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How Many TV Shows Can Tyra Banks Produce?? At Least Four!! The CW Announces Its Fierce Autumn Schedule!!

Published at:  May 13, 2008 6:42:18 PM CDT

I am – Hercules!!



Has it already been a year since Les Moonves decided canceling “Veronica Mars” and greenlighting “Life Is Wild” was the way to go?

ABC announced this morning its new (as yet untitled) Tyra Banks-produced beauty-pageant series and this afternoon The CW (which already has Tyra’s “Top Model” show) announced Banks’ “Stylista.” Banks also has her own daytime chat show. “Banks” is a good name for her; she’s now sitting on more money than my savings & loan.

The name of Rob Thomas (“Veronica Mars”) is not mentioned in association with “90210.” Otherwise, I notice no surprises in the press release. “Reaper” moves to midseason. “Aliens In America” is toast. The “Beverly Hills 90210” sequel is indeed called just “90210.” No new sitcoms. Tuesday harbors both of the netlet’s new scripted shows. Something called Media Rights Capital will be programming Sunday nights – though no one seems to know what it’s programming.

Read on:

THE CW ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE
FOR 2008-2009 SEASON

BUILDING THE POP CULTURE BUZZ,
NEW SEASON LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER 1
WITH SCHEDULE FEATURING RETURNING HITS
“GOSSIP GIRL” AND “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL,”
ALONG WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “90210”


Monday Night Features Winning Team of Hit Dramas
“Gossip Girl” and “One Tree Hill”

New Neighbors Move in Tuesday Night:
“90210” Ensemble Features Original Cast Member
Jennie Garth in a Guest Starring Role,
Followed By New Drama “Surviving the Filthy Rich”

Top-Rated “America’s Next Top Model” Leads Into
New Fashion Reality Series “Stylista” on Wednesdays

Fan Favorites “Smallville” and “Supernatural”
Return on Thursdays

Friday Night Gets a Counter-Programming Comedy Makeover With
“Everybody Hates Chris” and “The Game,” Followed By An
“America’s Next Top Model” Encore

Three Hours of Original Programming on Sunday From Media Rights Capital

The Devil Returns on “Reaper” for Midseason


May 13, 2008 (New York, New York) ─ The CW Network announced a fall launch date of September 1 and unveiled the schedule for its 2008-2009 season today at a presentation and party for advertisers, affiliates and national media in the Tent at Lincoln Center. The announcement was made by Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, The CW.

“With shows that everyone is talking about, from ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘America’s Next Top Model’ to our upcoming ‘90210,’ our new lineup has the best Monday-Friday schedule flow we have ever had at The CW,” said Ostroff. “We are zeroed in on our target demo of young women 18-34 with both new and returning series, and each programming block provides a strong promotional platform for the following night. We’re confident that the quality of our shows for the fall season will make The CW the destination for young women.”

On Monday, the network will continue the successful combination of GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL. GOSSIP GIRL was the most buzz-worthy show of last season and had the highest concentration of female teens of any series on broadcast television. GOSSIP GIRL will return to its 8:00-9:00 p.m. slot, followed by ONE TREE HILL from 9:00-10:00 p.m. ONE TREE HILL’s loyal fan base is the second youngest on television, and the series continued to grow last season despite its time period move.

On Tuesday, 90210, the most eagerly anticipated series of the fall, will premiere in the 8:00-9:00 p.m. timeslot. A fresh interpretation of the iconic 1990’s drama “Beverly Hills, 90210,” this spin-off features a dynamic cast of up-and-coming stars, familiar faces such as Lori Loughlin (“Summerland”) and Jessica Walter (“Arrested Development”), and guest star Jennie Garth, who will reprise her role from the original series. 90210 promises to deliver all the drama and excitement of the original series. In the 9:00-10:00 p.m. timeslot, the new series SURVIVING THE FILTHY RICH brings a distinctively witty note to the Tuesday lineup. Based on the best-selling book “How To Teach Filthy Rich Girls” by Zoe Dean, SURVIVING THE FILTHY RICH stars JoAnna Garcia (“Reba”) as the live-in tutor to wild and wealthy teenage twin sisters in fabulous Palm Beach. SURVIVING THE FILTHY RICH makes the perfect companion piece for 90210.

