After spending much of the past decade trying to push the envelope creatively, network development executives are headed back to basics with their fall 2009 pilot rosters. Having been burned one too many times by shows that garnered critical acclaim but low Nielsen numbers—from “Arrested Development...
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Cedric the Entertainer and Kelsey Grammer moved closer to returning to television Wednesday, while CBS is expanding its relationship with "The Unit" creator Shawn Ryan. In a busy afternoon for pilot pickups, CBS ordered two drama projects while ABC gave the thumbs-up to multiple half-hour pilots...
NBC is keeping its new fall shows under wraps a little while longer. The network had planned to screen newcomers “My Own Worst Enemy,” “Kath & Kim,” “Crusoe” and “Knight Rider” next Monday as part of the Paley Center for Media’s annual fall preview screening series . All five major broadcast networks...
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ABC has greenlit five projects to series, according to two people familiar with the network’s decision. The network is expected to officially reveal greenlights for three dramas and two comedies as early as Monday. The orders will allow the network to make good on its promise to load up the second half...
The Paley Center for Media is teaming up with TV Guide for a weeklong series of screenings featuring new and returning TV series for the fall 2008 season. The festivities will take place Sept. 5-10 at the Paley’s Beverly Hills location. Each night will feature screenings of premiere episodes in addition...