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I was able to watch the first 3 seasons during a week which I was out sick from work.

Dirt starts tonight, it hasn't been getting good reviews on tv guide but it is on fx this evening
 
[quote name='ryanbph']Dirt starts tonight, it hasn't been getting good reviews on tv guide but it is on fx this evening[/quote]

Thanks for that heads up! I'm so anxious for new shows I think I'd watch about anything! :D
 
God I wish FX would broadcast in HD. They seem to have a steady stream of quality shows now. Sci-Fi could also use the upgrade.
 
ABC has given the green light to "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," a one-hour pilot based on the hit feature that starred Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Yikes. This can't end well.
 
[quote name='javeryh']God I wish FX would broadcast in HD. They seem to have a steady stream of quality shows now. Sci-Fi could also use the upgrade.[/quote]
The Shield in HD :drool: :drool: :drool:

Some SciFi stuff does air on Universal HD but there is no rhyme/reason to it. It'd be really nice if they simulcast all the original stuff or even had a delayed broadcast on a regular schedule.

[quote name='javeryh']ABC has given the green light to "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," a one-hour pilot based on the hit feature that starred Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Yikes. This can't end well.[/quote]

Who is subbing for Pitt & Jolie?? Casper Van Dien & Elizabeth Berkley?? :rofl:
 
anyone watch dirt...I have mixed feeling about it...imo it was going solely on shock value to gain viewership for much of the show. But the soap operah like storyline intrigues me
 
[quote name='ryanbph']anyone watch dirt...I have mixed feeling about it...imo it was going solely on shock value to gain viewership for much of the show. But the soap operah like storyline intrigues me[/quote]

I don't know about it, I barely watched it, but it wasn't bad. I'll watch like 3 more episodes, and if it doesn't pick up, then I'll shelve it.
 
Interesting tidbits...bolded the ones I am interested in

Kitchen Nightmares on Fox:
Outspoken Hell's Kitchen Chef Gordon Ramsey will return to Fox in a new unscripted series called Kitchen Nightmares. Ramsey will hit the road each week in Kitchen Nightmares, tackling a restaurant in crisis and trying to offer his loud-mouth solution. Production will begin in February.

(sounds similiar to his show in england)


G4 Expands Distribution:
Cable network G4, which is targeted to males 18-34 and their fascination with video games, is now available in more than 60 million U.S. cable and satellite households. Billed as the fast growing television network of the year, G4 is currently celebrating 17 consecutive months of year-to-year household ratings growth.

A New Bionic Woman on NBC:
NBC has ordered a pilot for an updated version of The Bionic Woman, which tells the story of a woman with superhuman abilities. The original series, spun-off from The Six Million Dollar Man, aired on ABC in 1976-77 and on NBC from 1977-78.

Also at NBC:
The network has ordered two more drama pilots -- Fort Pit from Rescue Me creators Denis Leary and Peter Tolan, which is set at a crime-riddled police precinct in Brooklyn; and Chuck, a twentysomething populated spy thriller from The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz.

Coming Up at USA - Mary Sunshine:
USA Network has green-lit 12 episodes of drama Mary Sunshine, which features Mary McCormack as a U.S. Marshal who tries to balance her job at the witness-protection program with an intense, and dysfunctional, personal life. Mary Sunshine will begin production this summer.


this info is from

http://www.tvtracker.com/daily_ratings.php


new shows on tonight...knights of prosperity, and in case of emergency
 
[quote name='ryanbph']Chuck, a twentysomething populated spy thriller from The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz.[/quote]
That sounds very interesting... actually. I think a new, good spy show is something we are in need of with Alias gone. Also on tonight is Beauty & the Geek, which I'm watching right now. I don't like reality shows typically, but this one is always nice and entertaining if only for a couple weeks.
 