On Wednesday, The CW’s top-rated series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL ranked first in its time period in adults and women 18-34 and was the sixth highest-rated show on television among female teens last season. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL returns in its successful 8:00-9:00 p.m. timeslot, followed by the new fashion reality show STYLISTA. From the creators of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and “Project Runway,” and starring Elle magazine’s Fashion News Director, Anne Slowey, and Creative Director, Joe Zee, STYLISTA is “The Devil Wears Prada” reinvented as a reality series. With tough weekly challenges, 11 hopeful fashion enthusiasts will vie for a coveted editorial job and great prizes. Together, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and STYLISTA make up the fall’s most fashionable night of television.

On Thursday, the heroic team of SMALLVILLE and SUPERNATURAL will continue to offer viewers great special effects and gorgeous men. From 8:00-9:00 p.m., SMALLVILLE was The CW’s most-watched and highest-rated scripted series in total viewers and adults 18-49 last season. In the 9:00-10:00 p.m. hour, SUPERNATURAL is The CW’s third most-watched scripted program, despite the highly competitive timeslot.

Big changes are in store on Fridays when The CW will offer the only comedy option of the night with returning hits EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS and THE GAME. The counter-programming theme continues in the 9:00-10:00 hour with an encore presentation of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.

As previously announced, The CW is partnering with Media Rights Capital to program the Sunday night primetime block. Details on the individual series will be released at a later date.

For Midseason, the critically acclaimed drama REAPER will return for a second season with The Devil and his bounty hunter.

Following is The CW’s 2008-2009 primetime schedule, a night-by-night breakdown and accompanying details on all the programs.


THE CW’s 2008-2009 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE


MONDAY
8:00-9:00 PM GOSSIP GIRL
9:00-10:00 PM ONE TREE HILL
TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM 90210 (New Series)
9:00-10:00 PM SURVIVING THE FILTHY RICH (New Series)
WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
9:00-10:00 PM STYLISTA (New Series)
THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 PM SMALLVILLE
9:00-10:00 PM SUPERNATURAL
FRIDAY
8:00-8:30 PM EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS
8:30-9:00 PM THE GAME
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (Encore Presentation)

MONDAY
8:00-9:00 P.M. “GOSSIP GIRL”
Returning for its second season, GOSSIP GIRL is a one-hour drama based on an exclusive group of privileged prep school teens on Manhattan’s Upper East Side whose lives revolve around the blog of the all-knowing albeit ultra-secretive Gossip Girl. No one knows Gossip Girl’s identity, but everyone in this exclusive and complicated vicious circle relies on her website and text messages for the latest scoop. The series stars Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen, Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf, Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey, Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald, Taylor Momsen as Jenny Humphrey, Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass, Jessica Szohr as Vanessa Abrams, Kelly Rutherford as Lily van der Woodsen and Matthew Settle as Rufus Humphrey. Filmed in New York and based on the popular series of young-adult novels by Cecily von Ziegesar, GOSSIP GIRL is from College Hill Pictures and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Paramount Network Television with executive producers Josh Schwartz (“The O.C.”), Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), Leslie Morgenstein (“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”) and Bob Levy (“Surviving the Filthy Rich”).


9:00-10:00 P.M. “ONE TREE HILL”
Returning for its sixth season to the town of Tree Hill, last season ONE TREE HILL made the unprecedented move of taking the storylines four years into the future. Season four ended as the young characters graduated high school and season five began post-college, four years later. The show also dipped into the past, returning to incidents and events that impacted the lives of this close group of friends who call Tree Hill home. The series stars Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott, James Lafferty as Nathan Scott, Hilarie Burton as Peyton Sawyer, Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis, Bethany Joy Galeotti as Haley James Scott, Lee Norris as Mouth, Antwon Tanner as Skills and Paul Johansson as Dan Scott. ONE TREE HILL was created by Mark Schwahn and is executive produced by Schwahn, Joe Davola, Greg Prange, Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins. ONE TREE HILL is a Tollin/Robbins Production in association with Warner Bros. Television.

