Network president Stephen McPherson discusses his decision to add three serialized shows to its lineup while everyone else is going standalone.
It was ABC’s turn to unveil its schedule today, and as usual, The Alphabet is chock full of programs that immediately catch the eye. Aliens bent on taking over Earth, odd world-wide occurrences, and sexy witches–we would expect nothing less from ABC. Network president Stephen McPherson gave us the lowdown on his 2009-2010 schedule.
Rule of ‘engagement’: Produce addictive sci-fi serials
“Engagement” is a word we’re hearing a lot at the annual network upfronts in New York–network execs are using the word in reference to their efforts to keep viewers “engaged” in a show week after week. ABC is hoping at least three new serialized shows announced today will work the same “engagement” magic as Lost or Desperate Housewives. Read more…
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NBC decide to save ‘30 Rock’ for midseason 2010 along with ‘Chuck’ and ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’.
After the Fall schedule announcement by FOX, it is time for NBC to unveil theirs. In a bold move, the Peacock Network orders the 20th season of “Law & Order” which is now tying “Gunsmoke” as primetime’s longest running drama. Also in a surprising move, “30 Rock” is benched until midseason comes.
The half-hour comedy starring Tina Fey is reserved for midseason 2010 and its Thursday slot is given to new series “Community” which is starring Chevy Chase and Joel McHale. Also coming only after the 2010 Olympics is “Chuck” which has been saved from cancellation by fans and its sponsor Subway. The order is currently for 13 episodes, and Sarah will be seen working on Subway.
New season of “The Apprentice” celebrity edition is set to premiere in the 2010 midseason along with “100 Questions”, “The Marriage Ref” and “Day One”. The network is expected to make more changes in March 2010 after the Winter Olympics winds down.
The 10 P.M. slots, as announced previously, will be filled by “The Jay Leno Show”. The canceled shows thus are among others “Medium”, “My Name is Earl”, “Kings” and “Knight Rider”. The first two reportedly will be picked up by other networks.
NBC FALL 2009 SCHEDULE: Read more…
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FOX will have ‘The Moment of Truth’ back this summer along with the new schedules for ‘Mental’.
Although an official summer line-up had been released last month, FOX is reshuffling the schedule on some shows. Their new series “Mental” will now arrive earlier on May 26 instead of the previously set May 29. “Mental” will run its first season paired with the repeats of “House M.D.” up to June 23 and then comes on Fridays starting July 3.
Also noticed in the new list, “The Moment of Truth” will return this summer and the network has put it in Wednesdays slot. On July 29 the game show will air boosted by the lead-in from “So You Think You Can Dance”. It will then have the day solo with two hours air time on August 12 before paired with the repeats of “Bones” the next week.
Some shows remain intact in their initial schedule. They are “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” which is still put under May 22 and new series “More to Love” which premieres July 28.
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