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Old 04-03-2008, 02:07 AM   #1
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2008/2009 tv schedule

NBC has released their 2008/2009 schedule several weeks before the rest of the networks:

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/36245

MONDAY
8-9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. "MY OWN WORST ENEMY"

TUESDAY
8- 9:30 p.m. "The Biggest Loser: Families"
9:30-10 p.m. "KATH & KIM"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Lipstick Jungle"

THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock"
9- 9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "The Office"/ "SNL THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE"
10-11 p.m. "ER"

FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "CRUSOE"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Life"

SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
9-10 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER" (Encores)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)

SUNDAY
7- 8:20 p.m. "Football Night in America"
8:20-11 p.m. "NBC Sunday Night Football"

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR WINTER 2009

MONDAY
8- 9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. "THE PHILANTHROPIST"

TUESDAY
8- 9:30 p.m. "The Biggest Loser: Couples"
9:30-10 p.m. "KATH & KIM"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order"

THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock"
9- 9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "THE OFFICE" SPINOFF
10-11 p.m. "ER"/"The Celebrity Apprentice"

FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
9-10 p.m. "Friday Night Lights"
10-11 p.m. "Life"

SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
9-10 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order" (Encores)

SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. Specials/"Dateline NBC"
8-9 p.m. Specials/"MERLIN"
9-10 p.m. Specials/"Medium"
10-11 p.m. Specials/"KINGS"

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2009

MONDAY
8-9 p.m. "American Gladiators"
9-10 p.m. "AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS"
10-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"

TUESDAY
8-9 p.m. "Most Outrageous Moments"
9-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)

WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "SHARK TAGGERS"
9-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent" (Results Show)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order" (Encores)

THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "The Office" (Encores)
8:30- 9 p.m. "THE OFFICE" SPINOFF (Encores)
9-10 p.m. "Last Comic Standing"
10-11 p.m. "THE LISTENER"

FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "CHOPPING BLOCK"
9-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"

SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. Drama Encores
9-10 p.m. Drama Encores
10-11 p.m. Drama Encores

SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
8-9 p.m. "Monk"
9-10 p.m. "Nashville Star"
10-11 p.m. "KINGS" (Encores)

2008-09 NEW SERIES DESCRIPTIONS:

NEW DRAMAS

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MY OWN WORST ENEMY - Henry Spivey (Christian Slater, "Bobby") is a middle-class efficiency expert living a humdrum life in the suburbs with a wife, two kids, a dog, and a minivan. Edward Albright is an operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a four-minute mile, and is trained to kill with his teeth. Henry and Edward are polar opposites who share only one thing in common -- the same body. When the carefully constructed wall between them breaks down, Henry and Edward are thrust into unfamiliar territory where each man is dangerously out of his element. "My Own Worst Enemy" explores the duality of a man who is literally pitted against himself. And it raises the question: who can you trust when you can't trust yourself?
Christian Slater with Multiple personality disorder...yep...he's desperate for work.

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KNIGHT RIDER -On the heels of NBC's hit movie, the iconic 1980s television classic comes roaring back to life as an updated drama series showcasing the new customized KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) Ford Mustang. As the sequel resumes, KITT is absolutely the coolest car ever created: its supercomputer capable of hacking almost any system; its weapons systems efficient; and its body -- thanks to its creator's work and nanotechnology -- is capable of actually shifting shape and color. It is the ultimate car -- and someone will be willing to do anything to obtain it. "Knight Rider" stars Justin Bruening ("Cold Case"), Deanna Russo ("NCIS"), Sydney Tamiia Poitier ("Veronica Mars") and Bruce Davison ("Breach").
Loved the pilot. Hopefully the Hoff will be in several eps

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CRUSOE - Based on the legendary novel by Daniel Defoe, this is the tale of Robinson Crusoe. A young man leaves his true love to embark on an adventure -- only to end up shipwrecked on a remote tropical island for 28 years, completely detached from the life he once knew. His desire to return to his wife and his strong and unlikely friendship with Friday are the only things that keep him sane. While stranded, Crusoe encounters enemies and braves the elements. Equal parts "MacGyver," "Castaway" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," this series is an inspirational tale of survival rife with action and comedy. Power Entertainment produces "Crusoe."
Wait what? A tv series about Robinson Crusoe?! WTF?!