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 P.M. “90210” (New Series)
An edgy, contemporary spin-off of the iconic drama “Beverly Hills, 90210,” the new 90210 looks at life through the eyes of Annie Mills (Shenae Grimes, “Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and her brother Dixon (Tristan Wilds, “The Wire”), whose first day at West Beverly Hills High School leaves no doubt they’re not in Kansas anymore. The Mills family, including dad Harry (casting TBD) and mom Debbie (Lori Loughlin, “Summerland”), has relocated to Beverly Hills to keep an eye on Harry’s mother Tabitha (Jessica Walter, “Arrested Development”), a feisty-but-faded former television star and a charter member of the Betty Ford Clinic. For Annie and Dixon, the awkwardness of being the new kids is made worse by the fact that their dad has taken a job as the high school principal. The school is one big culture shock for Annie, a sweet and friendly girl with a passion for the theater, and Dixon, a star athlete and scholar who was adopted by the Mills family after they took him in as a foster child. Annie and Dixon have a close sibling relationship, which they’ll need to help them cope with all the new cliques and classmates, including Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord, “Nip/Tuck”), a hot, spoiled, rich girl; Ethan (Dustin Milligan, “Runaway”), a popular jock whose abilities rival Dixon’s; Navid (Michael Steger, “The Winner”), an aspiring reporter who heads up the school’s daily newscast; and Silver (Jessica Stroup, “Prom Night”), a rebel who produces and stars in a YouTube-type video series. Even the faculty seems hip and sophisticated at WBHHS, such as smart and funny teacher Ryan Matthews (Ryan Eggold, “Dirt”) and beautiful guidance counselor Kelly Taylor (guest star Jennie Garth, the original “Beverly Hills, 90210”). The Mills family has just begun to realize how much their lives are about to change. 90210 is produced by CBS Paramount Network Television with executive producers Gabe Sachs & Jeff Judah (“Freaks & Geeks”). Mark Piznarski (“Gossip Girl”) is the director and executive producer of the pilot.

9:00-10:00 P.M. “SURVIVING THE FILTHY RICH” (New Series)
Twenty-three-year-old Megan Smith (JoAnna Garcia, “Reba”) has a Yale education, a relentlessly positive attitude and a plan to conquer the world of journalism, despite the fact that she is currently slaving away at a tabloid rag. Megan’s plan is thrown off course when, in one whirlwind day, she gets fired, meets cosmetics mogul Laurel Limoges (casting TBD) and becomes the live-in tutor for Laurel’s twin teen granddaughters in the heady Palm Beach world of wealth and power. The girls, Rose (Lucy Kate Hale, “Bionic Woman”) and Sage (Ashley Newbrough, “The Best Years”), are beautiful, rebellious and less-than-thrilled with their new tutor, but Megan is determined to win them over as she enjoys the perks of her new job ─ breathtaking private suite, gorgeous convertible and live-in chef Marco (Allan Louis, “Stomp the Yard”). Even the neighbors are fabulous in Palm Beach, and Megan quickly catches the eye of Will (casting TBD), the wealthy and

extremely hot dilettante who lives on the estate next door and just happens to be dating Megan’s estranged sister Lily (casting TBD). Completing this romantic quadrangle is Megan’s best friend Charlie (Michael Cassidy, “Smallville,” “The O.C.”), who is secretly in love with her. Despite her own complicated romantic and family relationships, Megan is committed to making a difference in the lives of her two headstrong charges as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society in Palm Beach. SURVIVING THE FILTHY RICH is based on the Alloy Entertainment book “How To Teach Filthy Rich Girls” by best-selling author Zoey Dean (“The A-List”). The series is from Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Paramount Network Television with executive producers Rina Mimoun (“Gilmore Girls,” “Everwood”), Bob Levy (“Gossip Girl”) and Leslie Morgenstein (“Gossip Girl,” “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”). Michael Engler (“30 Rock”) directed the pilot.

