ABC Family sets a sizzling summer line-up with the world premiere of three new original series -- the one-hour drama, Bunheads, the half-hour comedy series Baby Daddy and the one-hour docuseries Beverly Hills Nannies. In addition, season premiere dates have also been set for the hit ABC Family original series Pretty Little Liars, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Jane By Design and Melissa and Joey to round-out the three nights of original programming line-up.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
On Mondays, as previously announced, ABC Family's longest running series The Secret Life of the American Teenager returns with all-new episodes next Monday, March 26 at 8:00PM ET/PT. This summer, The Secret Life of the American Teenager celebrates its fifth season (starting June 11) and 100th episode – a first for an ABC Family scripted series. Joining the drama this summer on Mondays will be the new original series Bunheads starting Monday, June 11 at 9:00PM ET/PT. Bunheads is the tale of a Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law's dance school.
On Tuesdays, even after "A" has been revealed, it is only the beginning of the mystery and lies for Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer when the hit original ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars returns for its season three premiere on Tuesday, June 5 at 8:00PM ET/PT. 24 all-new episodes have been ordered and it is expected that it will be split up into two halves, like ABC Family normally does. The hit drama will lead into ABC Family's original series Jane By Design, which will return with all eight new episodes for its second half starting Tuesday, June 5 at 9:00PM ET/PT.
And finally on Wednesdays, as we first broke, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence return with 15 all-new episodes for the second season of their original sitcom Melissa & Joey with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, May 30 at from 8:00PM–9:00PM ET/PT. The hit sitcom will lead into a new sitcom! The new half-hour comedy original series Baby Daddy premieres a few weeks later on Wednesday, June 20 at 8:30PM ET/PT after Melissa & Joey. From executive producer Dan Berendsen, the series is about a young man (Jean-Luc Bilodeau) who becomes a surprise dad to a baby girl when she's left on his doorstep by an ex-girlfriend. He decides to raise the baby with the help of his mother (Melissa Peterman), his brother (Derek Theler), his best buddy Tucker (Tahj Mowry) and his close female friend, Riley (Chelsea Kane), who is harboring a secret crush on him. The sitcom has a ten episode order. And then a few weeks later, the sitcom will lead into a new reality series. From the production company of The Real Housewives series, Beverly Hills Nannies is a new docuseries that follows the lives of a group of nannies working for families in the most exclusive zip code in the country and premieres on Wednesday, July 11 at 9:00PM ET/PT for eight weeks.
One final note, fan favorite drama Switched at Birth will return with all-new original episodes in Fall 2012, as it has about ten episodes left from its first season order.
It's been a busy past few days, so let's go around the networks with some news. CBS announced it has picked up many returning series for the 2012-2013 broadcast season. The renewals include four comedies, nine dramas, three reality series and two newsmagazines. The returning shows encompass every night of the week and every hour.
RETURNING COMEDIES: The renewed comedies include the previously announced multi-year pickups of How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory, along with rookie hit 2 Broke Girls and sophomore series Mike & Molly. Also in comedy, CBS and Warner Bros. Television are in preliminary discussions regarding "future seasons" for Two and a Half Men. Stay tuned for updates on that.
YET TO BE RENEWED SO FAR: No word on Rob or Rules of Engagement.
RETURNING DRAMAS: Renewed dramas are NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Hawaii Five-0, Criminal Minds, CSI, Person of Interest, The Mentalist, Blue Bloods and The Good Wife.
YET TO BE RENEWED SO FAR: Jury is still out on CSI: NY and CSI: Miami, along with rookies Unforgettable and A Gifted Man.
RETURNING REALITY/NEWSMAGAZINES: Among the Network's returning reality series are The Amazing Race, Undercover Boss and the previously renewed Survivor, along with newsmagazines 60 Minutes and 48 Hours Mystery, will also return in the fall.
NBC unveiled premiere dates for three new and returning series for Summer 2012 that include the return of reality show Love in the Wild (Thursday, June 7, 8-10 pm ET), the series debut of drama Saving Hope (working title; Thursday, June 7, 10pm. ET) and the return of G4's American Ninja Warrior (Monday, May 21, 9-11 pm ET). Following its special two-hour premiere on June 7, Love in the Wild will return in its regular time slot on Thursday, June 14 at 9pm ET. American Ninja Warrior will resume in its regular day and time on Monday, May 28 at 9pm ET). Saving Hope will continue in the Thursday 10pm ET time period.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/abc-family-summer-2012-schedule-has-new.html#ixzz1pmDILvGM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
TV NEWS ON MARCH 20
ent - Wednesdays 9:00PM and 9:30PM ET/PT on NBC
Premieres Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 9:00-9:30, 9:30-10:00PM ET/PT
Bent is a romantic comedy about a womanizing, surfer dude contractor and his beautiful, no-nonsense, type-A client, who work together to remodel each other's lives as they renovate her Venice, California home.
On the surface, Alex (Amanda Peet, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) and Pete (David Walton, Perfect Couples) could not be more different. The recently divorced Alex is a hard-working, high-strung lawyer who is raising her 10-year-old daughter, Charlie (Joey King, Ramona and Beezus), as a single mom following her husband's incarceration for insider trading.
Unwilling to let anything get in her way, she downsizes into a smaller house and hires the charismatic Pete, a free-spirited lothario and recovering gambling addict who desperately needs this gig with Alex to jumpstart his life - and prove that he is no longer irresponsible. Alex quickly realizes that she has met her match in Pete, who along with his motley construction crew, will not only tear apart her kitchen, but transform her worldview in the process.
Complicating the dynamic is Ben (Matt Letscher, Eli Stone), a successful doctor who Alex is dating. While not as smooth as Pete, he continually finds himself in a tug-of-war for not only the affections of Alex, but for her daughter Charlie.
Pete's home includes his narcissistic, roommate father, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor, Arrested Development), a serially unemployed actor who is still yearning for his big break. Meanwhile, Alex's family life incldues her wild younger sister, Screwsie (Margo Harshman, Sorority Row), who, unfortunately for Alex, seems to be cut from the same reckless cloth as Pete.
Cast Details:
• Amanda Peet as Alex
• David Walton as Pete
• Jeffrey Tambor as Walt
• Margo Harshman as Screwsie
• Joey King as Charlie
Amanda Peet (Alex) is an accomplished and versatile film actress who is best known for her diverse choice of roles in romantic comedies, dramas and thrillers. On television, audiences first warmed to Peet when she starred as Jack on the hit drama, Jack and Jill. She later starred as Jordan McDeere on Aaron Sorkin's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip alongside co-stars Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford.
Her many big screen credits include the successful disaster film 2012, directed by Roland Emmerich and co-starring John Cusack; Gulliver's Travels, starring Jack Black and Jason Segel; the dramatic comedy Please Give, directed by Nicole Holofcener and co-starring Catherine Keener and Rebecca Hall; the Oscar-nominated thriller Syriana, also starring Matt Damon, George Clooney and Chris Cooper; A Lot Like Love in which she starred opposite Ashton Kutcher; Woody Allen's Melinda and Melinda opposite Will Ferrell; the mafia comedy The Whole Nine Yards and its sequel The Whole Ten Yards; Something's Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton; the thriller Identity, alongside John Cusack and Ray Liotta; High Crimes, opposite Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd; Changing Lanes, also starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Affleck and Sydney Pollack; and Igby Goes Down, where Peet appeared as Jeff Goldblum's mistress, a beautiful and privileged young woman who is hooked on drugs.
David Walton (Pete), a Boston native, started acting in high school but began his formal training at Brown University. He studied at The Actor's Center as well as The British American Drama Academy. Shortly after moving to New York City, Walton was quickly cast in a Naked Angel's production of One Day on Wall Street. His commendable performance caught the attention of an executive who cast him in the series Cracking Up, starring alongside Jason Schwartzman, Molly Shannon and Christopher McDonald. Since then, he has starred in several television series including The Loop, Heist, as well as Quarterlife and 100 Questions. He was last seen starring in the comedy Perfect Couples. On the big screen, Walton's most recent film successes include Fired Up, and Steve Antin's Burlesque, where he played the love interest of Stanley Tucci's character.
Jeffrey Tambor (Walt) has earned deep respect for being one of the most versatile and accomplished character actors in film and television. He has been awarded numerous honors for his professional work, including six Emmy nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a nomination for a Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Comedy Series. His unforgettable roles in such popular programs as The Larry Sanders Show and Arrested Development reveal his unique comedic gifts, while his appearances in films such as And Justice for All and Meet Joe Black display the depth of his dramatic sensibilities.
For six seasons beginning in 1992, Tambor had one of television's most memorable roles as Hank Kingsley, the self-centered sidekick to talk show host Larry Sanders on the critically acclaimed The Larry Sanders Show. He went on to star in the hilarious Emmy Award-winning sitcom Arrested Development for three seasons as twin brothers George Bluth Sr. and Oscar Bluth. His vast credits include the two Hellboy films, The Hangover, The Invention of Lying, There's Something About Mary, City Slickers, Miss Congeniality, Dreamchasers, Mr. Mom, Brenda Starr, Radioland Murders, Doctor Dolittle, Pollock and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Other recent big screen features include Mr. Popper's Penguins, Flypaper, Paul and Win, Win.
Margo Harshman (Screwsie) was born in San Diego and is the youngest of four children. Her performing career began at the age of two, when her grandmother entered her in a local beauty pageant where she was quickly noticed. Margo's love of acting blossomed when she worked with Coast Kids Theatre in San Diego and at the age of 12 she found herself auditioning for theatrical and commercial jobs.
Her guest-starring roles on television include Modern Family, Boston Legal, 90210, Grey's Anatomy, Everwood and Without a Trace. She spent three years as Tawny, alongside Shia LaBeouf, on the hit cable series Even Stevens. She also starred in Run of the House with Joey Lawrence, and later appeared in Center of the Universe where she co-starred with John Goodman. Harshman's film credits include a variety of studio and independent features including Fired Up, the romantic comedy Keith, Simon Says with Crispin Glover, From Within and Sorority Row.
Joey King (Charlie) began her career at age four when she booked several national commercials for brands including AT&T, Eggo, Life Cereal and McDonalds. King was soon making the television show rounds, and by the age of six had appeared on CSI, Entourage and Medium.
King recently wrapped filming on Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises and is currently in production on the 3D fantasy picture Oz: The Great and Powerful, helmed by Sam Raimi, in which she will portray the role of China Girl. Other film credits include Crazy, Stupid, Love, the sci-fi action film Battle Los Angeles directed by Jonathan Liebesman, and as Ramona Quimby in the family movie Ramona & Beezus, sharing the screen with Selena Gomez. In addition to her work in front of the camera, King has lent her vocal talents to the hit animated feature films Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
Episodes:
We received all six episodes for review purposes.
"Pilot" (March 21, 9:00PM) - Recently divorced Alex is a high-strung lawyer raising her 10 year-old daughter Charlie as a single mom. Unwilling to let anything get in her way, she downsizes into a smaller house and hires charismatic contractor Pete, a free-spirited, recovering gambling addict who is a ladies man and in desperate need of this gig. Upon hiring him, Alex quickly realizes that she has met her match in Pete, who along with his motley construction crew, will not only tear apart her kitchen but transform her worldview in the process. Jeffrey Tambor stars as Pete's narcissistic live-in father Walt and Margo Harshman stars as Alex's wild younger sister Screwsie.
Directed by Craig Zisk
Written by Tad Quill
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove as Clem, Jesse Plemons as Gary, Matt Letscher as Ben, Pasha Lychnikoff as Vlad, Susan Park as Simone
Co-Starring: Nathan Anderson as Lyle, Jacquie Barnbrook as Deb Gidley, Syndey Hamilton as Tara, Sharon Sachs as Gloria
"Smitten" (March 21, 9:30PM) - Fed up with her lack of a love life, Alex devises a way to take her relationship with her boyfriend Ben (guest star Matt Letscher) to the next level. Meanwhile, in spite of his feelings for Alex, Pete rekindles his romance with ex-girlfriend Natalie (guest star Diora Baird), but repercussions quickly unfold. Elsewhere, with hopes of winning over Alex, Pete and Ben vie for Charlie's attention.
Directed by Marc Buckland
Written by Tad Quill
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Matt Letscher, Diora Baird, Pasha Lychnikoff
Co-Starring: Paul R. Grace as Joffrey, Angela Bullock as Casting Director, Sofia Pernas as Lea, Victoria Park as Linda
"HD" (March 28, 9:00PM) - When Pete and the crew spot Ben in a precarious situation with another woman, Pete is determined to expose Ben's transgression to Alex. Meanwhile, Walt and Screwsie help Charlie get back at a school bully.
Written by Erin Ehrlich
Directed by Jesse Peretz
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Matt Letscher, Michaela Watkins, Pasha Lychnikoff
Co-Starring: Victor E. Chan as Tongan, Liz Benoit as Mrs. Roberts
"A-Game" (March 28, 9:30PM) - When Alex is invited to a wedding at her boss Bob's (guest star Larry Miller) home, she invites Ben, hoping he can aid in her efforts to impress the partner's wives. When a last-minute emergency arises, Ben is forced to leave and Pete comes in to try and save the day. Meanwhile, Screwsie is offered the catering job for the wedding and enlists Walt's help. Elsewhere, Alex's necklace goes missing and the crew falls under suspicion.
Directed by Phil Traill
Written by Aseem Batra
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Matt Letscher, Robert Clendenin, Pasha Lychnikoff, Larry Miller
Co-Starring: Jenna Gerina as Anna, Wendy Braun as Julia, Max Artsis as Marc, Jonathan T. Davis as Chuck, Renee Percy as Rachel, Brandon Ford Green as Bartender, Kati Sharp as Sofia, the Valet, Joel Brooks as Gerald (uncredited)
"Mom" (April 4, 9:00PM) - When Pete's mom Vanessa (guest star Marcia Gay Harden) returns to town, Walt is determined to win back his ex-wife at any cost. Meanwhile, following Pete's no-show at work, Alex worries he may have succumbed to old habits. Elsewhere, Screwsie entrusts the care of her boss's less-than-friendly cat to Gary, who has alterior motives for his helpful ways.
Directed by Troy Miller
Written by DJ Nash
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Pasha Lychnikoff, Marcia Gay Harden
Co-Starring: Tim Haldeman as Brian, Jeff Williams as Steve, Anna Ehaja as Dr. Patel
"Tile Date" (April 4, 9:30PM) - While on a romantic getaway to Napa with her boyfriend Ben, Alex experiences a romantic dream involving Pete that causes her to question her true feelings. Meanwhile, Alex's new neighbor Dan (guest star Kyle Bornheimer), fed up with the crew's antics and destructive behavior, threatens legal action. Elsewhere, Walt prepares for opening night of his latest theatre production and Gary professes his feelings for Screwsie.
Directed by Rob Greenberg
Written by Tad Quill & DJ Nash
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Matt Letscher, Pasha Lychnikoff, Joel Brooks, Dorian Brown, Kyle Bornheimer
Co-Starring: Nick Fondulis as Tony Dodds
Analysis:
Bent is a single-camera comedy. There's no laugh track added. The series is produced by Universal Television and Rosalita Productions Inc. Tad Quill (Scrubs, Spin City) created the show and wrote the pilot episode. Craig Zisk (Nurse Jackie, Weeds) directed the pilot. The cast regulars include Amanda Peet, David Walton, Jeffrey Tambor, Margo Harshman and Joey King. Rounding out the ensemble are recurring guest stars J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Pasha Lychnikoff and Matt Letscher.
The "Pilot" opens with a scene of Pete getting out of bed with Tara, who he can't remember her name. Alex wakes up next to Charlie. After attending a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, Pete meets Alex to talk about remodeling her house. Pete talks to his construction crew about the job. Screwsie asks Alex about Pete. Pete talks to Walt and gives him a ride to Save On. Alex hires Pete for the job and the guys celebrate. Screwsie tells Alex that she thinks that she has met Pete in the past. Alex talks to Charlie at the beach about her father who is in prison. Pete later rescues Charlie from the roof and has a chat with her about her father. The boys have some drinks that night where Pete meets the babysitter/nanny Simone. They end up sleeping with each other. Alex ends up firing him after Dave drops her off the next morning. Alex and Screwsie talk about Pete. Pete talks to Charlie and takes her shopping to Timball's. Charlie practices playing the piano with Walt. Alex agrees to give Pete another shot at the job. Alex's boyfriend Ben also arrives at the store and briefly meets Pete. Pete shows Alex the new skylight he has installed.
I enjoyed the Pilot, but I feel like they tried to cram too many scenes and information into it. There's just so much happening in the pilot with all of the characters. With only six episodes produced, it appears a little rushed and stitched together. Episodes two-six have a slower pace that have fewer and longer scenes. It's unusual to see a single-camera comedy without any narration, characters talking to the camera, flashback scenes or quick cutaways these days, but the straighforward approach works fine for this series. The show doesn't really use a lot of music, but the 1-2 songs they use in each episode are effective for the scenes. There are a couple of Fleetwood Mac songs used in the Pilot and some romantic classics in other episodes. Some familiar faces make some guest appearances in episodes two-six. The lovely Diora Baird appears in her daisy dukes in the second episode as an ex-girlfriend of Pete. Other guest stars include Larry Miller, Joel Brooks (in 2 episodes), Marcia Gay Harden and Kyle Bornheimer.
The cast appears to have some good chemistry and work well together. The beautiful and funny Amanda Peet has appeared in a number of romantic comedies, so this isn't really new territory for her. It's always a joy to see her in films and on the small screen. David Walton has appeared in a couple of other short-run NBC comedies in Perfect Couples and 100 Questions. His characters have been similar to Pete, but this seems like the best vehicle for him. The construction crew of J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons and Pasha Lychnikoff is a unique bunch. The humor of the trio is a bit juvenile and slapstick in nature, but they add much of the comic relief to the show. J.B. Smoove is the standout of the group. He has the best lines and reminds me a lot of Jimmie Walker. Jeffrey Tambor is a bit underutilized in some of the episodes, but you know he will always bring the laughs. I think the father/son scenes between Pete and Walt are especially hilarious. They could have used more of them. The character of Ben is the least interesting and funny. It seems like he was added almost as an afterthought. I can understand why they included him, but it seems like he was just added to the pilot at the last moment. Margo Harshman and Joey King don't receive a lot of scenes compared to the rest of the cast, but they do well with their screen time.
Conclusion:
Bent has been pitched as a romantic comedy, but it doesn't always seem like one. The pilot episode is more like a family/general comedy. That's probably how it should be promoted to gain wider appeal. The main problem I see with the series is that it feels like there are three different shows in one. There's Alex's relationship with Ben, Screwsie, Charlie and Pete. Then there's the construction crew doing their thing. Finally, there's the storyline of Walt being an unemployed actor. The storylines and characters just seem too loosely connected at times. A consistently funny show like Modern Family can pull this off, but it doesn't work as well here. Many of the scenes in the pilot are very short and quickly edited together. They improved this in later episodes. I feel like everything was coming together for them by the sixth episode.
NBC ordered six comedy pilots for this season, but they really haven't had much success with any of them at this point. Up All Night is probably the best of the group, but it's still struggling in the ratings. Bent is a pretty decent effort by them. There's really nothing truly unique about the premise of the show, but after watching all six episodes it's a fun and entertaining series. I would like to see more from this talented and funny cast. All of the characters are a bit offbeat but likable. I was expecting more romance and dating, but the last few episodes have more of the romantic comedy type feel. The relationship between Alex and Pete is just a bit slow to develop. By the end of the sixth episode, I think viewers will want to see more of Alex and Pete together, as well as the budding relationship of Gary and Screwsie.
