TV Land April 2009 - HSR2 Finale; Cougar; 7th TVL Awards; Cosby Spring; Harrison Ford

[Pavan]

TV Land April 2009 --


Blog Story: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/02/tv-land-april-2009-highlights-includes.html
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/03/tv-one-adds-south-central-removes-mama.html

Regular schedule:

Changes listed only:

Thursdays, effective Thursday, April 16, 2009
10:00PM-12:00AM M*A*S*H (replaces The Jeffersons)

Weekdays, effective Tuesday, April 21, 2009
4:00PM Bonanza (replaces Green Acres 2x)
5:00PM Hogan's Heroes (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
5:30PM Hogan's Heroes (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
6:00PM Green Acres (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
6:30PM Green Acres (replaces Hogan's Heroes)
7:00PM Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Hogan's Heroes)
7:30PM Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Hogan's Heroes)



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Some minor one-time-only adjustments:
(does not include Movies and Original Encores)


Thursdays all month (unless noted)
10pm-12am The Jeffersons
12am-1am 3rd Rock
1-2am Cosby Show
2-3am Sanford & Son

Saturday, April 4
9am-11am Brady Bunch
6pm-7pm 3rd Rock from the Sun
7pm-10pm Andy Griffith
12:30am-2am 3rd Rock

Saturday, April 11
10am-12pm Andy Griffith
4:30pm-1am 3rd Rock from the Sun
1am-4am Three's Company (extended)

Thursday, April 16
10pm-12am M*A*S*H
5am-6am Hogan's Heroes

Friday, April 17
2am-5am MASH Finale

Saturday, April 18
9am-11am Brady Bunch
2pm-6pm Hogan's Heroes
6pm-7pm Andy Griffith Show

Sunday, April 19
9am-12pm Beverly Hillbillies

Saturday, April 25
9am-11am Brady Bunch
3pm-6pm Leave it to Beaver
7pm-10pm Andy Griffith Show
10pm-1am M*A*S*H

Sunday, April 26
11am-2pm Beverly Hillbillies
2pm-6pm Bonanza
6-8pm Andy Griffith Show

Thursday, April 30
7pm-8pm Andy Griffith Show
10pm-12am M*A*S*H

Saturday, May 2
5pm-8pm 3rd Rock from the Sun
8pm-11pm Andy Griffith Show
1am-4am Three's Company (extended)



Specials & Marathons






- Friday Nite Movies
Every Friday starting at 10pm e/p
TV Land Friday Movies continue this winter!
We all know them and we all love them. We have all seen these movies so many times we can quote entire scenes verbatim...yet we still watch them whenever they're on. These classic movies are back for nostalgic enjoyment this spring on TV Land.

Friday, April 3, 10p-1a
The Fugitive

Friday, April 10, 10p-12a
Risky Business

Friday, April 17, 10p-1a
Clear and Present Danger

Friday, April 24, 10p-12a
The Twilight Zone

Friday, May 1, 10p-12:30a
Witches of Eastwick

Saturday encores / premieres:
Saturday, April 4: 10pm-12:30am Patriot Games (premiere)
Saturday, April 11: 12pm-2:30pm Cocktail and 2:30pm-4:30pm Risky Business
Saturday, April 18: 11am-2pm The Fugitive
Saturday, April 25: 1-3pm The Twilight Zone
Saturday, May 2: 2:30p-5p Witches of Eastwick

Special encores / premieres:
Sunday, April 5: 10pm-1am Clear and Present Danger (premiere)
Sunday, April 12: 12:30-3:30pm Clear and Present Danger, 3:30pm-6:00pm Patriot Games and 6:00pm-9:00pm The Fugitive
Thursday, April 16: 10pm-12am Risky Business





-High School Reunion Season 2
Wednesday April 1 and 8 at 10pm ET/PT
High School Reunion is back for an unforgettable second season. This year friends will be reunited, enemies will confront each other, and a secret will be revealed that could forever change the legacy of the Chandler High School Class of 1988.
Catch all 7 episodes from 9am-4pm on April 8 leading up to the eighth and final episode at 10pm.
Season 2 encores: Wednesdays 11pm & 1am; Thursdays 8pm; Fridays 11:59pm; Saturdays 12pm & 9pm; Sundays 11am, 6pm, & 1am; Mondays 10pm; Tuesdays 11:59pm.



-The Cougar
Wednesday at 10pm ET/PT starting April 15, 2009
Stacey Anderson, a stunning 40-year-old successful realtor from Scottsdale, Arizona, is the "Cougar" in TV Land's new original series "The Cougar." The eight-episode series is hosted by Vivica A. Fox ("Kill Bill: Vol. 1," "Curb Your Enthusiasm") and follows Anderson as she searches for love among a pool of 20 eligible twenty-something men. The one-hour elimination dating series is executive produced by Mike Fleiss ("The Bachelor") through his NEXT Entertainment production company in association with Warner Horizon Television
Encores: Wednesdays 11pm & 1am; Thursdays 3am; Fridays 11:59pm; Saturdays 12pm & 9pm; Sundays 11am, 6pm, & 1am; Mondays 10pm; Tuesdays 11:59pm.




-Truth, Justice & The Harrison Ford Way
Friday, April 3; Saturday, April 4; and Sunday, April 5 starting at 10pm
Encore airs Sunday, April 12 from 12:30pm-9pm
Realize your action-movie dreams this weekend with TV Land Prime's Truth, Justice & the Harrison Ford Way. The bankable box-office star and American movie icon hit the cinematic trifecta three years in a row with Patriot Games in 1992, The Fugitive in 1993, and Clear and Present Danger in 1994. For three nights in a row beginning Friday, April 3, TV Land Prime delivers Harrison Ford to viewers in each of these heart-stopping thrillers:
On Sunday, April 3, from 10pm-1am, Harrison Ford teams up with Tommy Lee Jones in the mother of all manhunts, The Fugitive.
On Saturday, April 4 from 10pm-12:30am, Harrison Ford brings Tom Clancy’s character Jack Ryan to life as the American hero who foils an assassination attempt on a member of the British Royal Family by the IRA which proves to have very personal consequences.
Harrison Ford reprises his role as Jack Ryan on Sunday, April 5 from 10pm-1am in Clear and Present Danger. Jack Ryan finds himself entwined in an illegal covert operation against a Columbian drug cartel and faces off against some surprising political adversaries.
Don't miss Harrison Ford in his Prime!