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KINGS -- "Kings" is an inspiring exploration of the timeless David vs. Goliath struggle. The show is set in a modern metropolis under siege where the fighting has gone on for too long and cost far too many lives. When David Shepherd (Christopher Egan, "Resident Evil: Extinction"), a brave young soldier, rescues the king's (Golden Globe winner Ian McShane, "Deadwood") son from enemy territory, he sets events in motion that will finally bring peace. Suddenly, David is thrust into the limelight, earning the affections of women -- including the king's daughter. When he's promoted to captain, he becomes the reluctant poster boy for hope. But for David, the line between his allies and enemies will blur as the power players in the kingdom go to great lengths to see him fall.
Um.. ook

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MERLIN - "Merlin" brings to life a new legend for a modern audience. "Merlin" is an exciting, hour-long fantasy series set in the mythic city of Camelot -- but inspired by 21st Century storytelling. Before Merlin (Colin Morgan, "Doctor Who") and Arthur (Bradley James, "Lewis") became legends, they were ambitious young men looking for adventure, hoping to live up to their family's expectations, discovering love and finding their own true destiny, making mistakes along the way. The innovative, action-packed drama has cross-generational appeal and paints a picture of Merlin and Arthur's early life that audiences have never witnessed before. Anthony Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Richard Wilson ("A Passage to India"), Angel Coulby ("Magicians") and Katie McGrath ("The Tudors") also star.
Im an Arthurian lore fanatic and will DEFINATLY be watching this...

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THE PHILANTHROPIST -- This one-hour drama is about a rebel with a cause. Teddy Rist loves women, money and power. After the tragic death of his only child, Teddy has an awakening and becomes the world's first vigilante philanthropist -- a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need. He'll do anything to achieve his goals -- bargain with the self-righteous, trade with the nefarious and even tell the truth. Instead of spending $25,000 a plate at a fundraiser, he's dodging bullets in third-world countries to hand-deliver vaccine. It's a global adventure that will take viewers to the ends of the Earth and will inspire them as well.
Um...so...Batman or Green Arrow with a twist

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THE LISTENER -- In this one-hour drama, Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, "The Runaway") is a 24-year-old paramedic living with a secret: he can read people's minds. This telepathic procedural takes viewers into the heart of a tortured hero who struggles to solve crimes with his unique gift. Week-to-week, "The Listener" balances high-stakes drama with irreverent humor and sends Toby on an intellectual and emotional adventure. Ennis Esmer ("The Path to 9/11") also stars.
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Aww...they gave Prof. Xavier his own series...

NEW COMEDIES

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THE OFFICE SPINOFF - From Greg Daniels, the executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning American version of NBC's "The Office," comes the most highly anticipated comedy of the season in "The Office" spinoff. Audiences will follow another comic journey, complete with new faces and new locations, but with the same unique sense of humor and brand of quality from Daniels and his creative team. It's the next chapter of what viewers have come to know and love about "The Office."
Is there a spin-off of the British version??