The series will be airing back-to-back episodes for the next three weeks at 9-9:30 and 9:30-10:00pm ET/PT. Unfortunately, this is a killer timeslot for them. It's hard to see them receiving much sampling because they will probably get lost in the shuffle. Any series would have had a difficult task going against American Idol, Criminal Minds and Modern Family (even when it's in repeats). It will be especially challenging for a rookie show with a weak lead-in. NBC hasn't really given the show much promotion and quietly placed it on the schedule. It seems like they are just burning off the 6 episodes as quickly as possible. I can understand their desire to have new programming every week, but this show deserved better treatment. I think the show would have had a better chance at gaining an audience if it aired in an earlier timeslot after Betty White's Off Their Rockers. If you are a fan of Amanda Peet, Jeffrey Tambor or any of the actors, this will be a series that you will want to quickly check out. There won't be a big time commitment because of the limited number of episodes produced.
Final Numbers (out of 5 stars):
Watchability: 3.5/5
Funniness: 3.5/5
Overall: 3.5/5
-- Reviewed by Todd Fuller on 03/20/12
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Related Links:
# NBC.com Official Site
# TV.com
# epguides.com
# Internet Movie Database
# Wikipedia
# Bent Photo Gallery
Preview:
The Three Stooges
Antenna TV has a nice joke marathon for you! We hinted a few weeks ago that a special marathon was coming April 1, and we can now reveal that to you! Celebrate April Fool's Day with a "fool" day of Benny Hill and the Three Stooges. Antenna TV, which airs on 61 affiliates across the U.S. reaching 58% of TV households, kicks off the April Fool's Day marathon with 27 hours of yuks (12 midnight ET on Sunday, April 1 through 3am ET on Monday, April 2) featuring The Benny Hill Show and The Three Stooges.
"Fool Me Twice" Marathon Schedule is as follows:
12 midnight – 7am ET The Benny Hill Show
7am – 10pm ET The Three Stooges
10pm – 3am ET The Benny Hill Show
The marathon begins at the stroke of midnight on Sunday, April 1 with The Benny Hill Show (14 episodes/7 hours.) The Three Stooges portion of the marathon begins at 7am ET and includes 45 classic Stooges episodes. The Benny Hill Show returns at 10 pm ET and with another 10 episodes running through 3am ET on Monday, April 2.
And don't forget Antenna TV starts their Spring schedule next week (March 26) and will add WKRP in Cincinnati to its line-up a week after this April Fool's Stunt.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/nbc-mid-season-pilot-review-bent.html#ixzz1pmCzZEgp
Premieres Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 9:00-9:30, 9:30-10:00PM ET/PT
Bent is a romantic comedy about a womanizing, surfer dude contractor and his beautiful, no-nonsense, type-A client, who work together to remodel each other's lives as they renovate her Venice, California home.
On the surface, Alex (Amanda Peet, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) and Pete (David Walton, Perfect Couples) could not be more different. The recently divorced Alex is a hard-working, high-strung lawyer who is raising her 10-year-old daughter, Charlie (Joey King, Ramona and Beezus), as a single mom following her husband's incarceration for insider trading.
Unwilling to let anything get in her way, she downsizes into a smaller house and hires the charismatic Pete, a free-spirited lothario and recovering gambling addict who desperately needs this gig with Alex to jumpstart his life - and prove that he is no longer irresponsible. Alex quickly realizes that she has met her match in Pete, who along with his motley construction crew, will not only tear apart her kitchen, but transform her worldview in the process.
Complicating the dynamic is Ben (Matt Letscher, Eli Stone), a successful doctor who Alex is dating. While not as smooth as Pete, he continually finds himself in a tug-of-war for not only the affections of Alex, but for her daughter Charlie.
Pete's home includes his narcissistic, roommate father, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor, Arrested Development), a serially unemployed actor who is still yearning for his big break. Meanwhile, Alex's family life incldues her wild younger sister, Screwsie (Margo Harshman, Sorority Row), who, unfortunately for Alex, seems to be cut from the same reckless cloth as Pete.
Cast Details:
• Amanda Peet as Alex
• David Walton as Pete
• Jeffrey Tambor as Walt
• Margo Harshman as Screwsie
• Joey King as Charlie
Amanda Peet (Alex) is an accomplished and versatile film actress who is best known for her diverse choice of roles in romantic comedies, dramas and thrillers. On television, audiences first warmed to Peet when she starred as Jack on the hit drama, Jack and Jill. She later starred as Jordan McDeere on Aaron Sorkin's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip alongside co-stars Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford.
Her many big screen credits include the successful disaster film 2012, directed by Roland Emmerich and co-starring John Cusack; Gulliver's Travels, starring Jack Black and Jason Segel; the dramatic comedy Please Give, directed by Nicole Holofcener and co-starring Catherine Keener and Rebecca Hall; the Oscar-nominated thriller Syriana, also starring Matt Damon, George Clooney and Chris Cooper; A Lot Like Love in which she starred opposite Ashton Kutcher; Woody Allen's Melinda and Melinda opposite Will Ferrell; the mafia comedy The Whole Nine Yards and its sequel The Whole Ten Yards; Something's Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton; the thriller Identity, alongside John Cusack and Ray Liotta; High Crimes, opposite Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd; Changing Lanes, also starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Affleck and Sydney Pollack; and Igby Goes Down, where Peet appeared as Jeff Goldblum's mistress, a beautiful and privileged young woman who is hooked on drugs.
David Walton (Pete), a Boston native, started acting in high school but began his formal training at Brown University. He studied at The Actor's Center as well as The British American Drama Academy. Shortly after moving to New York City, Walton was quickly cast in a Naked Angel's production of One Day on Wall Street. His commendable performance caught the attention of an executive who cast him in the series Cracking Up, starring alongside Jason Schwartzman, Molly Shannon and Christopher McDonald. Since then, he has starred in several television series including The Loop, Heist, as well as Quarterlife and 100 Questions. He was last seen starring in the comedy Perfect Couples. On the big screen, Walton's most recent film successes include Fired Up, and Steve Antin's Burlesque, where he played the love interest of Stanley Tucci's character.
Jeffrey Tambor (Walt) has earned deep respect for being one of the most versatile and accomplished character actors in film and television. He has been awarded numerous honors for his professional work, including six Emmy nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a nomination for a Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Comedy Series. His unforgettable roles in such popular programs as The Larry Sanders Show and Arrested Development reveal his unique comedic gifts, while his appearances in films such as And Justice for All and Meet Joe Black display the depth of his dramatic sensibilities.
For six seasons beginning in 1992, Tambor had one of television's most memorable roles as Hank Kingsley, the self-centered sidekick to talk show host Larry Sanders on the critically acclaimed The Larry Sanders Show. He went on to star in the hilarious Emmy Award-winning sitcom Arrested Development for three seasons as twin brothers George Bluth Sr. and Oscar Bluth. His vast credits include the two Hellboy films, The Hangover, The Invention of Lying, There's Something About Mary, City Slickers, Miss Congeniality, Dreamchasers, Mr. Mom, Brenda Starr, Radioland Murders, Doctor Dolittle, Pollock and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Other recent big screen features include Mr. Popper's Penguins, Flypaper, Paul and Win, Win.
Margo Harshman (Screwsie) was born in San Diego and is the youngest of four children. Her performing career began at the age of two, when her grandmother entered her in a local beauty pageant where she was quickly noticed. Margo's love of acting blossomed when she worked with Coast Kids Theatre in San Diego and at the age of 12 she found herself auditioning for theatrical and commercial jobs.
Her guest-starring roles on television include Modern Family, Boston Legal, 90210, Grey's Anatomy, Everwood and Without a Trace. She spent three years as Tawny, alongside Shia LaBeouf, on the hit cable series Even Stevens. She also starred in Run of the House with Joey Lawrence, and later appeared in Center of the Universe where she co-starred with John Goodman. Harshman's film credits include a variety of studio and independent features including Fired Up, the romantic comedy Keith, Simon Says with Crispin Glover, From Within and Sorority Row.
Joey King (Charlie) began her career at age four when she booked several national commercials for brands including AT&T, Eggo, Life Cereal and McDonalds. King was soon making the television show rounds, and by the age of six had appeared on CSI, Entourage and Medium.
King recently wrapped filming on Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises and is currently in production on the 3D fantasy picture Oz: The Great and Powerful, helmed by Sam Raimi, in which she will portray the role of China Girl. Other film credits include Crazy, Stupid, Love, the sci-fi action film Battle Los Angeles directed by Jonathan Liebesman, and as Ramona Quimby in the family movie Ramona & Beezus, sharing the screen with Selena Gomez. In addition to her work in front of the camera, King has lent her vocal talents to the hit animated feature films Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
Episodes:
We received all six episodes for review purposes.
"Pilot" (March 21, 9:00PM) - Recently divorced Alex is a high-strung lawyer raising her 10 year-old daughter Charlie as a single mom. Unwilling to let anything get in her way, she downsizes into a smaller house and hires charismatic contractor Pete, a free-spirited, recovering gambling addict who is a ladies man and in desperate need of this gig. Upon hiring him, Alex quickly realizes that she has met her match in Pete, who along with his motley construction crew, will not only tear apart her kitchen but transform her worldview in the process. Jeffrey Tambor stars as Pete's narcissistic live-in father Walt and Margo Harshman stars as Alex's wild younger sister Screwsie.
Directed by Craig Zisk
Written by Tad Quill
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove as Clem, Jesse Plemons as Gary, Matt Letscher as Ben, Pasha Lychnikoff as Vlad, Susan Park as Simone
Co-Starring: Nathan Anderson as Lyle, Jacquie Barnbrook as Deb Gidley, Syndey Hamilton as Tara, Sharon Sachs as Gloria
"Smitten" (March 21, 9:30PM) - Fed up with her lack of a love life, Alex devises a way to take her relationship with her boyfriend Ben (guest star Matt Letscher) to the next level. Meanwhile, in spite of his feelings for Alex, Pete rekindles his romance with ex-girlfriend Natalie (guest star Diora Baird), but repercussions quickly unfold. Elsewhere, with hopes of winning over Alex, Pete and Ben vie for Charlie's attention.
Directed by Marc Buckland
Written by Tad Quill
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Matt Letscher, Diora Baird, Pasha Lychnikoff
Co-Starring: Paul R. Grace as Joffrey, Angela Bullock as Casting Director, Sofia Pernas as Lea, Victoria Park as Linda
"HD" (March 28, 9:00PM) - When Pete and the crew spot Ben in a precarious situation with another woman, Pete is determined to expose Ben's transgression to Alex. Meanwhile, Walt and Screwsie help Charlie get back at a school bully.
Written by Erin Ehrlich
Directed by Jesse Peretz
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Matt Letscher, Michaela Watkins, Pasha Lychnikoff
Co-Starring: Victor E. Chan as Tongan, Liz Benoit as Mrs. Roberts
"A-Game" (March 28, 9:30PM) - When Alex is invited to a wedding at her boss Bob's (guest star Larry Miller) home, she invites Ben, hoping he can aid in her efforts to impress the partner's wives. When a last-minute emergency arises, Ben is forced to leave and Pete comes in to try and save the day. Meanwhile, Screwsie is offered the catering job for the wedding and enlists Walt's help. Elsewhere, Alex's necklace goes missing and the crew falls under suspicion.
Directed by Phil Traill
Written by Aseem Batra
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Matt Letscher, Robert Clendenin, Pasha Lychnikoff, Larry Miller
Co-Starring: Jenna Gerina as Anna, Wendy Braun as Julia, Max Artsis as Marc, Jonathan T. Davis as Chuck, Renee Percy as Rachel, Brandon Ford Green as Bartender, Kati Sharp as Sofia, the Valet, Joel Brooks as Gerald (uncredited)
"Mom" (April 4, 9:00PM) - When Pete's mom Vanessa (guest star Marcia Gay Harden) returns to town, Walt is determined to win back his ex-wife at any cost. Meanwhile, following Pete's no-show at work, Alex worries he may have succumbed to old habits. Elsewhere, Screwsie entrusts the care of her boss's less-than-friendly cat to Gary, who has alterior motives for his helpful ways.
Directed by Troy Miller
Written by DJ Nash
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Pasha Lychnikoff, Marcia Gay Harden
Co-Starring: Tim Haldeman as Brian, Jeff Williams as Steve, Anna Ehaja as Dr. Patel
"Tile Date" (April 4, 9:30PM) - While on a romantic getaway to Napa with her boyfriend Ben, Alex experiences a romantic dream involving Pete that causes her to question her true feelings. Meanwhile, Alex's new neighbor Dan (guest star Kyle Bornheimer), fed up with the crew's antics and destructive behavior, threatens legal action. Elsewhere, Walt prepares for opening night of his latest theatre production and Gary professes his feelings for Screwsie.
Directed by Rob Greenberg
Written by Tad Quill & DJ Nash
Special Guest Star: J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Matt Letscher, Pasha Lychnikoff, Joel Brooks, Dorian Brown, Kyle Bornheimer
Co-Starring: Nick Fondulis as Tony Dodds
Analysis:
Bent is a single-camera comedy. There's no laugh track added. The series is produced by Universal Television and Rosalita Productions Inc. Tad Quill (Scrubs, Spin City) created the show and wrote the pilot episode. Craig Zisk (Nurse Jackie, Weeds) directed the pilot. The cast regulars include Amanda Peet, David Walton, Jeffrey Tambor, Margo Harshman and Joey King. Rounding out the ensemble are recurring guest stars J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons, Pasha Lychnikoff and Matt Letscher.
The "Pilot" opens with a scene of Pete getting out of bed with Tara, who he can't remember her name. Alex wakes up next to Charlie. After attending a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, Pete meets Alex to talk about remodeling her house. Pete talks to his construction crew about the job. Screwsie asks Alex about Pete. Pete talks to Walt and gives him a ride to Save On. Alex hires Pete for the job and the guys celebrate. Screwsie tells Alex that she thinks that she has met Pete in the past. Alex talks to Charlie at the beach about her father who is in prison. Pete later rescues Charlie from the roof and has a chat with her about her father. The boys have some drinks that night where Pete meets the babysitter/nanny Simone. They end up sleeping with each other. Alex ends up firing him after Dave drops her off the next morning. Alex and Screwsie talk about Pete. Pete talks to Charlie and takes her shopping to Timball's. Charlie practices playing the piano with Walt. Alex agrees to give Pete another shot at the job. Alex's boyfriend Ben also arrives at the store and briefly meets Pete. Pete shows Alex the new skylight he has installed.
I enjoyed the Pilot, but I feel like they tried to cram too many scenes and information into it. There's just so much happening in the pilot with all of the characters. With only six episodes produced, it appears a little rushed and stitched together. Episodes two-six have a slower pace that have fewer and longer scenes. It's unusual to see a single-camera comedy without any narration, characters talking to the camera, flashback scenes or quick cutaways these days, but the straighforward approach works fine for this series. The show doesn't really use a lot of music, but the 1-2 songs they use in each episode are effective for the scenes. There are a couple of Fleetwood Mac songs used in the Pilot and some romantic classics in other episodes. Some familiar faces make some guest appearances in episodes two-six. The lovely Diora Baird appears in her daisy dukes in the second episode as an ex-girlfriend of Pete. Other guest stars include Larry Miller, Joel Brooks (in 2 episodes), Marcia Gay Harden and Kyle Bornheimer.
The cast appears to have some good chemistry and work well together. The beautiful and funny Amanda Peet has appeared in a number of romantic comedies, so this isn't really new territory for her. It's always a joy to see her in films and on the small screen. David Walton has appeared in a couple of other short-run NBC comedies in Perfect Couples and 100 Questions. His characters have been similar to Pete, but this seems like the best vehicle for him. The construction crew of J.B. Smoove, Jesse Plemons and Pasha Lychnikoff is a unique bunch. The humor of the trio is a bit juvenile and slapstick in nature, but they add much of the comic relief to the show. J.B. Smoove is the standout of the group. He has the best lines and reminds me a lot of Jimmie Walker. Jeffrey Tambor is a bit underutilized in some of the episodes, but you know he will always bring the laughs. I think the father/son scenes between Pete and Walt are especially hilarious. They could have used more of them. The character of Ben is the least interesting and funny. It seems like he was added almost as an afterthought. I can understand why they included him, but it seems like he was just added to the pilot at the last moment. Margo Harshman and Joey King don't receive a lot of scenes compared to the rest of the cast, but they do well with their screen time.
Conclusion:
Bent has been pitched as a romantic comedy, but it doesn't always seem like one. The pilot episode is more like a family/general comedy. That's probably how it should be promoted to gain wider appeal. The main problem I see with the series is that it feels like there are three different shows in one. There's Alex's relationship with Ben, Screwsie, Charlie and Pete. Then there's the construction crew doing their thing. Finally, there's the storyline of Walt being an unemployed actor. The storylines and characters just seem too loosely connected at times. A consistently funny show like Modern Family can pull this off, but it doesn't work as well here. Many of the scenes in the pilot are very short and quickly edited together. They improved this in later episodes. I feel like everything was coming together for them by the sixth episode.
NBC ordered six comedy pilots for this season, but they really haven't had much success with any of them at this point. Up All Night is probably the best of the group, but it's still struggling in the ratings. Bent is a pretty decent effort by them. There's really nothing truly unique about the premise of the show, but after watching all six episodes it's a fun and entertaining series. I would like to see more from this talented and funny cast. All of the characters are a bit offbeat but likable. I was expecting more romance and dating, but the last few episodes have more of the romantic comedy type feel. The relationship between Alex and Pete is just a bit slow to develop. By the end of the sixth episode, I think viewers will want to see more of Alex and Pete together, as well as the budding relationship of Gary and Screwsie.
The series will be airing back-to-back episodes for the next three weeks at 9-9:30 and 9:30-10:00pm ET/PT. Unfortunately, this is a killer timeslot for them. It's hard to see them receiving much sampling because they will probably get lost in the shuffle. Any series would have had a difficult task going against American Idol, Criminal Minds and Modern Family (even when it's in repeats). It will be especially challenging for a rookie show with a weak lead-in. NBC hasn't really given the show much promotion and quietly placed it on the schedule. It seems like they are just burning off the 6 episodes as quickly as possible. I can understand their desire to have new programming every week, but this show deserved better treatment. I think the show would have had a better chance at gaining an audience if it aired in an earlier timeslot after Betty White's Off Their Rockers. If you are a fan of Amanda Peet, Jeffrey Tambor or any of the actors, this will be a series that you will want to quickly check out. There won't be a big time commitment because of the limited number of episodes produced.
Final Numbers (out of 5 stars):
Watchability: 3.5/5
Funniness: 3.5/5
Overall: 3.5/5
-- Reviewed by Todd Fuller on 03/20/12
Discuss the show after you watch it on Wednesday, March 20 on our message board.
Related Links:
# NBC.com Official Site
# TV.com
# epguides.com
# Internet Movie Database
# Wikipedia
# Bent Photo Gallery
Preview:
The Three Stooges
Antenna TV has a nice joke marathon for you! We hinted a few weeks ago that a special marathon was coming April 1, and we can now reveal that to you! Celebrate April Fool's Day with a "fool" day of Benny Hill and the Three Stooges. Antenna TV, which airs on 61 affiliates across the U.S. reaching 58% of TV households, kicks off the April Fool's Day marathon with 27 hours of yuks (12 midnight ET on Sunday, April 1 through 3am ET on Monday, April 2) featuring The Benny Hill Show and The Three Stooges.
"Fool Me Twice" Marathon Schedule is as follows:
12 midnight – 7am ET The Benny Hill Show
7am – 10pm ET The Three Stooges
10pm – 3am ET The Benny Hill Show
The marathon begins at the stroke of midnight on Sunday, April 1 with The Benny Hill Show (14 episodes/7 hours.) The Three Stooges portion of the marathon begins at 7am ET and includes 45 classic Stooges episodes. The Benny Hill Show returns at 10 pm ET and with another 10 episodes running through 3am ET on Monday, April 2.
