What are you watching this summer?

lurkey · #721 Postby **lurkey** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:07 pm

Brent wrote::uarrow:

I think Knight Rider got a lot of curious viewers, the reviews have been HORRIFIC all over the internet. I really question if a regular series could succeed(Bionic Woman was a massive disaster).

American Gladiators did AWFUL. Poor move scheduling it at 7pm on Sunday against NASCAR. Big Brother belongs in the summer not in February(and it brought down the rest of CBS though Dexter did decent enough) while Brothers and Sisters is very weak without Desperate Housewives.

The CW needs to close down.

I think I expressed my views on Knight Rider in chat last night. I still haven't watched the re-edited Dexter, but I am actually afraid to watch it. I'm afraid I will spend the entire time cataloging what was cut from the original episode. I enjoyed the original series on Showtime (and the books too), so I may pass on this. BTW, I am not saying don't watch it. They actually may have done a decent job re-editing for network television, but I'll stick to my DVDs.

Brent, do you know if NBC is still planning to bring Monk to network TV?

As for CW, as along as The Reaper and Supernatural is on, CW needs to stay.

Cyclenall · #722 Postby **Cyclenall** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:11 pm

The CW needs to stay for Beauty and the Geek later on.

Website · #723 Postby **Brent** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:09 pm

lurker_from_nc wrote:
Brent wrote::uarrow:

I think Knight Rider got a lot of curious viewers, the reviews have been HORRIFIC all over the internet. I really question if a regular series could succeed(Bionic Woman was a massive disaster).

American Gladiators did AWFUL. Poor move scheduling it at 7pm on Sunday against NASCAR. Big Brother belongs in the summer not in February(and it brought down the rest of CBS though Dexter did decent enough) while Brothers and Sisters is very weak without Desperate Housewives.

The CW needs to close down.

I think I expressed my views on Knight Rider in chat last night. I still haven't watched the re-edited Dexter, but I am actually afraid to watch it. I'm afraid I will spend the entire time cataloging what was cut from the original episode. I enjoyed the original series on Showtime (and the books too), so I may pass on this. BTW, I am not saying don't watch it. They actually may have done a decent job re-editing for network television, but I'll stick to my DVDs.

Brent, do you know if NBC is still planning to bring Monk to network TV?

As for CW, as along as The Reaper and Supernatural is on, CW needs to stay.

April 6th at 8pm ET is the schedule right now.

I'm going to try Dexter next week, but I heard from someone that "motherlovers" was an edited quote... :roflmao:

!!!!!

lurkey · #724 Postby **lurkey** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:18 pm

Brent wrote:April 6th at 8pm ET is the schedule right now.

I'm going to try Dexter next week, but I heard from someone that "motherlovers" was an edited quote... !!!!!

I think I'll skip it and watch the unedited episode on DVD instead.

Are they starting Monk from season 1, last season or current season?

Website · #725 Postby **Brent** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:38 pm

LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX has overhauled its spring lineup as new episodes of "House," "Bones," "'Til Death" and "Back to You" will join its schedule in April.

To make room for said additions, newcomer "Canterbury's Law" will now premiere Monday, March 10 at 8:00/7:00c leading into the time period premiere of "New Amsterdam" at 9:00/8:00c. The former will wrap its run on April 7 while "Amsterdam" will close up shop on April 14.

Then on Monday, April 14 at 8:00/7:00c look for the first of six original episodes of "Bones." The series will then be joined by the first of four "House" originals at 9:00/8:00c starting April 28. Both series will conclude their seasons on May 19.

Meanwhile, "'Til Death" and "Back to You" will return with the first of five new episodes on Wednesday, April 16 at 8:00/7:00c and 8:30/7:30c, respectively. The pair will take over for "The Moment of Truth," which will wrap its spring run on April 2 before returning on Thursday, June 12.

Over on Thursdays, "Don't Forget the Lyrics" will air its season finale on May 8 while "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" will close its season with a two-hour finale on May 15.

And finally, "24," as previously announced, is not anticipated to return until January 2009.

Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays remain unchanged.