-Cosby's Spring Cleaning
Thursday, April 9, 2009
9:00pm-1:00am ET/PT
Raising children is not only hard work, it can be messy too, and the Huxtable kids prove to be no exception to that rule. From Theo’s kitchen floor ‘surfing’ to Rudy and Peter’s showdown with “The Juicer” to Olivia’s crayon cleaning caper, the kids keep Cliff & Claire on their toes and flush with cleaning products that will tackle whatever the clean-up job requires.

Thursday, April 9
9p The Juicer - #026
9:30p Denise Gets a “D” - #058
10p Lost Weekend - #113
10:30p Surf’s Up - #126
11p Theo’s Dirty Laundry - #145
11:30p It’s All in the Game - #155
12a The Juicer - #026
12:30a Denise Gets a “D” - #058




M*A*S*H Weekend Marathon
Friday, April 17 from 2a-6a, Saturday, April 18 and Sunday April 19 from 8p-6a, and Monday, April 20 from 8p-12a



Married with Children Marathon
Thursday, April 23, 2009
9pm-12am ET/PT
Yes, Al Bundy is on TV Land for one-night only on Thursday, April 23 from 9pm-12am on TV Land PRIME! This is all in anticipation of the cast reunion during the 2009 TV Land Awards on Sunday, April 26, TV Land is offering viewers 6 of the most popular episodes from this outrageous series.
9PM #22 - Alley Of The Dolls - Peg meets and old rival from high school and their two families face off at a bowling match to see who the real loser is. With the Bundy team being one player short, Steve has to step in to help.
9:30PM #29 - Master The Possibilities - When the mailman delivers a credit card pre-approved for Buck the Dog, the Bundy's go on a spending spree.
10PM #36 - He Thought He Could - In the third season opener, Al learns that he has had a copy of "The Little Engine That Could" since 1957 and when he goes to return it, he finds the same fat Librarian that was there in 1957.
10:30PM #46 - Eatin Out - The Bundys inherit some money from a relative and decides to go to a fancy restaurant.
11PM #66 - Oh, What A Feeling - Al decides to get a new car, but finds out that Peggy spent all his saved up money, and he has to buy an old, used car.
11:30PM #97 - Oldied But Young'uns - Al goes crazy trying to remember the name of a song he heard on the radio.





-7th Annual TV Land Awards
Monday, April 26, 2009
8:00pm-10:30pm ET/PT
The 7th Annual TV Land Awards show rolls out the red carpet on Sunday, April 26 at 8pm. Watch us spread our wings further as the '09 awards embraces and recognizes “more than television” with a star-studded night featuring a list of who's who in television and film.
And, to deliver the most viewers possible and build excitement leading up to the awards show, at 2pm, TV Land will kick off the fun with a 6-hour marathon of perennial favorite The Andy Griffith Show featuring red-carpet interstitials from the award show.
ENCORES:
Sunday, April 26, 10:30p-1a
Monday, April 27, 4p – 6:30p
Tuesday, April 28, 10p – 12:30a
Wednesday, April 29, 10:30a – 1p
Thursday, April 30, 1a – 3:30a
Saturday, May 2, 12p – 2:30p
Sunday, May 3, 8a – 10:30a
Sunday, May 3, 12a – 2:30a









Blog Story: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/02/tv-land-april-2009-highlights-includes.html http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/03/tv-one-adds-south-central-removes-mama.html

[USATVFAN]

I heard The Jeffersons has a 50/50 Chance of being Renewed in August.

[Pavan]

That is too far away to talk about. This is still April...and technically we are still in February, lol.

[Scoobiedoo30]

We have 5 Month's until August

[Pavan]

Married with Children marathon and MASH weekend marathon added:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/03/tv-one-adds-south-central-removes-mama.html

[markway895]

I still don't understand how "The Cougar" fits in with TVLand programming?????????

[Jude The Obscure]

MWC?? Gee, Spike,TBS, my local CW.....talk about overexposed! :lol:

[Pavan]

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL TV LAND AWARDS TO HONOR

“M*A*S*H,” “MARRIED WITH CHILDREN,” “HOME IMPROVEMENT,” “MAGNUM P.I.,” “KNOTS LANDING” AND “TWO AND A HALF MEN” AMONG OTHERS



The Legacy of Laughter Award Recipient is Julia Louis-Dreyfus



Show Tapes Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre;

Premieres Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET/PT on TV Land



Los Angeles, CA – March 24, 2009 – TV Land announced today that it will pay tribute to “M*A*S*H,” “Married with Children,” “Home Improvement,” “Magnum P.I.,” “Knots Landing” and “Two and a Half Men” at the 7th Annual TV Land Awards. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother,” Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle and Assassins), the two-hour show will tape on Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and will air on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET/PT.

All of this year’s honorees are cultural icons representing a cross-section of classic and modern television that viewers love. The Legacy of Laughter Award will be presented to television actress and “Seinfeld” alum Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “M*A*S*H” will be honored with the Impact Award. The Innovator Award will be given to the unconventional Fox sitcom “Married with Children.” The classic CBS soap opera “Knots Landing” celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and will be recognized for its place in television history. The Fan Favorite Award will be presented to “Home Improvement,” and the action drama “Magnum P.I.”- which launched the career of Tom Selleck as a leading actor - will be bestowed with the Hero Award. Finally, the hit sitcom “Two and a Half Men” will be awarded the Future Classic Award.



Below are details on this year’s honorees:



THE LEGACY OF LAUGHTER AWARD



This award is presented to an entertainer whose comedic work continues to serve as an inspiration and a guiding force. This year’s recipient is Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Julia Louis-Dreyfus got her first career breakthrough as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Whether it was her dry wit comedy or that feisty shove with the catch phrase “Get out!” on “Seinfeld,” or her hilarious take on portraying a single mother trying to raise her son - and to her dismay learns that her ex-husband is seeing a much younger women named Christine - hence the name of her hit comedy “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s comedy always delivers. The recipient of the Legacy of Laughter award serves as an ideal appreciation to those who have provided the invigorating healing power of laughter. The first recipient to have received such an award was Lucille Ball for her awe-inspiring work which continues to set a precedent for those who receive this great honor.



THE IMPACT AWARD



This award is given to a show that offered both entertainment and enlightenment, always striving for both humor and humanity, with comedy that reflected reality. This year's recipient is “M*A*S*H.”