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 P.M. “AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL”
Returning for its eleventh cycle, the runaway runway hit series stars Tyra Banks. The show gives real people an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling. With mentoring by Tyra Banks and exposure to high-profile fashion-industry gurus, young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes must endure a highly accelerated modeling boot camp and face weekly tests to determine who will make the cut as they vie for a professional modeling contract. The executive producers are Ken Mok (“Making the Band”), Tyra Banks and Daniel Soiseth (“Hell’s Kitchen”). The reality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Ken Mok and Kenya Barris. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions.


9:00-10:00 P.M. “STYLISTA” (New Series)
If “The Devil Wears Prada” were a reality show, it would be STYLISTA. Eleven aspiring fashion enthusiasts vie for a much-coveted editorial job with Elle magazine. They work as assistants to Elle’s Fashion News Director, Anne Slowey, a demanding but well-respected fashion icon. The competitors will carry out an assistant task and a fashion editorial assignment in each episode. Each week, in consultation with Elle’s Creative Director, Joe Zee, Anne fires one person, until the last assistant standing gets “promoted” to the coveted real-life job opportunity. The grand prize includes a paid editorial position at Elle magazine, a paid lease on a great apartment in Manhattan, and a clothing allowance at H&M, all for one year, valued at $100,000. STYLISTA is from 10 by 10 Entertainment, Inc. and Bankable Incorporated in association with Magic Molehill Productions, Inc. and Warner Horizon Television Inc. with executive producers Tyra Banks, Ken Mok, Eli Holzman, Desiree Gruber and Jane Cha.


THURSDAY

8:00-9:00 P.M. “SMALLVILLE”
Returning for its eighth season, this new interpretation of the enduring Superman mythology and its classic characters blends realism and adventure into an exciting action series. Last season, Clark Kent and Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) became the sworn enemies that comic book aficionados have always known and loved. The season also brought storylines of Krypton and the El family, including the arrival of Clark’s cousin Kara, a.k.a. Supergirl (Laura Vandervoort), and the return of Brainiac (James Marsters). There were also exciting guest stars from the Superman mythology, including Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark”) and Helen Slater (“Supergirl”). Clark discovered more about his home planet, who his parents were, what his future holds and why he was sent to Earth. The series stars Tom Welling as Clark Kent, Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang, Erica Durance as Lois Lane and Aaron Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen. Reinterpreting the Superman mythology from its roots, SMALLVILLE was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (“Shanghai Noon,” “Spiderman 2”), based on the DC Comics characters. The executive producers are Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson, Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer, James Marshall, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola. The series is produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster.


9:00-10:00 P.M “SUPERNATURAL”
Returning for its fourth season, this haunting series follows Sam and Dean Winchester, two brothers bound by tragedy and blood to their dangerous, other-worldly mission. This past season, the clock was ticking as Sam and Dean journeyed into the dark world of the unexplained to find a way to break Dean’s deadly contract with the evil Lilith. The series stars Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester. SUPERNATURAL is from Warner Bros. Television in association with Kripke Enterprises Inc. and Wonderland Sound and Vision, with executive producers Eric Kripke (“Boogeyman”), McG (“Charlie’s Angels,” “The O.C.”), Robert Singer (“Midnight Caller”) and Kim Manners (“The X-Files”).


