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factsoflife

07-22-2011, 10:08 PM

In accordance with industry guidelines and FCC regulations, all networks must publish a list of all the syndication rights they hold and when they

expire, so that competing networks can fairly bid on them.

Here is a list of all contracts GEN-TV holds and the expiration dates:

List Compiled by GEN-TV Acquisitions department and verified by GEN-TV Legal.

NOTE: GEN-TV owns ALL rights unless otherwise specified
Contracts Expiring in 2011:

September:

“The Geraldo Rivera Show”--- 9/1/11
“The Nanny”---- 9/1/11
“Judge Judy” (Classics and Current”)--- 9/1/11
“Suddenly Susan”--- 9/2/11 –Weekend Only
“Caroline in the City”- 9/2/11- Weekend Only
“Jeopardy”--- (Current and Classic)--- 9/2/11--- M-F Daytime Only
“Wheel Of Fortune” (Current and Classic)- 9/2/11—M-F Daytime Only
“Will & Grace”--- 9/2/11
“Mad About You”--- 9/3/11--- M-F Daytime
“Bones”--- Weekend Only--- 9/18/11

October:
“Mad About You”--- All Other Rights--- 10/1/11
“New York Undercover”--- 10/1/11
“The Division”—10/1/11

November & December:
“The New Adventures Of Old Christine”--- 11/1/11

Contracts Expiring in 2012:
“Cybill”--- May 9, 2012
“Living Single”- September 1, 2012
“Party of Five”- September 1, 2012
“Sunset Beach”--- October 1, 2012
“The Facts Of Life”--- September 1, 2012
“Grace Under Fire”--- September 2, 2012
“The Division”—December 2, 2012
“Kate & Allie”--- September 1, 2012
“Murphy Brown”--- September 1, 2012
“Designing Women” ---September 1, 2012
“The Golden Girls”—Weekend Only--- September 2, 2012
“Empty Nest”—Weekend Only--- September 2, 2012
“Home Improvement”—Weekend Only (Non –Exclusive, Shared with Nick@Nite) --- September 1, 2012
“Loving”----- October 2, 2012
“Santa Barbara”—October 2, 2012

Contracts Expiring After 2012 (Dates Will Not Be Published)
“The Practice”
“Avonlea” (shared with INSP network)
“L.A. Law”
“Punky Brewster”—Weekend Only
“Ally McBeal”
“Picket Fences”—Weekend Only
“Queer As Folk” (USA)—Weekend Only (Non-Exclusive, Shared with Logo)
“The Sally Jesse Raphael Show”
“The Charles Perez Show”
“The Oprah Winfrey Show”
“Gimme A Break”
“All My Children”
“One Life To Live”
“General Hospital”
“The City” (Soap Opera)
“Sabrina, The Teenage Witch”
“Dawson’s Creek” (leased to another network, but owned by GEN-TV)
“Thirtysomething”
“Sisters” (1990’s)
“Savannah”
“Melrose Place”
“Beverly Hills, 90210”
“Models Inc.,”
“Malibu Shores”
“Felicity”
“Popular”
“Roswell”
“Central Park West”
“For Your Love” (GEN-TV is considering leasing this title)
“Swift Justice with Nancy Glass”
“Judge Jeannie Pirro”
“Ellen” (sitcom)
“Cash Cab”
“Pyramid”
“Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?”
“Hot Tamales” (Syndicated Reruns)
"Grounded For Life"--- Weekend and M-F Daytime (no Primetime rights)

Contracts Owned By GEN-TV not being used (and thus open for leasing) (Inquire with GEN-TV if you want to lease)
“The Mary Tyler Moore Show”
“Rhoda”
“Phyllis”
“CSI: New York”- Weekend Only
“Criminal Minds”--- Weekend Only
“Family Law”
“Las Vegas” ---Weekend Only
“Law & Order: Trial By Jury”
“Law & Order: Crime & Punishment”
“Conviction”
“St. Elsewhere” (Weekend Only, never utilized)
“Survivor” (Reruns only)
“Tori & Dean”
“Search for Tomorrow”
“Daria”
“Sister, Sister”
“Strong Medicine”
“Two And A Half Men”-- (Contract voided after never being utilized)
“Judging Amy”
“Full House”
“The Apprentice”
“The Bachelor”
“The Bachelorette”
“Charmed”
“The Guardian”
“Still Standing”
“Knot’s Landing”
“Dallas”
“Dynasty”
“Almost Perfect”
“Different Strokes”
“Tiny Toon Adventures”
“She-Ra: Princess Of Power”
“Rainbow Bright”
“Care Bears”
“Pound Puppies”
“Clarissa Explains It All”
“Moesha”
“The Girls Next Door”
“Buffy, The Vampire Slayer” (Voided on 1/2/11 after not being utilized)
“Wonder Woman”
“Girlfriends”
“The Game”
“That Girl”
“Family Ties”
“The King of Queens”
“Everybody Loves Raymond” (Voided after never airing)
“Saved by the Bell” (Weekend Only)
“The O.C.”
“The Tyra Banks Show”
“Just The Ten Of Us”
“Rules Of Engagement”
“Sweet Valley High”
“One Day At A Time”
“Once & Again”
“Third Watch”
“The Hogan Family”
“My Two Dads”
“Beverly Hills Teen”
“Major Dad”

Contracts Expired in 2011, but Renewed:
“Cold Case” ---Weekend Only (Renewed on 7/3/2011 through 2014)
“Gimme A Break”---(Renewed on 7/19/2011 through 2014)
“Dharma & Greg”--- (Renewed 6/2/2011 through 2014)
"Blossom"--- (Renewed on 5/12/2011 through 2013)---- Weekend Only

LEGAL NOTICE:

Any contract that GEN-TV has that has yet to expire can be picked up by GEN-TV at any point prior to that contracts end date. GEN-TV legally has until midnight the night of the contract end date to renew said contract. For Example, "The Nanny" expires 9/1/11 so GEN-TV has until 1159pm on 8/31/11 to pick up or renew the contract for that program. No competing network can bid on the program until that time has past. GEN-TV Network is already in advanced negotiations to renew several of these high profile contracts.

GEN-TV has renewed four more expiring series; The network has picked up their options on "Cybill", "Judge Judy", "Suddenly Susan" and "The New Adventures Of Old Christine". They have also extended their rights for "Suddenly Susan" to include weekday M-F syndication.

"Suddenly Susan" will now expire in 2015, this is a new four-year deal.

"Cybill" will expire in 2013, this is a two-year extension.

"Judge Judy" has been picked up for a whopping six-years and will not expire until 2016.

"The New Adventures Of Old Christine" has been renewed for one year until 2012.

The network has also announced they will NOT be renewing the following contracts:
"Caroline In The City", "Bones", "The Charles Perez Show", "Jeopardy" and "Wheel Of Fortune".

factsoflife

07-22-2011, 10:33 PM

atwtbb

07-23-2011, 02:01 PM

PRESS RELEASE: 7/23/11

FamilyNET announces August schedule:

This August, we have three returning shows! The Fresh Prince of Bel Air is returning for the first time since 2006, and we promise NOT to get obsessive and air the series mor than two times/day (after the marathon) like other networks have. Also, both Happy Days and Get Smart will be returning to the schedule!

We have two huge events in the works for August:

The “Home Improvement: 20th Anniversary Tool-a-thon” (August 6th and 7th) and “Fresh Prince launch week”. Schedules follow the regular schedule.

SCHEDULE CHANGES:
EVERYNIGHT:
11:00pm Fresh Prince of Bel Air (replaces I Dream of Jeannie)
11:30pm Fresh Prince of Bel Air (replaces Bewitched)
12:00am Leave it to Beaver (replaces Munster’s)
12:30am Munster’s (replaces Leave it to Beaver)
1:00am Bewitched (replaces Little House on the Prairie)
1:30am Happy Days (replaces continued…)
4:00am Get Smart (replaces Barney Miller)
5:00am Barney Miller (replaces Odd Couple)

SATURDAY:
10:30am Get Smart (replaces Bob Newhart Show)

SCHEDULE:
WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Little House on the Prairie
7:00am The Walton’s
8:00am Diagnosis Murder
9:00am Murder, She Wrote
10:00am Matlock
11:00am Gilligan’s Island
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3:30pm The Bob Newhart Show
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Happy Days
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Get Smart
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Family Matters X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am The Odd Couple
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am The Walton’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3:30pm The Bob Newhart Show
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Happy Days
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Get Smart
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Family Matters X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3:30pm The Bob Newhart Show
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Happy Days
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Get Smart
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

August 6th-7th: “Home Improvement” 20th Anniversary Tool-a-Thon

Saturday, August 6th

6:00am 001- “Pilot”
6:30am 002- “Mow Better Blues”
7:00am 009- “Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble”
7:30am 013- “Up Your Alley”
8:00am 017- “What About Bob?”
8:30am 027- “Overactive Glance”
9:00am 030- “The Haunting of Taylor House”
9:30am 031- “Roomie for Improvement”
10:00am 032- “May the Best Man Win”
10:30am 033- “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way”
11:00am 034- “Let’s Did Lunch”
11:30pm 039- “Love Is A Many Splintered Thing”
12:00pm “The Viewers Guide To Watching Home Improvement”
2:00pm 042- “Bye Bye Birdie”
2:30pm 045- “Much Ado About Nana”
3:00pm 049- “The Great Race”
3:30pm 050- “Maybe, Baby”
4:00pm 051- “Aisle See You in My Dreams”
4:30pm 052- “This Joke’s For You”
5:00pm 054- “Arrivederci, Binford”
5:30pm 061- “Twas the Blight Before Christmas”
6:00pm 065- “The Colonel”
6:30pm 066- “Room For Change”
7:00pm 067- “The Eve of Construction”
7:30pm 068- “Too Many Cooks”
8:00pm “The Viewers Guide To Watching Home Improvement”
10:00pm 001- “Pilot”
10:30pm 002- “Mow Better Blues”
11:00pm 009- “Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble”
11:30pm 013- “Up Your Alley”
12:00am 017- “What About Bob?”
12:30am 027- “Overactive Glance”
1:00am 030- “The Haunting of Taylor House”
1:30am 031- “Roomie for Improvement”
2:00am 032- “May the Best Man Win”
2:30am 033- “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way”
3:00am 034- “Let’s Did Lunch”
3:30am 039- “Love Is A Many Splintered Thing”
4:00am 042- “Bye Bye Birdie”
4:30am 045- “Much Ado About Nana”
5:00am 049- “The Great Race”
5:30am 050- “Maybe, Baby”
Sunday, August 7th:
6:00am 051- “Aisle See You in My Dreams”
6:30am 052- “This Joke’s For You”
7:00am 054- “Arrivederci, Binford”
7:30am 061- “Twas the Blight Before Christmas”
8:00am 065- “The Colonel”
8:30am 066- “Room For Change”
9:00am 067- “The Eve of Construction”
9:30am 068- “Too Many Cooks”
10:00am 070- “Fifth Anniversary”
10:30am 078- “The Eye’s Have It”
11:00am 080- “Borland Ambition”
11:30am 082- “Quibbling Siblings”
12:00pm 084- “Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher”
12:30pm 093- “The Naked Truth”
1:00pm “The Viewer’s Guide to Watching Home Improvement”
3:00pm 096- “Tool Time After Dark PART 1”
3:30pm 097- “Tool Time After Dark PART 2”
4:00pm 001- “Pilot”
4:30pm 002- “Mow Better Blues”
5:00pm 009- “Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble”
5:30pm 013- “Up Your Alley”
6:00pm 017- “What About Bob?”
6:30pm 027- “Overactive Glance”
7:00pm 030- “The Haunting of Taylor House”
7:30pm 031- “Roomie for Improvement
8:00pm 032- “May the Best Man Win”
8:30pm 201- “The Long and Winding Road PART 1”
9:00om 202- “The Long and Winding Road PART 2”
9:30pm 203- “The Long and Winding Road PART 3”
10:00pm “The Viewers Guide to Watching Home Improvement”
12:00am 070- “Fifth Anniversary”
12:30am 078- “The Eye’s Have It”
1:00am 080- “Borland Ambition”
1:30am 082- “Quibbling Siblings”
2:00am 084- “Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher”
2:30am 093- “The Naked Truth”
3:00am 096- “Tool Time After Dark PART 1”
3:30am 097- “Tool Time After Dark PART 2”
4:00am 201- “The Long and Winding Road PART 1”
4:30om 202- “The Long and Winding Road PART 2”
5:00am 203- “The Long and Winding Road PART 3”
5:00am 001- “Pilot”

yankeesrj12

07-24-2011, 01:09 AM

Thursday, July 14th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.68 million; 18-49: 1.6/5) remained stable with last week.

