Pavan
05-17-2004, 10:36 AM
8 Simple Rules is just about renewed. A good sign is that upfront is tomorrow in NYC and Katey Sagal will be in NYC for The View in the morning. Great sign. 8 Simple Rules could be on the move to another night however, perhaps Fridays. And here is ABC's pre-upfront release:
ABC is just about done tweaking its fall line-up. The line-up will be released tomorrow, and so far it's looking like these shows will make it:
New sitcoms:
Mel Gibson's "Savages"
Rodney Carrington's "That's Just Rodney"
New sitcoms in consideration for mid-season:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Project
"I Married Sofia"
"Full Circle"
Note: Jessica Simpson's sitcom was doing well in testings up until recently, and that might be a reason it will not make it. Although, word is she will have her variety specials for every sweep period.
Dramas being considered for fall and mid-season:
"Lost" (could be for mid-season when Alias is in reruns)
"Desperate Housewives"
"Life As We Know It" (AKA: "Doing It")
The Practice Spin-off
"Grey's Anatomy"
"Blind Justice"
"Eyes"
Lots of dramas this year, I can see why, as they look great this year.
New Reality Show: "Wife Swap"
Reality returning: "The Bachelor," "Extreme Makeover," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
Sitcoms returning: "My Wife & Kids," "George Lopez," "According to Jim," "Less Than Perfect," "8 Simple Rules" and "Hope and Faith."
Dramas returning: "NYPD Blue" and "Alias"
Newsmagazines: "20/20" and "Primetime." New news magazine: "Good 2 Go" (perhaps being aired before Monday night Football)
My bets: Look for My Wife & Kids and George Lopez to move over to Tuesdays and 8 Simple Rules to anchor Friday nights.
ABC is just about done tweaking its fall line-up. The line-up will be released tomorrow, and so far it's looking like these shows will make it:
New sitcoms:
Mel Gibson's "Savages"
Rodney Carrington's "That's Just Rodney"
New sitcoms in consideration for mid-season:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Project
"I Married Sofia"
"Full Circle"
Note: Jessica Simpson's sitcom was doing well in testings up until recently, and that might be a reason it will not make it. Although, word is she will have her variety specials for every sweep period.
Dramas being considered for fall and mid-season:
"Lost" (could be for mid-season when Alias is in reruns)
"Desperate Housewives"
"Life As We Know It" (AKA: "Doing It")
The Practice Spin-off
"Grey's Anatomy"
"Blind Justice"
"Eyes"
Lots of dramas this year, I can see why, as they look great this year.
New Reality Show: "Wife Swap"
Reality returning: "The Bachelor," "Extreme Makeover," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
Sitcoms returning: "My Wife & Kids," "George Lopez," "According to Jim," "Less Than Perfect," "8 Simple Rules" and "Hope and Faith."
Dramas returning: "NYPD Blue" and "Alias"
Newsmagazines: "20/20" and "Primetime." New news magazine: "Good 2 Go" (perhaps being aired before Monday night Football)
My bets: Look for My Wife & Kids and George Lopez to move over to Tuesdays and 8 Simple Rules to anchor Friday nights.