And don't forget Antenna TV starts their Spring schedule next week (March 26) and will add WKRP in Cincinnati to its line-up a week after this April Fool's Stunt.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/nbc-mid-season-pilot-review-bent.html#ixzz1pmCzZEgp
Monday, March 19, 2012
TV NEWS ON MARCH 19
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Hub April 2012 Schedule With Facts of Life, Mork & Mindy; TV Land Brings Back Gunsmoke
The Hub
The Hub TV network, a destination for kids and their families, will add fan-favorite classic sitcoms Sabrina The Teenage Witch, The Facts of Life and Mork & Mindy, as we previously announced, to the network's lineup beginning Monday, April 2 from 9-10:30 p.m. ET, with encore presentations in late night and on weekends. The popular half-hour series will be presented back-to-back, Mondays through Thursdays. With strong and devoted fan bases for all three of the shows, the newly acquired series build on The Hub's successful strategy of presenting programming based on beloved properties in the kids and family entertainment space.
So what does the addition of these three sitcoms mean for the other sitcoms that they currently air? We can report that no sitcom will be leaving the line-up totally. A few will be reduced a bit, but everything will still air! Starting off with Mon-Thurs, following these three sitcoms will be Happy Days moving a half-hour later to 10:30pm. At 11pm, will now be Laverne & Shirley, also airing a half-hour later. Batman has been a big hit for the network and will remain at 11:30pm (and will also still air in the slot on Fridays, too). From 12-2am the animation break will continue with classic Transformers, classic G.I. Joe, the new Transformers Prime and then the live-action Goosebumps. From 2-3am will still be an encore of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? from 8-9pm. From 3am-6am, we have an encore of 9pm-12am with Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Facts of Life, Mork & Mindy, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and Batman. So with the addition of three new shows, this means The Wonder Years, Family Ties and Doogie Howser M.D. are off of the Mon-Thurs line-up. But not to fear, they will still air on weekends!
On Friday nights, as mentioned, Batman will continue to air at 11:30pm leading into classic Transformers and classic G.I. Joe. Then the Friday and Saturday night schedule will be the same in late night. From 1-2am, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids will now air on both nights. Then at 2am, an airing of Doogie Howser M.D. will air leading into Family Ties at 2:30am. From 3-4am will now be an airing each of Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley. From 4-5am will now be back-to-back The Wonder Years leading into an hour of Batman from 5-6am.
And finally, moving on to Sunday nights. The primetime line-up from Mon-Thurs will also air on Sunday nights now! So that's Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Facts of Life, Mork & Mindy, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and Batman from 9pm-12am. From 12-2am on Sunday nights will be back-to-back episodes of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Then at 2am, like on Friday and Saturday nights, an airing of Doogie Howser M.D. will air leading into Family Ties at 2:30am. From 3-4am, like on Friday and Saturday nights, will now be an airing each of Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley. Unfortunately The Wonder Years will not air on Sunday nights in the 4am hour as Hub originals will air.
This is the first major schedule change for the sitcom line-up for The Hub since it started. While three new shows are joining, it is good that no sitcoms are leaving. We hope they continue to bring in sitcoms for years to come. The Hub is not a sitcom network, so it is nice that they give us some in primetime and late night. For fans of The Wonder Years, Family Ties and Doogie Howser M.D., maybe these will be back to primetime in the next change, but for now watch them on weekend late nights. Stay with us for further updates as we get them.
Moving on, TV Land has re-acquired its classic western Gunsmoke. The contract expired at the end of last August, as we mentioned, but now they will bring it back starting TODAY! The classic western will begin today Monday, March 19, 2012 airing weekdays at approx. 1pm and 2pm (time is approximate due to TV Land's off-the-clock schedule). The two-hours will replace an hour of Murder, She Wrote and Bonanza. But not to worry, Murder, She Wrote will remain airing weekdays at 8am, while Bonanza will air for three airings a day from approx. 3-6pm. The only other schedule change will be also in daytime. The second hour of The Andy Griffith Show will now be another hour of M*A*S*H from approx. 12-1pm. Andy will continue to air from approx. 11am-12pm, while M*A*S*H will still air in the evenings from approx. 6-8pm.
There are no other changes to the schedule, but the return of Gunsmoke is big news as it has been a staple on their schedule since the start of the network in 1996. It looks like it must have been missed on the afternoon line-up for the last six months.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/hub-april-2012-schedule-with-facts-of.html#ixzz1pmCeJAL2
The Hub April 2012 Schedule With Facts of Life, Mork & Mindy; TV Land Brings Back Gunsmoke
The Hub
The Hub TV network, a destination for kids and their families, will add fan-favorite classic sitcoms Sabrina The Teenage Witch, The Facts of Life and Mork & Mindy, as we previously announced, to the network's lineup beginning Monday, April 2 from 9-10:30 p.m. ET, with encore presentations in late night and on weekends. The popular half-hour series will be presented back-to-back, Mondays through Thursdays. With strong and devoted fan bases for all three of the shows, the newly acquired series build on The Hub's successful strategy of presenting programming based on beloved properties in the kids and family entertainment space.
So what does the addition of these three sitcoms mean for the other sitcoms that they currently air? We can report that no sitcom will be leaving the line-up totally. A few will be reduced a bit, but everything will still air! Starting off with Mon-Thurs, following these three sitcoms will be Happy Days moving a half-hour later to 10:30pm. At 11pm, will now be Laverne & Shirley, also airing a half-hour later. Batman has been a big hit for the network and will remain at 11:30pm (and will also still air in the slot on Fridays, too). From 12-2am the animation break will continue with classic Transformers, classic G.I. Joe, the new Transformers Prime and then the live-action Goosebumps. From 2-3am will still be an encore of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? from 8-9pm. From 3am-6am, we have an encore of 9pm-12am with Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Facts of Life, Mork & Mindy, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and Batman. So with the addition of three new shows, this means The Wonder Years, Family Ties and Doogie Howser M.D. are off of the Mon-Thurs line-up. But not to fear, they will still air on weekends!
On Friday nights, as mentioned, Batman will continue to air at 11:30pm leading into classic Transformers and classic G.I. Joe. Then the Friday and Saturday night schedule will be the same in late night. From 1-2am, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids will now air on both nights. Then at 2am, an airing of Doogie Howser M.D. will air leading into Family Ties at 2:30am. From 3-4am will now be an airing each of Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley. From 4-5am will now be back-to-back The Wonder Years leading into an hour of Batman from 5-6am.
And finally, moving on to Sunday nights. The primetime line-up from Mon-Thurs will also air on Sunday nights now! So that's Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Facts of Life, Mork & Mindy, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and Batman from 9pm-12am. From 12-2am on Sunday nights will be back-to-back episodes of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Then at 2am, like on Friday and Saturday nights, an airing of Doogie Howser M.D. will air leading into Family Ties at 2:30am. From 3-4am, like on Friday and Saturday nights, will now be an airing each of Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley. Unfortunately The Wonder Years will not air on Sunday nights in the 4am hour as Hub originals will air.
This is the first major schedule change for the sitcom line-up for The Hub since it started. While three new shows are joining, it is good that no sitcoms are leaving. We hope they continue to bring in sitcoms for years to come. The Hub is not a sitcom network, so it is nice that they give us some in primetime and late night. For fans of The Wonder Years, Family Ties and Doogie Howser M.D., maybe these will be back to primetime in the next change, but for now watch them on weekend late nights. Stay with us for further updates as we get them.
Moving on, TV Land has re-acquired its classic western Gunsmoke. The contract expired at the end of last August, as we mentioned, but now they will bring it back starting TODAY! The classic western will begin today Monday, March 19, 2012 airing weekdays at approx. 1pm and 2pm (time is approximate due to TV Land's off-the-clock schedule). The two-hours will replace an hour of Murder, She Wrote and Bonanza. But not to worry, Murder, She Wrote will remain airing weekdays at 8am, while Bonanza will air for three airings a day from approx. 3-6pm. The only other schedule change will be also in daytime. The second hour of The Andy Griffith Show will now be another hour of M*A*S*H from approx. 12-1pm. Andy will continue to air from approx. 11am-12pm, while M*A*S*H will still air in the evenings from approx. 6-8pm.
There are no other changes to the schedule, but the return of Gunsmoke is big news as it has been a staple on their schedule since the start of the network in 1996. It looks like it must have been missed on the afternoon line-up for the last six months.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/hub-april-2012-schedule-with-facts-of.html#ixzz1pmCeJAL2
NCAA BASKETBALL REGIONAL SCHEDULE
We are down to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. Here is the schedule of planned coverage from CBS and Turner Sports beginning Thursday Night:
THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd
BOSTON, MA
7:15p.m. Wisconsin vs. Syracuse (Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery, Lesley Visser) CBS
After game 1 Cincinnati vs. Ohio State (Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery, Lesley Visser) CBS
PHOENIX, AZ
7:47p.m. Louisville vs. Michigan State (Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Marty Snider) TBS
After game 1 Florida vs. Marquette (Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Marty Snider) TBS
FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd
ATLANTA, GA
7:15p.m. Baylor vs. Xavier (Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg, Tracy Wolfson) CBS
After game 1 Kentucky vs. Indiana (Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg, Tracy Wolfson) CBS
ST. LOUIS, MO
7:47p.m. North Carolina vs. Ohio (Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager) TBS
After game 1 Kansas vs. NC State (Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager) TBS
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd
BOSTON, MA
7:15p.m. Wisconsin vs. Syracuse (Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery, Lesley Visser) CBS
After game 1 Cincinnati vs. Ohio State (Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery, Lesley Visser) CBS
PHOENIX, AZ
7:47p.m. Louisville vs. Michigan State (Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Marty Snider) TBS
After game 1 Florida vs. Marquette (Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Marty Snider) TBS
FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd
ATLANTA, GA
7:15p.m. Baylor vs. Xavier (Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg, Tracy Wolfson) CBS
After game 1 Kentucky vs. Indiana (Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg, Tracy Wolfson) CBS
ST. LOUIS, MO
7:47p.m. North Carolina vs. Ohio (Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager) TBS
After game 1 Kansas vs. NC State (Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager) TBS
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
Sunday, March 18, 2012
TV NEWS ON MARCH 18
2011-12 Week 26 TV Ratings (first four nights final ratings, Mon-Thu):
Households: #1. Fox 5.8 rating/9.3 share; #2. CBS 5.4/8.8; #3. ABC 5.0/8.1; #4. NBC 3.9/6.3; #5. The CW 0.9/1.4
Total Viewers: #1. Fox 9.82 million; #2. CBS 8.42 million; #3. ABC 7.56 million; #4. NBC 6.23 million; #5. The CW 1.31 million.
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 3.0 rating/8.5 share; #2. ABC 2.3/6.3; #3. NBC 2.2/6.1; #4. CBS 2.1/5.8 #5. The CW 0.6/1.6
Week 26 (March 12-18) Analysis: Week 26 has Fox on top with nearly all original programming, just like ABC and NBC. CBS was primarily in repeats and their top show in 18-49 was not on. Through the first four nights, Fox has the lead in all categories. For second, CBS has that in HH/viewers, but ABC is in second in adults 18-49. ABC is third in HH/viewers, while NBC is a tenth higher than CBS in 18-49 for third place, leaving CBS in fourth. NBC is fourth in HH/viewers. When the week is over by tonight, CBS will overtake NBC in 18-49 easily for third place thanks to NCAA coverage on Friday and Saturday. They could be second place even, but I think it will be close between them and ABC and it will come down to tonight. Fox will take the week in all categories. More on the prediction of week 26 below. As for last week, week 25, Fox took the crown in 18-49 and CBS took home the HH/total viewers crown. CBS was second in 18-49 and Fox was second in HH/viewers. NBC was third across the board just edging out ABC, who was primarily in repeats.
On Monday, it was NBC with the win but ABC was solid. First, on ABC, The Bachelor season finale started it off from 8-10pm with 9.23 million and a 2.9 18-49 rating, for a season high. The finale was on the low side, but still solid against the other major reality competition. Dancing with the Stars returns tomorrow with a great cast that features many TV stars like Jaleel White, Sherri Shepherd and Melissa Gilbert. At 10pm, Castle was preempted (and will return tomorrow with dance themed episode) for The Bachelor After The Final Rose special that did 9.87 million and a 3.3 18-49 rating, the best performance at 10pm in weeks on any night. For CBS, How I Met Your Mother was a repeat doing 5.74 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, down a tenth from previous week. Then a repeat of breakout hit 2 Broke Girls followed doing a better 6.52 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, on par with previous week. At 9pm, a repeat of Two and a Half Men did a below normal 7.65 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, but on par week-to-week. A repeat of Mike & Molly followed and did 7.27 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, up a tenth from previous week. A repeat of Hawaii Five-0 was next doing 7.93 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating, also up a tenth from previous week. Fox aired a repeat of House at 8pm and did 3.61 million and a 1.1 18-49 rating. At 9pm, a new Alcatraz did 5.07 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating, for a series low. Chances are it will not be back, I think. NBC was in first place and started it off with a two-hour The Voice and did 14.51 million and a 5.2 18-49 rating, which was down a full point from previous week. I think it will be at this level tomorrow or even lower against Dancing. Then at 10pm week six of critical darling Smash was next doing 7.04 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, which was down three tenths from the previous week. The real test begins tomorrow and it will likely be third place in 18-49. I still think it will be back for a second season unless it tanks the rest of the way, meaning below a 2 (for a pricy show like this). The CW was in repeats, at 8pm a special repeat of America's Next Top Model aired and did 900,000 viewers and a 0.3 18-49 rating, on par with previous week's repeat. At 9pm a repeat of Hart of Dixie did just 480,000 viewers and a 0.1 18-49 rating, down a tenth from previous week. Yes, a 0.1 18-49 rating--ouch!
On Tuesday, it was Fox with a low-rated win with under a 2 rating. First at CBS, a repeat of NCIS at 8 started it off with 12.98 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which was off three tenths from previous week's repeat. Then a repeat of NCIS: Los Angeles at 9pm did 111.33 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, on par week-to-week. At 10pm, a repeat of Unforgettable did 7.25 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, off a tenth from previous week. ABC started with a repeat of Last Man Standing with Tim Allen leading the night off doing 5.27 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, which is on par with previous week's repeat. New episode this week, if you're wondering. At 8:30pm, a new episode of the awesome Cougar Town did 4.17 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, which is down again a tenth from previous week. The episode was HILARIOUS at least with a Scrubs reunion. Sarah Chalke continues her four-episode arc this Tuesday. At 9pm, new horror/adventure series The River did 4.09 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week for a series low. The finale is this Tuesday. Body of Proof was all-new at 10 and did 7.46 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating. This show should be back, but in another timeslot (like Fridays at 9). Fox will bring back Glee in early April, but for now a four-show comedy block! At 8pm, Raising Hope was all-new doing 4.31 million and a 1.8 18-49 rating, down three tenths from previous week. If it stays here, it is good enough but it could go down this week with ABC's comedy being new. At 8:30pm a new episode of the horrid I Hate My Teenage Daughter did only 3.57 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, off two tenths from previous week. New Girl was new at 9 too and did 5.74 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, yes solid but a series low. At 9:30pm Breaking In was new and did just 3.38 million and a 1.5 18-49 rating, off some from previous week. Wish it did better. NBC was next with The Biggest Loser from 8-9:30pm doing 6.46 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which was up a tenth from previous week when it was two-hours. From 9:30-111pm, NBC premiered Fashion Star doing just 4.55 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating. Not good. The CW was new with 90210 doing 1.16 million and a 0.6 18-49 rating, down a tenth from previous week. Then at 9pm, Ringer was new and did 1.11 million and a 0.4 18-49 rating, also down a tenth week-to-week.
Wednesday it was Fox with win again with a two-hour Idol leading the way of course. First, CBS started the night off with a new Survivor: One World doing 10.56 million and a 3.0 18-49 rating, which is down two tenths from the previous week. Then at 9pm, a new Criminal Minds did 11.43 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, for a series low. And at 10pm a new CSI did 11.71 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, holding 100% of its lead-in actually. ABC was all-new for its Laugh On comedy block with a new The Middle doing 6.93 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which is a season low. Suburgatory followed with a new airing at 8:30pm doing 6.21 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which held on to 100% of its lead-in again but a series low. The mega hit Modern Family was next at 9pm with a new episode and it did 10.6 million and 4.5 18-49 rating, which was #1 for the week for scripted TV but below normal. At 9:30pm, Happy Endings was new and did 5.27 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, up four tenths from the previous week when its lead-in was a repeat. At 10pm the addicting Revenge will return in April, but the ABC News series Revenge for Real aired and did 4.37 million and a 1.2 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week. Fox aired American Idol from 8-10pm doing 18.38 million and a 5.4 18-49 rating, down three tenths from previous week but good for #1 for the week. NBC opened the night with a new episode of the terrible series Whitney doing 3.91 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, down two tenths from the previous week. Week ten (God held us) of Are You There, Chelsea followed with only 2.88 million and a 1.1 18-49 rating, down four tenths from previous week for a series low. Time to go already. At 9pm, a Law & Order: SVU repeat did only 2.52 million and a 0.7 18-49 rating at a special time, down from previous week. And at 10pm, Rock Center with Brian Williams was new in its temporary new time period and did 2.61 million and a 0.6 18-49 rating, for another series low. Yank this already, too. The CW had a new One Tree Hill at 8pm doing 1.52 million and a 0.8 18-49 rating, up a tenth from previous week. This show is ending and its one of their best performing series. Sad. Then at 9pm, week three of America's Next Top Model did 1.01 million and a 0.5 18-49 rating, down a tenth from previous week.
Thursday it was Fox beating ABC. Starting with ABC, they opened the night with the series premiere of Missing doing 10.6 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating. Total viewers is excellent but the 18-49 rating could be better. It could go up in week two like GCB did, so let's see what happens. At 9pm, a new Grey's Anatomy aired doing 9.62 million and a 3.0 18-49 rating. At 10pm, Private Practice aired its last new Thursday airing doing 6.85 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating. It moves to Tuesdays at 10 for five airings starting April 17. CBS preempted The Big Bang Theory, Person of Interest and The Mentalist for the round of 64 coverage of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The primetime block averaged 4.76 million and a 1.7 18-49 rating. That's below what CBS would do usually, but probably on par with repeats. Fox aired American Idol at 8 doing 16.02 million and a 4.6 18-49 rating, down three tenths from previous week. Fox aired the pilot encore of Touch, as it returns this week with new episodes, doing 8.57 million and a 2.2 18-49 rating. NBC was all-new with the return of Community up first doing 4.75 million and a 2.2 18-49 rating, which is pretty good for an NBC comedy. Can it keep it up? Probably not. At 8:30pm, 30 Rock moved to a new time of 8:30pm and did 4.0 million and a 2.0 18-49 rating, its best ratings in weeks. The Office was next and did just 4.87 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week. Maybe one final season and that's it? At 9:30pm Up All Night was new and did just 3.49 million and a 1.7 18-49 rating, on par with previous week. At 10pm, week three of Awake did not do much with 5.12 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating, but on par with previous week. The CW's big gun Vampire Diaries was new and did 2.64 million and a 1.2 18-49 rating, which is good for this network but below normal. Then at 9pm, drama The Secret Circle was new and did 1.62 million and a 0.7 18-49 rating.
Now, final numbers for Friday and Saturday are not available, but CBS beat ABC with coverage of the NCAA Tournament. ABC was #1 with regular programming with Shark Tank at 8pm as Undercover Boss was preempted on CBS. At 9pm What Would You Do? did solid for ABC, with NBC's Grimm a repeat. CBS' Blue Bloods preempted so ABC's 20/20 was #1 at 10 among regular shows. Fox's Fringe is on hiatus until April.