At 8:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.94 million; 18-49: 1.7/5) jumped a tenth from last week. Just when it looked like $7.25 an Hour was going to continue dropping, it has slowly started to recover in the last few weeks.

At 9pm, week seven of the highly-controversial reality series, The Neighborhood (Viewers: 9.14 million; 18-49: 3.1/7) was up two tenths from last week, regaining the 0.7 point it lost three weeks back.

At 10pm, the YTN series premiere of Lie to Me (Viewers: 5.89 million; 18-49: 2.1/6) was down in total viewers from Detroit 1-8-7, but was up five tenths in the demo. Lie to Me was even with its season premiere on FOX back on October 4th, 2010 (when it aired at 9pm). Retention wasn't that great out of The Neighborhood, but nobody ever expected it to be as it didn't do awesome out of House either. Just of note, the 10pm timeslot is the latest this series has ever aired, as FOX stops programming at 10pm.

Friday, July 15th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, a once-again-regular edition of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.89 million; 18-49: 1.0/3) was up in total viewers, but remained stable in the demo.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 6.14 million; 18-49: 1.0/3) jumped in total viewers, and a tenth of a demo point.
Thursday, July 21st Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.14 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) slipped a tenth vs. last week.

At 8:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.28 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) dropped two tenths from last week.

At 9pm, the season finale of the highly-controversial reality series, The Neighborhood (Viewers: 9.59 million; 18-49: 3.3/7) inched up two tenths. While nothing is official as of yet, you can bet the series will return next summer, if not sooner.

At 10pm, week two of Lie to Me (Viewers: 5.37 million; 18-49: 1.8/6) dropped three tenths from the YTN premiere next week. Retention wasn't great, but that doesn't matter since the real test begins next week with a repeat lead in.

Friday, July 15th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 4.79 million; 18-49: 0.7/3) was down three tenths from last week.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.21 million; 18-49: 0.8/3) was down two tenths from last week.

yankeesrj12

07-24-2011, 01:17 AM

RUMORS ABOUT TV SHOWS

YTN CHANGES NAME OF DETROIT 1-8-7
YTN's newest series, Detroit 1-8-7, is undergoing a huge change before episode three airs on Monday - it's changing its name. Beginning Monday the name will switch from Detroit 1-8-7 to Detroit Homicide. In a statement released from the network they say, "Detroit 1-8-7 was never the best title for a series, since it was always inaccurate [1-8-7 is used in Los Angeles]. Viewers already know where to find the show, so a name change at this point shouldn't do any harm. We hope to further continue the series' success." Since moving from ABC to YTN, the series has already garnered around 8 million viewers during the summer season.

Detroit Homicide is getting mixed feedback for the name change, but that shouldn't matter since the first two episodes are already receiving very positive reviews.

$7.25 AN HOUR MOVES TO 9PM
In order to prepare for the fall season, YTN is putting its comedy block back in place. New episodes of $7.25 an Hour will move from 8pm and 8:30pm to 9pm and 9:30pm. Encores of Singles will air at 8pm, with encores of Roommates airing at 8:30pm. Previous 9pm timeslot occupant, The Neighborhood, just finished its first season run on Thursday.

atwtbb

07-24-2011, 09:45 PM

PRESS RELEASE: July 24th, 2011

FamilyNET is announcing a few additional MINOR schedule changes beginning tomorrow (Monday, July 25th, 2011). These changes will allow us to have two shows in a better timeslot once GUIDING LIGHT joins the lineup.

SCHEDULE CHANGES:
WEEKDAYS:
7:00am Murder, She Wrote (replaces Walton’s)
9:00am Matlock (replaces Murder, She Wrote)
10:00am Bob Newhart Show (replaces Matlock)
10:30am Mary Tyler Moore Show (replaces continued…)
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
(replaces Mary Tyler Moore Show/Bob Newhart Show)

EVERYDAY:
5:00am Barney Miller (replaces The Odd Couple)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Little House on the Prairie
7:00am Murder, She Wrote
8:00am Diagnosis Murder
9:00am Matlock
10:00am Bob Newhart Show
10:30am Mary Tyler Moore Show
11:00am Gilligan’s Island
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3:30pm The Bob Newhart Show
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm I Dream of Jeannie
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am The Munster’s
12:30am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am Little House on the Prairie
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Barney Miller X2
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Family Matters X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am The Odd Couple
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am The Bob Newhart Show
11:00am The Walton’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3:30pm The Bob Newhart Show
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm I Dream of Jeannie
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am The Munster’s
12:30am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am Little House on the Prairie
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Barney Miller X2
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Family Matters X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3:30pm The Bob Newhart Show
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm I Dream of Jeannie
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am The Munster’s
12:30am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am Little House on the Prairie
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Barney Miller X2
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

THE ABOVE REVISIONS ALSO CHANGE THE AUGUST SCHEDULE WHICH IS UPDATED BELOW TO REFLECT THE CHANGES:

SCHEDULE:
WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Little House on the Prairie
7:00am Murder, She Wrote
8:00am Diagnosis Murder
9:00am Matlock
10:00am Bob Newhart Show
10:30am Mary Tyler Moore Show
11:00am Gilligan’s Island
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Happy Days
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Get Smart
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Family Matters X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am The Odd Couple
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am The Walton’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3:30pm The Bob Newhart Show
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Happy Days
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Get Smart
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Family Matters X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3:30pm The Bob Newhart Show
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Happy Days
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Family Matters
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Get Smart
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

yankeesrj12

07-24-2011, 10:42 PM

RUMORS ABOUT TV SHOWS

YTN RENEWS "THE RICH LIFE", "$7.25", AND "NEIGHBORHOOD"
YTN has renewed sophomore summer series The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex and $7.25 an Hour for a third season. Both series are down by double digits from last year, but remain strong series for the dull summer season. The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex will also drop Love, Money, and Sex from the title - thus simply going by The Rich Life. No reason for the name change was given by the network. The Rich Life has been given a thirteen (13) episode order, while $7.25 an Hour has also been given a thirteen (13) episode order, which is down from the 26 episodes this year.

The breakout reality series, The Neighborhood, has also been given a renewal for another season. This summers newest reality show hit has been renewed for twelve (12) episodes, which is up from the eight (8) episodes this season.

Summer dramas Detroit Homicide, Lie to Me, Our Family, and Sing it Loud still have yet to be renewed for more seasons.

factsoflife

07-25-2011, 03:44 PM

GEN-TV Ratings for July 22-24, 2011:

Friday, July 22, 2011:

GEN-TV shuffled around it's line-up for Friday nights, replacing some of the dead weight and saw immediate gains.

8pm, was an all-new "Life's Facts" (summer premiere) which was watched by 16.6 million viewers and posted a 2.3 in the 18-49 demo.

At 830pm, a rerun of "Elizabeth Bordoe" was watched by 17.34 million viewers and posted a 3.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 9pm, a rerun of "Like Mother, Like Daughter" was watched by 13.4 million viewers and posted a 3.8 in the 18-49 demo.

At 930, a rerun of "Doctor/Patient" was watched by 12.3 million viewers and posted a 2.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, a brand new "Search For America's Next Great DJ with DJ Pauly D" was watched by 9.21 million viewers and posted a 2.2 in the 18-49 demo.

****I LOVE LUCCI has been removed from the schedule immediately, the remaining episodes will be burned off on Weekends during the daytime and streamed online on the GEN-TV network website.

---------------
Saturday, July 23, 2011:

GEN-TV scrapped their entire Saturday line-up and aired totally new content:

At 8pm, an brand new GEN-TV Original Movie "Long Distance Romance" featuring Vanessa Hudgens and Robert Adamson was watched by 12.1 million viewers and posted a 2.2 in the 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, a rerun of "This Time Around" was watched by 20.3 million viewers and posted a 4.8 in the 18-49 demo.

--------------------

Sunday, July 24, 2011:

GEN-TV was #1 on Sunday with:

8pm: a brand new GEN-TV Original Documentary "Love, Prohibited" documenting unusual relationships that face social disdain was watched by 19.29 million viewers and posted a 3.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, it was GEN-TV Movie Of The Week ("Nine" starring Penelope Cruz") was watched by 15.4 million viewers and posted a 3.8 in the 18-49 demo.

factsoflife

07-25-2011, 03:48 PM

GEN-TV has renewed two summer series, "Lifting The Vail" and "Malibu Country Club" for additional seasons. "Lifting The Vail" has been a decent performer this summer airing alongside proven GEN-TV hits "The Arrival" and "Something Old, Something New". It will return next summer, if not sooner, it could end up airing as a mid-season replacement. The network has also given the go-ahead for a third season of sudsy beach drama "Malibu Country Club" which will return next summer after improving it's totals overall, mostly due to a scaled down cast and overhauled concept.

All of the network's other new summer series have been canceled.

factsoflife

07-25-2011, 03:51 PM

Even though they just canceled her sitcom "That Show with Kim Fields", the former Facts Of Life actress has decided to stay with GEN-TV. She will join the cast of "Life's Facts" and reunite with former co-star Lisa Whelchel. She will play a new neighbor who causes an uproar with her unorthodox religious views. The sitcom which is currently airing it's third season this summer will return for it's fourth season in the fall.

factsoflife

07-25-2011, 04:09 PM

GEN-TV has released an updated and revised Fall 2011 schedule featuring several key changes, it has also unveiled it's Weekend and Daytime line-ups for Fall 2011.

