Fall 2009 schedule effective Monday, Sept. 28, 2009:

Mondays
8:00PM Law and Order: Criminal Intent (syndicated)
9:00PM Law and Order: Criminal Intent (syndicated)

Tuesdays
8:00PM Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (first-run syndicated series)
8:30PM Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (first-run syndicated series)
9:00PM Deal or No Deal (first-run syndicated series)
9:30PM Deal or No Deal (first-run syndicated series)

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Unit (syndicated)
9:00PM The Unit (syndicated)

Thursdays
8:00PM MyNetwork TV Movie Night

Fridays
8:00PM WWE Smackdown!

If I were Mr. Meidel, I would have sought out some solid off-network comedies for Tuesdays instead of encores of the daytime syndicated versions of those gameshows.

I think MNT will see some gains from Wednesday's 'The Unit' doubleup, but it will see significant losses on Tuesday and minor losses on Monday.

The only thing I'll watch is WWE Smackdown.

all I see is another variation on ION

Should have picked up Unit's contract and the others that aren't on this year's schedule.

The MyNetworkTV fall schedule launches this coming Monday September 28th with a mix of new and encore programming.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for October:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' moves over to MyNetworkTV with a month of brand new episodes. The former FOX series is set to debut Tuesday September 29, 2009, and the various celebrity guesters (all playing for their favourite charities) are as follows:

Tuesday September 29, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode with guest WWE superstar The Miz.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode with guest WWE superstar John Morrison.

Tuesday October 7, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode with guest NASCAR driver Mr. David Ragan.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode with guest NASCAR driver Mr. Michael Waltrip.

Tuesday October 14, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode with guest Mr. Brad Garrett, star of the FOX comedy 'Til Death'.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode with guest star Miss Giulliana Rancic.

Tuesday October 21, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode.

Tuesday October 28, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' moves over from NBC to MyNetworkTV where it will air every Tuesday following 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?'. The 9:00 pm episode will be new, while the 9:30 pm episode will be an encore drawn from the season 1 or 2 syndie episodes.

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout October. The 10th season premiere on Friday October 2nd will be a special presentation profiling a "Decade of Smackdown", featuring special appearances by all the WWE superstars and highlighted moments from the past 10 years.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in October will feature four broadcast network premieres. Here's a list of upcoming MyNetworkMovies for the month:


October 1st: THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR starring Mr. Pierce Brosnan, Miss Rene Russo and Mr. Denis Leary.
October 8th: WILLARD starring Mr. Crispin Glover, in a 2003 re-make of the 1971 original(BROADCAST PREMIERE).
October 15th: POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE starring Mr. JoBeth Williams and Mr. Craig T. Nelson. While both POLTERGEIST and POLTERGEIST 3 have both received multiple broadcast network runs, this will be the first broadcast of this Oscar-nominated '80s feature (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
October 22nd: BOOGEYMAN starring Mr. Barry Watson, Miss Emily Deschanel and Miss Lucy Lawless in this edgy 2005 horror feature written by Mr. Eric Kripke, creator and chief writer for the 'Supernatural' series (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
October 29th: BLOODSPORT starring Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mr. Forest Whitaker (BROADCAST PREMIERE).


ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series will kickoff with the first season episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates, starting with the pilot episodes next week.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

No specials have been scheduled in October as at time of writing although a few are already pencilled in for the November Sweep.

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

MyNetworkTV has skedded the following mix of new and encore programming for the upcoming November Sweep.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for October:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during the November Sweep will feature brand new episodes, and a handul of these episodes are expected to feature guest stars from 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown'.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' on MyNetworkTV during the November Sweep will feature brand new episodes, and a handul of these episodes are expected to feature guest stars from 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown'.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies over the November Sweep (which begins October 29th) will feature two broadcast network premieres:


October 29th: BLOODSPORT starring Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mr. Forest Whitaker (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
November 5th: THE MARINE starring 'WWE Smackdown' star Mr. John Cena(BROADCAST PREMIERE).
November 12th: COURAGE UNDER FIRE starring Miss Meg Ryan, Mr. Denzel Washington and Mr. Matt Damon.


'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout the November Sweep.


ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series commenced in October with the first season episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates, and season one episodes of both series are slated for airing during the November Sweep.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded two specials during November, and both specials will pre-empt the 'My Thursday Night Movie' series:


November 19th: 'The 2009 World Magic Awards' hosted by Mr. Robert Wagner and Miss Jill St. John. This special is always one of MyNetworkTV's highest rated broadcasts of the season.
November 26th: 'Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed' airs two encore episodes from the 2008-09 season back-to-back as a two-hour special.


All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

Some further information from MyNetworkTV about the '2009 World Magic Awards' being hosted by Miss Jill St. John and Mr. Robert Wagner, and to be broadcast November 19, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern/Pacific)/ 7:00 p.m. (Central):

“My Thursday Night Special” (U00203)
All-New MyNetworkTV Special
'2009 World Magic Awards'

This year’s spectacular awards show brings together the world’s top magicians. Showcasing some of today’s best illusionists, escape artists and sleight-of-hand masters, the television event includes appearances and performances by Franz Harary, Lance Burton, Ed Alonzo, Katalin, The Twins and many more.

Awards will be given in 13 separate categories including Best Escape Artist, Best Contemporary Magic, Best Teen Magician, Best Duo Cabaret Magic, Best Cabaret Male Magic, Best Cabaret Female Magic, Best Comedy Magic, Best Comedy Illusionist, Best Illusionist, Best Stage Magician, Best International Stage Magician, and Magician of the Year.

For more information on this years awards presentation, you can visit the following website:

http://www.worldmagicawards.com/

MyNetworkTV has skedded the following mix of new and encore programming for their December Christmas-New Year's Holiday schedule.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for December:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during December will feature brand new episodes featuring celebrities and guest stars drawn from the sports and entertainment worlds such as race-car drivers Mr. Kurt Busch and Mr. Carl Edwards (NAScar focus on December 1st), soap stars Mr. Tuc Watkins and Miss Gloria Loring (daytime melodrama tribute December 15th) .

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' on MyNetworkTV during December will feature a brand new episode at 9:00 pm, followed by an encore at 9:30 pm.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in December will feature the following encore titles:


December 3rd: 'HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS' starring Miss Holly Hunter and Mr. Robert Downey Jr..
November 5th: 'NOWHERE TO RUN' starring Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme, Miss Rosanna Arquette, and Mr. Kieran Culkin.


'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout December. Based on ratings from the first six episodes of the 2009-10 season, 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' is up a bit from the first five episodes last season when it made its debut on MyNetworkTV:


'WWE Smackdown' 2009-10 Season (Sep.25-Oct.30/09, 6 airings): 2.0HH/4%, 1.12 A18-49, 3,418,000 P2+ viewers (A18-49 rankings: 2 second place finishes, 3 third-places, and 1 fifth-place).
'WWE Smackdown' 2008-09 Season (0ct.3-Oct.31/08, 5 airings): 2.0HH/4%, 1.10 A18-49, 3,304,000 P2+ viewers (A18-49 rankings: 1 fourth-place and 4 fifth-place finishes).
Households steady, A18-49 +2%, P2+ viewers +3%



ENCORE SERIES PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series in December will continue with first season episodes of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' and second season episodes of 'The Unit', both run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded three specials during December, all pre-empting the 'My Thursday Night Movie' series:


December 10th: '2009 Hollywood Christmas Parade' - According to MyNetworkTV, for the first time in over 80 years the Hollywood Christmas Parade will air nationally as a two-hour television, primetime event. The holiday festivities will include celebrities from film, television and stage including the 2009 Grand Marshal, Miss Susan Lucci, star of the ABC daytime melodrama 'All My Children'. To help usher in the holidays, elaborate floats, award winning bands, colorful equestrians, join Santa Claus down the Tinsletown parade route.

December 17th: '2009 World Magic Awards' (ENCORE) - MyNetworkTV encores this year’s spectacular, two-hour awards presentation (OAD November 19th) which brings together the world’s top magicians in what will surely big a big audience draw. Showcasing some of today’s best illusionists, escape artists and sleight-of-hand masters, the television event includes 14 heart-stopping performances. The awards will be given out in over a dozen separate categories including Best Escape Artist, Best Contemporary Magic, Best Teen Magician, Best Duo Cabaret Magic, Best Cabaret Male Magic, Best Cabaret Female Magic, Best Comedy Magic, Best Comedy Illusionist, Best Illusionist, Best Stage Magician, Best International Stage Magician, and Magician of the Year. Appearances and performances by Mr. Franz Harary, Mr. Lance Burton, Mr. Ed Alonzo, Katalin, Barry & Stuart, Morgan, Mr. Greg Frewin, Mr. Tommy Wind, The Twins and many more.