I have my DVR set to record Knights and Emergency, hopefully one of them is good, though thats a terrible spot to be in with the current juggernaut of Criminal Minds.
 
oc is ending this febuary...per tv guide...they should have a new show on this thursday but the show will be ending come mid febuary. Don't know why fox dropped it, as in previous years they had some support behind it. This season, without marisha bartska (or whatever he name is) they seem to have little interest in promoting it. Granted the girl that plays summer had said prior to the season, that the show is all but dead and that she was looking forward to a movie career.
 
[quote name='ryanbph']oc is ending this febuary...per tv guide...they should have a new show on this thursday but the show will be ending come mid febuary. Don't know why fox dropped it, as in previous years they had some support behind it. This season, without marisha bartska (or whatever he name is) they seem to have little interest in promoting it. Granted the girl that plays summer had said prior to the season, that the show is all but dead and that she was looking forward to a movie career.[/quote]

If thats true, looks like my wife will have to find something else to watch on Thursdays, well other than Grey's.
 
[quote name='ryanbph']oc is ending this febuary...per tv guide...they should have a new show on this thursday but the show will be ending come mid febuary. Don't know why fox dropped it, as in previous years they had some support behind it. This season, without marisha bartska (or whatever he name is) they seem to have little interest in promoting it. Granted the girl that plays summer had said prior to the season, that the show is all but dead and that she was looking forward to a movie career.[/quote]

That makes me a sad pand... errr... Katie. :cry:
 
didn't realize there were so many oc fans....supposedly the 4 episdodes in january are going to be top notch. 8 more episodes are left, and in the month of january we will have per tvguide.com ask ausiello

Brace yourselves for a wild January: Someone's coming out, someone's getting pregnant, and someone's going to receive two marriage proposals.
 
[quote name='craven_fiend']If thats true, looks like my wife will have to find something else to watch on Thursdays, well other than Grey's.[/QUOTE]
I thought you watched supernatural, did you get the dvr? I think it was you that had previously talked about getting one.
 
[quote name='ryanbph']
Brace yourselves for a wild January: Someone's coming out, someone's getting pregnant, and someone's going to receive two marriage proposals.
[/quote]
All that plus...
Ryan's Dad??? WTFsicles?
 
[quote name='ryanbph']I thought you watched supernatural, did you get the dvr? I think it was you that had previously talked about getting one.[/quote]

Yeah, I watch Supernatural, but unfortunately, the wife controls the tv with the DVR on Thursdays. She watches Grey's and has The O.C recording. Which leaves me recording Smallville and Supernatural on the VCR (give my bro the tapes) and try to watch Scrubs. Thursdays need to be easier, and I guess with The O.C wrapping up in February, they will, a little bit atleast.

Edit: What good does
someone getting pregnant
do, if the show is done in mid-February? Or is Fox pulling out all the stops in hopes of reviving the show?
 
well there had been rumors of a switch to the cw....the producer denied it on tvguide.com interview yesterday, but he did leave the door open to it.
 
looks like dirt did ok

Strong Start for Dirt on FX:
The Monday 10 p.m. debut of drama Dirt on FX opened with a hefty 3.4 million total viewers and 2.1 million adults 18-49. Comparably, that was equal to the most recent season premieres of Rescue Me and The Shield, and close to adult 18-49 levels (Rescue Me: 2.25 million; The Shield: 2.21 million). It was also up by 1.0 million total viewers and 700,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo over lead-in theatrical Spider-Man (Viewers: 2.4 million, A18-49: 1.4 million from 7-10 p.m.). Combined with a second original episode at 11:03 p.m., the two-episode launch of Dirt totaled 5.0 million viewers with 3.1 million among adults 18-49.
 
[quote name='ryanbph']looks like dirt did ok

Strong Start for Dirt on FX:
The Monday 10 p.m. debut of drama Dirt on FX opened with a hefty 3.4 million total viewers and 2.1 million adults 18-49. Comparably, that was equal to the most recent season premieres of Rescue Me and The Shield, and close to adult 18-49 levels (Rescue Me: 2.25 million; The Shield: 2.21 million). It was also up by 1.0 million total viewers and 700,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo over lead-in theatrical Spider-Man (Viewers: 2.4 million, A18-49: 1.4 million from 7-10 p.m.). Combined with a second original episode at 11:03 p.m., the two-episode launch of Dirt totaled 5.0 million viewers with 3.1 million among adults 18-49.[/quote]

So were there 2 seperate episodes, or were both the same one?