FRIDAY
8:00-8:30 P.M. “EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS”
Returning for its fourth season, this hit comedy was inspired by the childhood experiences of comedian Chris Rock. Rock also serves as the narrator of this hilarious, touching story of a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980s. Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused into a predominantly white middle school two hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggled to find his place. At the conclusion of season three, Chris’ excitement over graduation from middle school was ruined when his best friend announced his plans to attend a different high school in the fall. This responsible, resilient adolescent brings a distinct, funny spin to his everyday trials and traumas, in the Golden Globe- and People’s Choice-nominated comedy EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS. The single-camera comedy series stars Tyler James Williams (“Unaccompanied Minors”) as Chris, Terry Crews (“The Longest Yard”) as Julius, Tichina Arnold (“Martin”) as Rochelle, Tequan Richmond (“Ray”) as Drew, Imani Hakim as Tonya and Vincent Martella (“Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo”) as Greg. EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS is a production of CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Chris Rock Enterprises, Inc. and 3 Arts Entertainment. Co-creator and narrator Chris Rock (“Head of State”), co-creator and writer Ali LeRoi (“Head of State”), Michael Rotenberg (“King of the Hill”), Dave Becky (“Lucky Louie”) and Don Reo (“My Wife and Kids”) are executive producers.


8:30-9:00 P.M. “THE GAME”
Returning for its third season, THE GAME is a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the wives and girlfriends of pro-football players. This comedy tackles the way these women deal with egos, groupies and image consultants and shows how THE GAME is really played among the women behind the athletes. The series stars Tia Mowry (“Sister, Sister”) as Melanie Barnett, Coby Bell (“Third Watch”) as Jason Pitts, Pooch Hall (“Miracle’s Boys”) as Derwin Davis, Hosea Chanchez (“For Your Love”) as Malik Wright, Brittany Daniel (“White Chicks”) as Kelly Pitts and Wendy Raquel Robinson (“The Steve Harvey Show”) as Tasha Mack. THE GAME is a production of Happy Camper Productions and Grammnet Productions in association with CBS Paramount Network Television. Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier,” “Girlfriends”), creator Mara Brock Akil (“Girlfriends,” “Moesha,” “The Jamie Foxx Show”) and Steve Stark serve as executive producers.



9:00-10:00 P.M. “AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL” (Encore Presentation)
Returning for its eleventh cycle, the runaway runway hit series stars Tyra Banks. The show gives real people an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling. With mentoring by Tyra Banks and exposure to high-profile fashion-industry gurus, young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes must endure a highly accelerated modeling boot camp and face weekly tests to determine who will make the cut as they vie for a professional modeling contract. The executive producers are Ken Mok (“Making the Band”), Tyra Banks and Daniel Soiseth (“Hell’s Kitchen”). The reality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Ken Mok and Kenya Barris. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions.


SUNDAY

Details on the original series from The CW’s partnership with Media Rights Capital will be released at a later date.

MIDSEASON

“REAPER”
Returning for its second season, REAPER blends suspense and humor as it follows Sam, a slacker whose world turned upside down on his 21st birthday when he learned that his parents sold his soul to the Devil before he was born. Charged by the Devil himself to be Hell’s bounty hunter, Sam, with the aid of his goofball friends, Sock and Ben, and loyal girlfriend Andi, must track down evil-doers and send them back where they belong. Along the way, Sam has learned a lot about friendship, trust and the line between good and evil. The series stars Bret Harrison as Sam Oliver, Tyler Labine as Bert “Sock” Wysocki, Ray Wise as the Devil, Missy Peregrym as Andi Prendergast, Rick Gonzalez as Ben Gonzalez, Valarie Rae Miller as Josie Miller, Donavon Stinson as Ted and Andrew Airlie as Mr. Oliver. REAPER is from ABC Studios with executive producers Michele Fazekas (“Ed,” “Law & Order, Special Victims Unit”), Tara Butters (“Ed,” “Law & Order, Special Victims Unit”), Mark Gordon (“Grey’s Anatomy,” Criminal Minds”), Deborah Spera (“Criminal Minds”) and Tom Spezialy (“Desperate Housewives”).






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    Readers Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 6:36:08 PM CDT

    You should listen to the Kevin and Bean show on KROQ

    by pennsy

    And hear how savagely they roast Tyra, rightfully so.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 6:39:49 PM CDT

    The best part is: they're starting early

    by chrth

    First week of September. Reaper will hopefully be back on the air by November after one or all of their shows flop.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 6:41:05 PM CDT

    If you look at the Smallville stuff...no Alison Mack

    by pennsy

    in the cast. I guess she really is gone.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 6:44:09 PM CDT

    Let me know when Veronica's back on.

    by arzbest

    Then I'll start watching the CW again. "No Veronica, No CW"!