GEN-TV Schedule
FALL 2011

Morning:

1am: The Nanny
2am: The Nanny
230: The New Adventures of Old Christine
3am: The New Adventures of Old Christine
4am: Mad About You
430: Suddenly Susan
5am: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (Returns To GEN-TV)
530: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
630: Will & Grace
7am: Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (new to GEN-TV)
730: Judge Jeannie Pirro
830: Judge Jeannie Pirro
9am: Judge Judy (Classic)
10: Judge Judy (Current)
10am: Cybill (new timeslot)
1030: Cybill (new timeslot)
11am: Cybill’s Talk Show (New Series)
12pm: Chick Chat (new timeslot)
1pm: All My Children (New To Gen-TV)
2pm: One Life to Live (New to GEN-TV)
3pm: Sunset Beach (New Timeslot)
4pm: Beverly Hills, 90210 (New To Daytime)
5pm: Deidra Hall (New Timeslot)
6pm: Hot Tamales (Reruns)
630: Hot Tamales (Reruns)
7pm: Sisters (90’s Version, New To GEN-TV)

WEEKENDS:
Saturday:
1am: The Division
2am: Strong Medicine
3am: Thirtysomething
4am: Party of Five
5am: Felicity
10am: Roswell
11: Bones (new to GEN-TV)
12pm: CSI: New York (new timeslot)
1pm: Cold Case (new timeslot)
2pm: Criminal Minds (New to GEN-TV)
230: The Nanny (new to weekends)
3pm: Grace Under Fire (returns to GEN-TV)
330: Will & Grace (new to weekends)
4pm: Murphy Brown (returns to GEN-TV)
430: Designing Women (returns to Gen-TV)
5pm: The Golden Girls (returns to Gen-TV)
530: Empty Nest (new to Gen-TV)
6pm: The Facts Of Life (returns to Gen-TV)
630: Gimme A Break (new to Gen-TV)
7pm: The Nanny (new to weekends)
730: Kate & Allie (returns to Gen-TV)

SUNDAY:
1am: Punky Brewster (returns to GEN-TV)
130: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
2am: Blossom
230: The Facts Of Life
3am: Just the Ten of Us
330: Growing Pains (new to GEN-TV)
4am: Growing Pains
500: Who’s The Boss? (New to GEN-TV)
530: Who’s The Boss?
6am: The Nanny
630: Ellen (new to GEN-TV)
700: Suddenly Susan
730: Suddenly Susan
8am: The Facts Of Life
830: Sister, Sister
9am: For Your Love

PRIMETIME:

Changes in BOLD

Monday:
8pm: Knocked Down (Returning Comedy)--- Season 3
830: Doctor/Patient (returning comedy)--- Season 4
9pm: The Ex-In-Law (New Comedy)- Season 1
930: Something Old, Something New (returning comedy, new night)- Season 4
10pm: Boyfriends (returning comedy; new night)--- Season 4
1030: On The Air (Returning comedy; new night and time)--- Season 2
11pm: Consumer Affairs (new drama)--- Season 1

---Returning sitcom "Doctor/Patient" returns to Monday's as the lead-in for the new series "The Ex-In-Law" starring Heather Graham. The network had initially planned to keep that series on Tuesday nights.

Tuesday:
8pm: Lifting The Vail (Returning Comedy)--- Season 2
830: West Of Broadway (New night & Time)--- Season 2
9pm: Gone (Returning Drama; new night)- Season 2
10pm: Sisters (New Night & Time)- Season 3

---After a strong summer season, "Lifting The Vail" returns in the fall heading off the Tuesday night line-up, and thus displacing "Doctor/Patient" to Monday's.

Wednesday:
8pm: The Huntress (new night & time)--- Season 4
9pm: The Glossy Life (new Series)—Season 1
10pm: Celebrity (New Game Show) --- Season 1
1030: One Of These Days (new night and time)----Season 4

Thursday:
8pm: Over My Head (returning comedy)- Season 3
830: Elizabeth Bordoe (returning comedy)--- Season 2
9pm: The Arrival (returning comedy)----Season 4
930: Better With You (New to GEN-TV) --- Season 2
10pm: Celebrity (New Game Show)—Season 1
1030: This Time Around (New Timeslot)---- Season 4

---After seeing a strong slate of scripts for this show, "Better With You" debuts on GEN-TV on Thursday nights, after ABC canned it. This leaves "This Married Life" off the schedule until further notice.

Friday:
8pm: County General (new timeslot)--- Season 3
9pm: L.A. Casino (New timeslot)--- Season 3
10pm: Chase (new to GEN-TV)--- Season 2
11pm: GEN-TV Movie

Saturday:
8pm: Black’s Law (Returning Drama; New Night)---- Season 2
9pm: Dating Intervention with Fran Drescher (New Reality Show)- Season 1
930: Celebrity (New Game Show)--- Season 1
1030: The Lost Professions (New Reality—New Timeslot)- Season 1
1130: Sex Therapy (New Reality Series--- New Timeslot)--- Season 1

Sunday:
8pm: Brand New World (New Comedy)- Season 1
830: Life's Facts (Returning Comedy, Final Season)- Season 4
9pm: Being Winona Ryder (New Reality Show)--- Season 1
930: Celebrity (New Game Show)- Season 1
10pm: Brothers & Sisters (Moves TO GEN-TV!)--- Season 6

---GEN-TV has changed the title of "A New World" to "Brand New World". It was always seen as a working title.

Mid-Season:

Series Picked-up for Mid-Season:
Metropolis-------------(drama) 9 episodes ordered; first season.
Postal (Comedy)----------10 episodes ordered; third season.
Hot Tamales (Comedy)--- 8 episodes ordered; fifth and final season.
Never Again (Comedy)---- 6 episode season ordered ---third season.
Hotel (Drama)--------------10 episodes ordered----second season.
Abducted (Drama) ------------13 episodes ordered--- first season.
Nuns (Comedy---------------10 episodes ordered -----first season.
Backtrack (Drama) ------------13 episodes ordered ---------first season.
Man Of The House (Comedy)----10 episodes ordered --------first season.
Hawking Falls (Drama) ----------------6 episodes ordered----first season.
This Married Life------------------------22 episodes ordered (order probably will be trimmed later)---------------------------------------------------First Season
Malibu Country Club----------------TBA-----------Third Season/Summer Series

---"Hot Tamales" order has been cut from 10 to 8 episodes, still enough for Syndication. As discussed before all further episodes of that series will be burnt-off on weekends during the daytime, it will not return to the Primetime schedule again.

CANCELED:
Newly Single (before season started)
Hustled (before season started)
Real Life: Being Gay in America (before season started)
Becoming us (before season started)
The Accidental Husband (Before Season started)

factsoflife

07-25-2011, 04:13 PM

GEN-TV has snatched up the full syndication rights to ABC's "Cougar Town" for Fall 2014. The Courtney Cox sitcom is returning in the fall for it's third season and has proven to be a strong ratings winner. GEN-TV beat out Lifetime, TBS and USA for the rights to the series. The total cost of the package, which includes M-F Daytime, Weekends and Primetime is 600,000 dollars and is good for a 3-year time-span.

yankeesrj12

07-25-2011, 04:18 PM

RUMORS ABOUT TV SHOWS

WORLD NEWS CHANNEL MIXES UP SCHEDULE
If you've never heard of the channel, it's no surprise - most people haven't. After a ten months of the same schedule, World News Channel (WNC) is mixing up its entire schedule to try and increase its ratings. It's highest rated show over the past ten months: Keeping You Informed, which averaged a pitiful 19,000 viewers - yes only 19,000 viewers. Nielsen couldn't count the total viewers for most of the schedule because the numbers were too low. The biggest changes for the network: dumping Lou Dobbs and his 7pm show, which averaged only 6,000 viewers and going black during the late night hours. The network will also repeat its 6-9pm lineup immediately, airing from 9pm-12am. Anyways, here is the new schedule for the few that care:

12am-6am: Network Shutdown
6am-10am: Coffee Express (New Title, Now Four Hours)
10am-12pm: Live from the WNC News Room (New Series)
12pm-3pm: WNC Afternoon (Part I)
3pm-6pm: WNC Afternoon (Part II)
6pm: In-Depth
7pm: Politics 2012 (New Series)
8pm: Keeping You Informed
9pm: In-Depth (R)
10pm: Politics 2012 (R)
11pm: Keeping You Informed (R)

BREAKING NEWS: WORLD NEWS CHANNEL TO SHUT DOWN
Sources tell me that the above schedule is not happening and that the network will instead shut down. Inside sources hear that the schedule was supposed to go in effect later this month, but parent company YTN wasn't happy with the ratings for the one and a half year old network. While nothing is yet confirmed, I hear that the network will cease to exist as of July 29th at 11:59pm.

UPDATE: Statement from YTN Chairman (which owns YTN, TCN, and WNC): "As of tonight [Monday, July 25th at 11:59pm], World News Channel will cease to exist as a news network. We realize this seems to be a swift decision, but it is one that will only help grow our company. We overreached by running three networks in a short amount of time, and did not have the resources to run a news network. World News Channel never achieved the success we wish it could have had, but are proud of everyone who tried to make the network the next best news resource."

World News Channel lasted only one and a half years before closing.

UPDATE 2: Statement from President of YTN, Olivia Pavlin (sister network of WNC): "I am sad to hear about the demise of our sister network, World News Channel. I'd like to thank all who worked to make the network strong - your work will not be forgotten."

UPDATE 3: Statement from President of TCN (sister network of WNC): "My career in the YTN Family started as the programming director for World News Channel, and I am sad to see that as of tonight it will no longer exist. Some of my dearest friends work for the network, and put their heart and soul into making it a strong news resource. My sixteen months at the network [which existed for eighteen months] were some of the best. I wish all the employees the best of luck in the future."

UPDATE 4: WNC will air "A Look Back at World News Channel" tonight at 11/10c, the final program to air on the network.

factsoflife

07-25-2011, 04:49 PM

factsoflife

07-25-2011, 04:52 PM

GEN-TV has acquired the rights to air the following series:

"Judge Pirro": This hit Daytime Emmy winning court program will join the GEN-TV line-up sometime in the fall. GEN-TV will air the new episodes and some reruns.

"Swift Justice with Jackie Glass": This second season court show is returning minus Nancy Grace, and GEN-TV has acquired the M-F rights for this show.

"Judge Hatchet": GEN-TV has bought the rights to the entire library of this award-winning courtroom series.

"Sabrina, The Teenage Witch": GEN-TV has repurchased the rights to this classic series after FamilyNET let their contract lapse. GEN-TV has waived that networks penalty fee for ceasing their contract prior to the contract's end date. FamilyNET will not pay a penalty fee for terminating their contract.

"Ellen": GEN-TV has acquired the weekend only rights to the hit 1990's sitcom starring Ellen DeGeneres.

It appears that GEN-TV is working on a totally revamped Daytime line-up for the fall, which will be 100% different than it's current incarnation.

GEN-TV incorrectly identified Swift Justice as being hosted by Nancy Glass, this is in-factual, the actual hosts name is Jackie Glass.

yankeesrj12

07-25-2011, 06:45 PM

RUMORS ABOUT TV SHOWS

REVIEWS FOR NEW YTN SERIES
Today we continue our look at new series on each network with YTN taking front stage. Below we present a list of the new series with reviews from the same three sources. We then use those reviews to estimate the chance of renewal.