Also, I think a combo of The O.C and One Tree Hill on Wednesday, would be a big hit for the CW.
 
[quote name='craven_fiend']So were there 2 seperate episodes, or were both the same one?[/quote]
It was an encore. I know because I missed most of it the first time through cause of a phone call.

Big night tonight too, lots of things are back on and running and thus a good part of my sanity has returned. :D
 
looks like what about brian is trying to sex things up to pull in some ratings


Tiffani Thiessen Joins Cast of What About Brian:
Tiffani Thiessen is hoping to pull a "Heather Locklear" and save ABC's struggling What About Brian. The former Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210 star will join the cast of the sophomore drama as a sexy and manipulative businesswoman.

I am pretty sure they also have Stacey Kiebler (from wwe fame) to join the show as well
 
[quote name='ryanbph']looks like what about brian is trying to sex things up to pull in some ratings


Tiffani Thiessen Joins Cast of What About Brian:
Tiffani Thiessen is hoping to pull a "Heather Locklear" and save ABC's struggling What About Brian. The former Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210 star will join the cast of the sophomore drama as a sexy and manipulative businesswoman.

I am pretty sure they also have Stacey Kiebler (from wwe fame) to join the show as well[/quote]

Yeah, Stacy is appearing on According to Garbage...I mean Jim. I think its only for 2 episodes though.
 
Dirt is only 30 mins and I'm already terribly bored to tears and hate every character in the show so far. Is the intent of this to make me hate all the stars, because that's where it's headed?

FX has been sliding down hill recently. Thief was poorly executed, the newest season of Nip/Tuck was dissappointing, same goes for Rescue Me, Always Sunny in Philly has it moments but tries too hard sometimes. The only thing left I really like on the network is the Shield, hopefully that'll pick up the netowrk when it starts up again.
 
[quote name='Duo_Maxwell']Dirt is only 30 mins and I'm already terribly bored to tears and hate every character in the show so far. Is the intent of this to make me hate all the stars, because that's where it's headed?

FX has been sliding down hill recently. Thief was poorly executed, the newest season of Nip/Tuck was dissappointing, same goes for Rescue Me, Always Sunny in Philly has it moments but tries too hard sometimes. The only thing left I really like on the network is the Shield, hopefully that'll pick up the netowrk when it starts up again.[/QUOTE]

I can agree with the rest of your post but don't you dare talk badly about It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
 
[quote name='DJ K8E']The new 2-part premiere of 24 was leaked onto the net earlier. Eek! What to do, what to do?[/QUOTE]

I downloaded them and streamed them to my 360 via Media Center. The quality is pretty good, it's taken from a screener dvd. While it was great watching them, now I'm kinda bummed I won't see something new until the 22nd.
 
well spoiler free how were the first episodes of 24?

I am steaming along thru the season 4 dvd now to prep myself for the new season
 
[quote name='ryanbph']well spoiler free how were the first episodes of 24?

I am steaming along thru the season 4 dvd now to prep myself for the new season[/quote]

They're everything I've been expecting them to be, I can say that. The first ep was really excellent, and the others were great as well. It's gonna be an interesting season to say the least, especially to see how Jack is gonna handle it all, given his circumstances.
 
Pilot Orders at NBC and the CW:
As we head into pilot season, NBC has added two more hours to its potential pick-up slate - Lipstick Jungle, a comedy about three professional women who will do anything to get ahead; and an untitled drama from Peter Blake and David Shore about a group of police officers with a female cop at the center. The CW, meanwhile, is looking into Wild at Heart, a drama about a suburban vet and his extended family who try to reinvent their lives on a game park in Africa.

per tvtracker.com
 
[quote name='DJ K8E']Has anyone caught In Case of Emergency? Is it worth watching? I'm kinda picky about medical shows.[/quote]

watched the first episode, wasn't really a medical show. The pilot basic premise was more like the class but better imo Just had some high school classmates meetup, and it just happened to be in a hospital.
 