Saturday numbers have CBS winning the night for a second straight night with NCAA coverage. ABC did decent for Saturday, but Fox continued to struggle with Q'Viva. ABC was led once again by the 9-11pm limited news series 20/20: My Extreme Affliction which did well for a Saturday.
Tonight ABC's line-up is all-new with AFV, Once Upon a Time, Desperate Housewives and GCB. Look for a first place finish once again, as Desperate Housewives has the continuation of the shocker from last week! The shot heard around the world. NBC has Dateline at 7 followed by a new episode of old skewing Harry's Law, then a two-hour Celebrity Apprentice, from 9-11pm. Maybe a fourth place finish. CBS has new airing of 60 Minutes then a new Amazing Race, followed by new episodes of The Good Wife and CSI: Miami. I think that is a second or third place finish for CBS, though. Fox has all-new episodes of Animation Domination starting at 7:30pm, including the season premiere of Bob's Burgers. It'll battle with CBS for second.
As for the week (week 26), Fox will likely win the week in 18-49, but I think CBS could make a run in HH/viewers. ABC will likely be third across the board, but they could remain second in 18-49 over CBS. NBC will for sure finish fourth across the board. As for the coming week (week 27), ABC brings back Dancing with the Stars tomorrow at 8pm. Also, Fox starts airing Touch regularly on Thursdays at 9.
Week 26 How the Sitcoms Did
Last Sunday Sitcoms (counts for Week 25 -- March 5-11)
The Simpsons (Fox) 2 airings - A new episode did 4.97 million and a 2.3 18-49 rating, which was down two tenths from the previous week. A repeat at 7pm earlier in the night did 2.84 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, much better than a repeat of Bob's Burgers.
The Cleveland Show (Fox) - A new episode at 7:30pm did just 3.35 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating, up a tenth from previous week thanks to a better lead-in.
Bob's Burgers (Fox) - The season premiere aired at 8:30pm and did 4.04 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, which could be better. It'll be a toss-up on what show comes back--this or Napoleon. Or better yet, neither.
Family Guy (Fox) - A new showing at 9 did 5.74 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, the best of the block like usual and on par with previous week.
American Dad! (Fox) - A new airing at 9:30pm did 4.62 million and a 2.2 18-49 rating, up a tenth week-to-week.
Monday Sitcoms
How I Met Your Mother (CBS) - A repeat did 5.74 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, down a tenth from the previous week.
2 Broke Girls (CBS) - A repeat did 6.52 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which is on par with previous week but this show has done better in repeats than this.
Two and a Half Men (CBS) - 7.65 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating is not that great for this show, but on par with previous week.
Mike & Molly (CBS) - A repeat did 7.27 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, up a tenth actually from previous week. The only sitcom in the block to go up.
Tuesday Sitcoms
Last Man Standing (ABC) - A repeat in its 8pm half-hour did 5.27 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, which is on par with previous week. A new episode airs this Tuesday!
Cougar Town (ABC) - A new episode did 4.17 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, down a tenth again from previous week. It was a great episode with Scrubs stars all over the place, but wish it did better! It should be up this Tuesday as its lead-in is finally new.
Raising Hope (Fox) - A new episode at 8 did 4.31 million and a 1.8 18-49 rating, down three tenths from previous week. New Last Man airs this Tuesday, so will this show go lower?
I Hate My Teenage Daughter (Fox) - A new episode at 8:30pm did just 3.57 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week.
New Girl (Fox) - A new episode at 9pm did 5.74 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, also down two tenths from previous week for a series low. When The Voice Results and Dancing Results air in this slot in the next few weeks, will this show get lost (to DVR, at least)?
Breaking In (Fox) - A new episode at 9:30 did just 3.38 million and a 1.5 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week. Fox got your back this season?
Wednesday Sitcoms
The Middle (ABC) - A new episode did 6.93 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which is below normal. It won't be new again until April 11, along with the rest of the Wednesday comedies besides Happy Endings.
Suburgatory (ABC) - A new episode did 6.23 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, holding on to 100% of its lead-in again but below normal.
Whitney (NBC) - A new episode did just 3.91 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, which was down two tenths from previous week.
Are You There, Chelsea? (NBC) - Week ten did only 2.88 million and a 1.1 18-49 rating, down four tenths from previous week for a series low. Yank it already.
Modern Family (ABC) - A new episode did 10.6 million and a 4.5 18-49 rating, which is great but below normal for this show.
Happy Endings (ABC) - A new episode did 5.27 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, up four tenths from previous week when its lead-in was a repeat. It'll be new this week, too, while the other Wednesday comedies are repeats. So make a note to watch!
Thursday Sitcoms
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) - preempted.
Rules of Engagement (CBS) - Returns March 29!
Community (NBC) - The return did 4.75 million and a 2.2 18-49 rating, while this is not great it is surprising. But it won't keep it up, I think.
30 Rock (NBC) - A new episode did 4.0 million and a 2.0 18-49 rating, helped by its leas-in.
The Office (NBC) - A new episode did just 4.87 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week despite the 8pm hour going up.
Up All Night (NBC) - A new episode did just 3.49 million and a 1.7 18-49 rating, on par with previous week again.
Friday Sitcoms
None.
Saturday Sitcoms
None.
Airing tonight (Sunday) are Fox's animated comedies from 7-10pm with new episodes starting at 7:30pm.
Summing it up. Airings of Modern Family, New Girl, 2 Broke Girls, Two and a Half Men, Community, Happy Endings, Mike & Molly were impressive for the week. Everything else was OK (such as 30 Rock, Suburgatory) or just plain old terrible (such as I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Are You There Chelsea)
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Households: #1. Fox 5.8 rating/9.3 share; #2. CBS 5.4/8.8; #3. ABC 5.0/8.1; #4. NBC 3.9/6.3; #5. The CW 0.9/1.4
Total Viewers: #1. Fox 9.82 million; #2. CBS 8.42 million; #3. ABC 7.56 million; #4. NBC 6.23 million; #5. The CW 1.31 million.
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 3.0 rating/8.5 share; #2. ABC 2.3/6.3; #3. NBC 2.2/6.1; #4. CBS 2.1/5.8 #5. The CW 0.6/1.6
Week 26 (March 12-18) Analysis: Week 26 has Fox on top with nearly all original programming, just like ABC and NBC. CBS was primarily in repeats and their top show in 18-49 was not on. Through the first four nights, Fox has the lead in all categories. For second, CBS has that in HH/viewers, but ABC is in second in adults 18-49. ABC is third in HH/viewers, while NBC is a tenth higher than CBS in 18-49 for third place, leaving CBS in fourth. NBC is fourth in HH/viewers. When the week is over by tonight, CBS will overtake NBC in 18-49 easily for third place thanks to NCAA coverage on Friday and Saturday. They could be second place even, but I think it will be close between them and ABC and it will come down to tonight. Fox will take the week in all categories. More on the prediction of week 26 below. As for last week, week 25, Fox took the crown in 18-49 and CBS took home the HH/total viewers crown. CBS was second in 18-49 and Fox was second in HH/viewers. NBC was third across the board just edging out ABC, who was primarily in repeats.
On Monday, it was NBC with the win but ABC was solid. First, on ABC, The Bachelor season finale started it off from 8-10pm with 9.23 million and a 2.9 18-49 rating, for a season high. The finale was on the low side, but still solid against the other major reality competition. Dancing with the Stars returns tomorrow with a great cast that features many TV stars like Jaleel White, Sherri Shepherd and Melissa Gilbert. At 10pm, Castle was preempted (and will return tomorrow with dance themed episode) for The Bachelor After The Final Rose special that did 9.87 million and a 3.3 18-49 rating, the best performance at 10pm in weeks on any night. For CBS, How I Met Your Mother was a repeat doing 5.74 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, down a tenth from previous week. Then a repeat of breakout hit 2 Broke Girls followed doing a better 6.52 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, on par with previous week. At 9pm, a repeat of Two and a Half Men did a below normal 7.65 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, but on par week-to-week. A repeat of Mike & Molly followed and did 7.27 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, up a tenth from previous week. A repeat of Hawaii Five-0 was next doing 7.93 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating, also up a tenth from previous week. Fox aired a repeat of House at 8pm and did 3.61 million and a 1.1 18-49 rating. At 9pm, a new Alcatraz did 5.07 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating, for a series low. Chances are it will not be back, I think. NBC was in first place and started it off with a two-hour The Voice and did 14.51 million and a 5.2 18-49 rating, which was down a full point from previous week. I think it will be at this level tomorrow or even lower against Dancing. Then at 10pm week six of critical darling Smash was next doing 7.04 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, which was down three tenths from the previous week. The real test begins tomorrow and it will likely be third place in 18-49. I still think it will be back for a second season unless it tanks the rest of the way, meaning below a 2 (for a pricy show like this). The CW was in repeats, at 8pm a special repeat of America's Next Top Model aired and did 900,000 viewers and a 0.3 18-49 rating, on par with previous week's repeat. At 9pm a repeat of Hart of Dixie did just 480,000 viewers and a 0.1 18-49 rating, down a tenth from previous week. Yes, a 0.1 18-49 rating--ouch!
On Tuesday, it was Fox with a low-rated win with under a 2 rating. First at CBS, a repeat of NCIS at 8 started it off with 12.98 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which was off three tenths from previous week's repeat. Then a repeat of NCIS: Los Angeles at 9pm did 111.33 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, on par week-to-week. At 10pm, a repeat of Unforgettable did 7.25 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, off a tenth from previous week. ABC started with a repeat of Last Man Standing with Tim Allen leading the night off doing 5.27 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, which is on par with previous week's repeat. New episode this week, if you're wondering. At 8:30pm, a new episode of the awesome Cougar Town did 4.17 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, which is down again a tenth from previous week. The episode was HILARIOUS at least with a Scrubs reunion. Sarah Chalke continues her four-episode arc this Tuesday. At 9pm, new horror/adventure series The River did 4.09 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week for a series low. The finale is this Tuesday. Body of Proof was all-new at 10 and did 7.46 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating. This show should be back, but in another timeslot (like Fridays at 9). Fox will bring back Glee in early April, but for now a four-show comedy block! At 8pm, Raising Hope was all-new doing 4.31 million and a 1.8 18-49 rating, down three tenths from previous week. If it stays here, it is good enough but it could go down this week with ABC's comedy being new. At 8:30pm a new episode of the horrid I Hate My Teenage Daughter did only 3.57 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, off two tenths from previous week. New Girl was new at 9 too and did 5.74 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, yes solid but a series low. At 9:30pm Breaking In was new and did just 3.38 million and a 1.5 18-49 rating, off some from previous week. Wish it did better. NBC was next with The Biggest Loser from 8-9:30pm doing 6.46 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which was up a tenth from previous week when it was two-hours. From 9:30-111pm, NBC premiered Fashion Star doing just 4.55 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating. Not good. The CW was new with 90210 doing 1.16 million and a 0.6 18-49 rating, down a tenth from previous week. Then at 9pm, Ringer was new and did 1.11 million and a 0.4 18-49 rating, also down a tenth week-to-week.
Wednesday it was Fox with win again with a two-hour Idol leading the way of course. First, CBS started the night off with a new Survivor: One World doing 10.56 million and a 3.0 18-49 rating, which is down two tenths from the previous week. Then at 9pm, a new Criminal Minds did 11.43 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, for a series low. And at 10pm a new CSI did 11.71 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, holding 100% of its lead-in actually. ABC was all-new for its Laugh On comedy block with a new The Middle doing 6.93 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which is a season low. Suburgatory followed with a new airing at 8:30pm doing 6.21 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which held on to 100% of its lead-in again but a series low. The mega hit Modern Family was next at 9pm with a new episode and it did 10.6 million and 4.5 18-49 rating, which was #1 for the week for scripted TV but below normal. At 9:30pm, Happy Endings was new and did 5.27 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, up four tenths from the previous week when its lead-in was a repeat. At 10pm the addicting Revenge will return in April, but the ABC News series Revenge for Real aired and did 4.37 million and a 1.2 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week. Fox aired American Idol from 8-10pm doing 18.38 million and a 5.4 18-49 rating, down three tenths from previous week but good for #1 for the week. NBC opened the night with a new episode of the terrible series Whitney doing 3.91 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, down two tenths from the previous week. Week ten (God held us) of Are You There, Chelsea followed with only 2.88 million and a 1.1 18-49 rating, down four tenths from previous week for a series low. Time to go already. At 9pm, a Law & Order: SVU repeat did only 2.52 million and a 0.7 18-49 rating at a special time, down from previous week. And at 10pm, Rock Center with Brian Williams was new in its temporary new time period and did 2.61 million and a 0.6 18-49 rating, for another series low. Yank this already, too. The CW had a new One Tree Hill at 8pm doing 1.52 million and a 0.8 18-49 rating, up a tenth from previous week. This show is ending and its one of their best performing series. Sad. Then at 9pm, week three of America's Next Top Model did 1.01 million and a 0.5 18-49 rating, down a tenth from previous week.
Thursday it was Fox beating ABC. Starting with ABC, they opened the night with the series premiere of Missing doing 10.6 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating. Total viewers is excellent but the 18-49 rating could be better. It could go up in week two like GCB did, so let's see what happens. At 9pm, a new Grey's Anatomy aired doing 9.62 million and a 3.0 18-49 rating. At 10pm, Private Practice aired its last new Thursday airing doing 6.85 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating. It moves to Tuesdays at 10 for five airings starting April 17. CBS preempted The Big Bang Theory, Person of Interest and The Mentalist for the round of 64 coverage of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The primetime block averaged 4.76 million and a 1.7 18-49 rating. That's below what CBS would do usually, but probably on par with repeats. Fox aired American Idol at 8 doing 16.02 million and a 4.6 18-49 rating, down three tenths from previous week. Fox aired the pilot encore of Touch, as it returns this week with new episodes, doing 8.57 million and a 2.2 18-49 rating. NBC was all-new with the return of Community up first doing 4.75 million and a 2.2 18-49 rating, which is pretty good for an NBC comedy. Can it keep it up? Probably not. At 8:30pm, 30 Rock moved to a new time of 8:30pm and did 4.0 million and a 2.0 18-49 rating, its best ratings in weeks. The Office was next and did just 4.87 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week. Maybe one final season and that's it? At 9:30pm Up All Night was new and did just 3.49 million and a 1.7 18-49 rating, on par with previous week. At 10pm, week three of Awake did not do much with 5.12 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating, but on par with previous week. The CW's big gun Vampire Diaries was new and did 2.64 million and a 1.2 18-49 rating, which is good for this network but below normal. Then at 9pm, drama The Secret Circle was new and did 1.62 million and a 0.7 18-49 rating.
Now, final numbers for Friday and Saturday are not available, but CBS beat ABC with coverage of the NCAA Tournament. ABC was #1 with regular programming with Shark Tank at 8pm as Undercover Boss was preempted on CBS. At 9pm What Would You Do? did solid for ABC, with NBC's Grimm a repeat. CBS' Blue Bloods preempted so ABC's 20/20 was #1 at 10 among regular shows. Fox's Fringe is on hiatus until April.
Saturday numbers have CBS winning the night for a second straight night with NCAA coverage. ABC did decent for Saturday, but Fox continued to struggle with Q'Viva. ABC was led once again by the 9-11pm limited news series 20/20: My Extreme Affliction which did well for a Saturday.
Tonight ABC's line-up is all-new with AFV, Once Upon a Time, Desperate Housewives and GCB. Look for a first place finish once again, as Desperate Housewives has the continuation of the shocker from last week! The shot heard around the world. NBC has Dateline at 7 followed by a new episode of old skewing Harry's Law, then a two-hour Celebrity Apprentice, from 9-11pm. Maybe a fourth place finish. CBS has new airing of 60 Minutes then a new Amazing Race, followed by new episodes of The Good Wife and CSI: Miami. I think that is a second or third place finish for CBS, though. Fox has all-new episodes of Animation Domination starting at 7:30pm, including the season premiere of Bob's Burgers. It'll battle with CBS for second.
As for the week (week 26), Fox will likely win the week in 18-49, but I think CBS could make a run in HH/viewers. ABC will likely be third across the board, but they could remain second in 18-49 over CBS. NBC will for sure finish fourth across the board. As for the coming week (week 27), ABC brings back Dancing with the Stars tomorrow at 8pm. Also, Fox starts airing Touch regularly on Thursdays at 9.
Week 26 How the Sitcoms Did
Last Sunday Sitcoms (counts for Week 25 -- March 5-11)
The Simpsons (Fox) 2 airings - A new episode did 4.97 million and a 2.3 18-49 rating, which was down two tenths from the previous week. A repeat at 7pm earlier in the night did 2.84 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, much better than a repeat of Bob's Burgers.
The Cleveland Show (Fox) - A new episode at 7:30pm did just 3.35 million and a 1.6 18-49 rating, up a tenth from previous week thanks to a better lead-in.
Bob's Burgers (Fox) - The season premiere aired at 8:30pm and did 4.04 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, which could be better. It'll be a toss-up on what show comes back--this or Napoleon. Or better yet, neither.
Family Guy (Fox) - A new showing at 9 did 5.74 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, the best of the block like usual and on par with previous week.
American Dad! (Fox) - A new airing at 9:30pm did 4.62 million and a 2.2 18-49 rating, up a tenth week-to-week.
Monday Sitcoms
How I Met Your Mother (CBS) - A repeat did 5.74 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, down a tenth from the previous week.
2 Broke Girls (CBS) - A repeat did 6.52 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which is on par with previous week but this show has done better in repeats than this.
Two and a Half Men (CBS) - 7.65 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating is not that great for this show, but on par with previous week.
Mike & Molly (CBS) - A repeat did 7.27 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, up a tenth actually from previous week. The only sitcom in the block to go up.
Tuesday Sitcoms
Last Man Standing (ABC) - A repeat in its 8pm half-hour did 5.27 million and a 1.3 18-49 rating, which is on par with previous week. A new episode airs this Tuesday!
Cougar Town (ABC) - A new episode did 4.17 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, down a tenth again from previous week. It was a great episode with Scrubs stars all over the place, but wish it did better! It should be up this Tuesday as its lead-in is finally new.
Raising Hope (Fox) - A new episode at 8 did 4.31 million and a 1.8 18-49 rating, down three tenths from previous week. New Last Man airs this Tuesday, so will this show go lower?
I Hate My Teenage Daughter (Fox) - A new episode at 8:30pm did just 3.57 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week.
New Girl (Fox) - A new episode at 9pm did 5.74 million and a 2.8 18-49 rating, also down two tenths from previous week for a series low. When The Voice Results and Dancing Results air in this slot in the next few weeks, will this show get lost (to DVR, at least)?
Breaking In (Fox) - A new episode at 9:30 did just 3.38 million and a 1.5 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week. Fox got your back this season?
Wednesday Sitcoms
The Middle (ABC) - A new episode did 6.93 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, which is below normal. It won't be new again until April 11, along with the rest of the Wednesday comedies besides Happy Endings.
Suburgatory (ABC) - A new episode did 6.23 million and a 2.1 18-49 rating, holding on to 100% of its lead-in again but below normal.
Whitney (NBC) - A new episode did just 3.91 million and a 1.4 18-49 rating, which was down two tenths from previous week.
Are You There, Chelsea? (NBC) - Week ten did only 2.88 million and a 1.1 18-49 rating, down four tenths from previous week for a series low. Yank it already.
Modern Family (ABC) - A new episode did 10.6 million and a 4.5 18-49 rating, which is great but below normal for this show.
Happy Endings (ABC) - A new episode did 5.27 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, up four tenths from previous week when its lead-in was a repeat. It'll be new this week, too, while the other Wednesday comedies are repeats. So make a note to watch!
Thursday Sitcoms
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) - preempted.