December 24th: '2009 Hollywood Christmas Parade' (ENCORE).


All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

A few more details have emerged about 'The 2009 Hollywood Christmas Parade/Live Positively Presented by Coca-Cola' (full title of the special) on MyNetworkTV, which is the first-ever broadcast network primetime presentation of a Christmas holiday parade in the history of television.

The parade will be filmed on Sunday November 29th, starting at 6:00 pm. While Miss Susan Lucci, the long performing starlet of ABC's 'All My Children' will serve as Grand Marshal, she will be joined by a bevy of daytime television stars from 'The Young and the Restless' (Mr. Eric Braeden and Miss Jeanne Cooper), 'General Hospital' (Miss Julie Berman and Mr. Dominic Zamprogna) and 'The Bold & The Beautiful' (Miss Lesley-Anne Down).

The hosts of the parade will be Miss Laura McKenzie and Mr. Eric Estrada, and by choice of the show producers, Associated Television International (producers of last seasons 'Masters of Illusion' and 'World's Funniest Moments'), all proceeds from the telecast will benefit the official charity, "Feed the Children", a worthy relief organization tha provides necessities to victims of famine, war, poverty or natural disasters.

I Have not seen The Hollywood Christmas Parade in a few year's.

MyNetworkTV has announced the pick-up of a new poker tv gameshow, 'Shuffle Up & Deal', which is to be hosted by Mr. Mike Sexton of PartyPoker.com fame.

No night and time has been confirmed as of yet, although the program looks like it might be a good mesh with the Tuesday night gamer line-up of 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' at 8:00 and 8:30 pm together with 'Deal or No Deal' at 9:00 and 9:30 pm.

so you think Shuffle up and @ Deal at 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm CT Time on Tuesday Night's.

I'm attaching the link to an article in Variety today about the 'Hollywood Christmas Parade', which airs tomorrow night 8-10 pm on MyNetworkTV.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118012443.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

The Variety article tells the story of how the parade itself was revived this year by Associated Television International, the same company that worked to revive 'The Daytime Emmy Awards' telecast aired this year on The CW.

The article also announces that 'World's Funniest Moments' will be syndicated in the 2010-11 season. The series, which began as a series of holiday-themed specials on MyNetworkTV in the 2007-08 season was followed up by a weekly series in the 2008-09 season hosted by Mr. Arsenio Hall.

MyNetworkTV has skedded the following mix of new and encore programming for the New Year.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for January:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during January will feature brand new episodes featuring celebrities and guest stars drawn from the sports and entertainment worlds .

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' on MyNetworkTV during January will feature a brand new episode at 9:00 pm, followed by an encore at 9:30 pm.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in January will feature a trio of titles making their broadcast network debuts:


January 14th: ORIGINAL SIN (2001) stars Miss Angelia Jolie, Mr. Antonio Banderas and Mr. Thomas Jane (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
January 21st: SOUL FOOD (1997) starring Miss Vanessa Williams and Miss Vivica Fox (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
January 28th: BARBERSHOP (2002) starring Mr. Ice Cube, Mr. Cedric the Enteratiner, Miss Eve and Mr. Troy Garity (BROADCAST PREMIERE).



'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout January. Based on ratings from the first ten episodes of the 2009-10 season, 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' is tracking well with what it garnered from the first nine episodes last season (A18-49 is down 5%, while households and P2+ are essentially even) when it made its debut on MyNetworkTV:


'WWE Smackdown' 2009-10 Season (Sep.25-Nov.27/09, 10 airings): 2.0HH/4%, 1.12 A18-49, 3,468,000 P2+ viewers (A18-49 rankings: 1 second place finish, 2 third-places, 5 fourth-places and 2 fifth-places).
'WWE Smackdown' 2008-09 Season (0ct.3-Nov.28/08, 9 airings): 2.0HH/4%, 1.18 A18-49, 3,490,000 P2+ viewers (A18-49 rankings: 1 third place, 4 fourth-places and 4 fifth-place finishes).
Households steady, A18-49 -5%, P2+ viewers -1%



ENCORE SERIES PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series in January will continue with first season episodes of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' and second season episodes of 'The Unit', both run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded three specials during January, pre-empting the 'My Thursday Night Movie' series:


January 3rd: 'Best Of The World Music Awards' - The 2008 Awards were awarded and broadcast by MNT in November 2008, however, the organizers have shifted the date for the 2009 Awards to May 2010. As a stopgap, MyNetworkTV is offering up this special which will no doubt contain musical performance and celebrity appearance highlights from the first 20 years of 'The World Music Awards'.



MyNetworkTV at Mid-Season

In the next few weeks, MyNetworkTV will be announcing their mid-season sked changes to carry through the winter season and to counter-programme the 'Winter Olympics' on NBC. One new series looking for a place on the sked is the poker tv gameshow, 'Shuffle Up & Deal', but it is uncertain where that series will end up. Based on a roll-up of the metered market numbers for the Monday-Thursday sked since the programming services model debuted in the second week of the 2009-10 season, here's how the MNT series are stacking up so far:


'WWE Smackdown' 2.0HH/4%, 1.12 A18-49, 3,468,000 P2+ viewers
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mon 9:00 pm) 1.5/2%
'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' (Tue 8:00 pm) 1.3/2%
'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' (Tue 8:30 pm) 1.2/2%
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mon 8:00 pm) 1.1/2%
'MyNetworkTV Thursday Special' (Thu 8-10 pm) 1.1/2% (1 airing)
'The Unit' (Wed 8:00 pm) 1.0/2%
'Magic's Biggest Secrets (Thu 8 & 9:00 pm) 1.0/1% (2 airings)
'The Unit' (Wed 9:00 pm) 0.8/2%
'My Thursday Night Movie' (Thu 8-10 pm) 0.7/1%
'Deal or No Deal' (Tue 9:00 pm) 0.7/1%
'Deal or No Deal' (Tue 9:30 pm) 0.6/1%


All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

'WWE Smackdown' 2.0HH/4%, 1.12 A18-49, 3,468,000 P2+ viewers
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mon 9:00 pm) 1.5/2%
'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' (Tue 8:00 pm) 1.3/2%
'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' (Tue 8:30 pm) 1.2/2%
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mon 8:00 pm) 1.1/2%
'MyNetworkTV Thursday Special' (Thu 8-10 pm) 1.1/2% (1 airing)
'The Unit' (Wed 8:00 pm) 1.0/2%
'Magic's Biggest Secrets (Thu 8 & 9:00 pm) 1.0/1% (2 airings)
'The Unit' (Wed 9:00 pm) 0.8/2%
'My Thursday Night Movie' (Thu 8-10 pm) 0.7/1%
'Deal or No Deal' (Tue 9:00 pm) 0.7/1%
'Deal or No Deal' (Tue 9:30 pm) 0.6/1%


All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.
I'm guessing the poker series will go to Tuesdays at 9:00 and 9:30pm as Deal or No Deal is doing pretty bad. Law and Order: Criminal Intent is doing pretty well on Mondays at 9pm. Just wondering, how do these ratings compare to last year?