To review, here's a complete breakdown of the changes:

Mondays (March 10-April 7)
8:00/7:00c - "Canterbury's Law" (New Series)
9:00/8:00c - "New Amsterdam" (New Series)

Monday, April 14
8:00/7:00c - "Bones" (New Episode)
9:00/8:00c - "New Amsterdam" (Season Finale)

Monday, April 21
8:00/7:00c - "Bones" (New Episode)
9:00/8:00c - "House" (Repeat)

Mondays (April 28-May 19)
8:00/7:00c - "Bones" (New Episodes)
9:00/8:00c - "House" (New Episodes)

Wednesdays (March 12-April 2)
8:00/7:00c - "The Moment of Truth"
9:00/8:00c - "American Idol"

Wednesday, April 9
8:00/7:00c - "Idol Gives Back" (Two-Hour Special)

Wednesdays (April 16-May 14)
8:00/7:00c - "'Til Death" (New Episodes)
8:30/7:30c - "Back to You" (New Episodes)
9:00/8:00c - "American Idol"

Wednesday, May 21
8:00/7:00c - "American Idol" (Two-Hour Season Finale)

Thursday, May 8
8:00/7:00c - "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" (New Episode)
9:00/8:00c - "Don't Forget the Lyrics" (Season Finale)

Thursday, May 15
8:00/7:00c - "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" (Two-Hour Season Finale)

lurkey · #726 Postby **lurkey** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:16 pm

NBC UNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES NEW CLIENT-CENTRIC APPROACH TO UPFRONT

52-Week Primetime Programming Schedule to be Unveiled to Advertisers in April

One-on-One Client Meetings to be Held During Three-City Roadshow

Spotlight Event on May 12 to Showcase the Platforms and Capabilities of NBCU

NEW YORK - February 19, 2008 - NBC Universal today announced an innovative, client-centric approach to its traditional Upfront presentation that will include the announcement of a year-round programming schedule in April; a series of one-on-one client meetings in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago; and a spotlight event on May 12 that will showcase the platforms and capabilities of the larger NBC Universal company.

"A business-as-usual approach no longer applies in today's multi-platform media environment," said Jeff Zucker, President and CEO of NBC Universal. "The traditional primetime presentation shines a light on only one piece of what our company has to offer. This new approach gives our clients an early look at NBC's scheduling strategy and allows us to showcase the full suite of creative advertising solutions and customized services that NBC Universal is uniquely positioned to provide to the marketplace."

As part of the new selling process, NBC Entertainment will take the unprecedented step of unveiling a full, 52-week primetime programming schedule in early April. Over a three-day period in New York, Ben Silverman and Mark Graboff, Co-Chairmen of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios, will meet with advertisers and agency partners to allow for a more collaborative dialogue with clients about the advertising opportunities presented in the schedule.

Silverman said: "There is an insatiable desire for new content year round, and we want to satisfy that need and be efficient at the same time." Graboff added: "By getting a jump start on the season we can start the dialogue now and continue it throughout the year, ensuring a productive process with our clients that allows for more robust, integrated campaigns."

Immediately following the network's schedule presentation, NBC Universal's sales team will begin a series of client meetings in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago to discuss the new schedule as well as detail the numerous opportunities and capabilities available across the NBCU portfolio.

"This marks the next step in the evolution we began with our partners one year ago, to create a more powerful connection between our clients and consumers through innovative, targeted and custom marketing solutions," said Mike Pilot, President, NBC Universal Sales and Marketing. "The new Upfront process allows us to continue our 'customer-first' approach, as we work together to create new advertising models, define more effective metrics and provide a better return on our clients' investments."