Rules of Engagement (CBS) - Returns March 29!
Community (NBC) - The return did 4.75 million and a 2.2 18-49 rating, while this is not great it is surprising. But it won't keep it up, I think.
30 Rock (NBC) - A new episode did 4.0 million and a 2.0 18-49 rating, helped by its leas-in.
The Office (NBC) - A new episode did just 4.87 million and a 2.4 18-49 rating, down two tenths from previous week despite the 8pm hour going up.
Up All Night (NBC) - A new episode did just 3.49 million and a 1.7 18-49 rating, on par with previous week again.
Friday Sitcoms
None.
Saturday Sitcoms
None.
Airing tonight (Sunday) are Fox's animated comedies from 7-10pm with new episodes starting at 7:30pm.
Summing it up. Airings of Modern Family, New Girl, 2 Broke Girls, Two and a Half Men, Community, Happy Endings, Mike & Molly were impressive for the week. Everything else was OK (such as 30 Rock, Suburgatory) or just plain old terrible (such as I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Are You There Chelsea)
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/week-26-tv-ratings-and-analysis-how.html#ixzz1pZdrTUQp
BASKETBALL RATINGS
CBS and Turner Sports announced that Saturday’s combined rating for the third round of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship registered at 6.1, up three percent over 2011.
For the first three days of the tournament the networks are averaging a rating of 5.3, up 4% over last year. The average audience of eight million viewers is up 3% over 2011.
For the first three days of the tournament the networks are averaging a rating of 5.3, up 4% over last year. The average audience of eight million viewers is up 3% over 2011.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
FRIDAY'S BASKETBALL RATINGS
Friday’s coverage of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV earned a combined rating of 5.4, making it the highest rated Friday of action since 1991. The rating was 8% over last year.
The 8 million viewers who turned in was 5% higher than 2011.
Over the first two days of the tournament, CBS and Turner Sports had an average rating of 5.3, 5% over last year. That was also the highest average rating for the first two days since 1991.
The 8 million viewers who turned in was 5% higher than 2011.
Over the first two days of the tournament, CBS and Turner Sports had an average rating of 5.3, 5% over last year. That was also the highest average rating for the first two days since 1991.
SUNDAY'S NCAA BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Here is the schedule for third round action Sunday for the NCAA Division I Men’s College Basketball Championship on CBS and Turner Sports (all times ET):
COLUMBUS, OH
12:15p.m. Georgetown vs. N.C. St. (Tim Brando, Mike Gminski, Otis Livingston) CBS
After game 1 Michigan State vs. Saint Louis (Tim Brando, Mike Gminski, Otis Livingston) CBS
GREENSBORO, NC
5:15p.m. Creighton vs. North Carolina (Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg, Tracy Wolfson) CBS
7:40p.m. Lehigh vs. Xavier (Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg, Tracy Wolfson) truTV
OMAHA, NE
6:10p.m. Florida vs. Norfolk St. (Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager) TNT
After game 1 Kansas Purdue (Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager) TNT
NASHVILLE, TN
7:10p.m. South Florida vs. Ohio (Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson) TBS
After game 1 Florida St. vs. Cincinnati (Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson) TBS
COLUMBUS, OH
12:15p.m. Georgetown vs. N.C. St. (Tim Brando, Mike Gminski, Otis Livingston) CBS
After game 1 Michigan State vs. Saint Louis (Tim Brando, Mike Gminski, Otis Livingston) CBS
GREENSBORO, NC
5:15p.m. Creighton vs. North Carolina (Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg, Tracy Wolfson) CBS
7:40p.m. Lehigh vs. Xavier (Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg, Tracy Wolfson) truTV
OMAHA, NE
6:10p.m. Florida vs. Norfolk St. (Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager) TNT
After game 1 Kansas Purdue (Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager) TNT
NASHVILLE, TN
7:10p.m. South Florida vs. Ohio (Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson) TBS
After game 1 Florida St. vs. Cincinnati (Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson) TBS
TV NEWS ON MARCH 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day and welcome to Digital O'Digest! No, we haven't really changed our name, and we aren't even going to turn the blog green today. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy your holiday after you check out our news for this week, as well as Tuesday's upcoming releases, and our Click of the Week. And this week, you'll feel especially lucky after you read our review of Shout! Factory's upcoming release of Kojak - Season Three. So with all of that said, we'll go ahead and bring you what we bring you every Saturday--a little pot of gold about bringing the digital world and television together!
DIGITAL NEWS
We've been keeping you up-to-date on the happenings of the 2012 PaleyFest here in Digital Digest over the past few weeks, mostly because they have provided opportunities for fans at home to have a "look inside" on their events, and as we had already mentioned, those videos would be available on Hulu. But when? The time for that is now! There are far too many of these clips for us to cover each one individually, but you can find the clips on the respective pages for Community, Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, and New Girl.
Speaking of Hulu, we thought we would tell you about some of their recent additions (and by recent, we mean a couple of months... we apologize for not keeping up the pace!) additions to their ever growing online library of video. Recently, series including The New Three Stooges, The Comedy Shop, and Celebrity Bowling. Admittedly, we can't say that any of these were great programs, but all of them do have their "classic television" ties and are worth checking out an episode or two (or as was the case for me, a few minutes of an episode) just for fun.
Amazon Prime subscribers have a lot of new material at their fingertips these days as well. The latest content agreement comes from Discovery Networks. Clearly, the deal doesn't include anything that is of real interest to us, as just about all of their content is reality series, but there are several popular series that fans will be happy to see online, all with their $79.99 per year (you can get it for half price if you have a valid *.edu email address) pricing structure.
Looking for that release of Saved by the Bell - The Complete Collection which we mentioned a few weeks ago? Well, you may have a hard time finding it in stores, because it is NOT coming from Lionsgate as the individual season sets did. In fact, it is not even a United States release, but rather a Canadian release. However, if you are interested in the series, it is in fact a Region 1 release (meaning that it will play on DVD players in the United States) and it is out on DVD from the Canadian distributor Alliance Films Media. The thirteen-disc set contains the five "regular" seasons of the series (that means no Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which has still not made it to DVD), as well as the two reunion movies featuring the original cast, Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style and Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas.
We've known for quite some time that the series Car 54, Where Are You? is coming to DVD in April, but if you try to find it what was the scheduled release date of April 10, you would literally be asking "where are you?" That is because the set has been delayed by two weeks, and will now be released on April 24. So there is no need to worry. We will, in fact, be getting the entire second season, and the episodes will be in order of when they actually aired this time and not that incredibly bizarre "order of popularity" as the first season was presented.
The sun has set on HBO's Entourage and now the series has already gone from a series which defined the current era to somewhat of a time capsule of the '00s (don't bother informing VH-1, though, I'm sure they're so past that and working on their '10s retrospectives). The time capsule gets closed on June 12 with HBO's release of Entourage - The Complete Eighth Season. As has been the case for the past few seasons, it will be available on both DVD and Blu-ray.
Finally, we know that voters across America are trying to decide on their choice for president in 2012 (even Roseanne Barr has her eyes on the White House, sort of), but there is another election that we specifically want you to take part in, and no, you won't hear anybody talking about eating grits in this one... although if the TV series Alice would be released on DVD in complete series sets, perhaps we could be talking about kissing grits. Our point here is that Home Media Magazine is now taking your votes for their home media awards for "the best of the best." The ballot includes categories for best current series on home media, best vintage series on home media, best complete series set, and more. The candidates in this election are all decisively highly qualified, but only one can be "the best," and you can help decide that! Additionally, you don't even have to be over 18 or a citizen of the United States. We suggest that you read more about the TV specific categories in this article from TVShowsOnDVD.com, and then when you finish that, head on over to the poll. Oh, and if you need a bit of help making your decisions, you can always check out our DVD reviews page, because we've done our own non-partisan candidate questionnaires of many of these!
UPCOMING WEEK PREVIEW
Tuesday (March 20) brings a highly anticipated release from MPI, with that release being the classic (and largely forgotten) series, My Living Doll - The Official Collection: Volume 1. The release contains eleven episodes from the first twenty five. The other episodes are still lost and/or unrestored, for the time being, but the producers hope this will change and have ambitious plans to eventually bring us as many of the episodes as possible, if not all of them. You can read our review of this excellent set here. That isn't the only set that MPI has in the works for Tuesday, though. There is also a new release of The Lucille Ball Specials, with the final one, The Lucille Ball Specials - Lucy Moves to NBC. You can read our review of this DVD here. Mill Creek brings one of the Carsey-Werner sitcoms to Blu-ray for the first time ever with That '70s Show - Season One (Blu-ray). We hope to have a review of this set, one of the few (if not only) '90s sitcoms to ever make it to Blu-ray, as soon as possible. Warner Home Video continues their releases of the cult classic series Scarecrow and Mrs. King, with Scarecrow and Mrs. King - The Complete Third Season. Finally, Shout! Factory continues their releases of the classic series Kojak, with Kojak - Season Three. We have a review of this set today in Digital Digest.
BLOG FEATURE REVIEW
Blog DVD Review: Kojak - Season Three (Shout! Factory, $44.99)
by skees53
Lieutenant Theo Kojak (Telly Savalas) reports back for duty in the latest release of the classic detective series Kojak. The edgy police drama was among the "new breed" of police dramas from the '70s that didn't stick to the storylines of police dramas of earlier days, and dealt with tough issues such as coldblooded murder, the mafia, cop killers, rapists, and more. It certainly wasn't a series about a few purse thefts or bunco artists. The award-winning series ran for five seasons on CBS, and served as the backdrop for several made-for-TV movies that aired primarily on ABC in the late '80s and early '90s. Now, all 23 episodes of the action-packed 1975-1976 season are available together on DVD in the United States (it was actually released some time ago internationally) for the first time ever.
The third season kicks off with "A Question of Answers," a double-length episode where Kojak attempts to clear the name of a wrongly imprisoned man. In "My Brother, My Enemy," Kojak has to figure out how to protect a detective who accidentally shot a boy. Kojak's nephew is in danger of ending up like a friend who overdosed in "Sweeter than Life." A visit to a local Catholic school to give a lecture on rape suddenly turns into a murder investigation when a priest is killed in "Be Careful What You Pray For." In "Secret Snow, Deadly Snow," Kojak is out to get a drug dealer who shot a man who was already dead. In "Life, Liberation, and the Pursuit of Death," a woman really regrets seeing a body being dumped into the harbor. A cop battling alcoholism impedes Kojak's latest investigation in "Out of the Frying Pan..." In "Over the Water," a mobster's son puts out a contract on Kojak's life. One of Kojak's colleagues finds out that people aren't always how they used to be in "The Nicest Guys on the Block." Kojak interferes with an FBI investigation when he thinks that they are wrong in "No Immunity for Murder." A trip to Nevada to pick up a witness turns out to be much more in "A Long Way from Times Square."
Kojak is on the trail of a car-theft ring that seems very bizarre in "Money Back Guarantee." In "A House of Prayer, A Den of Thieves," a death complicates a counterfeiting investigation. It isn't such a great Christmas while Kojak is investigating why a man shot a woman at a bar in "How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars." Kojak is out to defend a man that he doubts is guilty of the murder of a prostitute in "The Forgotten Room." In "On the Edge," Kojak is concerned about a fellow detective's obsessive work habits. Kojak has to prevent a murder in "A Wind from Corsica." In "Bad Dude," Kojak is trying to figure out why a recently arrived private detective wants to be a killer's next target. Kojak is accused of taking a bribe in "The Frame." In "Deadly Innocence," a hit-and-run death of a police chemist becomes complicated very quickly. An 18-year-old murder case is reopened in "Justice Deferred." In "Both Sides of the Law," Kojak is out to recover five priceless Rembrandt drawings. The season ends with "A Grave Too Son," where an undercover cop is murdered, and of course, Kojak is on the case.
The episodes appear to be unedited, with runtimes as follows:
Disc 1:
1. "A Question of Answers" (1:40:58)
2. "My Brother, My Enemy" (50:25)
3. "Sweeter than Life" (49:56)
Disc 2:
4. "Be Careful What You Pray For" (49:06)
5. "Secret Snow, Deadly Snow" (50:29)
6. "Life, Liberation, and the Pursuit of Death" (50:00)
7. "Out of the Frying Pan..." (50:08)
Disc 3:
8. "Over the Water" (50:12)
9. "The Nicest Guys on the Block" (49:51)
10. "No Immunity for Murder" (50:07)
11. "A Long Way from Time Square" (50:07)
Disc 4:
12. "Money Back Guarantee" (50:29)
13. "A House of Prayer, A Den of Thieves" (50:08)
14. "How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars" (50:28)
15. "The Forgotten Room" (50:27)
Disc 5:
16. "On the Edge" (49:48)
17. "A Wind from Corsica" (50:28)
18. "Bad Dude" (50:29)
19. "The Frame" (50:29)
Disc 6:
20. "Deadly Innocence" (50:20)
21. "Justice Deferred" (50:28)
22. "Both Sides of the Law" (50:28)
23. "A Grave Too Soon" (50:25)
When Shout! Factory released the second season of the series just a few short months ago (their first release after taking over the series from Universal), they used slimcase packaging, which was unusual considering that Shout! had mostly gone to Viva cases by then. Well, now, for the third season, we actually DO have Viva case packaging. The cover art has a photo of Kojak with a shot of the New York City skyline in the background. On the back, there are a few episode snapshots, along with a brief description of the season, including the unique tagline that the studio gave to describe Kojak: "Bald, bold, and badass." Inside the case, you'll find the six discs, with each containing four episodes (except Disc 1, which contains the double-length pilot and two more episodes). The bonus feature can be found on Disc 6. The disc artwork is rather basic, with the series logo and the New York City skyline in an orangish-brown color scheme. All of the episode titles are printed inside the case, and a brief description and original airdate is listed with each episode.
The menus on the set are very basic, but also very nicely done. An animated transition plays on the main menu that is similar to the opening credits, while the opening theme song plays in the background. Once the menu comes up, you have options of Play All and a listing of all of the episodes on the disc. Each episode contains chapters that are placed appropriately throughout the episode.
As the case usually seems to be for, well, all of these '70s police dramas from Universal, the video and audio quality of the episodes is very good. I honestly couldn't really find any defects to complain about, although it does show a bit of age for sure. The audio is presented in mono (as it originally aired), and seems to be pretty loud and clear. Unfortunately, the episodes are neither closed-captioned nor subtitled.
The DVD set actually has one special feature, and it is actually a pretty nice one. On Disc 6, there is an interview featurette (16:26) where we get to see a few interviews with those involved with the show, as well as many of those related to Savalas. In a sense, this is basically a continuation of the interview featurette that was featured on Kojak - The Complete Movie Collection. Among those interviewed here are Kario Salem, Brian Murray, Alan Metzger, Christina Savalas, Ariana Savalas, Selwyn Raab, Christopher Savalas, Gus Savalas, Angie Dickinson, Robert Dorfman, Dan Frazer, Roger Robinson, Geoffrey Erb, and Candace Savalas. Hopefully, I didn't forget anybody in that long and extensive list which seems to include all of his surviving family members! It is obvious that his family is really dedicated to the legacy left in his role of Kojak, which is something that is very rare (but also very nice) to see. I think that the interviews on these sets have been very nice, and if special features continue on future releases, I honestly think that these are more than sufficient. It is just too bad that Telly Savalas himself is no longer with us, because I believe that he would have contributed even more to these great interviews.
I never really watched this series much until recently (primarily when I started to watch it on MeTV), but surprisingly, it has quickly become one of my (many) favorite police dramas. The stories and crimes presented on the series were unique and really pushed the edge in the era that the episodes aired. I certainly believe that fans of police dramas of all eras will love this series, including the ones of the modern era. Of course, you shouldn't expect to find all of the excessive (and if you ask me, obnoxious) flash and glitz that the current series have, but that leaves plenty of time in each episode to develop a great storyline. Shout! Factory has already announced Kojak - Season Four for a May 1 release (only six weeks after this release!), so that'll leave only one more season of the series to be released. But in the meantime, check out this set... and to borrow (and mangle and rearrange) a famous quote, "you'll love it, baby."
(4/5 stars)
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CLICK OF THE WEEK
allinthefamilysit.com - We made a reference this week to us being Digital "O'Digest," which we aren't, but that does transition us into our Click of the Week, a website about a series starring Carroll O'Connor (of course, that was his real name). Of course, O'Connor's best known sitcom role was his starring role as Archie Bunker in the classic series All in the Family. And allinthefamilysit.com is, as the name suggests, a website that is all about the classic sitcom.
The website is hardly a newcomer to the internet. Like many of the websites that we bring you as our Click of the Week, this is one of those websites that has been around since the earliest days of the internet. In fact, the website has been around since 1995, a time when most of us probably didn't even know what the internet was. But the website is a content-filled website (and, unlike many websites of that era, still regularly updated) which has all of the basics such as an episode guide and FAQs, and goes a little bit beyond that. For example, there is a page dedicated to Archie-isms, which explains all of the unusual vocabulary which comes from Archie's mouth throughout the series. You'll find plenty of archived news articles on the site, which you can read the full text of. And if you are looking for photos, the website has a very large image gallery which you can browse. In short, the website is great when it comes to historical archive materials, and fans of the series should check it out.
That's it for this week. Until next time, keep it digital!
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/digital-digest-kojak-season-three-dvd.html#ixzz1pZdQRfIP
DIGITAL NEWS
We've been keeping you up-to-date on the happenings of the 2012 PaleyFest here in Digital Digest over the past few weeks, mostly because they have provided opportunities for fans at home to have a "look inside" on their events, and as we had already mentioned, those videos would be available on Hulu. But when? The time for that is now! There are far too many of these clips for us to cover each one individually, but you can find the clips on the respective pages for Community, Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, and New Girl.
Speaking of Hulu, we thought we would tell you about some of their recent additions (and by recent, we mean a couple of months... we apologize for not keeping up the pace!) additions to their ever growing online library of video. Recently, series including The New Three Stooges, The Comedy Shop, and Celebrity Bowling. Admittedly, we can't say that any of these were great programs, but all of them do have their "classic television" ties and are worth checking out an episode or two (or as was the case for me, a few minutes of an episode) just for fun.
Amazon Prime subscribers have a lot of new material at their fingertips these days as well. The latest content agreement comes from Discovery Networks. Clearly, the deal doesn't include anything that is of real interest to us, as just about all of their content is reality series, but there are several popular series that fans will be happy to see online, all with their $79.99 per year (you can get it for half price if you have a valid *.edu email address) pricing structure.
Looking for that release of Saved by the Bell - The Complete Collection which we mentioned a few weeks ago? Well, you may have a hard time finding it in stores, because it is NOT coming from Lionsgate as the individual season sets did. In fact, it is not even a United States release, but rather a Canadian release. However, if you are interested in the series, it is in fact a Region 1 release (meaning that it will play on DVD players in the United States) and it is out on DVD from the Canadian distributor Alliance Films Media. The thirteen-disc set contains the five "regular" seasons of the series (that means no Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which has still not made it to DVD), as well as the two reunion movies featuring the original cast, Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style and Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas.
We've known for quite some time that the series Car 54, Where Are You? is coming to DVD in April, but if you try to find it what was the scheduled release date of April 10, you would literally be asking "where are you?" That is because the set has been delayed by two weeks, and will now be released on April 24. So there is no need to worry. We will, in fact, be getting the entire second season, and the episodes will be in order of when they actually aired this time and not that incredibly bizarre "order of popularity" as the first season was presented.
The sun has set on HBO's Entourage and now the series has already gone from a series which defined the current era to somewhat of a time capsule of the '00s (don't bother informing VH-1, though, I'm sure they're so past that and working on their '10s retrospectives). The time capsule gets closed on June 12 with HBO's release of Entourage - The Complete Eighth Season. As has been the case for the past few seasons, it will be available on both DVD and Blu-ray.