I'm guessing the poker series will go to Tuesdays at 9:00 and 9:30pm as Deal or No Deal is doing pretty bad. Law and Order: Criminal Intent is doing pretty well on Mondays at 9pm. Just wondering, how do these ratings compare to last year?
My numbers for the first 13 weeks of the 2008-09 season for MyNetworkTV were as follows:

MyNetworkTV Fall Season 2008 (first 13 weeks)
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(ranked by Households)


WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Fri 8:00 pm) 2.1HH/4%, 1.18 A18-49, 3,538,000 P2+
Jail (Tue 9:00 pm) 1.1HH/2%, 0.60 A18-49, 1,616,000 P2+
Jail (Tue 9:30 pm) 1.1HH/2%, 0.63 A18-49, 1,454,000 P2+
Magic's Biggest Secrets (Mon 9:00 pm) 1.0HH/2%, 0.60 A18-49, 1,671,000 P2+
My Thursday Night Movie (Thu 8:00 pm) 1.0HH/2%, 0.53 A18-49, 1,586,000 P2+
My Saturday Night Movie (Sat 8:00 pm) 0.9HH/2%, 0.42 A18-49, 1,359,000 P2+
Street Patrol (Tue 8:00 pm) 0.9HH/2%, 0.52 A18-49, 1,421,000 P2+
Street Patrol (Tue 8:30 pm) 0.9HH/2%, 0.49 A18-49, 1,359,000 P2+
World's Funniest Moments (Wednesday 8:00 pm) 0.9HH/1%, 0.43 A18-49, 1,317,000 P2+
World's Funniest Moments (Wednesday 9:00 pm) 0.8HH/1%, 0.47 A18-49, 1,240,000 P2+
Twilight Zone (Mon 8:00 pm) 0.8HH/1%, 0.43 A18-49, 1,135,000 P2+
The Tony Rock Project (Wed 8:30 pm) 0.7HH/1%, 0.43 A18-49, 1,038,000 P2+
Twilight Zone (Mon 8:30 pm) 0.6HH/1%, 0.33 A18-49, 970,000 P2+
Celebrity Expose (Mon 8:00 pm) 0.6HH/1%, 0.30 A18-49, 834,000 P2+
Under One Roof (Wed 8:00 pm) 0.6HH/1%, 0.35 A18-49, 858,000 P2+
The Tony Rock Project (Wed 9:00 pm) 0.5HH/1%, 0.30 A18-49, 755,000 P2+
The Tony Rock Project (Wed 9:30 pm) 0.5HH/1%, 0.30 A18-49, 640,000 P2+


Comparing metered market numbers to household finals, Mondays are up with 'Law & Order: CI', Tuesdays are up with 'Are You Smarter...', and Wednesdays are up with 'The Unit' vs 'Tony Rock'/'Under One Roof'.

Tuesdays are down with 'Deal or No Deal' vs 'Jail', Wednesdays are down with 'The Unit' vs 'World's Funniest Moments', and the 'My Thursday Night Movie' is down markedly from last season.

Tomorrow nights 'Best of the World Music Awards' airing at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern/Pacific)/ 7:00 p.m. (Central) is a 2-hour compilation special that will look back at over a decade of the most memorable “World Music Award” performances. Musicians appearing in highlighted footage will include: The late Mr. Michael Jackson, Miss Beyonce, Miss Rihanna, Miss Mariah Carey and Miss Britney Spears.

The broadcasting of 'The World Music Awards' in America started with ABC in 1992, and the Alphabet passed up on carrying the awards a few years back. MyNetworkTV picked up the broadcast, and since then, it has been a reliable ratings performer for the network, with the 18th Annual Awards encored three times to good numbers (award specials rarely get encore airings).

Date Broadcast World Music Awards: Network R HH % Viewers A18-49
1992 19930601 5th Annual, 9:30-11p ABC 13.8
1993 19940531 6th Annual, 9-11p ABC 13.8
1994 19950530 7th Annual, 9-11p ABC 9.5
1995 19960603 8th Annual, 9-11p ABC 8.8
1996 19970602 9th Annual, 9-11p ABC 6.3
1997 19980528 10th Annual, 9-11p ABC 5.9
1998 19990520 11th Annual, 8-10p ABC 4.8
1999 20000529 12th Annual, 8-10p ABC 6.3
2000 20010528 13th Annual, 9-11p ABC 5.5 9% 8,200
2001 20020421 14th Annual, 7-9p ABC 3.4 6% 5,400
2004 20040915 15th Annual, 9-11p ABC 4.5 7% 6,300 2.6
2005 20050913 16th Annual, 9-11p ABC 3.6 6% 5,200 2.1
2006 20070310 17th Annual, 8-10p MNT 0.9 1% 1,325 0.5
2006 20070528 17th Annual, 8-10p MNT R 0.9 2% 1,430 0.6
2006 20090701 MJ tribute encore MNT R 0.9 2% 1,450 0.5
2007 20071122 18th Annual, 8-10p MNT 0.6 1% 1,120 0.5
2007 20071219 18th Annual, 8-10p MNT R 0.7 1% 1,080 0.5
2007 20080818 18th Annual, 8-10p MNT R 0.6 1% 880 0.6
2007 20081229 18th Annual, 8-10p MNT R 1.1 2% 1,770 0.7
2008 20081202 19th Annual, 8-10p MNT 1.3 2% 1,990 0.7
Best 20100707 Best of, 8-10p MNT
2009 2010 tba 20th Annual, 8-10p MNT

An interesting article in todays issue of Broadcasting & Cable which talks about the success enjoyed this season by MyNetworkTV and their new programming services strategy, which mixes syndicated programming offerings on three nights (Monday to Wednesday) together with network sourced programming on two nights (Thursday and Friday).

LINK to Broadcasting & Cable: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/444904-MyNetworkTV_Primed_for_Growth.php

The numbers reported by MyNetworkTV executives are consistent with what I've been tracking so far based on the weekly syndicated programming reports and roll-ups of nightly metered market numbers, with the exception of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'. In the weekly syndie reports, that series is averaging 1.2 A18-49 and 4,122,000 P2+ viewers, but only half of those numbers are attributable to MyNetworkTV affiliates -- the other half must represent other stations the NBC-Universal had syndie packages in place with.

Here's a breakdown of the numbers that are being averaged by MyNetworkTV so far in the 2009-10 season. Of particular note, MyNetworkTV is ahead of The CW in households and viewers, while behind in A18-49 demo:

MyNetworkTV 2009-10 Season-to-Date: 1.5HH/2%, 0.7 A18-49, 2,300,000 P2+

Series Ranked by A18-49:

'WWE Smackdown': 1.1 A18-49, 3,400,000 P2+
'The Unit': 0.7 A18-49, 2,100,000 P2+
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent': 0.6 A18-49, 2,100,000 P2+
'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?': 0.6 A18-49, 2,600,000 P2+
'Deal or No Deal': 0.4 A18-49, 1,700,000 P2+
'My Thursday Night Movie': 0.4 A18-49, 1,500,000 P2+


Given the strength of these numbers, I don't understand why MyNet or News Corp doesn't make greater light of them, at least to bolster affiliate morale. Perhaps MyNet is reconsidering their decision to de-enlist the network from the nightly Nielsen Television Index. Mr. Meidel seems to have found a formula that works for the mininet, especially in these tough economic times.

A flurry of news to report for MyNetworkTV:

1. MyNetworkTV Achieves Viewer Record in Week 16

Variety reports today that MyNetworkTV achieved a record week for P2+ viewers in Week 16 (January 4-10, 2010), watched by an average of 2.9 million viewers, with 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown's 3,731,000 and 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent's 3,300,000 viewers powering the week for MyNet.

Blending together the broadcasters and cablers for the week, MyNet also hit a record-high 7th place in P2+ viewers (behind only USA amongst the cablers). Here are the broadcasters/cablers watched by more than a million viewers in Week 16:


NBC 10,340,000
FOX 10,070,000
ABC 9,610,000
CBS 9,860,000
Univision 3,600,000
USA 3,467,000
MyNetworkTV 2,900,000
Disney 2,341,000
TNT 2,212,000
FOX NEWS 2,153,000
Nick-at-Night 1,922,000
AEN 1,703,000
TBS 1,687,000
ABC FAMILY 1,602,000
ESPN 1,393,000
HGTV 1,377,000
FX 1,330,000
FOOD 1,312,000
TRU 1,295,000
DISCOVERY 1,262,000
TOON 1,207,000
TLC 1,204,000
ION 1,200,000
SYFY 1,176,000
HISTORY 1,171,000
HALLMARK 1,146,000
CW 1,120,000
TeleMundo 1,080,000
AMC 1,075,000
TeleFutura 1,070,000
SPIKE 1,035,000


Wither how far The CW, the network formed from the merger of UPN and The WB, has fallen to 27th place in Week 16. Flash backward to Week 16 of the 2005-06 Season, when UPN averaged 2,940,000 P2+ viewers, The WB averaged 2,350,000 P2+ viewers and PAX averaged 490,000 P2+, and one could conclude that most of those mininet viewers have moved over to MyNetworkTV and ION, leaving The CW behind.

2. CasinoCityTimes.com Ranks Mr. Conan O'Brien's Move to MyNetworkTV as 5/1 Odds

http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article/paddy-power-offering-conan-obrien-odds-192184

Due to persistent reports of FOX affiliate resistance to a latenight show for Mr. Conan O'Brien, there seems to be a back-up plan being formulated for Mr. Conan O'Brien to move his latenight comedy to News Corp.-owned MyNetworkTV, where affiliates are dancing with joy over the recent primetime surge in numbers for MyNet. Mr. Conan O'Brien's brand of humour would fit nicely with MyNet's scrappy style, as we saw with their two season foray into comedy on Wednesday nights: 'World's Funniest Moments', 'Under One Roof', 'The Tony Rock Project', 'Comics Unleashed', 'Shaken, Not Stirred'.