[quote name='ryanbph']watched the first episode, wasn't really a medical show. The pilot basic premise was more like the class but better imo Just had some high school classmates meetup, and it just happened to be in a hospital.[/quote]

Yeah, I didn't see it as anything special. May watch it for a little while longer to make sure, but pretty mediocre. Wouldn't miss it if it got cancelled.
 
[quote name='craven_fiend']Heroes is one of the first new shows, if not the first, to get a full 2nd season ordered.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?date=01/17/07&id=20070117nbc02


Now if only Monday would get here soon enough.[/quote]

good news for hero's, I enjoy watching it so far

in other tv news, americain idol is back and pulling a reggie. Kicking ass and taking names...over the 2 hour span, they were as low as 31.09mill viewers (the first 1/2 hour), and as high as 41.84 million viewers (the last 1/2 hour). That is a shit load of people watching that...in surprising ratings news, ncis held up well against the onslaught of americain idol, iirc, they had more viewers watching ncis last night then what the avg. in the fall. NCIS came in with 15.3 mill...I think they used to avg between 9 and 12million people
 
from jsonline.com

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2007, 12:51 p.m.

By Joanne Weintraub

NBC renews 'Heroes,' 'Office,' 'Earl,' 'SVU'

NBC is renewing four of its most-watched series through spring 2008: "The Office," "My Name Is Earl," "Law & Order: SVU" and the breakout freshman hit "Heroes."

That doesn't mean the original "Law & Order" and other popular NBC series are toast, Kevin Reilly, the network work's entertainment chief, told critics today.

"Most or all of them will be back," Reilly said, when the network's fall schedule is announced in early May.

(Memo to "ER" fans: Relax, people. The show was renewed through spring '08 long ago.)

What about such low-rated but "creatively special" shows -- Reilly's phrase -- as "Friday Night Lights," "30 Rock" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"?

Reilly gave all of them qualified votes of confidence, sounding most optimistic about "30 Rock," the Tina Fey comedy which brought the hilarious Alec Baldwin a Golden Globe this week.

He said he hopes the other two will build up the ratings they deserve. In any case, look for "Studio 60" and "Lights" to continue at least through this spring.

Reilly also announced that "Identity," a game show that scored with viewers in a December tryout, will return in March with the first of seven new episodes.

Also planned for sometime this spring: six one-hour episodes of "Thank God You're Here," based on an Australian improv comedy hit, with funny guys David Alan Grier and Dave Foley.

NBC plans to introduce two new dramas and a comedy before the season is over but does not yet have air dates for any of them.

Andy Richter stars in the comedy, "Andy Barker, P.I.," about a mild-mannered accountant who becomes an unwilling detective. Critics got to see the first two episodes, which looked appealingly offbeat in a droll, Richter-ish way.

The dramas are "The Black Donnellys," an ensemble drama from Oscar winner Paul Haggis ("Million Dollar Baby," "Crash"), and "Raines," a detective yarn with Jeff Goldblum.
 
[quote name='klwillis45']from jsonline.com

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2007, 12:51 p.m.

By Joanne Weintraub

NBC renews 'Heroes,' 'Office,' 'Earl,' 'SVU'

NBC is renewing four of its most-watched series through spring 2008: "The Office," "My Name Is Earl," "Law & Order: SVU" and the breakout freshman hit "Heroes."

That doesn't mean the original "Law & Order" and other popular NBC series are toast, Kevin Reilly, the network work's entertainment chief, told critics today.

"Most or all of them will be back," Reilly said, when the network's fall schedule is announced in early May.

(Memo to "ER" fans: Relax, people. The show was renewed through spring '08 long ago.)