Finally, we know that voters across America are trying to decide on their choice for president in 2012 (even Roseanne Barr has her eyes on the White House, sort of), but there is another election that we specifically want you to take part in, and no, you won't hear anybody talking about eating grits in this one... although if the TV series Alice would be released on DVD in complete series sets, perhaps we could be talking about kissing grits. Our point here is that Home Media Magazine is now taking your votes for their home media awards for "the best of the best." The ballot includes categories for best current series on home media, best vintage series on home media, best complete series set, and more. The candidates in this election are all decisively highly qualified, but only one can be "the best," and you can help decide that! Additionally, you don't even have to be over 18 or a citizen of the United States. We suggest that you read more about the TV specific categories in this article from TVShowsOnDVD.com, and then when you finish that, head on over to the poll. Oh, and if you need a bit of help making your decisions, you can always check out our DVD reviews page, because we've done our own non-partisan candidate questionnaires of many of these!
UPCOMING WEEK PREVIEW
Tuesday (March 20) brings a highly anticipated release from MPI, with that release being the classic (and largely forgotten) series, My Living Doll - The Official Collection: Volume 1. The release contains eleven episodes from the first twenty five. The other episodes are still lost and/or unrestored, for the time being, but the producers hope this will change and have ambitious plans to eventually bring us as many of the episodes as possible, if not all of them. You can read our review of this excellent set here. That isn't the only set that MPI has in the works for Tuesday, though. There is also a new release of The Lucille Ball Specials, with the final one, The Lucille Ball Specials - Lucy Moves to NBC. You can read our review of this DVD here. Mill Creek brings one of the Carsey-Werner sitcoms to Blu-ray for the first time ever with That '70s Show - Season One (Blu-ray). We hope to have a review of this set, one of the few (if not only) '90s sitcoms to ever make it to Blu-ray, as soon as possible. Warner Home Video continues their releases of the cult classic series Scarecrow and Mrs. King, with Scarecrow and Mrs. King - The Complete Third Season. Finally, Shout! Factory continues their releases of the classic series Kojak, with Kojak - Season Three. We have a review of this set today in Digital Digest.
BLOG FEATURE REVIEW
Blog DVD Review: Kojak - Season Three (Shout! Factory, $44.99)
by skees53
Lieutenant Theo Kojak (Telly Savalas) reports back for duty in the latest release of the classic detective series Kojak. The edgy police drama was among the "new breed" of police dramas from the '70s that didn't stick to the storylines of police dramas of earlier days, and dealt with tough issues such as coldblooded murder, the mafia, cop killers, rapists, and more. It certainly wasn't a series about a few purse thefts or bunco artists. The award-winning series ran for five seasons on CBS, and served as the backdrop for several made-for-TV movies that aired primarily on ABC in the late '80s and early '90s. Now, all 23 episodes of the action-packed 1975-1976 season are available together on DVD in the United States (it was actually released some time ago internationally) for the first time ever.
The third season kicks off with "A Question of Answers," a double-length episode where Kojak attempts to clear the name of a wrongly imprisoned man. In "My Brother, My Enemy," Kojak has to figure out how to protect a detective who accidentally shot a boy. Kojak's nephew is in danger of ending up like a friend who overdosed in "Sweeter than Life." A visit to a local Catholic school to give a lecture on rape suddenly turns into a murder investigation when a priest is killed in "Be Careful What You Pray For." In "Secret Snow, Deadly Snow," Kojak is out to get a drug dealer who shot a man who was already dead. In "Life, Liberation, and the Pursuit of Death," a woman really regrets seeing a body being dumped into the harbor. A cop battling alcoholism impedes Kojak's latest investigation in "Out of the Frying Pan..." In "Over the Water," a mobster's son puts out a contract on Kojak's life. One of Kojak's colleagues finds out that people aren't always how they used to be in "The Nicest Guys on the Block." Kojak interferes with an FBI investigation when he thinks that they are wrong in "No Immunity for Murder." A trip to Nevada to pick up a witness turns out to be much more in "A Long Way from Times Square."
Kojak is on the trail of a car-theft ring that seems very bizarre in "Money Back Guarantee." In "A House of Prayer, A Den of Thieves," a death complicates a counterfeiting investigation. It isn't such a great Christmas while Kojak is investigating why a man shot a woman at a bar in "How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars." Kojak is out to defend a man that he doubts is guilty of the murder of a prostitute in "The Forgotten Room." In "On the Edge," Kojak is concerned about a fellow detective's obsessive work habits. Kojak has to prevent a murder in "A Wind from Corsica." In "Bad Dude," Kojak is trying to figure out why a recently arrived private detective wants to be a killer's next target. Kojak is accused of taking a bribe in "The Frame." In "Deadly Innocence," a hit-and-run death of a police chemist becomes complicated very quickly. An 18-year-old murder case is reopened in "Justice Deferred." In "Both Sides of the Law," Kojak is out to recover five priceless Rembrandt drawings. The season ends with "A Grave Too Son," where an undercover cop is murdered, and of course, Kojak is on the case.
The episodes appear to be unedited, with runtimes as follows:
Disc 1:
1. "A Question of Answers" (1:40:58)
2. "My Brother, My Enemy" (50:25)
3. "Sweeter than Life" (49:56)
Disc 2:
4. "Be Careful What You Pray For" (49:06)
5. "Secret Snow, Deadly Snow" (50:29)
6. "Life, Liberation, and the Pursuit of Death" (50:00)
7. "Out of the Frying Pan..." (50:08)
Disc 3:
8. "Over the Water" (50:12)
9. "The Nicest Guys on the Block" (49:51)
10. "No Immunity for Murder" (50:07)
11. "A Long Way from Time Square" (50:07)
Disc 4:
12. "Money Back Guarantee" (50:29)
13. "A House of Prayer, A Den of Thieves" (50:08)
14. "How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars" (50:28)
15. "The Forgotten Room" (50:27)
Disc 5:
16. "On the Edge" (49:48)
17. "A Wind from Corsica" (50:28)
18. "Bad Dude" (50:29)
19. "The Frame" (50:29)
Disc 6:
20. "Deadly Innocence" (50:20)
21. "Justice Deferred" (50:28)
22. "Both Sides of the Law" (50:28)
23. "A Grave Too Soon" (50:25)
When Shout! Factory released the second season of the series just a few short months ago (their first release after taking over the series from Universal), they used slimcase packaging, which was unusual considering that Shout! had mostly gone to Viva cases by then. Well, now, for the third season, we actually DO have Viva case packaging. The cover art has a photo of Kojak with a shot of the New York City skyline in the background. On the back, there are a few episode snapshots, along with a brief description of the season, including the unique tagline that the studio gave to describe Kojak: "Bald, bold, and badass." Inside the case, you'll find the six discs, with each containing four episodes (except Disc 1, which contains the double-length pilot and two more episodes). The bonus feature can be found on Disc 6. The disc artwork is rather basic, with the series logo and the New York City skyline in an orangish-brown color scheme. All of the episode titles are printed inside the case, and a brief description and original airdate is listed with each episode.
The menus on the set are very basic, but also very nicely done. An animated transition plays on the main menu that is similar to the opening credits, while the opening theme song plays in the background. Once the menu comes up, you have options of Play All and a listing of all of the episodes on the disc. Each episode contains chapters that are placed appropriately throughout the episode.
As the case usually seems to be for, well, all of these '70s police dramas from Universal, the video and audio quality of the episodes is very good. I honestly couldn't really find any defects to complain about, although it does show a bit of age for sure. The audio is presented in mono (as it originally aired), and seems to be pretty loud and clear. Unfortunately, the episodes are neither closed-captioned nor subtitled.
The DVD set actually has one special feature, and it is actually a pretty nice one. On Disc 6, there is an interview featurette (16:26) where we get to see a few interviews with those involved with the show, as well as many of those related to Savalas. In a sense, this is basically a continuation of the interview featurette that was featured on Kojak - The Complete Movie Collection. Among those interviewed here are Kario Salem, Brian Murray, Alan Metzger, Christina Savalas, Ariana Savalas, Selwyn Raab, Christopher Savalas, Gus Savalas, Angie Dickinson, Robert Dorfman, Dan Frazer, Roger Robinson, Geoffrey Erb, and Candace Savalas. Hopefully, I didn't forget anybody in that long and extensive list which seems to include all of his surviving family members! It is obvious that his family is really dedicated to the legacy left in his role of Kojak, which is something that is very rare (but also very nice) to see. I think that the interviews on these sets have been very nice, and if special features continue on future releases, I honestly think that these are more than sufficient. It is just too bad that Telly Savalas himself is no longer with us, because I believe that he would have contributed even more to these great interviews.
I never really watched this series much until recently (primarily when I started to watch it on MeTV), but surprisingly, it has quickly become one of my (many) favorite police dramas. The stories and crimes presented on the series were unique and really pushed the edge in the era that the episodes aired. I certainly believe that fans of police dramas of all eras will love this series, including the ones of the modern era. Of course, you shouldn't expect to find all of the excessive (and if you ask me, obnoxious) flash and glitz that the current series have, but that leaves plenty of time in each episode to develop a great storyline. Shout! Factory has already announced Kojak - Season Four for a May 1 release (only six weeks after this release!), so that'll leave only one more season of the series to be released. But in the meantime, check out this set... and to borrow (and mangle and rearrange) a famous quote, "you'll love it, baby."
(4/5 stars)
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CLICK OF THE WEEK
allinthefamilysit.com - We made a reference this week to us being Digital "O'Digest," which we aren't, but that does transition us into our Click of the Week, a website about a series starring Carroll O'Connor (of course, that was his real name). Of course, O'Connor's best known sitcom role was his starring role as Archie Bunker in the classic series All in the Family. And allinthefamilysit.com is, as the name suggests, a website that is all about the classic sitcom.
The website is hardly a newcomer to the internet. Like many of the websites that we bring you as our Click of the Week, this is one of those websites that has been around since the earliest days of the internet. In fact, the website has been around since 1995, a time when most of us probably didn't even know what the internet was. But the website is a content-filled website (and, unlike many websites of that era, still regularly updated) which has all of the basics such as an episode guide and FAQs, and goes a little bit beyond that. For example, there is a page dedicated to Archie-isms, which explains all of the unusual vocabulary which comes from Archie's mouth throughout the series. You'll find plenty of archived news articles on the site, which you can read the full text of. And if you are looking for photos, the website has a very large image gallery which you can browse. In short, the website is great when it comes to historical archive materials, and fans of the series should check it out.
That's it for this week. Until next time, keep it digital!
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/digital-digest-kojak-season-three-dvd.html#ixzz1pZdQRfIP
Friday, March 16, 2012
MARCH 16 MEDIA NEWS
Solid Ratings for First Day of NCAA Tourney- CBS and Turner Sports report that the ratings for the first day of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship was a combined 5.3, 6% higher than 2011. The combined audience was 7.7 million viewers, up 4% from a year ago. Yesterday’s action was the most-viewed Thursday of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship since 1991, when the tournament expanded to four telecast windows.
ESPN has Sunday Night NBA Double Header- ESPN will provide NBA fans with a double header this Sunday Night. It all kicks-off at 7:00p.m. ET as the Miami Heat host the Orlando Magic. Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy have the call. The nightcap at 9:30p.m. will feature the Portland Trailblazers at the Oklahoma City Thunder with Terry Gannon and Bruce Bowen at the mic.
TNT Has its Own NBA Tin Bill on Monday- TNT will provide a Monday night NBA double header on March 19th. The opener gets underway at 8:00p.m. with the Chicago Bulls at the Orlando Magic. Matt Devlin will have the call with Chris Webber and David Aldridge. The finale will feature the Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets at 10:30p.m. ET with Dick Stockton, Mike Fratello and Cheryl Miller (reporter).
Suns/Heat Next Weeks’ NBA TV Fan Night Game- Fans have selected the Phoenix Suns at the Miami Heat as this Tuesday’s NBA TV Fan Night game of the week. Tip-off is at 7:30p.m. Here are the match-ups fans can vote on to air on March 27th: the Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia 76ers, the Minnesota Timberwolves @ Memphis Grizzlies, the Atlanta Hawks @ Milwaukee Bucks, the San Antonio Spurs @ Phoenix Suns, or the Los Angles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors.
Terry Francona Makes ESPN Game Coverage Debut Monday- Coming-up this Monday, the new ESPN Sunday Night Baseball crew will call its first game. Dan Shulman will be joined by Orel Hershiser and newcomer Terry Francona for pre-season coverage of the Tigers at the Phillies beginning at 1:00p.m. ET on ESPN.
Real Sports Returns Tuesday to HBO- HBO Sports will produce its next Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel this Tuesday, March 20th at 10:00p.m. ET. Here are this month’s segments: A profile of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundquist; behind the scenes with the high-wire Wallenda Family; the story of the Seattle Mariners’ Steve Delabar; and a look at the 2001 and 2011 tragedies at Oklahoma State University.
Gymnastics This Weekend on NBC- NBC Sports will have coverage this weekend of the Kellogg’s Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships. Coverage begins Saturday, March 18, at 1:00p.m. ET on NBC.
ESPN has Sunday Night NBA Double Header- ESPN will provide NBA fans with a double header this Sunday Night. It all kicks-off at 7:00p.m. ET as the Miami Heat host the Orlando Magic. Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy have the call. The nightcap at 9:30p.m. will feature the Portland Trailblazers at the Oklahoma City Thunder with Terry Gannon and Bruce Bowen at the mic.
TNT Has its Own NBA Tin Bill on Monday- TNT will provide a Monday night NBA double header on March 19th. The opener gets underway at 8:00p.m. with the Chicago Bulls at the Orlando Magic. Matt Devlin will have the call with Chris Webber and David Aldridge. The finale will feature the Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets at 10:30p.m. ET with Dick Stockton, Mike Fratello and Cheryl Miller (reporter).
Suns/Heat Next Weeks’ NBA TV Fan Night Game- Fans have selected the Phoenix Suns at the Miami Heat as this Tuesday’s NBA TV Fan Night game of the week. Tip-off is at 7:30p.m. Here are the match-ups fans can vote on to air on March 27th: the Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia 76ers, the Minnesota Timberwolves @ Memphis Grizzlies, the Atlanta Hawks @ Milwaukee Bucks, the San Antonio Spurs @ Phoenix Suns, or the Los Angles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors.
Terry Francona Makes ESPN Game Coverage Debut Monday- Coming-up this Monday, the new ESPN Sunday Night Baseball crew will call its first game. Dan Shulman will be joined by Orel Hershiser and newcomer Terry Francona for pre-season coverage of the Tigers at the Phillies beginning at 1:00p.m. ET on ESPN.
Real Sports Returns Tuesday to HBO- HBO Sports will produce its next Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel this Tuesday, March 20th at 10:00p.m. ET. Here are this month’s segments: A profile of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundquist; behind the scenes with the high-wire Wallenda Family; the story of the Seattle Mariners’ Steve Delabar; and a look at the 2001 and 2011 tragedies at Oklahoma State University.
Gymnastics This Weekend on NBC- NBC Sports will have coverage this weekend of the Kellogg’s Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships. Coverage begins Saturday, March 18, at 1:00p.m. ET on NBC.
MLB Network Has Full Slate of Pre-Season Action This Weekend
The MLB Network will air 36 hours of Spring Training action this weekend. The 12 game slate begins tomoorrow at 1:00p.m. ET.
Here is the full schedule of live and tape-delayed games:
Saturday, March 17th
1:00 p.m. (live) Houston* at New York Yankees
4:00 p.m. (live) Milwaukee at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
7:00 p.m. Texas at Chicago Cubs*
10:00 p.m. (live) San Francisco* at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sunday, March 18th
1:00 a.m. Los Angeles Dodgers* at Colorado
4:00 a.m. Toronto at Philadelphia
7:00 a.m. Atlanta* at New York Mets
10:00 a.m. St. Louis at Detroit*
1:00 p.m. (live) Boston at Tampa Bay
4:00 p.m. (live) Colorado at Seattle
7:00 p.m. (live) New York Yankees* at Baltimore
10:00 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
Here is the full schedule of live and tape-delayed games:
Saturday, March 17th
1:00 p.m. (live) Houston* at New York Yankees
4:00 p.m. (live) Milwaukee at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
7:00 p.m. Texas at Chicago Cubs*
10:00 p.m. (live) San Francisco* at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sunday, March 18th
1:00 a.m. Los Angeles Dodgers* at Colorado
4:00 a.m. Toronto at Philadelphia
7:00 a.m. Atlanta* at New York Mets
10:00 a.m. St. Louis at Detroit*
1:00 p.m. (live) Boston at Tampa Bay
4:00 p.m. (live) Colorado at Seattle
7:00 p.m. (live) New York Yankees* at Baltimore
10:00 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
Saturday’s Third Round NCAA Tourney Times On CBS/Turner
Now that the first full day of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament is complete, CBS Sports and Turner Sports have unveiled the scheudle for the third round games to be played this Saturday.
Here is the schedule:
PITTSBURGH, PA
12:15p.m. Kansas St. vs. Syracuse (Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Marty Snider) CBS
After game 1 Gonzaga vs. Ohio State (Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Marty Snider) CBS
LOUISVILLE, KY
5:15p.m. Murray St. vs. Marquette (Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery, Lesley Visser) CBS
After game 1 Kentucky vs. Iowa State (Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery, Lesley Visser) CBS
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
6:10p.m. Wisconsin vs. Vanderbilt (Spero Dedes, Bob Wenzel, Jamie Maggio) TNT
After game 1 Baylor vs. Colorado (Spero Dedes, Bob Wenzel, Jamie Maggio) TNT
PORTLAND, OR
7:10p.m. Indiana vs. VCU (Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Jenn Hildreth) TBS
After game 1 New Mexico vs. Louisville. (Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Jenn Hildreth) TBS
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
Here is the schedule:
PITTSBURGH, PA
12:15p.m. Kansas St. vs. Syracuse (Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Marty Snider) CBS
After game 1 Gonzaga vs. Ohio State (Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Marty Snider) CBS
LOUISVILLE, KY
5:15p.m. Murray St. vs. Marquette (Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery, Lesley Visser) CBS
After game 1 Kentucky vs. Iowa State (Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery, Lesley Visser) CBS
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
6:10p.m. Wisconsin vs. Vanderbilt (Spero Dedes, Bob Wenzel, Jamie Maggio) TNT
After game 1 Baylor vs. Colorado (Spero Dedes, Bob Wenzel, Jamie Maggio) TNT
PORTLAND, OR
7:10p.m. Indiana vs. VCU (Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Jenn Hildreth) TBS
After game 1 New Mexico vs. Louisville. (Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Jenn Hildreth) TBS
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
TV NEWS ON MARCH 16
TV Land announced that the beloved casts of Laverne & Shirley (Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean and David L. Lander) and One Day at a Time (Valerie Bertinelli, Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Glenn Scarpelli and Pat Harrington Jr.) as well as pop culture phenomenon Pee-wee's Playhouse will be honored at the TV Land Awards 10th Anniversary celebration. The star-studded awards show, which honors classic television, film and music icons, will be held at the Lexington Avenue Armory at Gramercy Park on Saturday, April 14 and air on Sunday, April 29 at 9pm ET/PT. More honorees will be announced in coming weeks. They join previously announced honoree Aretha Franklin (Music Icon Award) and second-time host Kelly Ripa (LIVE! with Kelly, Hope & Faith) for the special decade ceremony.