Should MyNet pick up a latenighter with Mr. Conan O'Brien, and have it achieve the sort of numbers we've seen for 'The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien' over the past few weeks, that could very well launch MyNetworkTV past the Big 3 nets in latenight, at least with the A18-34 demos.

3. 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' Loses Several Key Affiliates This Friday

MyNetworkTV, which is contractually bound to air Smackdown this Friday night, has seen several affiliates announce delays of the broadcast so they can participate in the 'Hope for Haiti' telethon being simulcast across all the other broadcasters and most cablers.

Here's a list of the major affiliates who are carrying 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' on a delayed basis:

New York - WWOR-9 delayed to 10:35 pm following local news
Washington, DC - WDCA delayed to 10 pm following telethon

As of the time of this report, the MyNet affiliates in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Buffalo and Baltimore are confirmed to be airing Smackdown at its regular 8 pm time.

7th place? Nice!

I doubt Conan O'Brien will be coming to MyNetworkTV, but stranger things have happened.

This year, the February Sweep runs from Thursday February 4 to Wednesday March 3, 2010. MyNetworkTV is looking to continue to show year-over-year growth in the Sweep as it has since inception:

2009 1.0HH/2%, 0.5 A18-49, 1,658,000 P2+ (February Sweep held in March)
2008 0.8HH/1%, 0.5 A18-49, 1,202,000 P2+
2007 0.5HH/1%, 0.3 A18-49, 697,000 P2+

MyNetworkTV has skedded the following mix of new and encore programming for the upcoming 2010 February Sweep.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for February-early March:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during the February Sweep will feature brand new episodes hosted by comedian Mr. Jeff Foxworthy, with special guest stars skedded for the following dates:

Feb.09 - 8:00 pm television personality Omarosa
Feb.09 - 8:30 pm comedian Mr. Pauly Shore
Feb.16 - 8:00 pm film/television star Mr. Fred Willard
Feb.16 - 8:30 pm pro poker player Miss Annie Duke

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' hosted by comedian Mr. Howie Mandel on MyNetworkTV during the February Sweep will feature brand new episodes at 9 pm and encores at 9:30 pm.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of star-driven movies over the February Sweep will feature only one broadcast network premiere:


Feb.04 - BULL DURHAM (1988) starring Mr. Kevin Costner, Mr. Tim Robbins and Miss Susan Sarandon
Feb.11 - CHAIN REACTION (1996) starring Mr. Keanu Reeves and Mr. Morgan Freeman.
Feb.18 - FARGO (1996) starring Miss Frances McDormand and Mr. William H. Macy (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
Feb.25 - HOTEL RWANDA starring Mr. Don Cheadle.


'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout the February Sweep.


ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series continue unspooling with the episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded no specials during the February Sweep.

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

Reports today from NATPE that MyNetworkTV has picked up a primetime run of the newly syndicated first-run 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' which is likely to be partnered up with MyNetworkTV's successful primetime version of 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' on Tuesday nights.

Buzzerblog.com reports today that 'Deal or No Deal' has officially been cancelled, freeing Mr. Howie Mandel to seek out other opportunities.

http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-officially-canceled/

It appears increasingly likely that the 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' fall 2010 pickup announced at NATPE is destined to take over 'Deal or No Deal's Tuesday 9:00 & 9:30 pm timeslots.

MyNetworkTV this March is looking to consolidate their year-over-year growth in Nielsens. MyNetworkTV has skedded the following mix of new and encore programming for March.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for March:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during the March will feature brand new episodes hosted by comedian Mr. Jeff Foxworthy, with special guest stars skedded for the following dates:

March 2- 8:00 pm television star Miss Melissa Peterman
March 2- 8:30 pm celebrity chef Miss Paula Deen
March 9 - 8:00 pm country star Mr Bucky Covington
March 9 - 8:30 pm country star Mr Jack Ingram
March 16 - 8:00 pm television comedian Mr Tom Arnold
March 16 - 8:30 pm Miss USA winner Miss Kristen Dalton

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' hosted by comedian Mr. Howie Mandel on MyNetworkTV during the February Sweep will feature brand new episodes at 9 pm and encores at 9:30 pm.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of star-driven movies over the February Sweep will feature only one broadcast network premiere:


March 4 - THE OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION starring Mr Paul Rudd and Miss Jennifer Aniston.
March 11 - REBOUND starring Mr Martin Lawrence.
March 18 - ONE HOUR PHOTO starring Mr Robin Williams (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
March 25 - DATE MOVIE starring Miss Alyson Hannigan (BROADCAST PREMIERE). 'How I Met Your Mother' fans need to watch out for the 9 pm episode of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' on Monday March 22 at 9 pm for a special episode guest starring Mr. Neil Patrick Harris, who hosted 'The World Magic Awards' on MyNetworkTV two seasons ago, warming up to his hosting of 'The Tony Awards' and 'The Emmy Awards'.



'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout March as the stars get ready for 'Wrestlemania 26'.


ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series continue unspooling with the episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded no specials during March.

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

Broadcasting & Cable reports today that MyNetworkTV's fall pick-up 'Don't Forget the Lyrics', which is slated to take over the timeslot of the recently cancelled 'Deal or No Deal', has been cleared for a concurrent syndie run 65% of the US, including the top 20 markets.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/450480-Twentieth_Ups_Lyrics_Clearances_to_65_.php

Arrangements will likely parallel the broadcast/syndication pattern established for 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?', also a MyNetworkTV series with a parallel syndie distribution. Over this past season, MyNet has been able to premiere fresh episodes on Tuesday night that are previews of the upcoming sydie episodes. The gameshows also have featured guest spots from MyNetworkTV and FOX series, namely 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' and 'NAScar'. The article confirms that 160 episodes will be produced for the upcoming season, which should ensure MyNet originals throughout the season.

Season-to-date, MNT has been averaging roughly 2 million viewers on Tuesday, with a 0.5 A18-49 average. Most of the success has come from 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?', which has been averaging the 2.5 million range vs. 'Deal or No Deal's 1.5 averages.

Dumont,

Do you have the current season averages for all the MyTV programs?
Sunce they are considered "syndication Package", its been far and few between to get ratings for the #5 network.

BTW, We miss ya on the PIF web site.

Dumont,

Do you have the current season averages for all the MyTV programs?
Sunce they are considered "syndication Package", its been far and few between to get ratings for the #5 network.

BTW, We miss ya on the PIF web site.
Hi tv-aholic,

Thank you for contributing to this board for MyNetworkTV...between your MNT weekly average reports and my MyNet news postings, the MyNetworkTV boards were quite robust and well-viewed over at PIFeedback. Since they were taken down, I've been posting MyNet news and ratings data here at sitcomsonline.com, at tvbythenumbers.com (as DuMont) and at avsforum.com (as DTN). With all the posting, I've had to cutback on my involvement at other sites (pifeedback, thefutoncritic) so that I can still find the time to watch some good television too. Give my best regards to everyone over at PIF...I do miss playing the prediction games that you and Douglas set up.

I do get numbers for the #5 network, but they come in on a delayed basis and they are reported them on a rounded (i.e. 2.4 million) basis. My most recent season-to-dates for MNT are:

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8 pm) 1.1 A18-49 3.7 million P2+
'The Unit' encores (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) 0.7 A18-49 2.6 million P2+
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' encores (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) 0.7 A18-49 2.3 million P2+
'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm) 0.6 A18-49 2.5 million P2+
'Deal or No Deal'* (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm) 0.4 A18-49 1.5 million P2+
'My Thursday Night Movie' (Thursdays 8 pm) 0.4 A18-49 1.4 million P2+

* cancelled January 2010; 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' announced as replacement.

what ever happend to that poker game show "shuffle up and deal". did they cancel it or are they delaying it.

what ever happend to that poker game show "shuffle up and deal". did they cancel it or are they delaying it.
I haven't heard anything about this show since it was announced a while back...perhaps it is being held off as a summer replacement series.