The new Upfront approach will culminate in a spotlight event on May 12 that will showcase the full scale of the NBCU offerings in a unique, multi-media, interactive environment. Advertisers will be invited to a Manhattan location to join executives and talent to experience the broad spectrum of advertising opportunities available within NBC Universal:

lurkey · #727 Postby **lurkey** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:14 am

FOX RETURNS SERIES TO PRODUCTION

"BONES" Returns with All-New Episodes on April 14

"'TIL DEATH" and "BACK TO YOU" Return with All-New Episodes on April 16

"HOUSE" Returns with All-New Episodes on April 28

New Series Premieres Include "UNHITCHED" on March 2; "CANTERBURY'S LAW" on March 10; "NEW AMSTERDAM" on March 10 with Sneak Previews on March 4 and March 6 after "AMERICAN IDOL"; and "THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES" on March 14

Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) has ordered many of its current series back to production and has announced airdates for spring 2008. Among the series slated to return are BONES, BACK TO YOU, 'TIL DEATH and HOUSE. 24 will also return to conclude production on its seventh season, but the Emmy-winning series starring Kiefer Sutherland will not premiere until January 2009, allowing the drama to once again run 24 episodes consecutively. FOX's animated series, including AMERICAN DAD, FAMILY GUY and THE SIMPSONS, are also returning to production on future episodes. The following highlights the spring schedule:

SPRING SCHEDULE RECAP (All times ET/PT):

BACK TO YOU
Tuesday, Feb. 26 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) Original episode
Wednesday, Feb. 27 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) Original episode
Wednesday, April 16 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) Time period premiere with originals

UNHITCHED
Sunday, March 2 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) Series premiere

NEW AMSTERDAM
Tuesday, March 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Series preview
Thursday, March 6 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Series preview
Monday, March 10 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Time period premiere

CANTERBURY'S LAW
Monday, March 10 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) Series premiere

THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES
Friday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) Special one-hour series premiere
Friday, March 21 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) Time period premiere

'TIL DEATH
Tuesday, March 25 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) Original episode
Wednesday, April 16 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) Time period premiere with originals

HELL'S KITCHEN
Tuesday, April 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Season premiere

BONES
Monday, April 14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) Time period premiere with originals

HOUSE
Monday, April 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Time period premiere with encore
Monday, April 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Originals begin

[EDITOR'S NOTE: CANTERBURY'S LAW previously scheduled to premiere Monday, April 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) will now premiere Monday, March 10 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.]

Website · #728 Postby **Brent** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:57 pm

Another sign HIMYM is in trouble...

02.20.2008 "THE BIG BANG THEORY" AND "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER" TO SWAP TIME PERIODS

CBS's Hit Freshman Comedy "The Big Bang Theory" To Lead Off Television's Number One Comedy Block When It Returns With New Episodes On Monday, March 17

"How I Met Your Mother" Shifts To 8:30 PM

Website · #729 Postby **Brent** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:03 pm

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

ABC ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF TELEVISION'S BIGGEST HIT SHOWS

Series Returning Include "Boston Legal," "Brothers & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "Lost," "Samantha Who?" and "Ugly Betty"

"Lost" Moves to New Time Thursday Nights at 10:00 p.m. Beginning April 24

ABC Entertainment announces the return of television's biggest hit shows, including "Boston Legal," "Brothers & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "Lost," "Samantha Who?" and "Ugly Betty."

Return dates and times are as follows:

"Samantha Who?" returns Monday, April 7 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET) with six original episodes.

"Boston Legal" returns Tuesday, April 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) with six original episodes.

"Desperate Housewives" returns Sunday, April 13 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) with five original episodes and a special two-hour finale (seven hours total). :eek:

"Brothers & Sisters" returns Sunday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) with four original episodes.

"Ugly Betty" returns Thursday, April 24 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) with five original episodes.

"Grey's Anatomy" returns Thursday, April 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) with five original episodes.

"Lost" will move to its new 10:00 p.m. time period on Thursday, April 24, with five weeks of original episodes.

"Pushing Daisies," "Private Practice" and "Dirty Sexy Money" will return next season.

lurkey · #730 Postby **lurkey** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:20 am

Directors Guild Ratifies Contract

Website · #731 Postby **Brent** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:44 pm

TV Guide:

Looks like Las Vegas is cashing in its chips after five years on the air.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that NBC has opted not to renew the show for a sixth season. Consequently, last Friday's episode? Yep, that was the series finale. Hope it was satisfying!

NBC had hoped this season's cast shake-up — Thomas Magnum replacing Sonny Corleone — might re-energize the show, but instead, it led to a double-digit ratings decline. Of course, the Friday time slot didn't help.