Laverne & Shirley
Fan Favorite Award: Laverne & Shirley still lives in the hearts of viewers everywhere and is the recipient of this year's Fan Favorite Award, which goes to a series that's an All-American classic, with characters who became our friends, stories we could all relate to and irresistible laughs. This is the first time the cast of Laverne & Shirley will be reunited on television in nearly a decade. Laverne & Shirley aired on ABC for eight seasons from 1976-1983 and was a spinoff of the Garry Marshall hit Happy Days. But the show soon found its own avid fans, thanks to loveable stars Penny Marshall as Laverne De Fazio and Cindy Williams as Shirley Feeney, who play best friends and roommates working in a Milwaukee brewery. Constantly annoyed by their neighbors, Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski (Michael McKean) and Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman (David L. Lander), Laverne and Shirley learn to navigate their lives as two single young women in 1950s Milwaukee – and later in the series, 1960s Los Angeles.
One Day at a Time
Innovator Award (aka Impact Award): One Day at a Time is being presented with the Innovator Award, which is given to a television series that carved out new territory, tackled important issues of its day and helped re-defined its genre. The series, which was a hybrid drama/comedy, addressed such taboo topics as pre-marital sex, suicide, sexual harassment and more, breaking barriers and paving the way for future shows to tackle these issues as well. Developed and written in part by TV visionary Norman Lear, One Day at a Time aired on CBS for nine seasons from 1975-1984. Starring Bonnie Franklin, Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips as Ann Romano, Barbara Cooper and Julie Cooper, the series revolved around a family headed by a single mother (Franklin) that relocates to Indianapolis, where their new apartment building super, Dwayne Schneider (Pat Harrington Jr.), befriends them. Also taking part in the cast reunion is Glenn Scarpelli, who joined the series in 1980 as the son of Ann's boyfriend, Nick.
Pee-wee's Playhouse
Pop-Culture Award: The 22-time Emmy® Award-winning children's series, Pee-wee's Playhouse, ran on CBS for five seasons from 1986-1991 and has been a staple in pop culture for over 25 years. The title character is portrayed by actor and comedy icon, Paul Reubens, who created what is widely considered one of the most innovative and ground-breaking children's programs in television history. Reubens' wonderfully diverse and colorful playhouse filled with puppets, genies, robots, cowboys and pterodactyls sparked countless imaginations and brought joy and laughter to children and adults alike. The show has been named one of "Top 25 Cult Shows Ever" by TV Guide Magazine, and Pee-wee is more popular than ever with a hit Broadway show, HBO Special, and enormous social media following with millions of followers on Twitter and Facebook. Fittingly, Pee-wee's Playhouse will receive the Pop Culture Award at the TV Land Awards 10th Anniversary ceremony.
The TV Land Awards pays tribute to classic and contemporary luminaries of television, music and movies. The 90-minute telecast will feature exhilarating musical performances and will reunite some of the most iconic celebrity TV casts. Previous honorees include Regis Philbin, Michael J. Fox, John Travolta, Bill Cosby, Mike Myers, Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Garry Marshall, the cast of Glee, Desperate Housewives and the hilarious sitcoms Cheers, The Cosby Show, Family Ties, The Facts of Life, Everybody Loves Raymond, Bosom Buddies, Welcome Back, Kotter, The Dick Van Dyke Show and M*A*S*H*.
Stay tuned for more honorees for 2012 as they are announced, such as the Anniversary Award (we're hoping for Three's Company, since it celebrated its 35th anniversary last night!) and TV Legend Award.
It's Friday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of March 19-23, 2012, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVR's (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Monday, March 19, 2012
* Jeffrey Tambor (Bent/Arrested Development/The Larry Sanders Show) - Watch Jeffrey on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Ed Helms (The Office) - Ed appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check listings.
* Kristen Johnston (The Exes/3rd Rock From the sun) - Kristen talks about her new memoir, Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster, on The Wendy Williams Show at 12am on BET or on your local station.
* Sherri Shepherd (Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri joins The Revolution on ABC at 2pm ET/1pm PT/CT.
* Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) - Casey drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
* Jennifer Lawrence (The Bill Engvall show) - Catch Jennifer on The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35pm on CBS.
* Kevin Nealon (Weeds) - Kevin is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check listings.
* Rachael Harris (Fat Actress/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael visits Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time and Jane Leeves (Hot in Cleveland/Frasier) - Tune in to see Valerie and Jane on a repeat of The Nate Berkus Show, so check your local listings.
* Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains) - Kirk stops by ABC's Good Morning America between 7-9am to talk about his new documentary, Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure. He will also be on NBC's Today between 10-11am.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
* Debra Messing (Will & Grace/Ned & Stacey) - Watch Debra on The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35pm on CBS.
* Don Rickles (C.P.O. Sharkey/Daddy Dearest) - Mr. Warmth appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 12am on ABC.
* Dave Franco (Scrubs) - Dave is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 12am on ABC.
* Jennifer Lawrence (The Bill Engvall Show) - Jennifer continues to make the rounds on ABC's Good Morning America between 7-9am on ABC and on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Joel McHale (Community) - Joel stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
* Rachael Harris (Fat Actress/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
* John Witherspoon (The Wayans Bros./The Tracy Morgan Show) - Catch John on a repeat of The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35pm on CBS.
* Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown) - Candice visits Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Maya Rudolph (Up All Night) - Maya drops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
* Thomas Gibson (Dharma & Greg) - Thomas is a guest on Tavis Smiley on PBS, so check your local listings.
Friday, March 23, 2012
* Ellie Kemper (The Office) - Watch Ellie on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 12am on ABC.
* Christian Slater (Breaking In) - Christian appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Jerry O'Connell (Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly, so check your listings.
* Sherri Shepherd (Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri visits The Wendy Williams Show at 12am on BET or on your local station.
* Rachael Harris (Fat Actress/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael wraps up her appearances this week on The Rosie Show at 7pm on OWN.
* Fran Drescher (Happily Divorced/The Nanny) - Fran joins the Chew Crew on The Chew on ABC at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/10th-tv-land-awards-honor-laverne.html#ixzz1pJ6HFNpx
Laverne & Shirley
Fan Favorite Award: Laverne & Shirley still lives in the hearts of viewers everywhere and is the recipient of this year's Fan Favorite Award, which goes to a series that's an All-American classic, with characters who became our friends, stories we could all relate to and irresistible laughs. This is the first time the cast of Laverne & Shirley will be reunited on television in nearly a decade. Laverne & Shirley aired on ABC for eight seasons from 1976-1983 and was a spinoff of the Garry Marshall hit Happy Days. But the show soon found its own avid fans, thanks to loveable stars Penny Marshall as Laverne De Fazio and Cindy Williams as Shirley Feeney, who play best friends and roommates working in a Milwaukee brewery. Constantly annoyed by their neighbors, Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski (Michael McKean) and Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman (David L. Lander), Laverne and Shirley learn to navigate their lives as two single young women in 1950s Milwaukee – and later in the series, 1960s Los Angeles.
One Day at a Time
Innovator Award (aka Impact Award): One Day at a Time is being presented with the Innovator Award, which is given to a television series that carved out new territory, tackled important issues of its day and helped re-defined its genre. The series, which was a hybrid drama/comedy, addressed such taboo topics as pre-marital sex, suicide, sexual harassment and more, breaking barriers and paving the way for future shows to tackle these issues as well. Developed and written in part by TV visionary Norman Lear, One Day at a Time aired on CBS for nine seasons from 1975-1984. Starring Bonnie Franklin, Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips as Ann Romano, Barbara Cooper and Julie Cooper, the series revolved around a family headed by a single mother (Franklin) that relocates to Indianapolis, where their new apartment building super, Dwayne Schneider (Pat Harrington Jr.), befriends them. Also taking part in the cast reunion is Glenn Scarpelli, who joined the series in 1980 as the son of Ann's boyfriend, Nick.
Pee-wee's Playhouse
Pop-Culture Award: The 22-time Emmy® Award-winning children's series, Pee-wee's Playhouse, ran on CBS for five seasons from 1986-1991 and has been a staple in pop culture for over 25 years. The title character is portrayed by actor and comedy icon, Paul Reubens, who created what is widely considered one of the most innovative and ground-breaking children's programs in television history. Reubens' wonderfully diverse and colorful playhouse filled with puppets, genies, robots, cowboys and pterodactyls sparked countless imaginations and brought joy and laughter to children and adults alike. The show has been named one of "Top 25 Cult Shows Ever" by TV Guide Magazine, and Pee-wee is more popular than ever with a hit Broadway show, HBO Special, and enormous social media following with millions of followers on Twitter and Facebook. Fittingly, Pee-wee's Playhouse will receive the Pop Culture Award at the TV Land Awards 10th Anniversary ceremony.
The TV Land Awards pays tribute to classic and contemporary luminaries of television, music and movies. The 90-minute telecast will feature exhilarating musical performances and will reunite some of the most iconic celebrity TV casts. Previous honorees include Regis Philbin, Michael J. Fox, John Travolta, Bill Cosby, Mike Myers, Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Garry Marshall, the cast of Glee, Desperate Housewives and the hilarious sitcoms Cheers, The Cosby Show, Family Ties, The Facts of Life, Everybody Loves Raymond, Bosom Buddies, Welcome Back, Kotter, The Dick Van Dyke Show and M*A*S*H*.
Stay tuned for more honorees for 2012 as they are announced, such as the Anniversary Award (we're hoping for Three's Company, since it celebrated its 35th anniversary last night!) and TV Legend Award.
It's Friday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of March 19-23, 2012, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVR's (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Monday, March 19, 2012
* Jeffrey Tambor (Bent/Arrested Development/The Larry Sanders Show) - Watch Jeffrey on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Ed Helms (The Office) - Ed appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check listings.
* Kristen Johnston (The Exes/3rd Rock From the sun) - Kristen talks about her new memoir, Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster, on The Wendy Williams Show at 12am on BET or on your local station.
* Sherri Shepherd (Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri joins The Revolution on ABC at 2pm ET/1pm PT/CT.
* Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) - Casey drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
* Jennifer Lawrence (The Bill Engvall show) - Catch Jennifer on The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35pm on CBS.
* Kevin Nealon (Weeds) - Kevin is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check listings.
* Rachael Harris (Fat Actress/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael visits Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time and Jane Leeves (Hot in Cleveland/Frasier) - Tune in to see Valerie and Jane on a repeat of The Nate Berkus Show, so check your local listings.
* Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains) - Kirk stops by ABC's Good Morning America between 7-9am to talk about his new documentary, Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure. He will also be on NBC's Today between 10-11am.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
* Debra Messing (Will & Grace/Ned & Stacey) - Watch Debra on The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35pm on CBS.
* Don Rickles (C.P.O. Sharkey/Daddy Dearest) - Mr. Warmth appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 12am on ABC.
* Dave Franco (Scrubs) - Dave is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 12am on ABC.
* Jennifer Lawrence (The Bill Engvall Show) - Jennifer continues to make the rounds on ABC's Good Morning America between 7-9am on ABC and on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Joel McHale (Community) - Joel stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
* Rachael Harris (Fat Actress/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
* John Witherspoon (The Wayans Bros./The Tracy Morgan Show) - Catch John on a repeat of The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35pm on CBS.
* Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown) - Candice visits Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Maya Rudolph (Up All Night) - Maya drops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
* Thomas Gibson (Dharma & Greg) - Thomas is a guest on Tavis Smiley on PBS, so check your local listings.
Friday, March 23, 2012
* Ellie Kemper (The Office) - Watch Ellie on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 12am on ABC.
* Christian Slater (Breaking In) - Christian appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 12:37am on NBC.
* Jerry O'Connell (Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly, so check your listings.
* Sherri Shepherd (Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri visits The Wendy Williams Show at 12am on BET or on your local station.
* Rachael Harris (Fat Actress/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael wraps up her appearances this week on The Rosie Show at 7pm on OWN.
* Fran Drescher (Happily Divorced/The Nanny) - Fran joins the Chew Crew on The Chew on ABC at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/10th-tv-land-awards-honor-laverne.html#ixzz1pJ6HFNpx
PIAA SWIMMING FINALS ALL WEEKEND ON PCN
FROM PCN:
The state’s top high school swimmers and divers will take to the pool before a statewide audience as the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) airs the 2012 PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships from Bucknell University starting Friday, March 16.
Aired swimming events include the consolations and finals while diving events include semi finals and finals.
LIVE streaming of the 2012 swimming and diving championships will be made available through http://www.livesportsvideo.com/golive/goliveevents.asp?q=PCN starting Wednesday, March 14 and will remain throughout the championships. As of Friday, March 16, online viewers will then be able to choose to watch the LIVE streaming option or archived footage from the first two days of coverage.
The complete schedule of PCN’s taped coverage that will air on the network, along with replays, follows. Please note : event lengths may slightly alter these times.
Friday, March 16
6:00 p.m. – AAA Girls Diving (Replay: Friday, 3/16 at 10:15 p.m.)
7:15 p.m. – AAA Girls Swimming – Day 1 (Replay: Friday, 3/16 at 11:30 p.m.)
8:45 p.m. – AAA Boys Swimming – Day 1 (Replay: Saturday, 3/17 at 1:00 a.m.)
Saturday, March 17
2:00 p.m. – AAA Boys Diving (Replay: Saturday, 3/17 at 10:30 p.m.)
3:15 p.m. – AAA Girls Swimming – Day 2 (Replay: Saturday, 3/17 at 11:45 p.m.)
4:45 p.m. – AAA Boys Swimming – Day 2 (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 1:15 a.m.)
6:15 p.m. – AA Girls Diving (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 7:15 p.m.)
7:30 p.m. – AA Girls Swimming – Day 1 (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 8:30 p.m.)
9:00 p.m. – AA Boys Swimming – Day 1 (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 10:00 p.m.)
Sunday, March 18
3:00 p.m. – AA Boys Diving (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 11:30 p.m.)
4:15 p.m. – AA Girls Swimming – Day 2 (Replay: Monday, 3/19 at 12:45 a.m.)
5:45 p.m. – AA Boys Swimming – Day 2 (Replay: Monday, 3/19 at 2:15 a.m.)
PCN’s coverage of the 2012 PIAA swimming and diving championships is being underwritten, in part, by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA).
PCN’s exclusive PIAA championship coverage will continue later this month. On March 23 and 24, PCN will air the PIAA basketball championships.
http://pcntv.com/blog/2012/03/16/pcn-to-air-piaa-swimming-and-diving-championships-statewide/
The state’s top high school swimmers and divers will take to the pool before a statewide audience as the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) airs the 2012 PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships from Bucknell University starting Friday, March 16.
Aired swimming events include the consolations and finals while diving events include semi finals and finals.
LIVE streaming of the 2012 swimming and diving championships will be made available through http://www.livesportsvideo.com/golive/goliveevents.asp?q=PCN starting Wednesday, March 14 and will remain throughout the championships. As of Friday, March 16, online viewers will then be able to choose to watch the LIVE streaming option or archived footage from the first two days of coverage.
The complete schedule of PCN’s taped coverage that will air on the network, along with replays, follows. Please note : event lengths may slightly alter these times.
Friday, March 16
6:00 p.m. – AAA Girls Diving (Replay: Friday, 3/16 at 10:15 p.m.)
7:15 p.m. – AAA Girls Swimming – Day 1 (Replay: Friday, 3/16 at 11:30 p.m.)
8:45 p.m. – AAA Boys Swimming – Day 1 (Replay: Saturday, 3/17 at 1:00 a.m.)
Saturday, March 17
2:00 p.m. – AAA Boys Diving (Replay: Saturday, 3/17 at 10:30 p.m.)
3:15 p.m. – AAA Girls Swimming – Day 2 (Replay: Saturday, 3/17 at 11:45 p.m.)
4:45 p.m. – AAA Boys Swimming – Day 2 (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 1:15 a.m.)
6:15 p.m. – AA Girls Diving (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 7:15 p.m.)
7:30 p.m. – AA Girls Swimming – Day 1 (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 8:30 p.m.)
9:00 p.m. – AA Boys Swimming – Day 1 (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 10:00 p.m.)
Sunday, March 18
3:00 p.m. – AA Boys Diving (Replay: Sunday, 3/18 at 11:30 p.m.)
4:15 p.m. – AA Girls Swimming – Day 2 (Replay: Monday, 3/19 at 12:45 a.m.)
5:45 p.m. – AA Boys Swimming – Day 2 (Replay: Monday, 3/19 at 2:15 a.m.)
PCN’s coverage of the 2012 PIAA swimming and diving championships is being underwritten, in part, by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA).
PCN’s exclusive PIAA championship coverage will continue later this month. On March 23 and 24, PCN will air the PIAA basketball championships.