Based on the 1970 Robert Altman film of the same name, “M*A*S*H” revolves around life at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. The show stars Alan Alda as Dr. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce and Wayne Rogers as Dr. “Trapper” John McIntyre, two brilliant surgeons often pre-occupied with attractive nurses, practical jokes and merry-making. Their relaxed approach is a source of consternation for other medical staffers including Dr. Frank Burns (Larry Linville) and Lt. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan (Loretta Swit), whose secret love affair is no secret. During the fourth season, there were significant changes in the medical staff including B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell), who debuted as the new surgeon and replaced Trapper as Hawkeye’s teammate and co-conspirator.



THE FAN FAVORITE AWARD



The Fan Favorite is awarded to an All-American classic that won the hearts of television viewers, with characters who became our friends, stories we could all relate to and irresistible laughs. The 2009 Fan Favorite is “Home Improvement.”

Launching stand-up comedian Tim Allen into a full-force television star, “Home Improvement” was one of ABC’s most popular family comedies during the 1990s. The sitcom centered on local celebrity Tim Taylor (Tim Allen), who hosted the fictional series “Tool Time” along with his assistant Al (Richard Karn). At home, Tim was a bit of klutz when it came to handling tools and fixing things around the house that he shared with his wife Jill(Patricia Richardson) and his three sons Brad, Randy and Mark (Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Taran Noah Smith), providing endless laughs.



THE HERO AWARD

The Hero Award salutes a lead character whose crime-solving feats were astounding, yet remained thoroughly authentic, offering equal parts of street smarts, wit and charisma - in this case, all wrapped up in floral prints. This year’s recipient is “Magnum P.I.

“Magnum, P.I.” starred Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, a detective living in Hawaii. Magnum guards the estate of a wealthy writer, Robin Master (who viewers never saw), and when he wasn’t working, he was romancing the ladies or tooling around with the amenities of the estate. However, the one mystery that he never seemed to solve was whether or not Jonathan Higgins III (John Hillerman) was Robin Masters!



THE INNOVATOR AWARD



This award is presented to a series whose influence is still felt and evident in television today. It is most exemplified by a show that carved out new territory, re-defining elements of the genre and opening pathways for others to follow. TV Land will honor “Married with Children” as this year's recipient.

One of the first primetime and controversial sitcoms that established FOX as a legitimate network, “Married with Children” redefined the meaning of a tight-knit family and also helped break barriers for comedies to continue to discuss unsuitable topics, much like “All in the Family” did in the late 1970s. The comedy focused on Al Bundy (Ed O’Neill), a bigoted, dim-witted shoe salesman unlucky in life, and his wife, Peg (Katey Segal), a housewife who didn’t do much except shop and style her highly coiffed red hair while dispensing her signature brand of sarcasm. Their daughter Kelly (Christina Applegate) was the hot, blonde airhead while their son Bud (David Faustino) was the unsuccessful bad boy. Along with their dog Buck, the Bundys often bickered with their obnoxious neighbor Marcy (Amanda Bearse), her ex-husband Steve (David Garrison) and later – Marcy’s second husband Jefferson (Ted McGinley).



THE ANNIVERSARY AWARD



TV Land will celebrate “Knots Landing’s” 30th Anniversary as one of the longest-running primetime soap-operas in television history. With its unpredictable storylines, intriguing characters and surprising plots, it charmed audiences and critics alike while creating a pathway for future programs.

Originally conceived as a spin-off of another popular soap-opera - “Dallas” - “Knots Landing” aired on CBS from 1979-1993. Loosely based on the 1973 film“Scenes From a Marriage,” creator David Jacobs developed the drama that focused on the adventures of several families, which included married couple Gary and Valene Ewing (Ted Shackelford and Joan Van Ark) as they moved from Dallas to the fictional town of Seaview Circle to start a new life. Once on the verge of cancellation, the drama, which starred Ted Shackleford, Joan Van Ark, Don Murray, Michele Lee and Nicollette Sheridan, was saved by critics and viewers who were intrigued with the stories featured in each episode. Today, “Knots Landing” remains a cult classic with reruns airing in syndication across the world.



THE FUTURE CLASSIC AWARD



This award was unveiled by TV Land in 1998 and is presented annually to a show that best exemplifies the qualities of a television show that will stand the test of time and become a television classic. “Two and a Half Men” is this year’s recipient of the Future Classic Award.

“Two and a Half Men” stars Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, a bachelor whose lifestyle is cut short when his newly separated, uptight brother Alan (Jon Cryer) moves in along with his son, Jake (Angus T. Jones). If that’s not enough, Charlie and Alan’s narcissistic mother -played by Holland Taylor - decides she wants to spend more time with her boys. Alan’s ex- wife Judith (Marin Hinkle) and the slightly crazy and Charlie-obsessed neighbor Rose (Melanie Lynskey) also help provide laughter amid the typical family drama all while Charlie, Alan and Jake continue to form a tighter bond.

TV Land and all related logos and titles are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

About the 2009 TV Land Awards:

Michael Levitt ("Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List,” "Billboard Music Awards,” "Scream Awards") is executive producer, Emmy Award-winning Jeff Margolis is director (“Academy Awards,” “American Music Awards,” “Screen Actors Guild Awards”), Greg Sills serves as supervising producer (“VH1 Rock Honors,” “The Teen Choice Awards,” “Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards”) and TV Land’s Sal Maniaci and Larry W. Jones are executive producers. STOUFFERS is a presenting sponsor of the 2009 TV Land Award Show.

[Pavan]

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL TV LAND AWARDS TO HONOR

“M*A*S*H,” “MARRIED WITH CHILDREN,” “HOME IMPROVEMENT,” “MAGNUM P.I.,” “KNOTS LANDING” AND “TWO AND A HALF MEN” AMONG OTHERS



The Legacy of Laughter Award Recipient is Julia Louis-Dreyfus



Show Tapes Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre;

Premieres Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET/PT on TV Land



Los Angeles, CA – March 24, 2009 – TV Land announced today that it will pay tribute to “M*A*S*H,” “Married with Children,” “Home Improvement,” “Magnum P.I.,” “Knots Landing” and “Two and a Half Men” at the 7th Annual TV Land Awards. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother,” Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle and Assassins), the two-hour show will tape on Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and will air on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET/PT.