REBUILDING MY LIFE
- This may be one of the most powerful new series of the year. The pilot is very dramatic, with terrific performances from the lead actors and actresses. The 8pm hour is a bit early for this type of show, but it is one great show. (newtvseriesreviews.com)

- Rebuilding My Life is a great concept - for a movie. We think its a great concept, but sustaining it for more than a season may be a bit difficult. (thehollywoodreviews.com)

- YTN's summer series, Our Family, is much better than Rebuilding My Life. The actors are excellent in the series, but that may not be enough to save the series. This may be the first cancellation for YTN this season. (reviewingtvforyou.com)

- CHANCE OF RENEWAL: 25% - With a tough 8pm timeslot and only okay reviews, Rebuilding My Life may not do well.

SECRET SERVICE
- Secret Service dives into the world of protecting the President, something few series have ever done. This is a unique look at our government and should click very well with viewers. (newtvseriesreviews.com)

- YTN's next breakout hit: Secret Service. The series already has great potential to win numerous awards for its excellent writing, acting, and overall performance. If you have to watch only one show this year, choose Secret Service. (thehollywoodreviews.com)

- The only new series you have to watch this season is Secret Service. (reviewingtvforyou.com)

- CHANCE OF RENEWAL: 50% - Despite great reviews, the timeslot is not ideal for the show.

CHICAGO DISTRICT ATTORNEY
- The name for this series has been changed four times. Perhaps its time to stop worrying about the name and focus on the terrible writing. (newtvseriesreviews.com)

- Law and Order, meet yet another awful ripoff. (thehollywoodreviews.com)

- Chicago District Attorney has a great cast, like all of the YTN series, but the writing just isn't there. This is a bland series with bland writing and bland sets. (reviewingtvforyou.com)

- CHANCE OF RENEWAL: 10% - Bad reviews, but the timeslot may save it.

MOTHER & DAUGHTER
- YTN's only new comedy of the year, and they couldn't have chosen a worse one. It's a throwback to the comedies of the 80's/90's, but one of the cancelled comedies of the 80's/90's.(newtvseriesreviews.com)

- A great family comedy that feels somewhat like Modern Family, but with an audience. This is YTN's first family comedy since Being Average and it's a lot better! (thehollywoodreviews.com)

- The pilot for Mother & Daughter wasn't great, but it has potential to be great. The cast with memorable names will bring in a sample audience, whether they stay or not is to be see. (reviewingtvforyou.com)

- CHANCE OF RENEWAL: 50% - Once again, a strong cast and timeslot, but not the best material.

CALL GIRLS
- Wow, wow, wow. This new drama from YTN is one of the best they have ever produced. Being a cable network, they will for sure push the envelope on this series, and we can't wait to see it. (newtvseriesreviews.com)

- Call Girls is this years most controversial dramas, and it should be. Despite the rough material, this series has terrific acting, writing, and scenery. We predict a nice long run for Call Girls. (thehollywoodreviews.com)

- We said Secret Service was the only new series you have to watch this year, but we lied. If you miss Call Girls, you WILL regret it. (reviewingtvforyou.com)

- CHANCE OF RENEWAL: 100% - The controversy will eventually disappear, but the viewers won't.

WEEKLY UPDATE: SOCIAL ISSUES
- NO REVIEW AVAILABLE. (newtvseriesreviews.com)

- NO REVIEW AVAILABLE. (thehollywoodreviews.com)

- Social Issues is a television series straight from a wikipedia article. Nothing special or unique to be seen here. (reviewingtvforyou.com)

- CHANCE OF RENEWAL: 100% - YTN will stick with the series (100 episodes ordered for this and regular edition) so how could it be renewed?

atwtbb

07-25-2011, 10:20 PM

2011:

7/31:
Sanford & Son-- NOT TO BE RENEWED

2012:

5/1:
The Honeymooners-- FOR SALE

5/31: (both WILL likely be renewed)
Diagnosis Murder
Matlock

6/1:
Judge Alex-- FOR SALE

6/30:
Family Matters-- renewal unlikely-- but we WILL air the series until this date.

7/12:
The Mary Tyler Moore Show-- renewal likely

7/15:
Dawson’s Creek (LEASED FROM GEN-TV)

8/31:
Saved By the Bell (SOLD TO GEN-TV)
Reba (SOLD TO GEN-TV)

10/1:
Gilligan’s Island-- renewal likely

10/15:
I Love Lucy-- renewal likely

10/31:
The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour-- renewal likely
Murder, She Wrote-- MAY be renewed
I Dream of Jeannie-- renewal likely

9/1:
Little House on the Prairie-- renewal likely

11/1:
Mama’s Family-- renewal likely

12/31:
The Munster’s-- renewal likely
Get Smart--- renewal depends on it's return to the schedule.

2013:

1/1:
The Cosby Show
Home Improvement
Happy Days
Taxi

3/1:
The Odd Couple-- FOR SALE

3/31:
The Beverly Hillbillies

4/1:
The Walton’s
The Bob Newhart Show

5/15:
Barney Miller

5/31:
7th Heaven

7/1:
M*A*S*H

8/1:
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

9/1:
The Golden Girls
Coach

2014:

4/2:
My Three Sons (COLOR EPISODES) (for sale)

11/1:
The Andy Griffith Show

yankeesrj12

07-25-2011, 11:19 PM

TCN Press Release:
TCN Announces New Schedule
On the heels of record breaking numbers, The Comedy Network is proud to announce an all new schedule for the 2011-2012 television season. On top of new acquired series, TCN has also ordered two new comedies, which will premiere sometime in October.

Suburbia - In this all new half hour multi-camera comedy, follow three families who live next door to each other in a middle class neighborhood. The show focuses on each individual family, while also delving into the lives when they get together. Laughs are bound to happen this October during Suburbia, only on The Comedy Network.

Family Time - Raising three teenage girls isn't easy, but you have to do your best to raise them. The Stewart Family is in the process of doing just that, but at what cost? Under this roof, family time is anything but the ordinary, it's extraordinary. Spend time with your family during Family Time, this October on The Comedy Network.

*Primetime and Saturday are the only times that feature "newer" comedies.

Monday-Friday Daytime Lineup
12am - The Cosby Show
1am - Family Ties
2am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - All in the Family
7am - Maude
8am - Good Times
9am - The Jeffersons
10am - The Dick Van Dyke Show
11am - The Mary Tyler Moore Show
12pm - WKRP in Cincinnati
1pm - MOVIE
3pm - Family Matters
4pm - Designing Women
5pm - The Golden Girls
6pm - Full House
7pm - Married with Children

Monday
8pm - Cheers
9pm - Night Court
10pm - Benson
11pm - Webster

Tuesday
8pm - Being Average (R)
8:30pm - Being Average (R)
9pm - 8 Simple Rules
10pm - The Comedy Network Presents (R)
11pm - The Comedy Network Presents (R)

Wednesday
8pm - George Lopez
9pm - Hope and Faith
10pm - Less Than Perfect
11pm - Life with Bonnie

Thursday
8pm - Everybody Loves Raymond
9pm - The King of Queens
10pm - Still Standing
11pm - Becker

Friday
8pm - Kate & Allie
9pm - Newhart
10pm - The Nanny
11pm - Dave's World

Saturday
12am - Frasier
1am - Home Improvement
2am - The Drew Carey Show
3am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7am - MOVIE
9am - MOVIE
11am - Full House
12pm - Caroline In The City
1pm - What I Like About You
2pm - Reba
3pm - The Nanny
4pm - Girlfriends
5pm - Smart Guy
6pm - All of Us
7pm - Half and Half
8pm - Mad About You
9pm - Family Guy
10pm - My Wife and Kids
11pm - Yes Dear

Sunday
12am - Scrubs
1am - My Name is Earl
2am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - Happy Days
7am - Happy Days
8am - Laverne and Shirley
9am - Threes Company
10am - Soap
11am - Rhoda
12pm - Alice
1pm - Diff'rent Strokes
2pm - The Facts of Life
3pm - Movie
5pm - Mork and Mindy
6pm - Bossom Buddies
7pm - Barney Miller
8pm - Taxi
9pm - Archie Bunkers Place
10pm - One Day at a Time
11pm - It's a Living

factsoflife

07-26-2011, 06:07 PM

In accordance with industry guidelines and FCC regulations, all networks must publish a list of all the syndication rights they hold and when they

expire, so that competing networks can fairly bid on them.

Here is a list of all contracts GEN-TV holds and the expiration dates:

List Compiled by GEN-TV Acquisitions department and verified by GEN-TV Legal.

NOTE: GEN-TV owns ALL rights unless otherwise specified
Contracts Expiring in 2011:

September:

“The Geraldo Rivera Show”--- 9/1/11
“The Nanny”---- 9/1/11
“Judge Judy” (Classics and Current”)--- 9/1/11
“Suddenly Susan”--- 9/2/11 –Weekend Only
“Caroline in the City”- 9/2/11- Weekend Only
“Jeopardy”--- (Current and Classic)--- 9/2/11--- M-F Daytime Only
“Wheel Of Fortune” (Current and Classic)- 9/2/11—M-F Daytime Only
“Will & Grace”--- 9/2/11
“Mad About You”--- 9/3/11--- M-F Daytime
“Bones”--- Weekend Only--- 9/18/11

October:
“Mad About You”--- All Other Rights--- 10/1/11
“New York Undercover”--- 10/1/11
“The Division”—10/1/11

November & December:
“The New Adventures Of Old Christine”--- 11/1/11

Contracts Expiring in 2012:
“Cybill”--- May 9, 2012
“Living Single”- September 1, 2012
“Party of Five”- September 1, 2012
“Sunset Beach”--- October 1, 2012
“The Facts Of Life”--- September 1, 2012
“Grace Under Fire”--- September 2, 2012
“The Division”—December 2, 2012
“Kate & Allie”--- September 1, 2012
“Murphy Brown”--- September 1, 2012
“Designing Women” ---September 1, 2012
“The Golden Girls”—Weekend Only--- September 2, 2012
“Empty Nest”—Weekend Only--- September 2, 2012
“Home Improvement”—Weekend Only (Non –Exclusive, Shared with Nick@Nite) --- September 1, 2012
“Loving”----- October 2, 2012
“Santa Barbara”—October 2, 2012

Contracts Expiring After 2012 (Dates Will Not Be Published)
“The Practice”
“Avonlea” (shared with INSP network)
“L.A. Law”
“Punky Brewster”—Weekend Only
“Ally McBeal”
“Picket Fences”—Weekend Only
“Queer As Folk” (USA)—Weekend Only (Non-Exclusive, Shared with Logo)
“The Sally Jesse Raphael Show”
“The Charles Perez Show”
“The Oprah Winfrey Show”
“Gimme A Break”
“All My Children”
“One Life To Live”
“General Hospital”
“The City” (Soap Opera)
“Sabrina, The Teenage Witch”
“Dawson’s Creek” (leased to FamilyNET, but owned by GEN-TV)
“Thirtysomething”
“Sisters” (1990’s)
“Savannah”
“Melrose Place”
“Beverly Hills, 90210”
“Models Inc.,”
“Malibu Shores”
“Felicity”
“Popular”
“Roswell”
“Central Park West”
“For Your Love”
“Swift Justice with Jackie Glass”
“Judge Jeannie Pirro”
“Ellen” (sitcom)
“Cash Cab”
“Pyramid”
“Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?”
“Hot Tamales” (Syndicated Reruns)
"Grounded For Life"--- Weekend and M-F Daytime (no Primetime rights)

