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Fall 2010 Television Season begins |
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Written by US Townhall staff
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Sunday, 19 September 2010 21:04 |
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Summer is over, and now the 2010-2011 television season begins in earnest. In spite of a handful of early premieres, Monday, September 20 marks the first official day of the new season. No less than two dozen new shows will premiere this season on the five major networks. How many will last, and how many will die a quick death? As always, you are the judge, but many of the new series look quite promising – at least conceptually. Whether they can deliver on their intriguing premises and pilot episodes week after week remains to be seen.
In contrast to years past, Friday has become a whole lot more competitive this season. Perhaps it's due to the falling economy as network executives may feel that more and more people are staying home, so they can put some of their big guns here without feeling as though they're shooting themselves in the foot. We have new dramas starring such television heavyweights as Dana Delany, Jimmy Smits, and Tom Selleck. Also, CBS relocates CSI: NY here, and Fox throws in their returning series from last Spring: Human Target and The Good Guys. Certainly no lack of choices for fans of one hour dramas. But where's the laughs? Not here, as there is not a single sitcom to be found on this former TGIF night. Outlaws has already premiered, but moves into its normal Friday night slot on September 24, which also has the premiere of Blue Bloods. School Pride begins class on October 15, while Body of Proof debuts on October 22.
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BODY OF PROOF
9:00pm • ABC
Stars: Dana Delany, Jeri Ryan, Nicholas Bishop, Geoffrey Arend, Windell Middlebrooks, Sonja Sohn, John Carroll Lynch
Premise: Delany plays Megan Hunt, a neurosurgeon who embarks on a new career as a Medical Examiner after her hands are damaged in a car accident. Although brilliant, her abrasive nature often puts her at odds with her co-workers in this drama that balances family life with the procedural case of the week.
Chances for survival: Iffy. While the cast seems top-notch, this female House is up against a relocated CSI: NY, which is getting a shot of new blood in the form of Sela Ward on the heels of the departure of star Melina Kanakaredes. Also, we may just have reached the threshold in terms of how many procedurals the television market can bear.
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BLUE BLOODS
10:00pm • CBS
Stars: Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Will Estes, Bridget Moynahan, Bobby Cannavale, Len Cariou, Dylan Moore
Premise: Tom Selleck returns to series television in this new drama that follows the Reagans, a family of New York cops. Stories will show how police work affects every member of the family. Selleck plays the Police Commissioner, and Donnie Wahlberg and Will Estes are his hot-headed rule-breaking son, and his fresh-faced rookie cop son, respectively.
Chances for survival: Pretty good. With a 10pm Friday night slot, it likely won't garner top 10 ratings, but we could see it taking 2nd place in the timeslot behind ABC's venerable 20/20.
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SCHOOL PRIDE
8:00pm • NBC
Stars: Kym Whitley, Tom Stroup, Jacob Soboroff, Susie Castillo
Premise: Dilapidated school buildings get an extreme makeover in the new reality series that strikes a lot of emotional chords: each episode the cast, plus real volunteers from the community being showcased, embark on the task of cleaning, renovating, and updating the technology of schools that have fallen into disrepair and neglect.
Chances for survival: This show has all the feel-good hallmarks that made Extreme Makeover a hit. With an 8pm timeslot, this is a series that, like Makeover, the whole family could sit down and enjoy together. Could very well be a sleeper hit.
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OUTLAW
10:00pm • NBC
Stars: Jimmy Smits, Jesse Bradford, Carly Pope, David Ramsey, Ellen Woglom
Premise: After Supreme Court Justice Cyrus Garza decides that he has prematurely resigned from the bench, he becomes a crusading lawyer taking on the hot-button social issues of the day. However, Garza himself is no boy scout as he enjoys gambling, drinking, and womaniziing – not necessarily in that order – on his off hours.
Chances for survival: NBC premiered this series early on a different night in order to generate some pre-season buzz, but once on Friday, it is in a difficult timeslot and competes against both 20/20 and Tom Selleck's Blue Bloods. The fight is seemingly for 2nd place in the timeslot as 20/20 will likely continue to dominate.
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Click here to read the previews of NEW FALL TELEVISION SHOWS airing on prior days
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DONALD TRUMP kicks off Season 10 of THE APPRENTICE |
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Written by Scott Katz
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Tuesday, 14 September 2010 04:43 |
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 The tenth season of The Apprentice is set to begin this Thursday, September 16, on NBC. It will kick off with a two-hour season premiere in which, in a return to basics, we'll meet 16 non-celebrities, who are currently out of work and down on their luck, vying for a shot at becoming the next apprentice to Donald Trump.
On Monday, September 13, the Paley Center for Media had a special preview event for the media that was attended by the Trumps themselves – Donald, Donald Jr., and Ivanka – along with Executive Producer and Creator, Mark Burnett. It was moderated by CNBC's Erin Burnett (no relation).
We were there, and we'll have our full coverage online in a day or so, but to whet your appetite, here's a picture of Ivanka Trump who stole the show in vibrant red.
Check back soon for more...
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