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5 Things We Learned From the 2011 Network Upfronts

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Rumors of the Traditional Multiple-camera Sitcom’s Demise have been Greatly Exaggerated Despite the fact that many studio executives already took it upon themselves to proclaim the death of the traditional multi-camera sitcom a few seasons back, a funny thing happened on the way to the funeral: THE BIG BANG THEORY broke out big. And, since [...]

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Snap Judgments: 2 BROKE GIRLS, A GIFTED MAN, HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, UNFORGETTABLE & PERSON OF INTEREST

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2 BROKE GIRLS According to the Official CBS Description: 2 BROKE GIRLS is a comedy about two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner who strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business – if only they can raise the cash Why We’re Excited: As evidence by her ability [...]

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Snap Judgments: HART OF DIXIE, RINGER, THE SECRET CIRCLE

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HART OF DIXIE According to the Official CW Description: Fast-talking New Yorker and brand new doctor Zoe Hart has it all figured out – after graduating top of her class from medical school, she’ll follow in her father’s footsteps and become a cardio-thoracic surgeon.  But when her dreams fall apart, Zoe decides to accept an [...]

12 Posted in CW News, Featured, Hart of Dixie, Ringer, The Secret Circle, upfront

Trailer Park: Your First Look at CBS’s 2011-12 TV Season

Now that CBS has taken the wraps off its 2011-12 Primetime Schedule, it’s time for you to have your say. Were the hundreds of millions of development dollars invested by the Tiffany Network well spent? Now would be the time to put on that critics hat, press play and let us know in the comments [...]

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The CW Unveils 2011-12 Primetime Schedule

Snap judgments, photos and video to come, but until then, enjoy this first look at the CW’s just announced 2011-12 Primetime Schedule — with new shows as per usual highlighted in orange — after the jump.

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Snap Judgments: CHARLIE’S ANGELS, ONCE UPON A TIME, PAN AM, REVENGE, LAST MAN STANDING, MAN UP, SUBURGATORY

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CHARLIE’S ANGELS According to the Official ABC Description: Everyone deserves a second chance — even a thief, a street racer and a cop who got in a little too deep. After all, the three women who solve cases for their elusive boss, Charlie Townsend, are no saints. They’re angels… Charlie’s Angels. Set in Miami, this [...]

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Snap Judgments: NEW GIRL, I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER, ALLEN GREGORY, THE X FACTOR, TERRA NOVA, ALCATRAZ, THE FINDER & TOUCH

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NEW GIRL According to the Official FOX Description: Created by Liz Meriwether (No Strings Attached), NEW GIRL is a new single-camera ensemble comedy starring Zooey Deschanel ((500) Days of Summer) as Jess, an offbeat girl who – after a bad breakup – moves in with three single guys and essentially sets a bomb off in [...]

3 Posted in Alcatraz, Featured, Fox, Terra Nova, The Finder, upfront

CW Pickuppalooza: Find out the Fates of NIKITA, ONE TREE HILL and HELLCATS

In anticipation of the CW’s Upfront presentation this Thursday in New York City, the perennial fifth place network has let slip a slew of programming announcements. Joining NIKITA and ONE TREE HILL, both of which were just renewed for a second and [inexplicable!] ninth season respectively will be three new scripted dramas: A witch-centric VAMPIRE [...]

1 Posted in CW News, upfront

Trailer Park: Your First Look at ABC’s 2011-12 TV Season

Now that ABC has taken the wraps off its 2011-12 Primetime Schedule, it’s time for you to have your say. Were the hundreds of millions of development dollars invested by ABC President Paul Lee well spent? Now would be the time to put on that critics hat, press play and let us know in the [...]

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ABC Unveils 2011-12 Primetime Schedule

Snap judgments, photos and video to come, but until then, enjoy this first look at ABC’s just announced 2011-12 Primetime Schedule — with new shows as per usual highlighted in orange — after the jump.

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