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 6:52:34 PM CDT

    No Alison Mack, No Smallville.

    by g0dai

    It's fucked.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 6:57:32 PM CDT

    BULLSHIT!

    by mr_x

    congrats cw theres fucking nothing to watch on your network

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 7:00:03 PM CDT

    no mention of Rob Thomas? what gives?

    by newc0253

    a little strange, no?

    there was more intelligence and humour in 5 minutes of Veronica Mars than 5 years of 90210. does the CW not want people to think of this?

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 7:00:22 PM CDT

    Don't give up on Supernatural...

    by james_o'nasty

    I was pleasantly surprised by that show...

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 7:38:35 PM CDT

    I'm so torn

    by password.swordfish

    The idea of a 90210 reinvention makes me want to beat CW executives with a bag of oranges, but I am obligated to watch anything Rob Thomas touches after the brilliance of VM. Bah! If anyone can make this pile o' crap idea acceptable, it's him.

    Also, glad to see Reaper back. It got so much better after it came back after the strike. Love the overarching story, it clearly needed something like that from the start.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 7:48:44 PM CDT

    The weakest

    by roynearyce3k

    The weakest lineup in broadcast television history! Where's DuMont when you need it?

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 7:56:40 PM CDT

    Supernatural IS very underrated

    by yotzvonfrelnik

    I started watching from the beginning of season 2. This show reminds me so much of Buffy and the writing and acting of the two main characters is great and often funny. I just can't understand why more people don't tune in.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 9:00:14 PM CDT

    Rob Thomas...

    by flickchick85

    left the 90210 project. Now he'll just be running Cupid and Outrageous Fortune (or "Good Behavior" as I think its called now). Thank God. The less association he has with The CW (and 90210), the better.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 9:16:24 PM CDT

    I've lasted this long with Smallville.

    by skidmarkedundies

    I've got to see how it ends. Call me a battered wife or a glutton for comic book-esque punishment.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 9:46:38 PM CDT

    Someone tell me when Reaper comes back on

    by br1947

    Reaper is the only thing that keeps me from deleting the channel from my tv. After watching Smallville died a horribly slow agonizing death, releasing its bowels and flopping around in it... I give up. Without Mack & Rosenbaum, who the fuck cares? Stride, that's who. Fucking Stride.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 9:55:33 PM CDT

    Just get it over with and call yourself MTV3....

    by darth_nader

    CW, you blow. Reaper is the only thing I even have interest in, and I pick Deadliest Catch over that on Wednesday.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 10:01:54 PM CDT

    Damn, stop moving "Everybody Hates Chris"

    by tar heel

    Prbably the most family-friendly show they have, albeit with subtly subversive Chris Rock narration.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 10:05:25 PM CDT

    flickchick85

    by password.swordfish

    Thanks! I'm much less torn now. Both Cupid and Outrageous Fortune (Good Behaviour?) are projects I can get excited about. Especially if the rumour I heard about Kristen Bell joining the latter is true and not just designed to make me twitterpated.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 10:05:31 PM CDT

    Dawn Ostroff: The George W, of network presidents...

    by pennsy

    As in the worst.of.all.time.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 10:22:44 PM CDT

    Aliens in America: Quite a funny, underrated show.

    by bungion boy

    I'll miss it. I think it would have found an audience in a different time slot.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 13, 2008 11:03:11 PM CDT

    Just rename this network The Ty

    by prof. pop-cult

  • May 13, 2008 11:06:11 PM CDT

    nice of them to change the overall plot of 90210

    by bacci40

  • May 14, 2008 12:36:20 AM CDT

    Only 3 good shows on that network now!!

    by ka dargo

    Smallville....to all those bitchin about no Lex or Lana it could be a good thing. You want the same old stuff or maybe they'll be forced to go in a different direction and get him on track to be Superman. That's what i'm hoping for anyway...lol!!