Contracts Owned By GEN-TV not being used (and thus open for leasing) (Inquire with GEN-TV if you want to lease)
"As The World Turns"--- (Sold to FamilyNet)
“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” (Leased to FAMILYNET)
“Rhoda”
“Phyllis”
“CSI: New York”- Weekend Only
“Criminal Minds”--- Weekend Only
“Family Law”
“Las Vegas” ---Weekend Only
“Law & Order: Trial By Jury”
“Law & Order: Crime & Punishment”
“Conviction”
“St. Elsewhere” (Weekend Only, never utilized)
“Survivor” (Reruns only)
“Tori & Dean”
“Search for Tomorrow”
“Daria”
“Sister, Sister”
“Strong Medicine”
“Two And A Half Men”-- (Contract voided after never being utilized)
“Judging Amy”
“Full House” (Sold to FamilyNet)
“The Apprentice”
“The Bachelor”
“The Bachelorette”
“Charmed”
“The Guardian”
“Still Standing”
“Knot’s Landing”
“Dallas”
“Dynasty”
“Almost Perfect”
“Different Strokes” (Sale Pending)
“Tiny Toon Adventures”
“She-Ra: Princess Of Power”
“Rainbow Bright”
“Care Bears”
“Pound Puppies”
“Clarissa Explains It All”
“Moesha”
“The Girls Next Door”
“Buffy, The Vampire Slayer” (Voided on 1/2/11 after not being utilized)
“Wonder Woman”
“Girlfriends”
“The Game”
“That Girl”
“Family Ties” (No Longer Available- GEN-TV will be using later this year)
“The King of Queens”
“Everybody Loves Raymond” (Voided after never airing)
“Saved by the Bell” (Weekend Only)
“The O.C.”
“The Tyra Banks Show”
“Just The Ten Of Us”
“Rules Of Engagement”
“Sweet Valley High”
“One Day At A Time”
“Once & Again”
“Third Watch”
“The Hogan Family”
“My Two Dads”
“Beverly Hills Teen”
“Major Dad”

Contracts Expired in 2011, but Renewed:
“Cold Case” ---Weekend Only (Renewed on 7/3/2011 through 2014)
“Gimme A Break”---(Renewed on 7/19/2011 through 2014)
“Dharma & Greg”--- (Renewed 6/2/2011 through 2014)
"Blossom"--- (Renewed on 5/12/2011 through 2013)---- Weekend Only

LEGAL NOTICE:

Any contract that GEN-TV has that has yet to expire can be picked up by GEN-TV at any point prior to that contracts end date. GEN-TV legally has until midnight the night of the contract end date to renew said contract. For Example, "The Nanny" expires 9/1/11 so GEN-TV has until 1159pm on 8/31/11 to pick up or renew the contract for that program. No competing network can bid on the program until that time has past. GEN-TV Network is already in advanced negotiations to renew several of these high profile contracts.

GEN-TV has just sold the syndication rights for "Full House" to FamilyNET and has sold the entire library of "As The World Turns" to the network as well.

In an ironic twist, the network has purchased two series from that network "Saved By The Bell" and "Reba" will join the GEN-TV family later this year.

atwtbb

07-26-2011, 08:54 PM

2011-2012 AT A GLANCE:

NEW SHOW DATES:
August: Fresh Prince of Bel Air (2011-2014)
Full House (2011-2014)

September: Coach
GUIDING LIGHT

2012:
January: AS THE WORLD TURNS
Hogan’s Heroes (2012-2014)
Nash Bridges (weekends- 2012-2013)

February: The Dick Van Dyke Show (2012-2015)

March: Cheers (2012-2014)

May: Star Trek: The Next Generation (weekends- 2012-2013)

July: Fantasy Island (2012-2014)

September: Perry Mason (2012-2015)
Petticoat Junction (2012-2015)

factsoflife

07-26-2011, 09:05 PM

It looks like the tables are turned, this time TCN is being used by GEN-TV for scheduling programs that GEN-TV owns on their fall schedule. Among these series are "Caroline In the City", "The Golden Girls", "Designing Women", "Kate & Allie", "The Nanny", "Mad About You" and "The Facts Of Life".

Additionally they have scheduled "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" which GEN-TV sold to FAMILYNET over a year ago. They also have scheduled "Rhoda" which GEN-TV has owned outright since 2008 when they purchased the entire MTM Library for over 8.1 million dollars. Lastly, GEN-TV claims that YTN is illegally promoting "Full House" which GEN-TV sold to FAMILYNET this week, as GEN-TV has owned that series since 2008. Lastly, GEN-TV owns "Different Strokes" as well.

GEN-TV is asking for damages in excess of 20.9 million dollars, the estimated value of all these shows combined. In addition, GEN-TV is asking for an injunction to prevent YTN from airing any of these programs until this matter is settled. While GEN-TV is open to leasing some of these series (and possibly selling) they would need to be asked first.

TCN Press Release:
TCN Announces New Schedule
On the heels of record breaking numbers, The Comedy Network is proud to announce an all new schedule for the 2011-2012 television season. On top of new acquired series, TCN has also ordered two new comedies, which will premiere sometime in October.

Suburbia - In this all new half hour multi-camera comedy, follow three families who live next door to each other in a middle class neighborhood. The show focuses on each individual family, while also delving into the lives when they get together. Laughs are bound to happen this October during Suburbia, only on The Comedy Network.

Family Time - Raising three teenage girls isn't easy, but you have to do your best to raise them. The Stewart Family is in the process of doing just that, but at what cost? Under this roof, family time is anything but the ordinary, it's extraordinary. Spend time with your family during Family Time, this October on The Comedy Network.

*Primetime and Saturday are the only times that feature "newer" comedies.

Monday-Friday Daytime Lineup
12am - The Cosby Show
1am - Family Ties
2am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - All in the Family
7am - Maude
8am - Good Times
9am - The Jeffersons
10am - The Dick Van Dyke Show
11am - The Mary Tyler Moore Show
12pm - WKRP in Cincinnati
1pm - MOVIE
3pm - Family Matters
4pm - Designing Women
5pm - The Golden Girls
6pm - Full House
7pm - Married with Children

Monday
8pm - Cheers
9pm - Night Court
10pm - Benson
11pm - Webster

Tuesday
8pm - Being Average (R)
8:30pm - Being Average (R)
9pm - 8 Simple Rules
10pm - The Comedy Network Presents (R)
11pm - The Comedy Network Presents (R)

Wednesday
8pm - George Lopez
9pm - Hope and Faith
10pm - Less Than Perfect
11pm - Life with Bonnie

Thursday
8pm - Everybody Loves Raymond
9pm - The King of Queens
10pm - Still Standing
11pm - Becker

Friday
8pm - Kate & Allie
9pm - Newhart
10pm - The Nanny
11pm - Dave's World

Saturday
12am - Frasier
1am - Home Improvement
2am - The Drew Carey Show
3am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7am - MOVIE
9am - MOVIE
11am - Full House
12pm - Caroline In The City
1pm - What I Like About You
2pm - Reba
3pm - The Nanny
4pm - Girlfriends
5pm - Smart Guy
6pm - All of Us
7pm - Half and Half
8pm - Mad About You
9pm - Family Guy
10pm - My Wife and Kids
11pm - Yes Dear

Sunday
12am - Scrubs
1am - My Name is Earl
2am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - Happy Days
7am - Happy Days
8am - Laverne and Shirley
9am - Threes Company
10am - Soap
11am - Rhoda
12pm - Alice
1pm - Diff'rent Strokes
2pm - The Facts of Life
3pm - Movie
5pm - Mork and Mindy
6pm - Bossom Buddies
7pm - Barney Miller
8pm - Taxi
9pm - Archie Bunkers Place
10pm - One Day at a Time
11pm - It's a Living

atwtbb

07-26-2011, 09:05 PM

factsoflife

07-26-2011, 09:12 PM

GEN-TV Ratings for Monday, July 25, 2011:

GEN-TV was #1 across the board on Monday night, with all-new episodes.

At 8pm, "The Arrival" (23.4 million viewers, 4.5 18-49)
At 830, "Lifting The Vail" (13.4 million viewers, 3.2 18-49)
At 9pm, "The David Spade Show" (12.2 million viewers, 2.9 18-49)
At 930, "Something Old, Something New" (17.5 million viewers, 3.8 18-49)
At 10pm, "One Of These Days" (30.45 million viewers, 9.3 18-49)

factsoflife

07-26-2011, 09:18 PM

GEN-TV has some new Acquisitions to announce:

First off the network has acquired the full series rights to "Growing Pains" for the next three years. The network has also renewed their contract for "Who's The Boss?" for the next three years.

The network has also picked up the rights "Roswell", a Teen drama that aired in the 90's on the WB and UPN.

yankeesrj12

07-28-2011, 11:20 AM

atwtbb

07-28-2011, 01:41 PM

After CAREFUL review of your schedule FamilyNET has decided to join GEN-TV in its lawsuit against TCN.
FamilyNET holds the rights to the following shows:
The Cosby Show (1/1/13)-- have aired this show since 2005 and we don't plan to stop now.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show-- GEN-TV sold us the WEEKEND rights a year ago, then in February of this year a network who wishes not to be named sold the weekday rights.

Family Matters-- we hold the rights until June 2012, currently the show airs on weekend mornings only-- if TCN (and only TCN-- due to this issue) would like to purchase these rights for $265,000 then so be it.

The Golden Girls-- has been a staple from the beginning, and when Hallmark purchased the rights, we made an agreement to share the rights-- we can air the series between the hours of 11am and 11pm 7 days/week and more often for special events. We will NOT be giving up this series.

Home Improvement-- We are celebrating the shows 20th Anniversary next month. We have the series until 1/1/13-- but are willing to negotiate.

Full House-- FamilyNET's contract exprired on 10/31/10. GEN-TV bought the rights then, but sold the show back to us beginning August of this year. We are planning to use the series.

Happy Days is also scheduled to air through 1/1/13-- but we will sell the rights to TCN ONLY for $500,000.

We had plans to bring The Dick Van Dyke Show and Cheers to the lineup next year in February and March respectively. If TCN will allow us to share the rights for DVD, then I'm sure we will be willing to share the rights for MTM as well. We are no longer planning to bring Cheers to our lineup.

If TCN is interested in any of this please let us know and we will change our schedule.

Thanks.

--NOTE: THIS IS NOT REAL-- FamilyNET is NOT a real network, and we have no connection to Hallmark Channel--

TCN PRESS RELEASE:
TCN OFFERS EVIDENCE REGARDING EACH SERIES
Caroline in the City, The Golden Girls, Designing Women, The Nanny, Mad About You, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Full House have aired on TCN since the inception of the network back in March of 2009, as seen here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4131965&postcount=158 GEN-TV did not offer evidence as to when they purchased those series, meaning TCN will not pull the series or offer any money for the series.

Kate & Allie, The Facts of Life, Different Strokes, and Rhoda were added on the most recent schedule, without acknowledging GEN-TV. TCN is offering to pay $7.6 million dollars in damages for the four series ($20.9 million/11 series in lawsuit = 1.9 million per series * 4 series = 7.6 million) out of court. All these shows will be removed from the schedule as soon as an offer in accepted, or a count-offer is sent to TCN.