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KATH & KIM -- They're the most dysfunctional duo in suburbia. Kath Day (Molly Shannon, NBC's "Saturday Night Live") is the mom, a foxy, 40-something divorcée who finally has time for herself and her valiant search for love. Kim Day (Selma Blair, "Hellboy," "Hellboy II") is the daughter, a self-absorbed princess recently separated from her husband who finds consolation in stuffing her face. When Kim decides to move back home, Kath reluctantly agrees -- but to Kim's chagrin, Kath is not about to cater to her every whim as she has in the past. Based on the most successful comedy in Australia of the same name, Kath and Kim are two brassy women who prefer the finer things in life like acrylic nails, big hair and faux diamond chips. The series is produced by Universal Media Studios and Reveille. The executive producer/writer is Michelle Nader ("The King of Queens") and the executive producer/director is Paul Feig ("Freaks and Geeks," "The Office"). Gina Riley, Jane Turner and Rick McKenna also are executive producers.
Oh great...now we're getting shows from Australia....
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Old 04-03-2008, 02:08 AM   #2
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SNL THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE - Dubbed "TV's funniest and most influential political player" by Entertainment Weekly, "SNL" expands its "Weekend Update" coverage to Thursdays in primetime for three live half-hour shows beginning October 16. With all of the excitement and attention around "Saturday Night Live" during the presidential primaries, the anticipation for the show's take on this Fall's election will be at a fever pitch, "SNL Thursday Night Live" will keep the momentum -- and the laughs -- going. The program is a production of Broadway Video in association with SNL Studios. Lorne Michaels is the executive producer.
Do we REALLY need TNL???

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CHOPPING BLOCK -- It's time to sharpen your knives! It's not just about the meal, it's about the business of food. From the producers of "Hell's Kitchen," original rock-star chef Marco Pierre White comes to America to host the ultimate food fight on NBC -- a new reality competition set in the high-drama, high-stakes world of New York City restaurants. The cooks are given a grilling over the course of the series. The teams, which are made up of couples, will be tested in challenges that vary from having less than a week to design and revamp a restaurant space to planning a menu and creating a signature dish. The winning couple will get a chance to have their dreams come true -- opening their very own restaurant in Manhattan. The series is produced by Granada America.
I love cooking shows like this

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AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS - From creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "America's Toughest Jobs" is a new extreme competition series that will test 12 people who venture out of their safe, comfortable careers and are injected into some of the most challenging, dangerous and demanding jobs on earth. From logging high in the Oregon Forest to oil drilling on the Texas range, or from driving icy roads to extreme fishing -- each job requires guts and stamina, and they'll have to live up to the same standards as the pros. In the end, their new boss and co-workers will determine success or failure, and those who don't make the grade get sent home. Upping the ante, the annual salary of each job will be thrown into the pot until the finale, where one rookie will take home the well-earned cash. "America's Toughest Jobs" is created by executive producer Beers and is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.
Um...I thought that was the plot of Dirty Jobs??

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SHARK TAGGERS -- From creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "Shark Taggers" is a one-hour reality series that follows daring marine biologists as they track down the ocean's top predators and hand-tag them with cutting-edge satellite transmitters or investigate bull sharks' sudden attacks on surfers. The series is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.
I love Deadliest catch, Ice Road Truckers, Tuna Wranglers, and Lobstermen/Lobster Wars. Im sure I'll love this as well!

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MOST OUTRAGEOUS MOMENTS -- This half-hour show proves that anything can happen when the cameras keep rolling. Audiences can enjoy hilarious outtakes from some of NBC's most popular shows, as well as outrageous moments from home videos, newscasts, game shows and commercials from around the globe. "Most Outrageous Moments" is produced by Universal Media Studios and Scott Satin Productions. Scott Satin ("Who Wants to Be a Superhero?") serves as executive producer.
Kewl.... Bloopers rock!

NEW EVENTS/MINISERIES/MOVIES

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THE LAST TEMPLAR -- In this four-hour miniseries, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino ("Mighty Aphrodite") stars in an epic action-adventure tale about the greatest mystery of our time. At the New york Metropolitan Museum, four horsemen dressed as 12th century knights storm the gala opening of an exhibition of Vatican treasures and steal an arcane medieval decoder. For archaeologist Tess Chaykin (Sorvino) and FBI agent Sean Daly (Scott Foley, "The Unit"), this is just the start of a suspenseful game of cat and mouse as they race across three continents in search of the enemy -- and the lost secret of the Knights Templar. The miniseries is produced by MUSE Entertainment Enterprises. Victor Garber ("Alias") and Omar Sharif ("Doctor Zhivago") also star.
Hopefully this will be just as good as the book. But I doubt it.