    Supernatural is damn good, i agree its way underrated.

    Reaper is great....funny and cool shit with the devil for cryin out loud!!! And now we have the big reveal that Sam is the devils son!!!

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 14, 2008 1:41:27 AM CDT

    Tristan Wilds was awesome in The Wire

    by slimballs

    How the hell can someone go from The Wire to 90210.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 14, 2008 1:49:33 AM CDT

    Banks bites...

    by thegreatwhatzit

    and not in a good way. She's the worst hostess in TV history (egocentric, IQ below room temperature). And she's a producer of four shows? Jesus, where's Rod Serling?

    Reply to Talkback

  • dont having anything to replace it. not that that is a bad thing. CW dont have a clue with regard to original programming. Once smallville is gone they are PHUCKED. And the 90210 sequel is a desparate cry for help. Really, do the CW executives think that kids are going to buy that shit again when they are are a post Columbine generation? Nah, wont work. CW's best new hope are Supernatural and Reaper in no particular order. And they need new ideas quick. Or the sack the guy who green light the 90210 sequel. CW give me a job in the development department!!

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 14, 2008 3:59:53 AM CDT

    I doubt Reaper will last beyond next season

    by the selecter

    but 13 more is better than nothing, and the show has improved with the post-strike episodes. More of the devil/Sam mythology and Andi in little dresses is a good thing.

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  • May 14, 2008 4:58:56 AM CDT

    It wouldn't surprise me if The CW doesn't last

    by jim jam bongs

    The problem with the network is that its ratings are equivalent to that of cable networks (not the premium channels, but ones like SciFi, Spike, TNT, FX and so on). But that doesn't cut it for a national broadcast network, where there is a lot more overhead involved (maintaining broadcast stations, air rights, ad rate packages, and so forth). I will say it here and now: It would not surprise me if The CW goes off the air after next season. I'm not predicting that it will, but this would not surprise me.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 14, 2008 6:11:08 AM CDT

    I'll only watch Reaper.

    by robfrombackeast

    90210 might me worth a gander for the chicks, though.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 14, 2008 6:37:28 AM CDT

    The CW is dying like a pig in the streets of Parma, Ohio.

    by uncle stan

  • May 14, 2008 6:49:02 AM CDT

    90210

    by dazzler69

    I will give it a shot.



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  • May 14, 2008 7:35:24 AM CDT

    SUPERNATURAL

    by turketron

    GREAT show that not enough people are watching! The best horror themed show on TV since Angel went off the air. I'm in the middle of season 3 right now and loving it. The Christmas episode was bananas.

    Reply to Talkback

  • May 14, 2008 7:50:32 AM CDT

    Gossip Girl

    by mr. profit

    Needs to leave this abortion of a network. I never thought I'd watch until I heard Kristen Bell would be narrating. Thankfully I did as the show is a good spin on a teen drama that makes crap like the OC look foolish. Its like a high budgeted Degrassi with good actors. Showing kids fucking around, freely drinking and smoking weed and last week a kid snorting a line and OD'ing.

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  • May 14, 2008 7:59:39 AM CDT

    Embrace the mediocrity, people!

    by pennsy

    Not just on the CW, but on all the networks; the most lackluster new lineup for any fall campaign. Ever.

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  • May 14, 2008 7:59:45 AM CDT

    Embrace the mediocrity, people!

    by pennsy

    Not just on the CW, but on all the networks; the most lackluster new lineup for any fall campaign. Ever.

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  • It's gonna be a lonnnnnnng wait until midseason for REAPER, but it's better than being axed. Of course, if the CW truly had their shit together, they'd dust off the GLOBAL FREQUENCY pilot and develop that as a replacement series.

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  • May 14, 2008 8:16:19 AM CDT

    New Heroes season 3 preview out...

    by pennsy

    http://tinyurl.com/5dj8m5

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  • May 14, 2008 8:49:48 AM CDT

    More Tyra?

    by yeti

    Too much of a bad thing.