MyNetworkTV this April is maintaining stability in their scheduling with the following mix of new and encore programming for April. The other networks have skedded their May upfronts, but there is still no word as to whether MyNetworkTV will have an upfront in New York this year...they haven't done a proper upfront since their debutante days of 2006.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for April:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

I don't have guest lists for 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during April, so it is my guess that the network is stockpiling fresh episodes for the May Sweep and going with encores in April.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' hosted by comedian Mr. Howie Mandel on MyNetworkTV during April will encore episodes at 9 pm and 9:30 pm.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in April will feature two broadcast network premieres:


April 1 - CADILLAC MAN (1990) starring Miss Lori Petty, Miss Fran Drescher, Mr Tim Robbins and Mr Robin Williams in this April Fool's treat from MyNet(BROADCAST PREMIERE).
April 8 - MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND (2006) directed by Mr Ivan Reitman and starring Miss Uma Thurman, Mr Luke Wilson, Mr Rainn Wilson, Miss Wanda Sykes and Mr Eddie Izzard (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
April 15 - ROBOCOP 2 (1990) has no noteworthy stars, other than the robot and the talented stuntpersons and CGI contributors.
April 22 - ROBOCOP 3 (1993) has Miss CCH Pounder has a supporting role in this final sequel before that wretched 'Robocop' series came about in 1994.



'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout April.


ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series continue unspooling with the episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates (N.B. -> By my estimations, 'The Unit' shall finish its four-season run of 69 episodes by the end of the May Sweep. No word yet whether the network plans to re-encore this series, or open the 20th-Television cupboard for another classic series to encore this summer).

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded just one special during April:


April 29 - 'The 2009 World Magic Awards' is encored for the second time. Still awaiting a skedding of 'The World Music Awards'.


All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

I hope they don't repeat the unit. Maybe they'll put "shuffle up and deal" in place of the unit

MyNetworkTV finished the recent February Sweep with all-time highs in all measures, beating The CW in households and P2+ viewers, and tying them in A18-49.

February Sweep 2010 (ranking amongst 11 broadcast networks):
MyNetworkTV: 1.3HH/2%, 0.68 A18-49, 2,050,000 P2+ viewers
The CW: 1.1HH/2%, 0.70 A18-49, 1,597,000 P2+ viewers

As well, the season-to-date numbers I have for MyNetworkTV at the end of Week 24 (with CW comparables to the end of Week 26) are:

2009-10 Season-to-Dates:
MyNetworkTV (wks 1-24): 1.5HH/2%, 0.65 A18-49, 2,300,000 P2+
The CW (wks 1-26): 1.3HH/2%, 0.77 A18-49, 1,970,000 P2+

Summer schedule news for the MyNetworkTV programming service is expected to be announced in the next few weeks.

In a breaking story reported by the Los Angeles Times, people close to the situation have revealed that 'WWE Smackdown' is jumping networks again, this time moving frmo MyNetworkTV to the SyFy network, expected to occur in early October 2010 when the two-year MNT deal with WWE expires. The story also confirms that SYFy intends to keep the skein on Friday nights.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/04/wwes-smackdown-moving-to-syfy-.html

The story also indicates that the move comes with a 50% bump up in licences fees, from $20 million per annum to reportedly just shy of $30 million.

THere is no word yet on what replacement programming is being contempated by MyNetworkTV for the M18-49 strong series.

In a report from earlier today, BroadcastingCable.com has indicated that MyNetworkTV is picking up the broadcast encore rights for the 20th-Television produced TNT hit drama 'Burn Notice'.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/451365-MyNet_Hopes_to_Build_With_Burn_Notice_.php

Although not confirmed by the network, indications are that 'Burn Notice' will replace the double-up encores of 'The unit' that currently air at 8 pm and 9 pm on Wednesday nights and that have led to 100% year-over-year ratings growth for the News Corporation mini-network.

In a breaking story reported by the Los Angeles Times, people close to the situation have revealed that 'WWE Smackdown' is jumping networks again, this time moving frmo MyNetworkTV to the SyFy network, expected to occur in early October 2010 when the two-year MNT deal with WWE expires. The story also confirms that SYFy intends to keep the skein on Friday nights.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/04/wwes-smackdown-moving-to-syfy-.html

The story also indicates that the move comes with a 50% bump up in licences fees, from $20 million per annum to reportedly just shy of $30 million.

THere is no word yet on what replacement programming is being contempated by MyNetworkTV for the M18-49 strong series.

I'm willing to bet that MNTV will cease to exist in say, the next six months. SmackDown! was the only thing that was really keeping that "network" remotely relevant.

... 'WWE Smackdown' is jumping networks again, this time moving frmo MyNetworkTV to the SyFy network ...

GOOD!!!

I'm willing to bet that MNTV will cease to exist in say, the next six months. SmackDown! was the only thing that was really keeping that "network" remotely relevant.

It's the only thing that I watch on MNTV. Once it's gone, I have no need for this pathetic excuse for a network. I personally wish my affiliate (WWOR) would just return to being an independent.

In a report from earlier today, BroadcastingCable.com has indicated that MyNetworkTV is picking up the broadcast encore rights for the 20th-Television produced TNT hit drama 'Burn Notice'.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/451365-MyNet_Hopes_to_Build_With_Burn_Notice_.php

Although not confirmed by the network, indications are that 'Burn Notice' will replace the double-up encores of 'The unit' that currently air at 8 pm and 9 pm on Wednesday nights and that have led to 100% year-over-year ratings growth for the News Corporation mini-network.
I think you mean USA, not TNT. :)

Is the mangement of mynetworktv ********? Why would any network let there highest rated show to leave to another network.

Is the mangement of mynetworktv ********? Why would any network let there highest rated show to leave to another network.
SyFy offered $10 million dollars more than MyNetworkTV did. Thus, they lost the series.

SyFy offered $10 million dollars more than MyNetworkTV did. Thus, they lost the series.
There are a variety of sources today reporting that MyNetworkTV was on the verge of cancelling 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (likely to have be announced at their May upfront) and replacing the wrestling show with a 20th-FOX Television encore series. Encore programming has been a ratings boon to MyNet this season, and the cost economics did not merit a renewal of the two year deal with MNT (reportedly ranging between $15 to $20 million, depending on the source).

If MyNetworkTV couldn't make a decent profit return on the existing $15-20 million / year deal, then SyFy has its work cut out for it to make money on $30 million a season, given the likelihood of skinnier ratings than the series garnered in broadcast.

If MyNetworkTV wants to hold on to their Friday night M18-49 demo, they would be wise to follow The CW's lead and programme Friday nights with classic science fiction / aciton programming out of the FOX library ('Dark Angel', 'John Doe', 'Werewolf', 'Prison Break') to compete against SyFy's wrestling which is likely to dislodge a few million sci fi viewers.

There are a variety of sources today reporting that MyNetworkTV was on the verge of cancelling 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (likely to have be announced at their May upfront) and replacing the wrestling show with a 20th-FOX Television encore series. Encore programming has been a ratings boon to MyNet this season, and the cost economics did not merit a renewal of the two year deal with MNT (reportedly ranging between $15 to $20 million, depending on the source).

If MyNetworkTV couldn't make a decent profit return on the existing $15-20 million / year deal, then SyFy has its work cut out for it to make money on $30 million a season, given the likelihood of skinnier ratings than the series garnered in broadcast.

If MyNetworkTV wants to hold on to their Friday night M18-49 demo, they would be wise to follow The CW's lead and programme Friday nights with classic science fiction / aciton programming out of the FOX library ('Dark Angel', 'John Doe', 'Werewolf', 'Prison Break') to compete against SyFy's wrestling which is likely to dislodge a few million sci fi viewers.
I'm guessing Friday Night Smackdown! was actually losing money for MyNetworkTV then. You probably don't have this information, but how much does a series like The Unit make for MyNet? Any word on what encore FOX Television series will be heading to MyNet next season?

I'm guessing Friday Night Smackdown! was actually losing money for MyNetworkTV then. You probably don't have this information, but how much does a series like The Unit make for MyNet? Any word on what encore FOX Television series will be heading to MyNet next season?
Given what I've read, I'm pretty certain 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' was at best break-even, but probably a money-loser for MNT. I think it was Obveeus over on the pifeedback.com boards who said that advertisers don't place a high valuation on the 'WWE Smackdown' audience profile (lower socio-economic demos), and when it was a CW property, its 30-second spots always were the cheapeast 30-second buy on the network despite the high A18-49s.