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XIII - "XIII" is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller starring Val Kilmer ("The Doors") and Stephen Dorff ("World Trade Center"). This adrenaline-charged miniseries begins dramatically as the first female U.S. President is shot dead by a sniper during her Veteran's Day speech. Three months later, a wounded man is found tattered in a forest with no memory of his identity. The only clue is a tattoo on his neck, "XIII." Could his lightning-fast reflexes and killer instincts betray him as the presidential assassin that the U.S. is desperately searching for? Submerged in a far-reaching conspiracy, which threatens to overthrow the entire government, XIII's identity becomes the key to unraveling a complex and dangerous secret that will shock and excite. From the first bullet, this gripping action-thriller will leave audiences gasping for more. "XIII" is produced by Prodigy Pictures and Cipango.
This is based on a comic book series. I need to read it.
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Do we REALLY need TNL???
Yes, now go away and watch Jetix or something.

As for the rest of the schedule.....fu*k television.
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TNT, TBS, and truTV have released their schedules for new shows:

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/36760

TNT:

DELTA BLUES (working title) tells the tale of an outstanding but unusual Memphis cop: an Elvis impersonator who lives at home with his mother. DELTA BLUES comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television and SmokeHouse and is executive-produced by George Clooney (Michael Clayton), Grant Heslov (Good Night, and Good Luck), Abby Wolf-Weiss, Liz Garcia and Josh Horto. The series is written by Garcia and Horto.

MORSE CODE (working title) is a crime drama about a young war hero/Drug Enforcement Administration officer who works in his hometown of Boston. The pilot is from Warner Horizon Television and is expected to star Donnie Wahlberg (Boomtown).

UNTITLED JOEL SURNOW PROJECT is a fast-paced, gritty drama about the life of an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The pilot is being executive-produced and written by Joel Surnow (co-creator of 24) and Todd Robinson.

ANGEL CITY (working title) features six cops in three cars during one shift, in the spirit of such classic dramas as Adam-12 and Hill Street Blues. The show, conceived by Los Angeles police officer Will Beall, will be written by Beall and Barry Schindel (Law & Order) and directed by Steve Schill (Dexter). ANGEL CITY comes to TNT from Mandalay Television.

TOUGH TRADE is a dramatic but humorous look at the Nashville music scene. The show, which focuses on a family of country stars who live like the lyrics to a country song, comes to TNT from Lionsgate Television. It is written by novelist Chris Offutt and executive-produced by Offutt, Sean Furst and Bryan Furst.

UNTITLED ROB ULIN PROJECT is a quirky yet authentic family drama in the mold of Little Miss Sunshine. It is is executive-produced by Rob Ulin (Roseanne, Malcolm in the Middle).

RAISING THE BAR is a new legal drama series from Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, NYPD Blue). The series comes to TNT from ABC Studios and stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar (NYPD Blue), Gloria Reuben (ER) and Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle).

LEVERAGE is an action-packed drama series starring Oscar winner Timothy Hutton (Ordinary People, Nero Wolfe) and executive-produced by Dean Devlin (Independence Day, TNT's The Librarian movie franchise) and John Rogers (Transformers). The series comes to TNT from Electric Entertainment.

TRUTH IN ADVERTISING stars Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) and Tom Cavanagh (Ed). The series comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television. It is executive-produced by Greer Shephard, Michael M. Robin, Hunt Baldwin and John Coveny (all of TNT's The Closer) and written by Baldwin and Coveny.

TNT has ordered a pilot for this scripted drama, as previously announced:

MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, starring Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), focuses on three middle-aged best friends. The pilot will be written and produced by Romano and his collaborator, Mike Royce. TNT Originals will serve as the studio.

TNT is also branching into unscripted dramas. Episodes have already been ordered for one series:

WEDDING DAY is a series in which deserving couples are given the wedding of their dreams. The series is from Mark Burnett Productions and DreamWorks Television, with Mark Burnett (Survivor), Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey and Janelle Fiorito (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) serving as executive producers.