All of this year’s honorees are cultural icons representing a cross-section of classic and modern television that viewers love. The Legacy of Laughter Award will be presented to television actress and “Seinfeld” alum Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “M*A*S*H” will be honored with the Impact Award. The Innovator Award will be given to the unconventional Fox sitcom “Married with Children.” The classic CBS soap opera “Knots Landing” celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and will be recognized for its place in television history. The Fan Favorite Award will be presented to “Home Improvement,” and the action drama “Magnum P.I.”- which launched the career of Tom Selleck as a leading actor - will be bestowed with the Hero Award. Finally, the hit sitcom “Two and a Half Men” will be awarded the Future Classic Award.



Below are details on this year’s honorees:



THE LEGACY OF LAUGHTER AWARD



This award is presented to an entertainer whose comedic work continues to serve as an inspiration and a guiding force. This year’s recipient is Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Julia Louis-Dreyfus got her first career breakthrough as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Whether it was her dry wit comedy or that feisty shove with the catch phrase “Get out!” on “Seinfeld,” or her hilarious take on portraying a single mother trying to raise her son - and to her dismay learns that her ex-husband is seeing a much younger women named Christine - hence the name of her hit comedy “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s comedy always delivers. The recipient of the Legacy of Laughter award serves as an ideal appreciation to those who have provided the invigorating healing power of laughter. The first recipient to have received such an award was Lucille Ball for her awe-inspiring work which continues to set a precedent for those who receive this great honor.



THE IMPACT AWARD



This award is given to a show that offered both entertainment and enlightenment, always striving for both humor and humanity, with comedy that reflected reality. This year's recipient is “M*A*S*H.”

Based on the 1970 Robert Altman film of the same name, “M*A*S*H” revolves around life at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. The show stars Alan Alda as Dr. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce and Wayne Rogers as Dr. “Trapper” John McIntyre, two brilliant surgeons often pre-occupied with attractive nurses, practical jokes and merry-making. Their relaxed approach is a source of consternation for other medical staffers including Dr. Frank Burns (Larry Linville) and Lt. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan (Loretta Swit), whose secret love affair is no secret. During the fourth season, there were significant changes in the medical staff including B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell), who debuted as the new surgeon and replaced Trapper as Hawkeye’s teammate and co-conspirator.



THE FAN FAVORITE AWARD



The Fan Favorite is awarded to an All-American classic that won the hearts of television viewers, with characters who became our friends, stories we could all relate to and irresistible laughs. The 2009 Fan Favorite is “Home Improvement.”

Launching stand-up comedian Tim Allen into a full-force television star, “Home Improvement” was one of ABC’s most popular family comedies during the 1990s. The sitcom centered on local celebrity Tim Taylor (Tim Allen), who hosted the fictional series “Tool Time” along with his assistant Al (Richard Karn). At home, Tim was a bit of klutz when it came to handling tools and fixing things around the house that he shared with his wife Jill(Patricia Richardson) and his three sons Brad, Randy and Mark (Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Taran Noah Smith), providing endless laughs.



THE HERO AWARD

The Hero Award salutes a lead character whose crime-solving feats were astounding, yet remained thoroughly authentic, offering equal parts of street smarts, wit and charisma - in this case, all wrapped up in floral prints. This year’s recipient is “Magnum P.I.

“Magnum, P.I.” starred Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, a detective living in Hawaii. Magnum guards the estate of a wealthy writer, Robin Master (who viewers never saw), and when he wasn’t working, he was romancing the ladies or tooling around with the amenities of the estate. However, the one mystery that he never seemed to solve was whether or not Jonathan Higgins III (John Hillerman) was Robin Masters!



THE INNOVATOR AWARD



This award is presented to a series whose influence is still felt and evident in television today. It is most exemplified by a show that carved out new territory, re-defining elements of the genre and opening pathways for others to follow. TV Land will honor “Married with Children” as this year's recipient.

One of the first primetime and controversial sitcoms that established FOX as a legitimate network, “Married with Children” redefined the meaning of a tight-knit family and also helped break barriers for comedies to continue to discuss unsuitable topics, much like “All in the Family” did in the late 1970s. The comedy focused on Al Bundy (Ed O’Neill), a bigoted, dim-witted shoe salesman unlucky in life, and his wife, Peg (Katey Segal), a housewife who didn’t do much except shop and style her highly coiffed red hair while dispensing her signature brand of sarcasm. Their daughter Kelly (Christina Applegate) was the hot, blonde airhead while their son Bud (David Faustino) was the unsuccessful bad boy. Along with their dog Buck, the Bundys often bickered with their obnoxious neighbor Marcy (Amanda Bearse), her ex-husband Steve (David Garrison) and later – Marcy’s second husband Jefferson (Ted McGinley).



THE ANNIVERSARY AWARD



TV Land will celebrate “Knots Landing’s” 30th Anniversary as one of the longest-running primetime soap-operas in television history. With its unpredictable storylines, intriguing characters and surprising plots, it charmed audiences and critics alike while creating a pathway for future programs.

Originally conceived as a spin-off of another popular soap-opera - “Dallas” - “Knots Landing” aired on CBS from 1979-1993. Loosely based on the 1973 film“Scenes From a Marriage,” creator David Jacobs developed the drama that focused on the adventures of several families, which included married couple Gary and Valene Ewing (Ted Shackelford and Joan Van Ark) as they moved from Dallas to the fictional town of Seaview Circle to start a new life. Once on the verge of cancellation, the drama, which starred Ted Shackleford, Joan Van Ark, Don Murray, Michele Lee and Nicollette Sheridan, was saved by critics and viewers who were intrigued with the stories featured in each episode. Today, “Knots Landing” remains a cult classic with reruns airing in syndication across the world.



THE FUTURE CLASSIC AWARD



This award was unveiled by TV Land in 1998 and is presented annually to a show that best exemplifies the qualities of a television show that will stand the test of time and become a television classic. “Two and a Half Men” is this year’s recipient of the Future Classic Award.

“Two and a Half Men” stars Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, a bachelor whose lifestyle is cut short when his newly separated, uptight brother Alan (Jon Cryer) moves in along with his son, Jake (Angus T. Jones). If that’s not enough, Charlie and Alan’s narcissistic mother -played by Holland Taylor - decides she wants to spend more time with her boys. Alan’s ex- wife Judith (Marin Hinkle) and the slightly crazy and Charlie-obsessed neighbor Rose (Melanie Lynskey) also help provide laughter amid the typical family drama all while Charlie, Alan and Jake continue to form a tighter bond.