TCN waits to hear a response on the seven series mentioned in the first paragraph, as well as if they accept an offer for the other four shows in the second paragraph. TCN and its owner, YTN Corporation, hope to settle this lawsuit as soon as possible.

yankeesrj12

07-28-2011, 02:26 PM

After CAREFUL review of your schedule FamilyNET has decided to join GEN-TV in its lawsuit against TCN.
FamilyNET holds the rights to the following shows:
The Cosby Show (1/1/13)-- have aired this show since 2005 and we don't plan to stop now.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show-- GEN-TV sold us the WEEKEND rights a year ago, then in February of this year a network who wishes not to be named sold the weekday rights.

Family Matters-- we hold the rights until June 2012, currently the show airs on weekend mornings only-- if TCN (and only TCN-- due to this issue) would like to purchase these rights for $265,000 then so be it.

The Golden Girls-- has been a staple from the beginning, and when Hallmark purchased the rights, we made an agreement to share the rights-- we can air the series between the hours of 11am and 11pm 7 days/week and more often for special events. We will NOT be giving up this series.

Home Improvement-- We are celebrating the shows 20th Anniversary next month. We have the series until 1/1/13-- but are willing to negotiate.

Full House-- FamilyNET's contract exprired on 10/31/10. GEN-TV bought the rights then, but sold the show back to us beginning August of this year. We are planning to use the series.

Happy Days is also scheduled to air through 1/1/13-- but we will sell the rights to TCN ONLY for $500,000.

We had plans to bring The Dick Van Dyke Show and Cheers to the lineup next year in February and March respectively. If TCN will allow us to share the rights for DVD, then I'm sure we will be willing to share the rights for MTM as well. We are no longer planning to bring Cheers to our lineup.

If TCN is interested in any of this please let us know and we will change our schedule.

Thanks.

--NOTE: THIS IS NOT REAL-- FamilyNET is NOT a real network, and we have no connection to Hallmark Channel--
TCN PRESS RELEASE:
TCN WILL HANDLE LAWSUITS SEPARATELY
TCN went back to the first schedule available for FamilyNET before TCN launched back in March 2009. The schedule we found was dated 12-01-2008, which indicates any shows on that schedule belong to FamilyNET.

The Cosby Show was on the 12-08 schedule, thus TCN will drop it from the schedule as of today.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show was NOT on the 12-08 schedule, so TCN will leave the series on the schedule for the time being.

TCN will pay $265,000 for the weekday rights to Family Matters, thus settling the issue of the series.

The Golden Girls was on the 12-08 schedule, thus TCN will drop it from the schedule as of today.

Full House was on the 12-08 schedule, but TCN wishes to try and work out a deal as the series is airing on both YTN and TCN as of today.

TCN will pay $500,000 for the rights to Happy Days, thus settling the issue of the series.

TCN will share the rights to The Dick Van Dyke Show and Cheers if FamilyNet shares the rights to Full House.

If FamilyNet accepts all the terms above, then The Mary Tyler Moore Show is the only sticking point to the rest of the lawsuit.

atwtbb

07-28-2011, 03:08 PM

FamilyNET only purchased the rights to The Mary Tyler Moore Show-- a year ago...for weekend airings-- which we would like to keep...we would also be interested in sharing the rights-- as we only air the show once a day currently at 10:30 in the morning. Our deal to air The Bob Newhart Show which began in April was SUPPOSED to grant us the weekday rights to MTM until April 1st, 2013-- which means we could air the show past the July 12th, 2012 contract we have with GEN-TV. However, it is obvious that the network who sold us the show was a fraud, thus we regret to report that effective immediately, both Mary and Bob will be removed from our schedule. If you will please provide FamilyNET the date that your contract with MTM expires we would like to acquire the show.

We are no longer interested in airing Cheers, but we want to be able to air Full House beginning this fall, and DVD next year. Family Matters is yours-- both weekdays and weekends. Happy Days was scheduled to return to our schedule on Monday, but will not.

TCN PRESS RELEASE:
TCN WILL HANDLE LAWSUITS SEPARATELY
TCN went back to the first schedule available for FamilyNET before TCN launched back in March 2009. The schedule we found was dated 12-01-2008, which indicates any shows on that schedule belong to FamilyNET.

The Cosby Show was on the 12-08 schedule, thus TCN will drop it from the schedule as of today.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show was NOT on the 12-08 schedule, so TCN will leave the series on the schedule for the time being.

TCN will pay $265,000 for the weekday rights to Family Matters, thus settling the issue of the series.

The Golden Girls was on the 12-08 schedule, thus TCN will drop it from the schedule as of today.

Full House was on the 12-08 schedule, but TCN wishes to try and work out a deal as the series is airing on both YTN and TCN as of today.

TCN will pay $500,000 for the rights to Happy Days, thus settling the issue of the series.

TCN will share the rights to The Dick Van Dyke Show and Cheers if FamilyNet shares the rights to Full House.

If FamilyNet accepts all the terms above, then The Mary Tyler Moore Show is the only sticking point to the rest of the lawsuit.

atwtbb

07-28-2011, 03:22 PM

It has just come to our attention that Barney Miller is also on both of our lineups. You air it on Sunday's only-- we air the series latenight-- EVERYNIGHT. FamilyNET would really like to continue airing the series-- and it WILL remain on the schedule until further notice.

FamilyNET only purchased the rights to The Mary Tyler Moore Show-- a year ago...for weekend airings-- which we would like to keep...we would also be interested in sharing the rights-- as we only air the show once a day currently at 10:30 in the morning. Our deal to air The Bob Newhart Show which began in April was SUPPOSED to grant us the weekday rights to MTM until April 1st, 2013-- which means we could air the show past the July 12th, 2012 contract we have with GEN-TV. However, it is obvious that the network who sold us the show was a fraud, thus we regret to report that effective immediately, both Mary and Bob will be removed from our schedule. If you will please provide FamilyNET the date that your contract with MTM expires we would like to acquire the show.

We are no longer interested in airing Cheers, but we want to be able to air Full House beginning this fall, and DVD next year. Family Matters is yours-- both weekdays and weekends. Happy Days was scheduled to return to our schedule on Monday, but will not.

atwtbb

07-28-2011, 03:39 PM

FamilyNET Press Release:

“The Bob Newhart Show”, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, “Happy Days”,
“Family Matters” leave the network suddenly.

Due to a contract error, FamilyNET regrets to announce that we no longer have the rights to air “The Bob Newhart Show”, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, “Family Matters”, and “Happy Days”, which was set to return to the lineup on Monday. Both “Family Matters” and “Happy Days” have been sold to THE COMEDY NETWORK, as part of a lawsuit settlement. In exchange, the rights to “Full House” which was sold to FamilyNET earlier this week by GEN-TV and “The Dick Van Dyke Show” will be shared by FamilyNET and TCN. “Full House” will be returning to the schedule earlier than expected—on MONDAY! The Tanner family will be airing twice each weekday morning from 10-11am. The Petrie’s however will not return until February.

2011-2012 AT A GLANCE (updated)

NEW SHOW DATES:
August: Fresh Prince of Bel Air (2011-2014)
Full House (2011-2014)

September: Coach
GUIDING LIGHT

2012:
January: AS THE WORLD TURNS
Hogan’s Heroes (2012-2014)
Nash Bridges (weekends- 2012-2013)

February: The Dick Van Dyke Show (2012-2015)

May: Star Trek: The Next Generation (weekends- 2012-2013)

July: Fantasy Island (2012-2014)

September: Perry Mason (2012-2015)
Petticoat Junction (2012-2015)

Due to the contract issues the schedule effective August 1st is as follows:

SCHEDULE CHANGES:
WEEKDAYS:
10:00am Full House (replaces The Bob Newhart Show)
10:30am Full House (replaces The Mary Tyler Moore Show)

EVERYDAY:
1:30am Get Smart (replaces Happy Days)
3:00am Full House (replaces Family Matters)
4:00am Barney Miller (replaces Get Smart)

WEEKENDS:
7:00am Full House X2 (replaces Family Matters)
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie (replaces Mary Tyler Moore/Bob Newhart)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Little House on the Prairie
7:00am Murder, She Wrote
8:00am Diagnosis Murder
9:00am Matlock
10:00am Full House
10:30am Full House
11:00am Gilligan’s Island
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Get Smart
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Full House
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am The Odd Couple
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am The Walton’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Get Smart
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Full House
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
11:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
12:00am The Munster’s
1:00am Bewitched
1:30am Get Smart
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Full House
3:30am Home Improvement
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Barney Miller
5:00am Barney Miller
5:30am Taxi

yankeesrj12

07-28-2011, 04:19 PM

We are willing to negotiate with the dates if you want a series.

TCN SERIES CONTRACTS
*Will be updated once all lawsuits are handled.

Weekday only series (until September 2012)
The Cosby Show
Family Ties
All in the Family
Maude
Good Times
The Jeffersons
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
WKRP in Cincinnati
Family Matters
Married with Children

24/7 series (until September 2012)
Monday
Cheers
Benson
Webster
8 Simple Rules
George Lopez
Hope and Faith
Less Than Perfect
Life with Bonnie
Everybody Loves Raymond
The King of Queens
Becker
Kate & Allie
Newhart
The Nanny
Dave's World
Full House

Weekend only series (until September 2012):
Frasier
Home Improvement
The Drew Carey Show
Caroline In The City
What I Like About You
Reba
Girlfriends
Smart Guy
All of Us
Half and Half
Mad About You
Family Guy
My Wife and Kids
Yes, Dear
Scrubs
My Name is Earl
Happy Days
Laverne and Shirley
Threes Company
Soap
Rhoda
Alice
Diff'rent Strokes
Mork and Mindy
Bossom Buddies
Barney Miller
Taxi
Archie Bunkers Place
One Day at a Time
It's a Living

YTN SERIES CONTRACTS

Weekday series (until September 2012):
Law and Order: Criminal Intent
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Law and Order
JAG
NCIS
Step by Step
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Full House
Friends
My Wife and Kids
According to Jim
Two and a Half Men
The Big Bang Theory
King of Queens
Yes, Dear
Everybody Loves Raymond

Saturday only series (until September 2012):
Family Guy
The Simpsons
Dexter
Numb3rs
NYPD Blue
Bones
Reba
Less Than Perfect
Hope and Faith
Life with Bonnie
The Closer
Without a Trace

Sunday only series (until June 2012):
Family Guy
Medium
Cold Case
Crossing Jordan
Law and Order
Tom and Jerry
The Flintstones
Scooby Doo
A Pup Named Scooby Doo
Even Stevens
Lizzie McGuire
That's So Raven
7th Heaven
Everwood
Charmed
The West Wing

atwtbb

07-28-2011, 04:58 PM

FamilyNET will begin airing "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" beginning in September 1st, 2012. Our contract will end on September 1st, 2015.

yankeesrj12

07-28-2011, 11:08 PM

Monday, July 18th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, week two of Detroit 1-8-7 (Viewers: 7.96 million; 18-49: 1.4/4) increased ever so slightly in total viewers, but slipped two tenths in the demo.

Tuesday, July 19th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week seven of Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 5.35 million; 18-49: 1.6/5) slipped a tenth from last week.

At 10pm, week seven of Our Family (Viewers: 6.12 million; 18-49: 1.7/5) also dropped a tenth.