As previously announced, several other unscripted dramas are in development (pilots have already been ordered or produced for the first three listed):

SCOTT FREE'S CRIMES OF THE CENTURY (working title) examines incidents that both shocked and fascinated the nation and were windows on the times in which they were committed. The show comes from Scott Free Productions and is executive-produced by Ridley Scott (Gladiator), Tony Scott (Numb3rs), Skip Chaisson (Domino) and David Zucker (Phone Booth).

BEHIND THE DRAMA is a series of documentaries about the little-known stories of great films, TV dramas and top actors. The series is executive-produced by Gay Rosenthal (Behind the Music).

SHADOW OF A DOUBT, a series executive-produced by Star Price (The Amazing Race), introduces and solves a new mystery each week.

HEROES AMONG US (working title) is inspired by a People magazine series that follows the stories of everyday men and women. The show is from Time Inc. Studios, with Jim Czamicki, Larry Hackett and Paul Speaker serving as executive producers.

TNT's numerous other projects in development include the previously announced GENIE CHRONICLES, GENERATIONS, TECHNOPHOBIA and LEAN ON ME
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TBS:

UNTITLED WILLIAM H. MACY/STEVEN SCHACHTER PROJECT is a single-camera, half-hour comedy series that comes to TBS from Sony Pictures Television. It is written and executive-produced by William H. Macy (Fargo, TNT's Door to Door) and Steven Schachter (Door to Door). Schachter will direct the pilot, while Macy will star.

UNTITLED HERVEY/SIMMONS PROJECT is a primetime, scripted comedy pilot, executive-produced by Russell Simmons (co-founder of Def Jam Recordings), Stan Lathan (The Steve Harvey Show) and Winifred Hervey (The Steve Harvey Show). The series stars Joey "Run" Simmons (of Run-DMC), who also serves as a producer, and is written by Hervey.

NATIONAL BANANA ALREADY IN PROGRESS (working title) is a late-night comedy sketch show being executive-produced by Jerry Zucker (Airplane!, My Best Friend's Wedding).

The network previously announced development of these scripted comedy series:

UNTITLED DAVE CAPLAN PROJECT is executive-produced by Dave Caplan (The Drew Carey Show) and Original Film's Neal Moritz (The Fast and the Furious, I Am Legend) and Vivian Cannon (Thief). The project comes to TBS from Sony Pictures Television.

UNTITLED LATE-NIGHT HENSON SKETCH SHOW features the signature puppetry style of The Jim Henson Company and is executive-produced by Brian Henson and Lisa Henson.

UNTITLED ROBERT TOWNSEND SHOW is a sketch/variety show from writer/star/director Robert Townsend (The Five Heartbeats) and executive-produced by Townsend and Jerry Offsay (Eight Men Out).

TBS also is developing late-night comedy series, including these newly announced today:

UNTITLED BUNIM/MURRAY PROJECT is a late-night comedy/reality show that takes a group of middle-aged men back to their fraternity days. It is executive-produced by Jonathan Murray (The Real World) and Gil Goldschein.

UNTITLED JAMIE FOXX/MARCUS KING PROJECT is a late-night sketch and improvisational show executive-produced by Jamie Foxx (Ray, The Jamie Foxx Show) and his longtime collaborator, Marcus King.

TOP TEN (working title) is a late-night show that pits comedians against each other. The show is executive-produced by Mad Cow Productions and Madeleine Smithberg (co-creator of The Daily Show).

TruTV:

PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE (working title) focuses on the challenging life of being a school administrator. The project comes to truTV from Leftfield Pictures.

BLACK GOLD is an exciting new series about the risks and rewards of oil drilling from executive producer Thom Beers (Deadliest Catch). BLACK GOLD premieres June 18.

SKI PATROL gets viewers up-close and personal with men and women who work in some of the most extreme environments in the country. SKI PATROL will feature individual episodes produced separately by Bunim/Murray Productions (The Real World) and Varuna Entertainment (Trick My Truck).