TV Land and all related logos and titles are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

About the 2009 TV Land Awards:

Michael Levitt ("Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List,” "Billboard Music Awards,” "Scream Awards") is executive producer, Emmy Award-winning Jeff Margolis is director (“Academy Awards,” “American Music Awards,” “Screen Actors Guild Awards”), Greg Sills serves as supervising producer (“VH1 Rock Honors,” “The Teen Choice Awards,” “Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards”) and TV Land’s Sal Maniaci and Larry W. Jones are executive producers. STOUFFERS is a presenting sponsor of the 2009 TV Land Award Show.

[JulieSomoski]

Sounds like it'll be a good show. I don't know how Men didn't get the Future Classic award before (or how The Office beat it to it). Julia Louis-Dreyfus is much deserving of the Legacy of Laughter award, so congrats to her!

[JT]

Knots ****in' Landing!

I approve. Too bad they don't do like they did for the first TVLand Awards and do marathons of all of the honored shows. I could use a few Knots episodes!

[Pavan]

TV LAND AWARDS TO HONOR COMEDIC ICON

DON RICKLES WITH THIS YEAR’S LEGEND AWARD



Show Will Tape on Sunday, April 19th and

Air on Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET/PT on TV LAND



Los Angeles, CA - March 31, 2009 – Multi-talented Don Rickles, the world’s most beloved “outrageous comic,” actor and author will be bestowed the Legend Award at “The 2009 TV Land Awards,” it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. The Legend Award is presented to an entertainer or a television show that has stood the test of time and ranks among the most memorable and celebrated in television and movie history. “The 2009 TV Land Awards,” hosted by Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother," Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle and Assassins ) and will tape on Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City to air on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26th at 8pm ET/PT. Previous recipients of the Legend Award include “The Carol Burnett Show,” “Cheers,” Garry Marshall, “The Andy Griffith Show” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show.”

“I feel honored that TV Land has finally woken up and decided to make me this year’s recipient of the Legend Award,” says Don Rickles. “Throughout my career, I have loved entertaining people and to be recognized for my achievements is truly extraordinary.”

“Don Rickles is a national treasure whose comedy transcends generations,” states Jones. “He is a true pioneer who has won the hearts of millions across the world with his quick wit and sarcasm. TV Land is thrilled to present him with this year’s Legend Award.”

TV Land previously announced additional honorees for this year’s show including Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Legacy of Laughter Award), “Married with Children” (Innovator Award), “M*A*S*H” (Impact Award), “Home Improvement” (Fan Favorite Award), “Magnum P.I.” (Hero Award), “Two and a Half Men” (Future Classic Award) and “Knots Landing” (30th Anniversary Award).

Media credentials for “The 2009 TV Land Awards can be requested through tvlandpress.com.

About Don Rickles

Known for unleashing his "insult" style of comedy by throwing "off the cuff" lines that charmed audiences for many years and considered one of our most celebrated entertainers, Don Rickles continues to sell out venues in cities worldwide and make frequent television appearances on talk shows such as "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," "Larry King Live," "Late Show With David Letterman," and "Live With Regis and Kelly." His recent work included being the subject of the HBO documentary, Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project, directed by John Landis, for which he won a Primetime Emmy in 2008 for his performance. The feature went on to win an additional Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special.

As an actor, Rickles has balanced roles on both the big and small screens. He portrayed the role of Billy Sherbert in the Martin Scorsese-directed Casino (Universal Pictures), opposite Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci. His additional film credits include the Paramount ensemble comedy Rat Race, the cult classic Kelly's Heroes with Clint Eastwood and the war-drama Run Silent, Run Deep, opposite leads Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster, among many others.

Don is also well-known for voicing the character of Mr. Potato Head in Disney/Pixar's computer-animated family features Toy Story 1 and 2, and will reprise his role in the upcoming third installment of the popular franchise.

Rickles started out in comedy clubs, but appearing on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" in the 1960's is what got him noticed. He became the talk of the industry, the media and the public which gave him the opportunity to perform stand-up comedy on television. He appeared on the prime-time variety program "The Dean Martin Show" demonstrating what he does best: entertain people. Stars like Bob Hope, Bob Newhart, Lena Horne and Ricardo Montalban were among Rickles' targets on the show. Don Rickles was here to stay. He would later star in primetime series for ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX, as well as host or co-host seven television specials. He also made memorable guest appearances on a potpourri of dramas, sitcoms and variety shows including “Murphy Brown,” “Run For Your Life,” “I Spy,” “The Lucy Show,” “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “The Twilight Zone,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Laugh In” and numerous turns on “The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.”



Adding to his impressive resume, he has become a best-selling author. In 2007, he released his memoir for Simon & Schuster called Rickles' Book and the following year Rickles' Letters was published.



Among his many awards and honors, Rickles is the recipient of Caesar’s Palace’s Laurel Award and the United States Comedy & Arts Festival’s 2007 Pinnacle Award for his distinguished career.



Originally born in New York City, Rickles currently resides in Los Angeles.

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[Pavan]

TV LAND ORDERS THIRD SEASON OF HIT FRANCHISE

“HIGH SCHOOL REUNION”

Las Vegas, Nevada, High School Chosen for Season Three


Los Angeles, CA -- April 7, 2009 – TV Land announced today that it has picked up its successful reality series “High School Reunion” for a third season. Over 1 million people have been watching the current season, which airs its final episode on April 8. Now viewers can tune in as Las Vegas’ Chaparral High School’s Class of 1989 will experience a reunion like no other. Set on the garden isle of Kauai, the classmates of Chaparral -- some of whom haven’t seen each other in over twenty years -- will have the unique opportunity to finally settle a score, find new love or rekindle an old flame and reconnect during this luxurious getaway. “High School Reunion” is produced for TV Land by Mike Fleiss (“The Bachelor”) through his NEXT Entertainment production company in association with Warner Horizon Television. “High School Reunion” is set to debut its third season, with eight episodes, in the third quarter of 2009, on TV Land during TV Land PRIME, the network’s primetime destination block.

“We are so happy that ‘High School Reunion’ continues to resonate with our viewers and remains one of TV Land’s most popular original series,” states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. “Viewers can’t get enough of the drama and romance that comes when these classmates share their emotional and intimate stories from high school and everything else in between. The characters and storylines are not only entertaining, but the show is so compelling that it’s not surprising that our audience of 40-somethings has been glued to their screens. We can’t wait to see what drama unfolds with this new class, making great television.”

“We’re thrilled to be doing another season of ‘High School Reunion’ for the good people of TV Land!” said Mike Fleiss.