Wednesday, July 20th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 5.86 million; 18-49: 1.7/6) dropped two tenths.
Monday, July 25th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, week three of Detroit 1-8-7 (Viewers: 8.03 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) was up in total viewers (again) but slipped in the demo (again). YTN had a similar skewing show (The Inside Job) and renewed the series.

Tuesday, July 26th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week eight of Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 6.32 million; 18-49: 1.8/5) jumped two tenths to a series high.

At 10pm, week eight of Our Family (Viewers: 6.89 million; 18-49: 1.8/5) was up a tenth from last week, tying a season high.

Wednesday, July 27th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 6.11 million; 18-49: 1.7/6) remained even.

factsoflife

07-28-2011, 11:09 PM

TCN PRESS RELEASE:
TCN OFFERS EVIDENCE REGARDING EACH SERIES
Caroline in the City, The Golden Girls, Designing Women, The Nanny, Mad About You, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Full House have aired on TCN since the inception of the network back in March of 2009, as seen here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4131965&postcount=158 GEN-TV did not offer evidence as to when they purchased those series, meaning TCN will not pull the series or offer any money for the series.

Kate & Allie, The Facts of Life, Different Strokes, and Rhoda were added on the most recent schedule, without acknowledging GEN-TV. TCN is offering to pay $7.6 million dollars in damages for the four series ($20.9 million/11 series in lawsuit = 1.9 million per series * 4 series = 7.6 million) out of court. All these shows will be removed from the schedule as soon as an offer in accepted, or a count-offer is sent to TCN.

TCN waits to hear a response on the seven series mentioned in the first paragraph, as well as if they accept an offer for the other four shows in the second paragraph. TCN and its owner, YTN Corporation, hope to settle this lawsuit as soon as possible.

GEN-TV is firing back at rival TCN and is providing evidence of it's own to support it's claim that GEN-TV indeed owns all the rights described above:

"Kate & Allie", "Different Strokes" & "The Facts Of Life"---- A schedule dated 10/03/2007 for "Hidden Gems Network", which GEN-TV Studios owned before they changed the name of the network to "GEN-TV".

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=209085&page=3

Evidence for "Full House"...

A "TEEN TV" schedule dated 10-20-2007--- TEEN TV was a network OWNED by GEN-TV Studios that went off the air in 2009. However, GEN-TV studios continued to renew contracts for all the series on the network, including "Full House", and has done so continuously. We legally sold the rights to that series to FAMILYNET just this week.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=209085&page=4

Evidence for "The Nanny", and "Designing Women"

A "Hidden Gems Network" schedule dated 2-13-2009 which features the addition of "The Nanny" to HGN Networks, Again, HGN is the SAME network as GEN-TV just prior to a name change. All the rights are the same, as they are owned by the same company GEN-TV Studios, which changed it's name from FOLCORP in 2010.

This schedule also contains "Designing Women" on it. "DW" has been a staple for us since we were known as HGN. We bought the rights from "Lifetime" in 2007.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=209085&page=11

Evidence for "Rhoda", "Caroline In The City", "The Mary Tyler Moore show", "Maude" "The Golden Girls", "Mad About You" and "Cold Case"

A "Femme TV" schedule dated 2-20-2009. "FEMME TV" was a GEN-TV Studios (then known as FOLCORP) network for females. When the network ceased broadcasting, GEN-TV Studios maintained all contracts for these series and later used them on HGN and later it's new name GEN-TV. This schedule contains all of those series...

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=209085&page=11

Further Evidence:

A GEN-TV Schedule dated 3-30-2009 that contains "Designing Women", "The Nanny", "Cold Case", "Mad About You", and 'The Nanny".

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=209085&page=15

Some of the other shows aren't on this schedule, but do appear on later schedules, such as:

A GEN-TV schedule dated 5-20-2009 which contains "The Nanny", "Mad About You", "The Golden Girls", "Designing Women", and "Cold Case"...

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=209085&page=26

More recent evidence:

A GEN-TV Schedule dated 7-25-2011 which contains most of these series on it.

With this evidence clear and obvious GEN-TV has offered the following deal to TCN:

Since it's clear that GEN-TV did NOT renew it's contract for "Caroline In The City", we offer to drop our claims to that series in-full and will pay you the sum of 600,000 dollars for damages associated with that program.

We also drop our claims to "Different Strokes", since we no longer wish to have that show, we will pay you (TCN) 280,000 dollars in damages for that series.

WE have clearly PROVEN that we own "The Nanny", "Mad About You", "Kate & Allie", "The Golden Girls", "Designing Women", "Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Maude", "Rhoda" and "Cold Case" and offer you no compensation for these series.

In fairness, we will offer you the rights to "Maude", "Rhoda", "Kate & Allie" and "Cold Case" for a sum of 4.4 million dollars in total (for all four series), with the condition that you cease airing and give up all claim to "Mad About You", "The Nanny", "Designing Women" and 'The Golden Girls". Those are the series we wish to continue airing, as they have been tent-poles of our schedule for years now.

Additionally, you claim ownership of "Reba", which is odd considering that FAMILYNET just sold us that series this week. We ask that you drop your claim that that series and GEN-TV will pay you a sum of 500,000 dollars for the full ownership of that series.

Again, GEN-TV will give up our rights to:
Caroline In The City (no compensation for this show--we admit we don't own it)
Maude
Rhode
Kate & Allie
Cold Case for 4.4 million dollars

and only asks you to give up the rights for "Designing Women", "The Golden Girls", "Mad About You, "The Nanny" and "Reba".
This is the offer we've presented to you and we would like an answer ASAP.

-GEN-TV Legal Team---

EDIT:

GEN-TV has amended their offer on 7/28/2011 at 11:16pm, Eastern Standard Time:

The new offer is as follows:

GEN-TV will give up rights to:
Caroline In The City
Mad About You
Reba
Mary Tyler Moore
Rhoda
Maude
Cold Case
Kate & Allie
Different Strokes.

For these series we will give up all claim and pay you the sum of 5.3 million dollars, a generous sum considering the sheer volume of episodes these series each have.

In the spirit of fairness we at GEN-TV would ask TCN to sell us their rights to:
The Golden Girls
Designing Women
The Nanny
The Facts Of Life
Las Vegas
Sabrina, The Teenage Witch
Still Standing
Dawson's Creek
What I Like About You.

For the full lot of series, GEN-TV will pay TCN the amount of 14.4 million dollars, for the full ownership rights to these series. We feel this is a very generous sum of money.

This is our newest offer. We'd like a response ASAP.

If you agree to this deal, GEN-TV will work with FAMILYNET on solving any rights issues that exist between our two networks.

FINAL EDIT:

GEN-TV has made a second amendment to our offer, in this final offer, we GEN-TV also agree to drop our rights (or claim to) "The Golden Girls", "Bones" (weekend only) and "The Nanny' for all of TCN's rights to:

Designing Women
The Nanny
The Facts Of Life
Las Vegas
Sabrina, The Teenage Witch
Still Standing
Dawson's Creek
What I Like About You
Hope & Faith
L.A. Law
Life With Bonnie
Night Court

For which we will agree to pay TCN the sum of 11.8 million dollars for the entire lot of series.

This is our final offer.

-GEN-TV Legal Team.

factsoflife

07-28-2011, 11:44 PM

With all this law-suit mess being handled and going back and forth, GEN-TV has some good news to report for once, The network has teamed up with NICKELODEON and has secured the rights to air several of NICK's hit series, past and present on their weekend schedule and their daytime schedule, starting Fall 2011 and valid through Fall 2015.

Among those shows GEN-TV will be able to air are:
"Clarissa Explains It All"
"True Jackson V.P."
"All That" (full episodes including musical performances when rights are available)
"Hey, Dude"
"Welcome, Freshmen"
"ICarly" (selected episodes, weekends only)
"The Amanda Show"
"The Secret World Of Alex Mac" (selected episodes, only as part of holiday marathons)
"Fifteen"
"You Can't Do That On Television"
"Victorious"
"Degrassi: The Next Generation" aka "Degrassi"
"Ned's Declassified High School Survival Guide"

In other news, GEN-TV has also purchased some other big syndication rights:

The network has secured a deal for the shared rights to three huge CBS series "Undercover Boss", "The Good Wife" and "NCIS: Los Angeles".

"Undercover Boss" starts in 2014, "The Good Wife" in 2015 and "NCIS: LA" in 2016.

UB and TGW are overall deals covering daytime, primetime and weekends while NCIS is for weekends only.

Lastly, the network has also secured the syndication rights to two hit USA series, "White Collar" and "In Plain Sight" for weekdays and weekends starting in 2015.

yankeesrj12

07-28-2011, 11:46 PM

EDIT:

GEN-TV has amended their offer on 7/28/2011 at 11:16pm, Eastern Standard Time:

The new offer is as follows:

GEN-TV will give up rights to:
Caroline In The City
Mad About You
Reba
Mary Tyler Moore
Rhoda
Maude
Cold Case
Kate & Allie
Different Strokes.

For these series we will give up all claim and pay you the sum of 5.3 million dollars, a generous sum considering the sheer volume of episodes these series each have.

In the spirit of fairness we at GEN-TV would ask TCN to sell us their rights to:
The Golden Girls
Designing Women
The Nanny
The Facts Of Life
Las Vegas
Sabrina, The Teenage Witch
Still Standing
Dawson's Creek
What I Like About You.

For the full lot of series, GEN-TV will pay TCN the amount of 14.4 million dollars, for the full ownership rights to these series. We feel this is a very generous sum of money.

This is our newest offer. We'd like a response ASAP.

If you agree to this deal, GEN-TV will work with FAMILYNET on solving any rights issues that exist between our two networks.

FINAL EDIT:

GEN-TV has made a second amendment to our offer, in this final offer, we GEN-TV also agree to drop our rights (or claim to) "The Golden Girls", "Bones" (weekend only) and "The Nanny' for all of TCN's rights to:

Designing Women
The Nanny
The Facts Of Life
Las Vegas
Sabrina, The Teenage Witch
Still Standing
Dawson's Creek
What I Like About You
Hope & Faith
L.A. Law
Life With Bonnie
Night Court

For which we will agree to pay TCN the sum of 11.8 million dollars for the entire lot of series.

This is our final offer.

-GEN-TV Legal Team.
TCN will sell The Golden Girls, Designing Women, The Nanny, The Facts of Life, Las Vegas, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Still Standing, and Dawson's Creek as of 11:45pm EST tonight. However, we wish to somehow keep What I Like About You - a staple of the YTN networks since the inception in 2009. TCN will accept NO MONEY for the deal, and looks at it as a transfer of series between the networks.

Regarding the second offer, YTN will drop Designing Women, The Nanny, The Facts Of Life, Las Vegas, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, Still Standing, Dawson's Creek, L.A. Law, and Night Court - two shows not from the previous lawsuit. However, we wish to somehow keep What I Like About You, Hope and Faith, and Life with Bonnie.

YTN has had a strong relationship with GEN-TV, so we hope to come to an agreement as soon as possible.

factsoflife

07-28-2011, 11:55 PM

TCN will sell The Golden Girls, Designing Women, The Nanny, The Facts of Life, Las Vegas, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Still Standing, and Dawson's Creek as of 11:45pm EST tonight. However, we wish to somehow keep What I Like About You - a staple of the YTN networks since the inception in 2009. TCN will accept NO MONEY for the deal, and looks at it as a transfer of series between the networks.

