DirecTV is no longer in the business of saving shows Bad news FRINGE fans, DirecTV — the satellite provider that made an unbelievably fantastic name for itself by extending the life of such TV Addict favorites like FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS and DAMAGES — will no longer be in the business of doing so. “In the [...]
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Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Unwelcome Bits of TV Related News
By theTVaddict on November 22nd, 2010 at November 22nd, 2010
NBC Unveils Midseason Schedule and We’ve Got Your Good, Bad & Ugly
By theTVaddict on November 15th, 2010 at November 15th, 2010

THE GOOD: After an eight month hiatus that effectively killed any momentum the show’s stellar second season might have generated, PARKS AND RECREATION finally has a return date as part of NBC’s rejiggered Thursday night lineup (January 20th). Also falling under the category of good, David E. Kelly’s legal drama HARRY’S LAW starring Kathy Bates [...]
NBC Gets Less Colorful
By theTVaddict on November 4th, 2010 at November 4th, 2010
In a disappointing, albeit somewhat expected turn of events, NBC has just zapped a whole lotta color from their “more colurful” motto by opting not to pick up UNDERCOVERS for a back-nine, effectively cancelling the lowly rated J.J. Abrams series.
Good News, Bad News: Special NBC Pick-Up Edition!
By theTVaddict on October 19th, 2010 at October 19th, 2010
Good News: After weeks of anticipation, NBC has officially given CHUCK a full-season pick up, bringing the little-series-that-could’s fourth season order to a whopping 24 episodes! Bad News: For a certain website which has made a name for themselves touting CHUCK’s renewal prospects on a weekly basis! Good News: For fans of the freshman NBC [...]
You Take the Good, You Take the Bad, You Take Them Both and There You Have…
By theTVaddict on October 18th, 2010 at October 18th, 2010
… Today’s news that has NBC awarding full-season pick-ups to THE EVENT, LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES and OUTSOURCED. According to NBC Entertainment President Angela Bromstad, “We believe in these new series and the creative auspices behind them. We are pleased with the quality of THE EVENT, LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES and OUTSOURCED, and [...]
Friday Fun: Interpret this Downward Trend!
By theTVaddict on September 24th, 2010 at September 24th, 2010
What does this downward trend represent? a) LONE STAR’s unfortunate inability to make the most of their Monday night HOUSE lead in, prompting show creator Kyle Killen to make viewers an offer they can’t shouldn’t refuse heading into this week’s episode. b) LIFE UNEXPECTED’s chances of getting a back nine pick up from the notoriously [...]
NBC Bumps LOVE BITES to Midseason
By theTVaddict on July 1st, 2010 at July 1st, 2010
Breaking: Becki’s baby blues bumps BITES! News which, loosely translated finds Becki Newton’s highly-anticipated UGLY BETTY follow up, the NBC anthology series LOVE BITES being bumped to midseason (or possibly earlier should NBC’s fall lineup falter) to accommodate the actresses real-life baby bump and the unexpected stepping down of showrunner Cindy Chupack (Who wished to [...]
NBC Gets its End of Season Report Card
By theTVaddict on June 3rd, 2010 at June 3rd, 2010
Good Moves: Despite a season marred by the controversial, albeit highly entertaining late night fiasco that was Jay Leno versus Conan O’Brien and the surprising purchase of the network by Kabletown Comcast, NBC deserves some serious kudos for weathering the storm. By treating lowly rated critically adored fan favorites like COMMUNITY, PARKS AND RECREATION, CHUCK [...]
Fall Preview ’10: OUTSOURCED
By theTVaddict on June 2nd, 2010 at June 2nd, 2010
You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve heard the hype. Now there’s only one thing you want to know: Which of the new fall shows are worth watching and which should be avoided at all costs? In this continuing series, we give you the scoop on some of the most highly-anticipated shows of the season. Starting with [...]
An ALIAS Reboot, Seriously? Why ABC is in danger of becoming the next NBC!
By theTVaddict on May 27th, 2010 at May 27th, 2010

Stop us if this sounds familiar. Rather than take the time and money to develop a uniquely original hit TV show from scratch, rumor has it that a major network is in talks to reboot a beloved series from the past. Now I know what you’re thinking, “What TV show from my childhood is NBC [...]



