monkey are standing on the shoulders of Michael Phelps, Gabby Douglas and other Olympic champions.

NBC has vigorously promoted its fall schedule during the network's exclusive Summer Games broadcasts. But it's awarded a preview opportunity to just two comedies: "Go On," starring Perry, and "Animal Practice," featuring the simian Crystal and assorted humans.

"Go On," with the former "Friends" star as a newly bereaved sports radio host, will air Wednesday following the end of the night's Olympic coverage. At approximately 11 p.m. EDT and PDT.

"Animal Practice," starring Justin Kirk of "Weeds" and set in a veterinary hospital, will air after Sunday's closing ceremonies, which are set to wrap at about 10:30 p.m. EDT and PDT.

"The strategy really is about getting as much sampling for the shows as possible," said Vernon Sanders, NBC Entertainment executive vice president. He called it a reflection of a "real philosophical shift about how to premiere shows.