What about such low-rated but "creatively special" shows -- Reilly's phrase -- as "Friday Night Lights," "30 Rock" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"?

Reilly gave all of them qualified votes of confidence, sounding most optimistic about "30 Rock," the Tina Fey comedy which brought the hilarious Alec Baldwin a Golden Globe this week.

He said he hopes the other two will build up the ratings they deserve. In any case, look for "Studio 60" and "Lights" to continue at least through this spring.

Reilly also announced that "Identity," a game show that scored with viewers in a December tryout, will return in March with the first of seven new episodes.

Also planned for sometime this spring: six one-hour episodes of "Thank God You're Here," based on an Australian improv comedy hit, with funny guys David Alan Grier and Dave Foley.

NBC plans to introduce two new dramas and a comedy before the season is over but does not yet have air dates for any of them.

Andy Richter stars in the comedy, "Andy Barker, P.I.," about a mild-mannered accountant who becomes an unwilling detective. Critics got to see the first two episodes, which looked appealingly offbeat in a droll, Richter-ish way.

The dramas are "The Black Donnellys," an ensemble drama from Oscar winner Paul Haggis ("Million Dollar Baby," "Crash"), and "Raines," a detective yarn with Jeff Goldblum.[/quote]

Thanks for the info, though it was already posted by me. I just didn't include the other shows that go renewed or the new show, so it did add to what I said.
 
Great news (though unsurprising) about The Office. I also hope 30 Rock keeps going - it just gets funnier with every episode and the actors are really hitting their stride (they do need to completely get rid of Rachel Dratch though - she sucks).

I'm looking forward to the new Andy Richter show - Controls the Universe was fantastic and should have never been canceled.... his other show Quintuplets or something was horrifying though.
 
[quote name='javeryh']I'm looking forward to the new Andy Richter show - Controls the Universe was fantastic and should have never been canceled.... his other show Quintuplets or something was horrifying though.[/quote]

QFT...ARCTU used to run all the time on either HDNet or InHD but has been MIA for quite some time :(
 
[quote name='ryanbph']the dresden files, which is getting a fair amount of advertisement, is starting this sunday.[/quote]

I think I may end up checking it out. I kept seeing previews for it while I was finally getting around to watching the Lost Room, great miniseries that hopefully ends up a series, especially with how it left off at the end.

Big Smallville episode tonight, for me atleast. I've been waiting for this episode since I heard about it. Hopefully it doesn't disappoint.

Also, the Scrubs musical is tonight as well.
 
the tvguide podcast crew keep saying tonights smallville is great but not as good as next weeks one (i think it is next weeks) I think the title of the episode they keep talking about it labryinth
 
[quote name='craven_fiend']Big Smallville episode tonight, for me atleast. I've been waiting for this episode since I heard about it. Hopefully it doesn't disappoint. [/quote]

Ditto. Justice League assemble!
 
[quote name='klwillis45']from jsonline.com

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2007, 12:51 p.m.

By Joanne Weintraub

NBC renews 'Heroes,' 'Office,' 'Earl,' 'SVU'

NBC is renewing four of its most-watched series through spring 2008: "The Office," "My Name Is Earl," "Law & Order: SVU" and the breakout freshman hit "Heroes."
[/QUOTE]

I'll never watch broadcast tv again. If they ever cancel Heroes, or My Name Is Earl.

The funny thing is that says through spring 2008. Spring 08 is when most of those shows will start airing again after the holiday 07 hiatus. Smart move NBC smart move.
 
[quote name='CitizenB']I'll never watch broadcast tv again. If they ever cancel Heroes, or My Name Is Earl.

The funny thing is that says through spring 2008. Spring 08 is when most of those shows will start airing again after the holiday 07 hiatus. Smart move NBC smart move.[/quote]

I hate how long the hiatus around the holidays are. I know the actors need time with their families, but atleast show back episodes of the show during hiatus.

With that said, I wonder how long before CBS gives Jericho the greenlight for next year. I figure they will be the next to stand up and order another season.
 
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