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  • May 14, 2008 10:36:57 AM CDT

    Supernatural is highly underrated

    by reel american hero


    I took a pass on it when it first came on. For one, The Office was on at the same time, and for two, it just looked like another generic buffy knockoff with dudes instead of sarah michelle gellar. But then I gave it a chance and I'm hooked now. I got the first two seasons off of Amazon and it's really a very good show. I don't see how they're going to wrap up the plot of this season with just the one more episode tommorow, but the writer's strike fucked up a lot of shit. I highly reccomend checking this show out.

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  • May 14, 2008 11:19:50 AM CDT

    9021-

    by boggycreekbeast

    O Hellz Naw!

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  • May 14, 2008 11:29:28 AM CDT

    Whoa, Pennsy!

    by password.swordfish

    Gotta disagree with you there. We have a new Whedon project, a new show from Moore of BSG awesomeness, and 2 Rob Thomas shows. What more could a geek ask for? To me, it looks like this upcoming season will spank the pants off of last season, the only new show of which I really got into was Pushing Daisies. Bring on next year! And Mr. Profit, I hate to break it to you, but Gossip Girl is the OC in New York. Not that it may not be a guilty pleasure, but lets get some perspective. Degrassi deals with actual problems of everyday life; Gossip Girl deals with the problems of rich, spoiled assholes. Kids fucking around, drinking, smoking weed and ODing? Yeah, I saw all of those episodes of the OC.

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  • May 14, 2008 11:57:10 AM CDT

    The key word, password.swordfish was "fall".

    by pennsy

    Since Dollhouse and the two RT projects are slated for midseason, ergo January 2009. So far, we'll be lucky to get 12 new shows from all 5 networks, and a quarter of those reality shit. 2 shows from ABC?? There's nothing new that will make me watch this fall. So far. Maybe Fox will have Virtuality on its fall lineup, or will that be relegated to midseason, too?

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  • May 14, 2008 11:58:38 AM CDT

    CBS' fall lineup here...

    by pennsy

    http://tinyurl.com/3kgff3

    No chance of Moonlight farmed out to the CW, four new shows and Survivor in high-def. Woot.

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  • May 14, 2008 12:04:41 PM CDT

    Ahhhh, I see

    by password.swordfish

    Apologies Pennsy, then I'll have to agree with you. Knew Dollhouse was slated for midseason, but not the RT projects. Thanks for the info.

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  • May 14, 2008 1:00:17 PM CDT

    Tyra Banks is shallow

    by zerocorpse

    And what's sad is that she has NO IDEA. She thinks she's this deep, intelligent person who thinks things that have never been thought before, when really she's like a 12-year-old who just found out there are other people in the world and they have unique experiences that are completely different from hers.
    I love me some African American beauty, but Tyra Banks has a lot of ugliness underneath that makes her less than attractive in the grand scheme of things.
    I think GTA IV had it right: AMERICA'S TOP HOOKER on CNT (or was that Weazel?)

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  • May 14, 2008 2:02:16 PM CDT

    The GTA IV TV shows are GREAT

    by turketron

    Can't get enough of that stuff.

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  • Including Britney Spears at #20? I don't fucking think so, and frak your 2008 Hot 100 Women List while yer at it.

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  • May 14, 2008 2:13:11 PM CDT

    GET RID OF GOSSIP GIRL! GIVE US GOTH GIRL...

    by mrsentinel

    And star the hot goth chick from NCIS.

    'Nuff said...

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  • May 14, 2008 7:35:57 PM CDT

    Turketron

    by the winged doucheman

    My favorite is the "Lifestyles"-esque show where they mention the socialite with the small dog she keeps in her vadge. Classic. BTW I would like to Hate-F Tyra. Holy shit she is full of herself.

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  • May 15, 2008 7:18:51 AM CDT

    YES!!!

    by turketron

    HAHA, yeah, that show is the best. Small dog in the vadge for the win. And yeah... a Hate-F is definitely something I think we all would like to do to Tyra. And then release on her giant forehead...

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