Season two of “High School Reunion” has been averaging 883,000 total viewers with a median age of 45. Among A25-54, it has been posting a 0.5/554,000 and among A40-54 a 0.6/343,000.

[Pavan]

TV LAND ANNOUNCES PRESENTERS AND ADDITIONAL
HONOREE SID AND MARTY KROFFT FOR THE “2009 TV LAND AWARDS”

Will Ferrell, Teri Hatcher, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel,
Jamie Lee Curtis and Dr. Phil Named as Presenters With More To Be Announced

Grammy® Winner Cyndi Lauper and Pop Icon David Cassidy
To Pay Tribute to The Kroffts


Los Angeles, CA - April 14, 2009 -- TV Land announced today that legendary producers Sid and Marty Krofft will receive the Pop Culture Award at the "2009 TV Land Awards," and Will Ferrell, star of the upcoming film Land of the Lost (Talladega Nights, Anchorman), Teri Hatcher (“Desperate Housewives”), Amy Poehler (“Saturday Night Live,” “Parks and Recreation” and Baby Mama), comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel (“Jimmy Kimmel Live”), Jamie Lee Curtis (Freaky Friday, A Fish Called Wanda) and TV talk show host and psychologist Dr. Phil will be among the presenters at the evening’s celebration. Additionally, music stars Cyndi Lauper and David Cassidy will perform in the tribute to Sid and Marty Krofft. The two-hour show, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother,” Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle and Assassins), will tape on Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and will air on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET/PT.

TV Land previously announced additional honorees for this year’s show including Don Rickles (Legend Award), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Legacy of Laughter Award), “Married With Children” (Innovator Award), “ER,” (Icon Award), “M*A*S*H” (Impact Award), “Home Improvement” (Fan Favorite Award), “Magnum P.I.” (Hero Award), “Two and a Half Men” (Future Classic Award) and “Knots Landing” (30th Anniversary Award).

Media credentials for the TV Land Awards can be requested through tvlandpress.com.

Sid and Marty Krofft will be bestowed with the Pop Culture Award, which is presented to a producer whose body of work has crossed the line from ordinary to pop culture status.

After a background in puppeteering, vaudeville and the circus, Sid and Marty Krofft arrived in Hollywood to knock the cookie-cutter animation world of Saturday morning television upside down. Starting in 1969 with the innovative series “H.R. Pufnstuf,” they turned out a string of wild, vibrant, fast-paced children’s programs that captured the carefree spirit of the ‘70s while creating many pop culture moments. The Kroffts’ idea of children’s programming was always inventive and psychedelic -- infused with manic energy and wild campy humor. They expanded their horizons to create a whole new style of variety shows for adults that were fearless and funny. One of their memorable series was “Land of the Lost” which has been remade as a feature film starring Will Ferrell as Park Ranger Rick Marshall.

[Pavan]

Last minute changes:

Thursdays, effective Thursday, April 16, 2009
10:00PM-12:00AM M*A*S*H (replaces The Jeffersons)

Weekdays, effective Tuesday, April 21, 2009
4:00PM Bonanza (replaces Green Acres 2x)
5:00PM Hogan's Heroes (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
5:30PM Hogan's Heroes (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
6:00PM Green Acres (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
6:30PM Green Acres (replaces Hogan's Heroes)
7:00PM Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Hogan's Heroes)
7:30PM Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Hogan's Heroes)

[Scoobiedoo30]

this is great that The Beverly Hillibillies is moving to 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm CT Time.

[clj2]

Last minute changes:

Thursdays, effective Thursday, April 16, 2009
10:00PM-12:00AM M*A*S*H (replaces The Jeffersons)

Weekdays, effective Tuesday, April 21, 2009
4:00PM Bonanza (replaces Green Acres 2x)
5:00PM Hogan's Heroes (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
5:30PM Hogan's Heroes (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
6:00PM Green Acres (replaces Beverly Hillbillies)
6:30PM Green Acres (replaces Hogan's Heroes)
7:00PM Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Hogan's Heroes)
7:30PM Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Hogan's Heroes)

hmmm....I'm trying to decide how to take this. Looks like Hillbillies is doing well, and apparently Green Acres as well with it being moved up 2 hours. Or maybe 'Acres' isn't and they're trying to boost its performance by sandwiching it between 2 successful shows.

As for PRIME....they'd might as well drop that. It's no different than the rest of the schedule, almost.

Pavan, just a question. Any news on Beaver yet? Are they low on plays? I remember a similar situation with Three's Company...it was barely airing and got renewed, and the issues was airplays. I'm shocked that it would be doing so poorly to just air weekends. Seems it'd at least get a 5AM slot. I would love to have seen LITB 4-5 instead of a second Bonanza..

[tvparadise]

I think this schedule change is possibly a result of TV Land running low on Andy Griffith plays. Andy was on most nights 7-10, now it's just 8-10. Reducing it from early evening may ensure that they will have enough plays to keep it in primetime through the end of the year when the contract runs out.

I don't see how Beaver could be that low on airplays. They've always seemed to air it rather "moderately". I just don't think it fits with the current weekday blocks and so they just use it weekends.

[clj2]

Maybe so about LITB. However, I wouldn't mind seeing it air against The Brady Bunch in a night block, maybe 5-6AM, at least to keep it on the weekly schedule.

FWIW, there are two pre-1980 shows coming later this year according to The Link.

[Pavan]

No word on Beaver and I don't think they are low on plays.

[Jude The Obscure]

One wonders if eventually the channel will just rename itself PRIME :)

[Stuck In The '70's]

One wonders if eventually the channel will just rename itself PRIME :)
They should rename it TV Crap. :lol:

[clj2]

No word on Beaver and I don't think they are low on plays.

Thanks.

I think (maybe wishfully) they'll renew - they renewed Brady Bunch and All in the Family and they were barely airing at those times and weren't huge performers. LITB has always done fairly well and serves as a good backup if something flops.

[clj2]

So does anyone think JSM will ever come back? It's on TBS anyway, I really hope not.

As for these 2 pre-80s shows coming later this year....I have this feeling that one of them is going to be The Munsters. They could swap JSM for Munsters like they did with 227/Benson for Addams/Munsters several years back through Program Exchange.

I would rather this not be the case (we need some "newer" old shows that aren't overplayed), but they could easily swap through The Program Exchange and they have always favored Munsters, bringing them back multiple times after it expired, extending the contract, etc. I think it always did OK and would be a good filler/morning show.