MAN VS. CARTOON features a crack team of scientists, engineers and mad inventors who investigate whether inventions inspired by cartoons will work in real life.

Raph's Girl note: Of all these from TNT, TBS, and Tru...the only ones Im interested in are Black Gold, Man vs Cartoon, and that Henson show...
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I think I'll be using the next year to catch up on existing TV shows.
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Oh great...now we're getting shows from Australia....
And what's so bad about that?

Don't knock 'til you've tried it. Really. I loved the first two seasons to death, and I love watching the odd episode when I can. Then again, it has quite a bit of Australian humor in it...but you really can't help but laugh at some of the things they do and say. Like Sharon, "The Second-Best Friend".



My god she's a riot...

But back to the shows...eh. I've noticed a trend retelling classic stories this time...notably David and Goliath, the tales of King Arther, Robinson Crusoe...but that's just me. Hopefully they'll do it right. Other than that, I'm a bit disappointed with what they've got on offer this year. Oh well. Hopefully I'll be able to check out Merlin and possibly Crusoe to see what's on offer.
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I'm gonna have to check out Knight Rider. Wasn't able to catch the movie. I suppose that since they picked it up, they'll air it again just before it premires.

Some of those shows sound good, but still more reality? Yeah, it's cheaper to produce, but I'd think by now everyone's sick of that stuff. 2 More versions of the Biggest Loser too? I figured by now people were tired of the pretending to be healthy fad, and moving on to the pretending to care about the environment fad. Anyway to exploit that?

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I bet its just as unfunny, maybe even unfunnier than current SNL. Seriously, Kenan Thompson has to most talent in that cast allong with Darryl Hammond... and thye just see to focus on the same type of humor every single week. At least this way, no one has to stay up late to watch it. I'd think if they did an SNL show for Thursdays, they'd go with compilation type shows, like "Best of Commercials" etc. Cheap to produce, and all. But it is indeed a waiting period for the next series.

That Office Spinoff? is that true? I thought someone told me it was an April Fool's prank.


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THE PHILANTHROPIST -- This one-hour drama is about a rebel with a cause. Teddy Rist loves women, money and power. After the tragic death of his only child, Teddy has an awakening and becomes the world's first vigilante philanthropist -- a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need. He'll do anything to achieve his goals -- bargain with the self-righteous, trade with the nefarious and even tell the truth. Instead of spending $25,000 a plate at a fundraiser, he's dodging bullets in third-world countries to hand-deliver vaccine. It's a global adventure that will take viewers to the ends of the Earth and will inspire them as well.
I could almost swear this is a remake of something. I swear I heard the title "The Phianthropist" was used before. Unless I'm thinking of something else. Man, other than these reality shows, these all sound pretty interresting.
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I bet its just as unfunnier, maybe even unfunnier than current SNL.
It's only for three weeks and it's just a Weekend Update-type segment that will deal with the Presidential race in the weeks before election day.

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Yup, that's true. Just so long as this doesn't bring down The Office with it, as I don't have much faith in this spinoff.
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Yup, that's true. Just so long as this doesn't bring down The Office with it, as I don't have much faith in this spinoff.

Okay, actually, the news was posted a day after, so, I'm gonna go ahead and post the "office" news:
http://www.officetally.com/the-offic...-off-announced

Basically it states "One has been announced." I don't even know if they've developed it yet.

But I see those SNL things being presidential race related. But if they do one more gag about how the media loves Obama and Hates Hillary again, I'm gonna lose it. I'm pretty sure, given both sources, there's quite a bit more comedy between those two than they'd care to do. The cartoons are still hillarious, though. Too bad they're in one out of every 3 or 4 episodes.
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I bet its just as unfunnier, maybe even unfunnier than current SNL.
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I was thinking faster than I could type again. I never proofread this stuff you know. Either way, the sentiment still stands.
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DUDE XIII is getting TV series nice last time i heard anything dealing with it in the US was when the video game came out thing is great maybe now it will get a second chance at popular fame.....or it could be a lead balloon can't wait to hear more tho
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