Sad to see the Montecito close its doors? Eulogies are currently being accepted in the white box below.

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry ... /800033830

Miss Mary · #732 Postby **Miss Mary** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:17 am

Hey all, since the strike took away many of our usual weekly shows, we started checking out seasons of Survivor from our local library. If you're a Survivor fan, look into this. My favorite season remains Palau (Tom [winner], Ian, Bobby Jon, Stephenie, Karen) but the neat part is at least half of the episodes have commentary from cast members. We are currently watching Survivor: Australia. The first episode has commentary with none other than the man himself - Jeff Probst! That was pretty cool to hear. Since the whole concept of Survivor and reality TV was so new, he has many interesting things to say.

So that's my Survivor fan tip - check out these former seasons. Also, they're free from our library system and you have 7 days to return them.

Website · #733 Postby **Brent** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:55 pm

The 80th Annual Academy Awards led ABC to enormous Sunday victory, with an advantage over the four competing networks combined. Keep in mind that fast affiliate results for any live event are always approximate. On that note, The Academy Awards averaged an approximate 29.16 million viewers and a 9.8 rating/ 23 share among adults 18-49 from 8:30-11 p.m. (results after 11 p.m. are not available yet), with the half-hour breakdown as follows:

The 80th Annual Academy Awards (ABC)
8:30 p.m. Viewers: 32.27 million, A18-49: 10.6 rating/24 share
9:00 p.m. Viewers: 30.70 million, A18-49: 10.2/23
9:30 p.m. Viewers: 30.07 million, A18-49: 10.2/23
10:00 p.m. Viewers: 27.34 million, A18-49: 9.3/23
10:30 p.m. Viewers: 25.42 million, A18-49: 8.8/23

Comparably, however, this was quite a drop from The 79th Annual Academy Awards, which averaged a stellar 40.17 million viewers and a 14.1/33 in the demo on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007.

MASSIVE drop from last year and it dropped as the night went on.

lurkey · #734 Postby **lurkey** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:24 pm

Brent wrote:The 80th Annual Academy Awards led ABC to enormous Sunday victory, with an advantage over the four competing networks combined.

Well, duh. There wasn't anything else on. I was going to watch The Simpsons and Family Guy (new episodes already), but Nascar and the $@#$! rain delay kinda messed that up.

CajunMama · #735 Postby **CajunMama** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:41 pm

Every time they showed George Clooney last night i thought of MissMary!!!!!!!

lurkey · #736 Postby **lurkey** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:56 pm

CajunMama wrote:Every time they showed George Clooney last night i thought of MissMary!!!!!!!

Oscars in 60 seconds No George Clooney, unfortunately

Miss Mary · #737 Postby **Miss Mary** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:58 pm

Aww, thanks guys. Maybe he didn't win b/c his parents weren't in the house? You see his aunt, Rosemary Clooney was being honored at Cincinnati's Music Hall the same night as the Academy Awards. Oh the dilemma apparently.....should they attend and support George or stay in town and attend the event for George's aunt? They stayed in town......

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... 8302240002

I don't think I'd be able to do that though. I would have been at the Academy's - win or lose!

Website · #738 Postby **Brent** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:05 pm

The Moment of Truth...

I have no words. I am just stunned.

CajunMama · #739 Postby **CajunMama** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:12 pm

What happened Brent? I'm watching A Raisin in the Sun.

Website · #740 Postby **Brent** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:16 pm

CajunMama wrote:What happened Brent? I'm watching A Raisin in the Sun.

Let's see...

Woman confessed, in front of her husband, parents, brother, sister, and America that

A. She cheated on her husband
B. She was in love with her ex-boyfriend on her wedding day

(and more, but that was the worst)

The sister stopped the question of whether she would leave her husband if the ex wanted to get back with her(but it's obvious what the answer would have been now)

She ended up losing because she still thinks she's a good person( :roll:

), so she destroyed her marriage and got no money.

That was very uncomfortable and painful to watch. I see why there was a debate on whether to even air the episode.

Meanwhile on Deal or No Deal, I am convinced there's a curse. They will never give away a million dollars.

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