I also think MNT learned what The CW (and UPN before them) learned and that is that there is not a lot of audience cross-over. Promos run on 'WWE Smackdown' don't lead to viewership bumps for other series (although I think MNT did get good crossover bumps for their now-cancelled 'Magic's Biggest Secrets' and 'Masters of Illusion' series).

As for MNT profitability on 'The Unit' encores, the network has rented out the two hours, Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm, to 20th Television who are responsible for selling the ads through their syndication sales force (the local affiliates get to keep half the ad time for local buys). So the series is "profitable" no matter what the ratings are as there is no license fees to pay. Season-to-date, 'The Unit' has averaged 0.7 A18-49 2.6 million P2+ viewers on Wednesday night, about double what MNT averaged last season with their comedy-oriented line-ups.

As to 2010-11, there have been a few programming changes that have emerged. Here is what I expect to see for next seasons MyNetworkTV Programming Service:

2010-11 Projected MyNetworkTV Line-up (New-to-MNT programming in bold)

Monday:
8:00 pm 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)

Tuesday
8:00 pm 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' NEW (20th-Television Syndication)
8:30 pm 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' ENCORE (20th-Television Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' NEW (20th-Television Syndication)
9:30 pm 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' ENCORE (20th-Television Syndication)

Wednesday:
8:00 pm 'Burn Notice' ENCORES (20th-Television Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Burn Notice' ENCORES (20th-Television Syndication)

Thursday:
8:00 pm 'My Thursday Night Movie / Special' (mix of NEW and ENCORE properties from various studios / suppliers)

Friday:
8:00 pm 'Friday Night Lights' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Las Vegas' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)

There have been persistent rumours that 'Friday Night Lights' encores have been earmarked for MyNetworkTV, and a good pairing for it would be 'Las Vegas', which has yet to establish itself in syndication.

With a line-up like this, I would forecast a minimal fall-off for MNT from their current season-to-date averages of 0.7 A18-49 and 2,300,000 P2+ viewers.

Is the mangement of mynetworktv ********? Why would any network let there highest rated show to leave to another network.

Well while we're at it, why would the management of the CW let one of their highest rated shows leave (because the president of the network, Dawn Ostroff, hated the idea of any shows appealing towards young men more than her desired demographic of young women).

I'm sure that WWE didn't like the fact that on MNTV (and maybe even before that), SmackDown! was frequently preempted by live-sporting events like Major League Baseball games. Also, on MNTV, SmackDown! I don't think, is available in high-definition unlike on SyFy.

Thanks for answering my questions dumont!

I really haven't watched MyNetworkTV this season, but if they have a schedule like that I actually would. I haven't seen Burn Notice, so I think it would be a good chance to get connected with the series!

Hopefully MyNetworkTV is able to keep growing next season. :)

2010-11 Projected MyNetworkTV Line-up (New-to-MNT programming in bold)

Monday:
8:00 pm 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)

Tuesday
8:00 pm 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' NEW (20th-Television Syndication)
8:30 pm 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' ENCORE (20th-Television Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' NEW (20th-Television Syndication)
9:30 pm 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' ENCORE (20th-Television Syndication)

Wednesday:
8:00 pm 'Burn Notice' ENCORES (20th-Television Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Burn Notice' ENCORES (20th-Television Syndication)

Thursday:
8:00 pm 'My Thursday Night Movie / Special' (mix of NEW and ENCORE properties from various studios / suppliers)

Friday:
8:00 pm 'Friday Night Lights' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Las Vegas' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)
Hey dumont, MyNetworkTV announced their new schedule:
Monday:
8:00 pm 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)

Tuesday
8:00 pm 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' NEW (20th-Television Syndication)
8:30 pm 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' ENCORE (20th-Television Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' NEW (20th-Television Syndication)
9:30 pm 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' ENCORE (20th-Television Syndication)

Wednesday:
8:00 pm 'Burn Notice' ENCORES (20th-Television Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Burn Notice' ENCORES (20th-Television Syndication)

Thursday:
8:00 pm 'Without a Trace' ENCORES (Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution)
9:00 pm 'Without a Trace' ENCORES (Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution)

Friday:
8:00 pm 'Monk' ENCORES (NBC Universal Domestic TV)
9:00 pm 'Monk' ENCORES (NBC Universal Domestic TV)

Link: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118017768.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&ref=bd_tv

What do you think?

Hey dumont, MyNetworkTV announced their new schedule:
Monday:
8:00 pm 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' ENCORES (NBC-U Syndication)

Tuesday
8:00 pm 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' NEW (20th-Television Syndication)
8:30 pm 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' ENCORE (20th-Television Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' NEW (20th-Television Syndication)
9:30 pm 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' ENCORE (20th-Television Syndication)

Wednesday:
8:00 pm 'Burn Notice' ENCORES (20th-Television Syndication)
9:00 pm 'Burn Notice' ENCORES (20th-Television Syndication)

Thursday:
8:00 pm 'Without a Trace' ENCORES (Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution)
9:00 pm 'Without a Trace' ENCORES (Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution)

Friday:
8:00 pm 'Monk' ENCORES (NBC Universal Domestic TV)
9:00 pm 'Monk' ENCORES (NBC Universal Domestic TV)

Link: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118017768.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&ref=bd_tv

What do you think?
It looks to be a solid schedule of off-net encores mixed with some new syndie gamers (Tuesday night will now be the only night with original programming). Unfortunately, with the jettisoning of the movie night, there's probably not a lot I'm going to be watching as I've seen most of it already before.

I think 'Burn Notice' is a good replacement for 'The Unit', and 'Monk' should get about half the audience that 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' was pulling in. 'Without a Trace' will probably out-perform the movie on Thursdays, and 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' will out-do 'Deal or No Deal', so MNT has a chance at holding most of its viewership on a season-over-season basis (I'd predict 90-95% retention).

Given their success with syndicated content, I'm surprised that MNT didn't try to open up another night (Sunday?) or daypart (mornings?) to offer its affiliates a program service, which by all accounts that I've read, has exceeded expectations from an affiliate point of view.

Once the movie night goes, I will probably cease my blog updates for MyNetworkTV until they return to original scripted programming, a specials night, a reprise of the movie night, or perhaps another travel down the telenovella route again.

And ION now has the very last regularly-scheduled primetime broadcast movie series, a bittersweet dénouement for a grand broadcast tradition that began back in the fifties and really gathered momentum with the premiere of the 'NBC Saturday Night at the Movies' series back in the fall of 1961.

http://www.tvobscurities.com/2010/02/broadcast-log-nbc-saturday-night-at-the-movies-season-one/

MyNetworkTV has a May Sweep line-up that features a blend of this new and encore programming, together with two extraordinary art-house theatrical premieres.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for April:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

Here are the guest lists for 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during the May Sweep:

May 4th 8:00 pm - special celebrity episode with tv soap star Mr. Bryan Datillo ('Days of Our Lives') playing the game for charity.
May 4th 8:30 pm - a second special celebrity episode with tv soap star Miss Sarah Brown ('General Hospital', 'The Bold & The Beautiful') playing the game for charity.

I'm not sure which of the May 11th, 18th & 25th are new / encore, so you'll have to check local listings.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' hosted by comedian Mr. Howie Mandel on MyNetworkTV during April will encore episodes at 9 pm and 9:30 pm through the May Sweep. Given its cancellation, I think the series may have stopped production of new episodes.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in May will feature three broadcast network premieres:


May 6 - BARFLY (1987) finally gets its broadcast premiere a mere 23 years after it made its scathing debut in 1987. Directed by Mr Barbet Schroeder and written by the legendary scribe Mr Charles Bukowski, this superb film stars the sublime Miss Faye Dunaway a decade after her Oscar-winning performance in NETWORK, supported by the ever so talented Mr Mickey Rourke (c'mon MyNet, sked THE WRESTLER sometime soon!) and Miss Alice Krige, a decade before she was annointed Borg Queen. In the film, Mr. Rourke plays Henry Chinaski, a depressed poet and alcoholic meets Miss Dunaway's Wanda, another alcoholic in the seedy bars of Los Angeles. Fortune shines on Henry when a publisher offers to publish some of his poems, and he gains a small amount of fame. (BROADCAST PREMIERE)
May 13 - ENTRAPMENT starring Mr. Sean Connery and Miss Catherine Zeta-Jones in a art-theft caper thriller.
May 20 - BASIC (2003) starring Mr. John Travolta, Mr Samuel Jackson, Mr. Tim Daly, Mr Giovanni Ribisi, Mr Taye Diggs, Mr Harry Connick Jr. and Miss Connie Nielsen in this film about an ex-Army Ranger turned DEA agent who is drawn into an ever-widening mystery surrounding the disappearance of his reporting officer as well as several of his elite Special Forces trainees during a routine training exercise in the jungles of Panama. (BROADCAST PREMIERE)
May 27 - RESCUE DAWN (2006) is a superb film written and directed by Mr. Werner Herzog and starring Mr Christian Bale in a tour de force performance in a real life story of survival against the toughest odds. (BROADCAST PREMIERE)


'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout May as it enters its final summer season on MyNetworkTV before moving over to SyFy in the fall.

ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series continue unspooling with the episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates. 'The Unit' shall finish its four-season run of 69 episodes by the end of the May Sweep, and the network has not yet announced whether it plans to re-encore this series, or open the 20th-Television cupboard for another classic series to encore this summer before 'Burn Notice' takes over the Wednesday timeslots in the fall.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded just one special for the first night of the May Sweep (which starts April 29th):


April 29 - 'The 2009 World Magic Awards' is encored for the second time. Still awaiting a skedding of 'The World Music Awards'.


So far this season, MyNetworkTV has set new record highs in the November Sweep and February Sweep. Here are the previous May Sweep numbers that MyNetworkTV has to exceed for a 2009-10 season hat trick:

MyNetworkTV May Sweep Averages 2007-2009
2007: 0.6HH, 0.36 A18-49, 934,000 P2+ viewers
2008: 0.8HH, 0.46 A18-49, 1,194,000 P2+ viewers
2009: 0.9HH, 0.49 A18-49, 1,444,000 P2+ viewers

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

News Corporation released quarterly financials today that indicated improved results at MyNetworkTV, no doubt arising from the programming service strategy:

"News Corp.'s TV unit multiplied its quarterly operating profit from $9 million to $40 million as the Fox Television Stations recorded an 18% revenue gain due to improved local ad trends, particularly in the auto and telecom categories, and improved results at MyNetworkTV. This was partially offset by lower contributions from Fox Broadcasting Company, which suffered
from higher costs for returning shows and lower ad revenue due to lower ratings."

The article doesn't indicate whether MyNetworkTV has beaten The CW as the first post-WB-UPN mininet to turn a profit, but I'm pretty sure MNT is closer to that target than The CW.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i38514fc7c3e49c47c19faa416f4fa5c2

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News Corporation released quarterly financials today that indicated improved results at MyNetworkTV, no doubt arising from the programming service strategy:

"News Corp.'s TV unit multiplied its quarterly operating profit from $9 million to $40 million as the Fox Television Stations recorded an 18% revenue gain due to improved local ad trends, particularly in the auto and telecom categories, and improved results at MyNetworkTV. This was partially offset by lower contributions from Fox Broadcasting Company, which suffered
from higher costs for returning shows and lower ad revenue due to lower ratings."

The article doesn't indicate whether MyNetworkTV has beaten The CW as the first post-WB-UPN mininet to turn a profit, but I'm pretty sure MNT is closer to that target than The CW.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i38514fc7c3e49c47c19faa416f4fa5c2

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Glad to see MyNetworkTV making some money! :)

MyThursday Movies:

June 3: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: BASKETBALL DIARIES
June 10: TBD
June 17: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: HIDE AND SEEK
July 1: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: TWISTED
July 8: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: BLOWN AWAY
July 15: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
July 22: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK

Specials:
Thursday, June 24: BEST OF THE WORLD MUSIC AWARDS (R)

MyThursday Movies:

June 3: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: BASKETBALL DIARIES
June 10: TBD
June 17: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: HIDE AND SEEK
July 1: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: TWISTED
July 8: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: BLOWN AWAY
July 15: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
July 22: MY THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK

Specials:
Thursday, June 24: BEST OF THE WORLD MUSIC AWARDS (R)
I had heard BABY BOOM bandied about for June 10th, but it might have been pulled as it is airing across the 'MGM Showcase' syndicated station lineup this weekend.

Give MyNetworkTV credit for going full-out during the summer months with four broadcast premieres lined up for June and July: BASKETBALL DIARIES, HIDE AND SEEK, TWISTED, and THE GIRL NEXT DOOR will all be making their official broadcast network debuts.

Girl Next Door? I've always wanted to see that, but never watched it. MyNetworkTV has my attention that day!

I've been waiting for this special to get skedded for a while. It is interesting that the network has slotted it for mid-June. Here's an announcement from MyNetworkTV:
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Please find below an updated listing for Thursday, JUNE 17th

Thursday, June 17

8-10pm: All-New MyNetworkTV Special: The 2010 World Music Awards (U00207) HD / replaces My Thursday Night Movie – “Hide and Seek”

The year’s biggest international music event, The 2010 World Music Awards in Monte Carlo will include performances by: Jennifer Lopez, Andrea Bocelli, Ludacris, Will.i.am, Akon, international DJ sensation David Guetta, Scorpions and many more.

Hosted by Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar) & Hayden Panettiere (Heroes).

Here's how previous editions of 'The World Music Awards' rated:
Date, Broadcast, World Music Awards:, Network, R, HH, %, Viewers, A18-49,
1992, 19930601, 5th Annual, 9:30-11p, ABC, , 13.8, , ,
1993, 19940531, 6th Annual, 9-11p, ABC, , 13.8, , ,
1994, 19950530, 7th Annual, 9-11p, ABC, , 9.5, , ,
1995, 19960603, 8th Annual, 9-11p, ABC, , 8.8, , ,
1996, 19970602, 9th Annual, 9-11p, ABC, , 6.3, , ,
1997, 19980528, 10th Annual, 9-11p, ABC, , 5.9, , ,
1998, 19990520, 11th Annual, 8-10p, ABC, , 4.8, , ,
1999, 20000529, 12th Annual, 8-10p, ABC, , 6.3, , ,
2000, 20010528, 13th Annual, 9-11p, ABC, , 5.5, 9%, 8,200,
2001, 20020421, 14th Annual, 7-9p, ABC, , 3.4, 6%, 5,400,
2004, 20040915, 15th Annual, 9-11p, ABC, , 4.5, 7%, 6,300, 2.6
2005, 20050913, 16th Annual, 9-11p, ABC, , 3.6, 6%, 5,200, 2.1
2006, 20070310, 17th Annual, 8-10p, MNT, , 0.9, 1%, 1,325, 0.5
2006, 20070528, 17th Annual, 8-10p, MNT, R, 0.9, 2%, 1,430, 0.6,
2006, 20090701, MJ tribute encore, MNT, R, 0.9, 2%, 1,450, 0.5
2007, 20071122, 18th Annual, 8-10p, MNT, , 0.6, 1%, 1,120, 0.5,
2007, 20071219, 18th Annual, 8-10p, MNT, R, 0.7, 1%, 1,080, 0.5,
2007, 20080818, 18th Annual, 8-10p, MNT, R, 0.6, 1%, 880, 0.6,
2007, 20081229, 18th Annual, 8-10p, MNT, R, 1.1, 2%, 1,770, 0.7,
2008, 20081202, 19th Annual, 8-10p, MNT, , 1.3, 2%, 1,990, 0.7,
2010, 20100617, 20th Annual, 8-10p, MNT, , , , , ,

MyNetworkTV has set a June line-up that features a surprising amount of new programming (16 hours by my count) compared to rival mininet The CW which has not a single half-hour of new programming in its June sked.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for June:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

My grids indicate that the 8:00 and 8:30 pm episodes of 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?', hosted by Mr. Jeff Foxworthy, are new throughout June, but I don't have information on guest stars.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' hosted by comedian Mr. Howie Mandel on MyNetworkTV will be encore episodes at 9 pm and 9:30 pm, probably for the duration of the summer, which will see the dealing Mr. Mandel competing against the judging Mr. Mandel in his new judge role on NBC's 'America's Got Talent' Tuesdays at 9 pm.

An idea for MyNet and Universal (who programs Tuesdays at 9 pm)...why not jettison 'Deal or No Deal', and give us something else from the Universal library, a gamer or perhaps even a sitcom?