[Pavan]

The Star-Studded 2009 TV Land Awards Honors Don Rickles, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 'M*A*S*H,' 'Married With Children,' 'ER,' 'Home Improvement,' 'Magnum P.I.,' Sid and Marty Krofft, 'Two And A Half Men,' 'Knots Landing' and Earth, Wind & Fire

WILL FERRELL, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, MARTIN SHEEN, TERI HATCHER, AMY POEHLER, JIMMY KIMMEL, CYNDI LAUPER, ANGELA BASSETT, REBA MCENTIRE, JAMIE LEE CURTIS, DR. PHIL MCGRAW AND CLINT BLACK AMONG DOZENS OF PERFORMERS APPEARING TO CELEBRATE TELEVISION, FILM AND MUSIC

LOS ANGELES, April 19 -- It was an unforgettable and star-studded evening as celebrities from television, film and music came out tonight for the taping of the 2009 TV Land Awards which premieres on Sunday, April 26th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME. Appearances included Will Ferrell, Matthew McConaughey, Martin Sheen, Teri Hatcher, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel, Cyndi Lauper, Angela Bassett, Reba McEntire, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dr. Phil McGraw and more. This year's honorees included Don Rickles (Legend Award), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Lucille Ball Legacy of Laughter Award), "M*A*S*H" (Impact Award), "Married With Children" (Innovator Award), "ER," (Icon Award), "Home Improvement" (Fan Favorite Award), "Magnum P.I." (Hero Award), Sid and Marty Krofft (Pop Culture Award), "Knots Landing" (30th Anniversary Award), "Two and a Half Men" (Future Classic Award), and Earth, Wind & Fire (Entertainer Award).

The gala event featured unforgettable moments such as Jimmy Kimmel's hilarious and touching tribute to legendary Don Rickles and Teri Hatcher's memories of her guest appearance on "Future Classic Award" series winner "Two and a Half Men." In an ironic and witty tribute, Dr. Phil McGraw presented the cast of "Married With Children" with "The Innovator Award," and Martin Sheen presented the cast of "M*A*S*H" - including Alan Alda and Loretta Swit -- with "The Impact Award." Movie star and leading man Matthew McConaughey presented the always debonair Tom Selleck and the cast of "Magnum P.I" with "The Hero Award," and critically-acclaimed funk band Earth, Wind & Fire received "The Entertainer Award" from Angela Bassett.

Other memorable moments included:

* An entertaining videotaped parody/show open by host Neil Patrick Harris which took him through his own version of "The Twilight Zone," traveling through TV hits spanning from "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Love Boat," "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," "Happy Days" - featuring an appearance by Marion Ross, "Baywatch" and finally "Survivor" where he comes face to the show's host Jeff Probst.

* A heartwarming taped tribute to Don Rickles by close friend and fellow icon Bob Newhart.

* A rousing medley performed by honorees Earth, Wind & Fire of their hits.

* Will Ferrell's presentation and Cyndi Lauper and Clint Black's amazing musical tribute to "Pop Culture Award" winners Sid and Marty Krofft.

* Amy Poehler's tribute to the talented and hilarious Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

* Neil Patrick Harris's performance of the song "I'll Take TV," written by acclaimed Academy Award-nominated composer Marc Shaiman ("Hairspray" and "Sleepless In Seattle.")


The tribute awards included the following:

THE LEGEND AWARD
Jimmy Kimmel presented multi-talented Don Rickles, the world's most beloved "outrageous comic," actor and author with the Legend Award. This award is presented to an entertainer or a television show that has stood the test of time and ranks among the most memorable and celebrated in television and movie history.

THE LEGACY OF LAUGHTER AWARD
Presented by Amy Poehler, this award is presented to an entertainer whose comedic work continues to serve as an inspiration and a guiding force. This year's recipient is Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The recipient of the Lucille Ball Legacy of Laughter award serves as an ideal appreciation to those who have provided the invigorating healing power of laughter. The first recipient to have received such an award was Lucille Ball for her awe-inspiring work which continues to set a precedent for those who receive this great honor.

THE IMPACT AWARD
Martin Sheen presented this award this award to "M*A*S*H," a show that offered both entertainment and enlightenment, always striving for humor and humanity, with comedy that reflected reality. Sheen presented the award to the cast - Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Allan Arbus, Jeff Maxwell, Kellye Nakahara-Wallet, Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Wayne Rogers, William Christopher, producers Burt Metcalfe, Gene Reynolds and Larry Gelbart.

THE INNOVATOR AWARD
Dr. Phil presented this award to "Married with Children," a series whose influence is still felt and evident in television today. This award is most exemplified by a show that carved out new territory, re-defining elements of the genre and opening pathways for others to follow. Cast members Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, David Faustino and Ted McGinley.

THE ICON AWARD
"ER," one of television's longest running dramas, will be presented the Icon Award by Neil Patrick Harris for the way that it changed television with its fast-paced steadi-cam shots as well as for its amazing and gritty storylines. The Icon Award is presented to a television program with immeasurable fame and longevity. The show transcends generations and is recognized by peers and fans around the world. Cast members Alex Kingston, Anthony Edwards, Angela Bassett, Linda Cardellini, Ellen Crawford, Lily Mariye, Kellie Martin, Mekhi Phifer, Paul McCrane and Yvette Freeman accepted the award.

THE FAN FAVORITE AWARD
Presented by Jamie Lee Curtis, The Fan Favorite Award is given to an All-American classic that won the hearts of television viewers, with characters who became our friends, stories we could all relate to and irresistible laughs. The 2009 Fan Favorite is "Home Improvement." Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Debbe Dunning, Zachary Ty Bryan and Taran Noah Smith all accepted the award.

THE HERO AWARD
Matthew McConaughey presented the cast of "Magnum P.I." -- Tom Selleck, Roger Mosley and Larry Manetti -- with The Hero Award. This salutes a show whose crime-solving feats were astounding, yet remained thoroughly authentic, offering equal parts of street smarts, wit and charisma - in this case, all wrapped up in floral prints.

THE POP CULTURE AWARD
Will Ferrell presented Sid and Marty Krofft with the Pop Culture Award, which is presented to a producer whose body of work has crossed the line from ordinary to pop culture status. The tribute also included a performance by Cyndi Lauper as well as Clint Black and Barry Williams ("The Brady Bunch") and characters from their famous series including "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Sigmund and The Sea Monsters."

