Comments on: Amrie’s Take on TV: UpFront Preview (Part 1)

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 13 May 2007 18:19:23 +0000

How sure is it that The Black Donnellys has gotten the axe? It’s one of the top shows downloaded on Itunes (amid competition with powerhouse shows that are still on the air) and the fan base is rabidly trying to save it. I mean, if worse comes to worse, are any other stations interested in it? NBC hardly gave it a chance anyway.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 10 May 2007 00:13:55 +0000

About Studio 60 and the set dismantling, there’s been “word” of that for the last 5 months and then folks felt silly when shooting resumed. They did dismantle stage 28 because the rooftop set and Jordan’s office aren’t needed while Get Smart films. That’s neither here nor there. I really won’t process and absorb a demise until after next week should they proclaim it. If we hear nothing I’ll be a little stunned but to me that actually improves its situation.

How much of the shortened season talk is based on a rumor and what’s wishful thinking? I have no doubt you’ve got taste and know what it deserves, I’m just trying to ascertain whether anyone else has the same good qualities.

By: Geno

Geno — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:59:16 +0000

I may be the only one still watching The Apprentice, but I like it…I Fear that An hour of “The Office” may stress the writers out & water the show down.

By: theTVaddict

theTVaddict — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:10:55 +0000

Sam, I couldn’t agree more. An hour long OFFICE simply means more Michael and Dwight, which definitely isn’t a good thing.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:37:12 +0000

Private Practice was boring and stupid so I hope that doesn’t go anywhere. Half the shows getting cancelled I’ve never heard of and what’s this about 1 hour long Office episodes? Am I the only one who thinks that’d be a little too much Michael/Dwight each week.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:04:11 +0000

The only show on these two networks I have anything to worry about is Scrubs, and even then it looks like ABC will pick it up.

I’m mainly interested to hear about NBC’s upfront to find out whether The Office will be expanded to an hour, and ABC’s to see where they air Private Practice. My guess is Mondays at 9.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:19:08 +0000

ABC needs to give the Knights of Prosperity another chance. Heck, they never gave it a chance to begin with. A wonderful, unique, creative comedy and they put it up against Idol. If ABC can’t do better perhaps FOX could grab it up………It could become a great hit if only given the chance it needs to survive………..

By: Common Sense

Common Sense — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:59:12 +0000

Finally got to watch Thursday’s insanely-great The Office (Creed: If that’s a crime, lock me up!)…and Scrubs with Keri Russell. Will someone please give Keri her own series again??!!

Anyway, if NBC drops SCRUBS they’re crazy. That show is absolutely hysterical. (Maybe it was Keri’s presence? Let’s add her to the cast, STAT.)

On a happy note, King of Queens outperformed insipid Two-1/2 Losers last night. Maybe CBS will see the light and give Kevin and Leah a “7th Heaven” surprise reprieve!

By: theTVaddict

theTVaddict — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:14:03 +0000

Seth — Hope Springs Eternal… sets can be rebuilt!

Sure it will never happen, but Sorkin’s STUDIO 60 deserved far better treatment by NBC.

Even at its worst, it was better than 75% of what’s already on television.

By: Seth

Seth — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:10:48 +0000

“Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (it really needs to wow people when it comes back in order to get picked up)”

Not so much. The first “new” episode of “Studio 60″ doesn’t even air until NBC has already had its upfront. And since word has it the “Studio 60″ sets are being dismantled, I think it’s safe to say that Sorking is walking-and-talking to his next show.