http://pcntv.com/blog/2012/03/16/pcn-to-air-piaa-swimming-and-diving-championships-statewide/
BLUE RIDGE TV13 SCHEDULE
Friday, March 16th, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
7:30 AM PMC: Pathways to Healthy Living
8:00 AM Health Images
8:30 AM Out In The Open
9:00 AM The Lamar Thomas Show
9:30 AM Brain Fuel TV
10:00 AM Pocono Mountains Today
10:30 AM Health and Home Report
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Your Home: Inside and Out
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Know your Neighborhood
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM More than Money
4:30 PM Health Images
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM Computerwise - Replay
8:00 PM More Than Money - Replay
8:30 PM PA Crossfire
9:00 PM The Stage
9:30 PM Out In The Open
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Movie Loft
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
11:30 PM Sabroso Video
Top
Saturday, March 17th, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
9:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
9:30 AM Movie Loft
10:00 AM Computerwise
11:00 AM Pocono Landscape Challenge
11:30 AM Health Images
12:00 PM Pocono Mountains Today
12:30 PM Out In The Open
1:00 PM Carbon County St Patrick's Day Parade REPLAY
3:30 PM More The Money - REPLAY
4:00 PM Legislative with Mario Scavello
4:30 PM Wallenpaupack Life
5:00 PM Gaither's Homecoming Hour
6:00 PM PIAA-1A Girls State Quarterfinal: Marian Vs Old Forge taped
8:00 PM Picture of Health
Top
Sunday, March 18th, 2012
12:00 AM CVA's
7:30 AM Jesus The Christ Church
8:00 AM Health and Home Report
8:30 AM Brain Fuel TV
9:00 AM St. Luke's Church Service
10:00 AM Pocono Mountains Today
10:30 AM Health Images
11:00 AM The Lamar Thomas Show
12:30 PM Wallenpaupack LIfe
1:00 PM PIAA-1A Girls State Quarterfinal: Marian VS Old Forge REPLAY
3:00 PM What the Heck were they Thinking
3:30 PM PA Crossfire
4:00 PM More than Money
4:30 PM PMC: Pathways to Healthy Living
5:00 PM Gaither's Homecoming Hour
6:00 PM Movie Loft
6:30 PM Eyecare Today
7:00 PM Real Estate Reporter
8:00 PM Live and Learn
8:30 PM Picture of Health
9:00 PM Your Home: Inside and Out
9:30 PM Destination Fun
10:00 PM Sabroso Video
Top
Monday, March 19th, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM Health and Home Report
7:30 AM Pocono Landscape Challenge
8:00 AM Pocono Mountains Today
8:30 AM State Capitol Programming
9:30 AM Legistlastive with Doyle Heffley
10:00 AM Legislative Report with Dave Argall
10:30 AM Legislative Report with Mario Scavello
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Destination Fun
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Know your Neighborhood
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM Cooking for Class
4:30 PM Health Images
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM Health Images
7:30 PM Movie Loft
8:00 PM The Lamar Thomas Show
8:30 PM Pocono medical Center: Ask the Doctor
9:00 PM Wallenpaupack Life
9:30 PM Pocono Mountains Today
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Legislative Report with Mario Scavello
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
Top
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
7:30 AM Out in the Open
8:00 AM Talk of the Town
9:00 AM Airforce News
9:30 AM Army Newswatch
10:00 AM Battleground
10:30 AM The Korean Connection
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Know your Neighborhood
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Destination Fun
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM Brain Fuel TV
4:30 PM Pocono Landscape Challenge
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM Talk of the Town
8:00 PM Health Images
8:30 PM Legislative Report with Mario Scavello
9:00 PM PMC: Pathways To Healthy Living
9:30 PM Ski and Snowboard
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Eyecare Today
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
Top
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
7:30 AM More than Money
8:00 AM Gaither's Homecoming Hour
9:00 AM Wallenpaupack Life
9:30 AM Pocono Landscape Challenge
10:00 AM State House Perspectives "Julie Harhart"
10:30 AM Legislative Report with Dave Argal
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Your Home: Inside and Out
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Your Home: Inside and Out
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM Talk of the Town
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM Computerwise-LIVE
8:00 PM Pocono Mountains Today
8:30 PM PMC: Pathways to Healthy Living
9:00 PM Pocono Landscape Challenge
9:30 PM Health and Home Report
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Premium TV
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
Top
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
7:30 AM Health Images
8:00 AM Wallenpaupack Life
8:30 AM Focus on PA
9:00 AM Behind the Headlines
9:30 AM Pocono Mountains Today
10:00 AM Cooking for Class
10:30 AM Legislative with Mario Scavello
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Know your Neighborhood
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Destination Fun
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM Computerwise-Replay
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM More Than Money - LIVE
7:30 PM Talk of The Town
8:30 PM Pocono Landscape Challenge
9:00 PM Ski and Snowboard
9:30 PM Out In The Open
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Eyecare Today
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
7:30 AM PMC: Pathways to Healthy Living
8:00 AM Health Images
8:30 AM Out In The Open
9:00 AM The Lamar Thomas Show
9:30 AM Brain Fuel TV
10:00 AM Pocono Mountains Today
10:30 AM Health and Home Report
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Your Home: Inside and Out
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Know your Neighborhood
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM More than Money
4:30 PM Health Images
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM Computerwise - Replay
8:00 PM More Than Money - Replay
8:30 PM PA Crossfire
9:00 PM The Stage
9:30 PM Out In The Open
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Movie Loft
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
11:30 PM Sabroso Video
Top
Saturday, March 17th, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
9:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
9:30 AM Movie Loft
10:00 AM Computerwise
11:00 AM Pocono Landscape Challenge
11:30 AM Health Images
12:00 PM Pocono Mountains Today
12:30 PM Out In The Open
1:00 PM Carbon County St Patrick's Day Parade REPLAY
3:30 PM More The Money - REPLAY
4:00 PM Legislative with Mario Scavello
4:30 PM Wallenpaupack Life
5:00 PM Gaither's Homecoming Hour
6:00 PM PIAA-1A Girls State Quarterfinal: Marian Vs Old Forge taped
8:00 PM Picture of Health
Top
Sunday, March 18th, 2012
12:00 AM CVA's
7:30 AM Jesus The Christ Church
8:00 AM Health and Home Report
8:30 AM Brain Fuel TV
9:00 AM St. Luke's Church Service
10:00 AM Pocono Mountains Today
10:30 AM Health Images
11:00 AM The Lamar Thomas Show
12:30 PM Wallenpaupack LIfe
1:00 PM PIAA-1A Girls State Quarterfinal: Marian VS Old Forge REPLAY
3:00 PM What the Heck were they Thinking
3:30 PM PA Crossfire
4:00 PM More than Money
4:30 PM PMC: Pathways to Healthy Living
5:00 PM Gaither's Homecoming Hour
6:00 PM Movie Loft
6:30 PM Eyecare Today
7:00 PM Real Estate Reporter
8:00 PM Live and Learn
8:30 PM Picture of Health
9:00 PM Your Home: Inside and Out
9:30 PM Destination Fun
10:00 PM Sabroso Video
Top
Monday, March 19th, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM Health and Home Report
7:30 AM Pocono Landscape Challenge
8:00 AM Pocono Mountains Today
8:30 AM State Capitol Programming
9:30 AM Legistlastive with Doyle Heffley
10:00 AM Legislative Report with Dave Argall
10:30 AM Legislative Report with Mario Scavello
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Destination Fun
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Know your Neighborhood
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM Cooking for Class
4:30 PM Health Images
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM Health Images
7:30 PM Movie Loft
8:00 PM The Lamar Thomas Show
8:30 PM Pocono medical Center: Ask the Doctor
9:00 PM Wallenpaupack Life
9:30 PM Pocono Mountains Today
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Legislative Report with Mario Scavello
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
Top
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
7:30 AM Out in the Open
8:00 AM Talk of the Town
9:00 AM Airforce News
9:30 AM Army Newswatch
10:00 AM Battleground
10:30 AM The Korean Connection
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Know your Neighborhood
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Destination Fun
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM Brain Fuel TV
4:30 PM Pocono Landscape Challenge
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM Talk of the Town
8:00 PM Health Images
8:30 PM Legislative Report with Mario Scavello
9:00 PM PMC: Pathways To Healthy Living
9:30 PM Ski and Snowboard
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Eyecare Today
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
Top
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
7:30 AM More than Money
8:00 AM Gaither's Homecoming Hour
9:00 AM Wallenpaupack Life
9:30 AM Pocono Landscape Challenge
10:00 AM State House Perspectives "Julie Harhart"
10:30 AM Legislative Report with Dave Argal
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Your Home: Inside and Out
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Your Home: Inside and Out
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM Talk of the Town
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM Computerwise-LIVE
8:00 PM Pocono Mountains Today
8:30 PM PMC: Pathways to Healthy Living
9:00 PM Pocono Landscape Challenge
9:30 PM Health and Home Report
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Premium TV
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
Top
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
12:00 AM Viacast TV
7:00 AM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
7:30 AM Health Images
8:00 AM Wallenpaupack Life
8:30 AM Focus on PA
9:00 AM Behind the Headlines
9:30 AM Pocono Mountains Today
10:00 AM Cooking for Class
10:30 AM Legislative with Mario Scavello
11:00 AM The Real Estate Reporter
12:00 PM Auto Connection
1:00 PM Know your Neighborhood
1:30 PM Community Corner
2:00 PM Destination Fun
2:30 PM Auto Connection
3:00 PM The Real Estate Reporter
4:00 PM Computerwise-Replay
5:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report LIVE
5:30 PM TV13 Valley Report LIVE
6:00 PM TV13 Pocono Report REPLAY
6:30 PM TV13 Valley Report REPLAY
7:00 PM More Than Money - LIVE
7:30 PM Talk of The Town
8:30 PM Pocono Landscape Challenge
9:00 PM Ski and Snowboard
9:30 PM Out In The Open
10:00 PM TV 13 NEWS - Night Report LIVE
10:30 PM Eyecare Today
11:00 PM TV13 Night Report REPLAY
SERVICE ELECTRIC TV2 SCHEDULE
Friday, March 16th
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm Phillies Nation TV
7:30pm Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Showcase
8:00pm Backwoods Angler
8:30pm Focus on PA
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Saturday, March 17th
1:00pm PIAA 4A Boys Basketball Quarterfinal: Easton vs Lower Merion LIVE
5:00pm PIAA 4A Boys Basketball Quarterfinal: Easton vs Lower Merion
7:00pm Indoor Football League: Reading Express vs Lehigh Valley Steelhawks LIVE
Sunday, March 18th
1:00pm 2012 Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade LIVE
3:00pm Indoor Football League: Reading Express vs Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
6:00pm 2012 Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
7:00pm ComputerWise
8:00pm What The Heck Were They Thinking?! with Larry Holmes
8:30pm Backwoods Angler: Vermont Trophy Small Mouth Bass
9:00pm The Stage with Chris Line
9:30pm Off The Beaten Path
10:00pm wXw C4 Professional Wrestline: Blast TV
11:00pm Sabroso Video
Monday, March 19th
5:30pm Cooking with Chef Lou
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm Service Electric Polka Show
8:00pm The Morning Call’s Calling All Sports with Keith Groller
8:30pm What the Heck Were They Thinking?! with Larry Holmes
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Tuesday, March 20th
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm Happy Jack Polka Show
8:00pm Lehigh Valley IronPigs Potbelly Off-Season Report
8:30pm Lehigh County 200th Anniversary Special
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Wednesday, March 21st
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm PIAA Basketball Playoff
8:30pm PIAA Basketball Playoff
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Thursday, March 22nd
5:30pm Phillies Nation TV
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm More Than Money
7:30pm ComputerWise
8:30pm The Stage with Chris Line
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Friday, March 23rd
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm Phillies Nation TV
7:30pm Lehigh Valley IronPigs Potbelly Off-Season Report
8:00pm Backwoods Angler: Vermont Trophy Small Mouth Bass”
8:30pm Capitol Connection
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice
Times are Approximate Due To LIVE Events & Length of Sporting Events.
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm Phillies Nation TV
7:30pm Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Showcase
8:00pm Backwoods Angler
8:30pm Focus on PA
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Saturday, March 17th
1:00pm PIAA 4A Boys Basketball Quarterfinal: Easton vs Lower Merion LIVE
5:00pm PIAA 4A Boys Basketball Quarterfinal: Easton vs Lower Merion
7:00pm Indoor Football League: Reading Express vs Lehigh Valley Steelhawks LIVE
Sunday, March 18th
1:00pm 2012 Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade LIVE
3:00pm Indoor Football League: Reading Express vs Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
6:00pm 2012 Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
7:00pm ComputerWise
8:00pm What The Heck Were They Thinking?! with Larry Holmes
8:30pm Backwoods Angler: Vermont Trophy Small Mouth Bass
9:00pm The Stage with Chris Line
9:30pm Off The Beaten Path
10:00pm wXw C4 Professional Wrestline: Blast TV
11:00pm Sabroso Video
Monday, March 19th
5:30pm Cooking with Chef Lou
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm Service Electric Polka Show
8:00pm The Morning Call’s Calling All Sports with Keith Groller
8:30pm What the Heck Were They Thinking?! with Larry Holmes
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Tuesday, March 20th
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm Happy Jack Polka Show
8:00pm Lehigh Valley IronPigs Potbelly Off-Season Report
8:30pm Lehigh County 200th Anniversary Special
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Wednesday, March 21st
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm PIAA Basketball Playoff
8:30pm PIAA Basketball Playoff
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Thursday, March 22nd
5:30pm Phillies Nation TV
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm More Than Money
7:30pm ComputerWise
8:30pm The Stage with Chris Line
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Friday, March 23rd
6:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
6:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
7:00pm Phillies Nation TV
7:30pm Lehigh Valley IronPigs Potbelly Off-Season Report
8:00pm Backwoods Angler: Vermont Trophy Small Mouth Bass”
8:30pm Capitol Connection
9:00pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
9:30pm Lehigh Valley Sports Scene
Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice
Times are Approximate Due To LIVE Events & Length of Sporting Events.
WEEX 1230 MARCH SCHEDULE
Fr 16 NCAA: 1st Round Game #1 12:00pm
Fr 16 NCAA: 1st Round Game #2 3:00pm
Fr 16 Lehigh MBB v. Duke (NCAA Tourney) 6:45pm
Fr 16 NCAA: 1st Round Game #4 9:00pm
Sa 17 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #1 12:00pm
Sa 17 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #2 2:30pm
Sa 17 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #3 6:00pm
Sa 17 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #4 8:30pm
Su 18 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #1 12:00pm
Su 18 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #2 2:30pm
Su 18 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #3 6:00pm
Su 18 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #4 8:30pm
We 21 NBA: LA Lakers @ Dallas 8:30pm
Th 22 NCAA: Sweet 16 Game #1 7:00pm
Th 22 NCAA: Sweet 16 Game #2 9:45pm
Fr 23 NCAA: Sweet 16 Game #1 7:00pm
Fr 23 NCAA: Sweet 16 Game #2 9:45pm
Sa 24 NCAA: Elite 8 Game #1 4:00pm
Sa 24 NCAA: Elite 8 Game #2 7:00pm
Su 25 NCAA: Elite 8 Game #3 2:00pm
Su 25 NCAA: Elite 8 Game #4 4:45pm
Tu 27 NIT: Semifinal Game #1 6:45pm
Tu 27 NIT: Semifinal Game #2 9:30pm
Th 29 NIT Championship Game 6:45pm
Sa 31 NCAA: Final Four Game #1 4:30pm
Sa 31 NCAA: Final Four Game #2 8:30pm
Fr 16 NCAA: 1st Round Game #2 3:00pm
Fr 16 Lehigh MBB v. Duke (NCAA Tourney) 6:45pm
Fr 16 NCAA: 1st Round Game #4 9:00pm
Sa 17 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #1 12:00pm
Sa 17 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #2 2:30pm
Sa 17 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #3 6:00pm
Sa 17 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #4 8:30pm
Su 18 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #1 12:00pm
Su 18 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #2 2:30pm
Su 18 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #3 6:00pm
Su 18 NCAA: 2nd Round Game #4 8:30pm
We 21 NBA: LA Lakers @ Dallas 8:30pm
Th 22 NCAA: Sweet 16 Game #1 7:00pm
Th 22 NCAA: Sweet 16 Game #2 9:45pm
Fr 23 NCAA: Sweet 16 Game #1 7:00pm
Fr 23 NCAA: Sweet 16 Game #2 9:45pm
Sa 24 NCAA: Elite 8 Game #1 4:00pm
Sa 24 NCAA: Elite 8 Game #2 7:00pm
Su 25 NCAA: Elite 8 Game #3 2:00pm
Su 25 NCAA: Elite 8 Game #4 4:45pm
Tu 27 NIT: Semifinal Game #1 6:45pm
Tu 27 NIT: Semifinal Game #2 9:30pm
Th 29 NIT Championship Game 6:45pm
Sa 31 NCAA: Final Four Game #1 4:30pm
Sa 31 NCAA: Final Four Game #2 8:30pm
Friday!
Friday March 16, 2012
Good news: My NEW Standing wheelchair will be in the United States in 2 weeks. It coming on a BOAT From Norway. I Been waiting for this for 1 whole year! Stay Tuned for updates!!! Also, my grandmother is home and doing better. can't bend for another 3 weeks though.
Happy Friday!
I am back!
Back in Business!!
Missed a e-mail Wednesday.
Did you notice?
I am pretty good
Still coughing.
Had a great week!!
Maybe a steelhawks Game Saturday night.
Not sure yet though.
Big Easton Boys Basketball Game at The Geigle Complex at 1pm Saturday!!
Easton vs Lower Merion
66-60 Easton
Go Easton!!
Easton the only lehigh valley team left in the playoffs.
Collecting tickets at Easton this year must be the good luck charm for the team!!!
Of all years to do well, it the same year i worked for Easton!!!!!!
Can't wait to throw out the 1st Pitch May 1st at Easton!!!
Better get my hands ready!!!!!!!!
Did you enjoy the warm weather this week?
It been beautiful.
Little Rain today.
Back to warm weather next week!!!
Fitness today at 11am
It going well.
Lunch at Pizzaville at 1pm today!
What else new?
St. Patricks day Saturday!
Wear your green!!
How are you?
How was your week?
What did you do all week?
What are you doing this weekend?
Any plans?
My dog having seizures again.
Started Wednesday.
Only been 2 weeks.
More often now.
Big Lehigh Game tonight
7pm on CBS
Lehigh vs Duke
Who will win?
I Hope Lehigh pulls a upset!!
This E-mail is dedicated to the Junior Class of Nazareth HS!
I Did something special Tuesday!!
I Kept quiet for 2 weeks!!
I Made a surprise stop at their PSSA PEP Rally!
Made a speech!!!
It was awesome!
I Was looking at faces, everybody was in shocked to see me there!!
Thanks Mr Davis for thinking of this idea!!!!
Did a awesome job keeping it quiet!!!
A BIG FIRE ON GREENE STREET TUESDAY BY THE NAZARETH POST OFFICE.
It was a bad fire.
When i got out of the school i could see smoke from the distance.
Heard Sirens nonstop.
Remind of me of that one fire we had last summer.
Went to Valley Farms Wednesday!
People knew me too.
Can't go nowhere without having somebody knowing me!
Are you watching the NCAA March Madness?
I am!
PA House passed the Voter ID Law this week.
That was good news!!
You can't talk on the cell phone while driving nomore.
Be careful!!!!!!
Attendent Care Services going great!
Diana is awesome!!
NCAA Wrestling Championships in St Louis Saturday on ESPN!!!
PIAA Swimming Championships all weekend on PCN!!
I Love watching Swimming!!!!!!!!
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
Bill Altherton
Mary Sysko
Stephen Haberle
Dan Wheldon
Shawnalai Werkheiser
Thomas Maher
Tori Hirst Sweeney
Paul May
Elwood Stewart
Murphy Phillips
Joe Paterno
Patricia VanHorn
Whitney Houston
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Check out my blog
I am doing new things!!
http://nazoeagle.blogspot.com/
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
SEE YOU MONDAY!
GO EASTON!!!!!!!!
Good news: My NEW Standing wheelchair will be in the United States in 2 weeks. It coming on a BOAT From Norway. I Been waiting for this for 1 whole year! Stay Tuned for updates!!! Also, my grandmother is home and doing better. can't bend for another 3 weeks though.
Happy Friday!
I am back!
Back in Business!!
Missed a e-mail Wednesday.
Did you notice?
I am pretty good
Still coughing.
Had a great week!!
Maybe a steelhawks Game Saturday night.
Not sure yet though.
Big Easton Boys Basketball Game at The Geigle Complex at 1pm Saturday!!
Easton vs Lower Merion
66-60 Easton
Go Easton!!
Easton the only lehigh valley team left in the playoffs.
Collecting tickets at Easton this year must be the good luck charm for the team!!!
Of all years to do well, it the same year i worked for Easton!!!!!!
Can't wait to throw out the 1st Pitch May 1st at Easton!!!
Better get my hands ready!!!!!!!!
Did you enjoy the warm weather this week?
It been beautiful.
Little Rain today.
Back to warm weather next week!!!
Fitness today at 11am
It going well.
Lunch at Pizzaville at 1pm today!
What else new?
St. Patricks day Saturday!
Wear your green!!
How are you?
How was your week?
What did you do all week?
What are you doing this weekend?
Any plans?
My dog having seizures again.
Started Wednesday.
Only been 2 weeks.
More often now.
Big Lehigh Game tonight
7pm on CBS
Lehigh vs Duke
Who will win?
I Hope Lehigh pulls a upset!!
This E-mail is dedicated to the Junior Class of Nazareth HS!
I Did something special Tuesday!!
I Kept quiet for 2 weeks!!
I Made a surprise stop at their PSSA PEP Rally!
Made a speech!!!
It was awesome!
I Was looking at faces, everybody was in shocked to see me there!!
Thanks Mr Davis for thinking of this idea!!!!
Did a awesome job keeping it quiet!!!
A BIG FIRE ON GREENE STREET TUESDAY BY THE NAZARETH POST OFFICE.
It was a bad fire.
When i got out of the school i could see smoke from the distance.
Heard Sirens nonstop.
Remind of me of that one fire we had last summer.
Went to Valley Farms Wednesday!
People knew me too.
Can't go nowhere without having somebody knowing me!
Are you watching the NCAA March Madness?
I am!
PA House passed the Voter ID Law this week.
That was good news!!
You can't talk on the cell phone while driving nomore.
Be careful!!!!!!
Attendent Care Services going great!
Diana is awesome!!
NCAA Wrestling Championships in St Louis Saturday on ESPN!!!
PIAA Swimming Championships all weekend on PCN!!
I Love watching Swimming!!!!!!!!
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
Bill Altherton
Mary Sysko
Stephen Haberle
Dan Wheldon
Shawnalai Werkheiser
Thomas Maher
Tori Hirst Sweeney
Paul May
Elwood Stewart
Murphy Phillips
Joe Paterno
Patricia VanHorn
Whitney Houston
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Check out my blog
I am doing new things!!
http://nazoeagle.blogspot.com/
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
SEE YOU MONDAY!
GO EASTON!!!!!!!!
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