THE ANNIVERSARY AWARD
Presented by Reba McEntire, "Knots Landing's" will be given The Anniversary Award as one of the longest-running primetime soap-operas in television history, celebrating its 30th Anniversary. With its unpredictable storylines, intriguing characters and surprising plots, it charmed audiences and critics alike while creating a pathway for future programs. McEntire presented to the cast - Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Kevin Dobson, Lisa Hartman-Black, Michele Lee, Michelle Phillips, Ted Shackleford, William DeVane, Constance McCashin, David Jacobs and Don Murray.

THE FUTURE CLASSIC AWARD
Presented by Teri Hatcher, this award was unveiled by TV Land in 1998 and is presented annually to a show that best exemplifies the qualities of a television show that will stand the test of time and become a television classic. "Two and a Half Men" is this year's recipient of the Future Classic Award. Stars Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Holland Taylor, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell, series creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre and producer Mark Burg accepted the award.

THE ENTERTAINER AWARD
Angela Bassett presented this award to Earth, Wind & Fire's Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson. This award is given to a series or entertainer whose talent is unmatched and whose fame and longevity are immeasurable. From the beginning, Earth, Wind & Fire brought popular music something new and thrilling - a jazzy, soulful uplifting spirit all their own. Their work transcends generations and is recognized by peers and fans all over the world.

For a complete list of winners, go to www.tvland.com.

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About The 2009 TV Land Awards
Michael Levitt ("Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List," "Billboard Music Awards," "Scream Awards") is executive producer, Emmy Award-winning Jeff Margolis is director ("Academy Awards," "American Music Awards," "Screen Actors Guild Awards"), Greg Sills serves as supervising producer ("VH1 Rock Honors," "The Teen Choice Awards," "Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards") and TV Land's Sal Maniaci and Larry W. Jones are executive producers. STOUFFER'S(R) is a presenting sponsor of the "2009 TV Land Awards."

[JulieSomoski]

One wonders if eventually the channel will just rename itself PRIME :)

As in past its PRIME?-LOL. Yeah, they definitely should.

In fact, their official name could be "PRIME: We're past it." :lol:

[clj2]

As in past its PRIME?-LOL. Yeah, they definitely should.

In fact, their official name could be "PRIME: We're past it." :lol:

IMO they should drop the PRIME thing. They are so far away from the original concept of it and it's just confusing.

OK, dumb question, I haven't been keeping up - when did Scrubs leave?

[Jude The Obscure]

So does anyone think JSM will ever come back? It's on TBS anyway, I really hope not.

As for these 2 pre-80s shows coming later this year....I have this feeling that one of them is going to be The Munsters. They could swap JSM for Munsters like they did with 227/Benson for Addams/Munsters several years back through Program Exchange.

I would rather this not be the case (we need some "newer" old shows that aren't overplayed), but they could easily swap through The Program Exchange and they have always favored Munsters, bringing them back multiple times after it expired, extending the contract, etc. I think it always did OK and would be a good filler/morning show.


Hope it is not THAT. Munsters has been well overplayed. What about the return of The Bob Newhart Show or Mary Tyler Moore? hmmmmmm, even Petticoat Junction or Family Affair?

[Scoobiedoo30]

What 2 80 show's are coming later in The Year

[clj2]

Hope it is not THAT. Munsters has been well overplayed. What about the return of The Bob Newhart Show or Mary Tyler Moore? hmmmmmm, even Petticoat Junction or Family Affair?
Those aren't Program Exchange shows. I was saying they could swap the JSM contract through PE for another one of their shows, like they did 227/Benson for Munsters/Addams in 2007.

I'm not in to the idea either, but of these shows (http://programexchange.com/programs.asp?category=2), thinking their way, if a swap was to be done you know it would be The Munsters. It has always been a decent performer, they're always getting rid of it and bringing it back. Heck, it'd be better than having JSM collecting dust and at least it's old. Just my thought. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see those too, just my thought on it. Swap a ratings disaster that isn't even airing for something that can air and got at least decent ratings and made decent marathons or a filler.

[Jude The Obscure]

Well, why does have to be PE shows? is TV Land so cheap to not access something else? :lol:

in any case, out of PE shows, it would be nice to see Gimme A Break, but yea, I know, must be pre 80s shows

[clj2]

IMO, JSM should have never come to TV Land. It just does not fit. Never has/did. I would just go ahead and swap it out, so they could at least get something that would do decently enough to at least air. At least The Munsters is a secure show that always did OK.

Yeah, Gimme a Break would be a great pick-up. But they have always been trigger-happy on 80s and 90s shows for some reason (Vice, Wings, 227, Benson, Night Court, Cheers, Murphy Brown, Designing Women, Mad About You, Knight Rider, Highway to Heaven, Hunter.....the list keeps going and going.) Maybe WGN would pick it up.

[Jude The Obscure]

too bad I don't have WGN, but then again, I don't have the time LOL. with all the TV DVDs (and movies) I have and continue to collect, current TV watching is down to a bare minimum.

[clj2]

Cougar ratings are in, here's the best discussion on that I could find:

http://forums.tvland.com/tvln/board/message?board.id=programcomments&thread.id=25605

Even TheLink is saying it isn't pretty....

[Jude The Obscure]

Wow, is this Link person for real? :lol:

[markway895]

What is the big shock about Cougars ratings? Who did they think was going to watch it on the TVLand station? I never thought about tuning in.

[clj2]

For once, he almost sounded real :lol:


That is a little lower than I expected (about 700,000) given what I've seen in terms of viewer reaction on these Forums and in emails. The folks in promotions and originals are going to have their work cut out for them on this one over the next few weeks.

Rule One: No press release about the ratings of a new show = show didn't do that well. The only way that number can even remotely be passed off as a "winner" is if all of that number is made up of ONE demographic (e.g., women 40-55) and the show can be justified as a way of bringing that demographic to TV Land. It's not that much of a stretch, but, you folks are going to crucify me if that is how I get to report it. [Note: One of the reasons that I Love Lucy continue to air despite rather disappointing ratings was that it did just that - brought in a lot of women viewers in the 40-55 year old range at a time when TV Land's demographic was getting a little male heavy.]


Where can we find tonight's ratings, the soonest?

[clj2]

Pavan, any idea why they repeated the LITB episodes from 8-9 again from 3-4? I get to see it so rarely it was disappointing. At first I thought they were skipping but I was looking at a differently-ordered episode guide. At least the episodes today were in order and they weren't skipping....

TheLink (not that he's always gospel) says it's likely contractual issues may be why they are skipping and it is weekend only.