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in June will feature one broadcast network premiere:


June 3 - BASKETBALL DIARIES (1995) finally gets its broadcast premiere. Based upon the poetic novel by Mr. Jim Carroll, this film stars Mr. Leonardo DiCaprio, Mr. Mark Wahlberg, Miss Lorraine Bracco and Miss Juliette Lewis in this cautionary tale of a star high school basketball player freefall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. (BROADCAST PREMIERE)
June 10 - BABY BOOM (1987) - I thought that MyNet was giving BABY BOOM its long overdue broadcast network premiere, however, it was previous premiered on PAX's 'MGM Night at the Movies' on Friday September 3, 2004. Starring Miss Diane Keaton, Mr. Sam Shepard, Mr. Harold Ramis and Mr. James Spader, this dramedy explores the world of J.C. Wiatt, known as "tiger lady" in the business world, who unexpectedly and reluctantly becomes mother to a baby girl left to her care by a distant relative.


'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout June on MyNetworkTV.

ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series continue unspooling with the episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates. As of Wednesday May 26th, 'The Unit' has gone back to the beginning of its 69 episodes, which will presumably run in order until 'Burn Notice' takes over the slot coming this fall. I'm disappointed that the 20th-Television cupboard couldn't have been mined for another short-run series to encore this summer - who knows, if 'The Unit' re-encores tank, that might just happen?

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded two specials for June, both pre-empting 'My Thursday Night Movie':


June 17, 8-10 pm: ''My Thursday Night Special: The 2010 World Music Awards' - The year’s biggest international music event, 'The 2010 World Music Awards' in Monte Carlo, will include performances by Miss Jennifer Lopez, Miss Andrea Bocelli, Ludacris, Will.i.am, Akon, international DJ sensation Mr. David Guetta, Scorpions and many more. The awards show is hosted by Miss Michelle Rodriguez (the unforgettable Ana Lucia Cortez in 'Lost', Trudy in AVATAR) and Miss Hayden Panettiere ('Heroes'). (BROADCAST PREMIERE)
June 24, 8-10 pm: 'My Thursday Night Special: Best of the World Music Awards' (ENCORE) - This two-hour special looks back at over a decade of the most memorable “World Music Award” performances. Appearances to include: Mr. Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Rihanna, Miss Mariah Carey and Miss Britney Spears.


All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

Some of you may remember the drama pilot 'Dead Man Running' starring the uber-cool Mr. Michael Madsen and produced by former producers of 'The Shield'. This pilot was first commissioned by MyNetworkTV back in August 2008, and was under consideration for the 2009-10 season until MyNetworkTV decided to shift strategy away from acquiring their own programming to sell ads within and instead become a programming service for syndicators.

The footage and stills shot for the 'Dead Man Running' pilot presentation have been fashioned into a series of five webisodes that can be found at the following website:

http://www.deadmanrunning.tv/

From series descriptors I've seen, it would have made an intriguing series on MyNetworkTV, and could still fit nicely within the current lineups of M18-49 targeted nets like SPIKE or F/X.

The July Sweep is soon upon us, and MyNetworkTV has a lone theatrical premiere and an encore special in their line-up for July that features 14 hours of new programming compared to rival mininet The CW which will have a few hours as it debuts its new 'Plain Jane' reality skein in July.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for July:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

My grids indicate that the 8:00 and 8:30 pm episodes of 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?', hosted by Mr. Jeff Foxworthy, are new throughout the July Sweep, but I don't have information on guest stars.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' hosted by comedian Mr. Howie Mandel on MyNetworkTV will be encore episodes at 9 pm and 9:30 pm.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in July will feature just one broadcast network premiere together with two classics:


July 1 - TWISTED (2004) stars Miss Ashley Judd, Mr. David Strathairn and Mr. Andy Garcia. (BROADCAST PREMIERE)
July 8 - BLOWN AWAY (1994) stars Mr. Jeff Bridges and Mr. Tommy Lee Jones.
July 22 - STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK (1994) stars Mr. William Shatner, Mr. DeForest Kelley and Miss Nichelle Nichols in this third theatrical based on the NBC television series which was directed by Mr. Leonard Nimoy who also plays Spock..


'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout July on MyNetworkTV.

ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series continue unspooling with the episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has one encore special for July, which pre-empts 'My Thursday Night Movie':


July 15, 8-10 pm: ''My Thursday Night Special: The 2010 World Music Awards' - ENCORE - The year’s biggest international music event, 'The 2010 World Music Awards' in Monte Carlo, will include performances by Miss Jennifer Lopez, Miss Andrea Bocelli, Ludacris, Will.i.am, Akon, international DJ sensation Mr. David Guetta, Scorpions and many more. The awards show is hosted by Miss Michelle Rodriguez (the unforgettable Ana Lucia Cortez in 'Lost', Trudy in AVATAR) and Miss Hayden Panettiere ('Heroes'). (BROADCAST PREMIERE)
June 24, 8-10 pm: 'My Thursday Night Special: Best of the World Music Awards' (ENCORE) - This two-hour special looks back at over a decade of the most memorable “World Music Award” performances. Appearances to include: Mr. Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Rihanna, Miss Mariah Carey and Miss Britney Spears.


All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

MyNetworkTV has two theatrical premieres coming up in August.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING


MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in August will feature just two broadcast network premieres:


August 5th -> FLED (1996) stars Mr. Laurence Fishburne and Mr. Stephen Baldwin as two chained together convicts in a pallid re-make of THE DEFIANT ONES.
August 12th -> BEHIND ENEMY LINES (1997) stars Mr. Thomas Ian Griffith and Mr. Chris Mulkey in this film about going back to Vietnam to retrieve a comrade thought dead. (BROADCAST PREMIERE)
PRELUDE TO A KISS (1992) stars Mr. Alec Baldwin, Miss Meg Ryan, Miss Kathy Bates, Mr. Ned Beatty, Miss Patty Duke and Mr. Stanley Tucci in this romantic comedy.
88 MINUTES (2007) stars Mr. Al Pacino, Miss Alicia Witt, Miss Lee Sobieski, Miss Amy Brenneman, Miss Deborah Kara Unger and Mr. Neal McDonough in this thriller about a psychologist working with the police who has only 88 minutes to live and so much to do in a tale told ‘24’-style. (BROADCAST PREMIERE)



'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout August on MyNetworkTV as its broadcast run winds down after 10 seasons and the skein prepares to move over to SyFy beginning in October 2010.

ENCORE PROGRAMMING

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

I think that 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?', hosted by Mr. Jeff Foxworthy, is going into encores until returning to originals in September.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' hosted by comedian Mr. Howie Mandel on MyNetworkTV will be encore episodes at 9 pm and 9:30 pm.


'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series continue unspooling with the episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has no specials skedded in August.

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

MyNetworkTV has a lone theatrical broadcast premiere coming up in September as it finishes out the 2009-10 season (MyNet kicks off their 2010-11 fall sked October 4th).

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

I think that 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?', hosted by Mr. Jeff Foxworthy, is going back into originals in September, with the following guest stars on tap:

Tuesday September 14th: Mr. Big Kenny Williams (8 pm) and Miss Heidi NewField (8:30 pm)


MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in September features a lone broadcast network premiere, plus two classics from the vault. The September 30th broadcast of THREE AMIGOS will be the final theatrical to be shown on MyNetworkTV...thereafter, only ION will have an ongoing broadcast primetime series built around theatrical films.


September 2 -> CHANGING LANES (2002) stars Mr. Ben Afflec and Mr. Samuel L. Jackson in a suspense thriller.
September 9 -> JUST MARRIED (2003) stars Mr. Ashton Kutchner and Miss Brittany Murphy in a romantic comedy. (BROADCAST PREMIERE)
September 16 -> PUSHING TIN (1992) stars Mr. John Cusack and Mr. Billy Bob Thornton in a comedy about air traffic controllers.
September 23 -> ROCKY (1976) stars Mr. Sylvester Stallone, Mr. Burgess Meredith and Miss Talia Shire in this boxing classic.
September 30 -> THREE AMIGOS (1986) stars Mr. Steve Martin, Mr. Chevy Chase and Mr. Martin Short in this funny funny comedy, last broadcast on 'The CW Sunday Movie'.



'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout September on MyNetworkTV and will have its final network broadcast on Friday September 24th during premiere week on the other nets. At this point, there is nothing special planned for the broadcast in terms of special bouts or tributes. After 10 seasons on broadcast networks, the professional wrestling skein moves over to SyFy beginning in October 2010, and MyNetworkTV will programme 'Monk' encores on Friday nights from October onwards.

ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal', hosted by comedian Mr. Howie Mandel, winds down its one-year run on MyNetworkTV will be encore episodes at 9 pm and 9:30 pm.

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series continue unspooling with the episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has no specials skedded in September.

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

How is this network still on the air? I only watch it for Smackdown and that is going to Syfy in October.