Regarding the second offer, YTN will drop Designing Women, The Nanny, The Facts Of Life, Las Vegas, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, Still Standing, Dawson's Creek, L.A. Law, and Night Court - two shows not from the previous lawsuit. I] However, we wish to somehow keep What I Like About You, Hope and Faith, and Life with Bonnie.[/i]

YTN has had a strong relationship with GEN-TV, so we hope to come to an agreement as soon as possible.

GEN-TV's point-by-point response to YTN's offer:

1. We accept the first portion of the deal in which YTN/TCN agrees to sell "The Golden Girls", "The Nanny", "Designing Women", "The Facts Of Life", "Las Vegas", "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch", "Still Standing" and "Dawson's Creek". WE agree to your terms of accepting no money for these series.

2. We agree to your terms of allowing us to have L.A. Law and Night Court.

3. We accept that you want to keep Hope & Faith and Life with Bonnie, and agree to drop any idea of getting those.

4. We agree to your terms about not wanting to give up "What I Like About You" and drop our claim to it.

5. In a show of good faith, GEN-TV offers YTN/TCN the sum of 30,000 dollars as an apology for this whole mess. With that said we remind you that you know have the rights to "Caroline In The City", "Mad About You", "Maude', Rhoda", "Mary Tyler Moore", "Different Strokes", "Cold Case", "Kate & Allie", "Bones" and "Reba". GEN-TV relinquishes all rights to those series.

yankeesrj12

07-29-2011, 12:03 AM

GEN-TV's point-by-point response to YTN's offer:

1. We accept the first portion of the deal in which YTN/TCN agrees to sell "The Golden Girls", "The Nanny", "Designing Women", "The Facts Of Life", "Las Vegas", "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch", "Still Standing" and "Dawson's Creek". WE agree to your terms of accepting no money for these series.

2. We agree to your terms of allowing us to have L.A. Law and Night Court.

3. We accept that you want to keep Hope & Faith and Life with Bonnie, and agree to drop any idea of getting those.

4. We agree to your terms about not wanting to give up "What I Like About You" and drop our claim to it.

5. In a show of good faith, GEN-TV offers YTN/TCN the sum of 30,000 dollars as an apology for this whole mess. With that said we remind you that you know have the rights to "Caroline In The City", "Mad About You", "Maude', Rhoda", "Mary Tyler Moore", "Different Strokes", "Cold Case", "Kate & Allie", "Bones" and "Reba". GEN-TV relinquishes all rights to those series.
YTN thanks GEN-TV for their generosity. If they wish to air Hope & Faith, Life with Bonnie, or What I Like About You, they have the permission to do so - just not during times YTN has the series.

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 12:14 AM

YTN thanks GEN-TV for their generosity. If they wish to air Hope & Faith, Life with Bonnie, or What I Like About You, they have the permission to do so - just not during times YTN has the series.

GEN-TV thanks YTN for their generosity and will currently take a pass on those three series, out of good faith to YTN.

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 12:41 AM

Now that GEN-TV has settled their legal issues with YTN/TCN the network has produced and released their newly updated Fall schedule, featuring all of their newly acquired programming and the exit of all the shows they have lost:

GEN-TV Schedule
FALL 2011
What’s New: Night Court, Cybill’s Talk Show, Las Vegas, Hot Tamales, L.A. Law, Still Standing, Growing Pains, Swift Justice with Jackie Glass, Hot Tamales, Judge Jeannie Pirro, All My Children, One Life To Live, Beverly Hills 90210, Criminal Minds, Ellen, NICKELODEON SHOW'S.

What’s Back: The Golden Girls, Designing Women, The Nanny, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, The Facts Of Life, Dawson’s Creek, The Oprah Winfrey Show

What’s Gone: Gimme A Break, Ally McBeal, Just The Ten Of Us, Living Single, Cash Cab, Pyramid, Mad About You, Beverly Hills 90210, Kate & Allie, Bones, Empty Nest, For Your Love, Sister Sister, Santa Barbara, The Sally Jesse Raphael Show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Loving, General Hospital.

Morning:

1am: Ellen (new to GEN-TV)
2am: Ellen
230: The New Adventures of Old Christine
3am: Still Standing (new to GEN-TV)
4am: The Golden Girls
430: Designing Women
5am: Designing Women
630: Suddenly Susan
7am: Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (new to GEN-TV)
730: Judge Jeannie Pirro
830: Judge Jeannie Pirro
9am: Judge Judy (Classic)
10: Judge Judy (Current)
10am: Hot Tamales (reruns)
1030: Cybill (new timeslot)
11am: Cybill’s Talk Show (New Series)
12pm: Chick Chat (new timeslot)
1pm: The Oprah Winfrey Show (reruns)
2pm: The Nanny
230: Night Court
3pm: Strong Medicine
4pm: Sunset Beach
5pm: Deidra Hall (New Timeslot)
6pm: All My Children (Reruns)
7pm: One Life to Live (Reruns)

WEEKENDS:
Saturday:
Saturday Sitcom Block (1am-9am)
1am: The Nanny
130: Will & Grace
2am: The Golden Girls
230: The Golden Girls
3am: Grace Under Fire
330: Murphy Brown
4am: The Facts Of Life
5am: Night Court
530: Growing Pains
6: Family Ties
630: Who’s the Boss?
7am: Saved By The Bell
730: Saved By The Bell
8am: The Nanny
830: The Facts Of Life

Saturday Crime Fighters:
9am: CSI: New York
10am: The Division
11am: Family Law
12pm: L.A. Law
1pm: Night Court
130: Night Court
2pm: CSI: New York
3pm: Las Vegas

Saturday’s Kid’s Club:
4pm: True Jackson V.P.
430: Clarissa Explains It All
5pm: Victorious
530: Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
6pm: ICarly
630: All That
7pm: The Amanda Show
730: True Jackson V.P.

Sunday:
Sunday Kid’s Club:
1am: Hey, Dude
130: Fifteen
2am: Welcome Freshmen
230: Welcome Freshmen
3am: All That
330: The Amanda Show
4am: You Can’t Do That on Television
430: Hey, Dude
5am: Victorious
530: Degrassi: The Next Generation
6am: Degrassi: The Next Generation
630: Clarissa Explains It All
7am: Clarissa Explains It All
8am: Punky Brewster (Returns to GEN-TV)
830: Blossom
9am: Still Standing
930: Growing Pains
10: Who’s The Boss?
1030: The Nanny
11am: The Nanny
1130: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
12pm: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Serious Drama Sunday Block (1pm-7pm)
1pm: Sisters (90’s version)
2pm: Felicity
3pm: Dawson’s Creek
4pm: Party of Five
5pm: Thirtysomething
6pm: Queer As Folk
7pm: Queer As Folk

PRIMETIME:
Monday:
8pm: Knocked Down (Returning Comedy)--- Season 3
830: Doctor/Patient (returning comedy)--- Season 4
9pm: The Ex-In-Law (New Comedy)- Season 1
930: Something Old, Something New (returning comedy, new night)- Season 4
10pm: Boyfriends (returning comedy; new night)--- Season 4
1030: On The Air (Returning comedy; new night and time)--- Season 2
11pm: Consumer Affairs (new drama)--- Season 1

Tuesday:
8pm: Lifting The Vail (Returning Comedy)--- Season 2
830: West Of Broadway (New night & Time)--- Season 2
9pm: Gone (Returning Drama; new night)- Season 2
10pm: Sisters (New Night & Time)- Season 3

Wednesday:
8pm: The Huntress (new night & time)--- Season 4
9pm: The Glossy Life (new Series)—Season 1
10pm: Celebrity (New Game Show) --- Season 1
1030: One Of These Days (new night and time)----Season 4

Thursday:
8pm: Over My Head (returning comedy)- Season 3
830: Elizabeth Bordoe (returning comedy)--- Season 2
9pm: The Arrival (returning comedy)----Season 4
930: This Married Life (New Comedy)----- Season 1
10pm: Celebrity (New Game Show)—Season 1
1030: This Time Around (New Timeslot)---- Season 4

Friday:
8pm: County General (new timeslot)--- Season 3
9pm: L.A. Casino (New timeslot)--- Season 3
10pm: Chase (new to GEN-TV)--- Season 2
11pm: GEN-TV Movie

Saturday:
8pm: Black’s Law (Returning Drama; New Night)---- Season 2
9pm: Dating Intervention with Fran Drescher (New Reality Show)- Season 1
930: Celebrity (New Game Show)--- Season 1
1030: The Lost Professions (New Reality—New Timeslot)- Season 1
1130: Sex Therapy (New Reality Series--- New Timeslot)--- Season 1

Sunday:
8pm: Brand New World (New Comedy)- Season 1
830: Life's Facts (Returning Comedy, Final Season)- Season 4
9pm: Being Winona Ryder (New Reality Show)--- Season 1
930: Celebrity (New Game Show)- Season 1
10pm: Brothers & Sisters (Moves TO GEN-TV!)--- Season 6

Mid-Season:

Series Picked-up for Mid-Season:
The Accidental Husband (comedy)------6 episodes ordered; first season (episode order trimmed from 15)
Metropolis-------------(drama) 9 episodes ordered; first season.
Postal (Comedy)----------10 episodes ordered; third season.
Hot Tamales (Comedy)--- 12 episodes ordered; fifth and final season.
Never Again (Comedy)---- 6 episode season ordered ---third season.
Hotel (Drama)--------------10 episodes ordered----second season.
Abducted (Drama) ------------13 episodes ordered--- first season.
Nuns (Comedy---------------10 episodes ordered -----first season.
Backtrack (Drama) ------------13 episodes ordered ---------first season.
Man Of The House (Comedy)----10 episodes ordered --------first season.
Hawking Falls (Drama) ----------------6 episodes ordered----first season.
Better With You (Comedy)----------10 episodes--------second season/rescued from ABC

CANCELED:
Newly Single (before season started)
Hustled (before season started)
Real Life: Being Gay in America (before season started)
Becoming us (before season started)

yankeesrj12

07-29-2011, 12:51 AM

YTN PRESS RELEASE:
NEW REVISED DAYTIME SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Due to changes from the FamilyNET and GEN-TV lawsuits, here is the new schedule (effective September 5th):

Monday - Friday
12am - Movie
2am - Law and Order: Criminal Intent
3am - Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
4am - Law and Order
5am - JAG
6am - NCIS
7am - Step by Step
8am - Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
9am - Full House
10am - The Candace Show
11am - Friends
12pm - 8 Simple Rules [replaces My Wife and Kids]
1pm - According to Jim
2pm - Two and a Half Men
3pm - The Big Bang Theory
4pm - King of Queens
5pm - Yes, Dear
6pm - Everybody Loves Raymond
7pm - NCIS (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday) / What I Like About You (Wednesday and Thursday)

Saturday:
12am - Family Guy
1am - The Simpsons
2am - Movie
4am - Dexter
5am - Numb3rs
6am - NYPD Blue
7am - NYPD Blue
8am - Bones [replaces L.A. Law]
9am - Bones [replaces L.A. Law]
10am - Reba [replaces Bones]
11am - Reba
12pm - Less Than Perfect
1pm - Hope and Faith
2pm - Life with Bonnie
3pm - The Closer
4pm - Without a Trace
5pm - Without a Trace [replaces Las Vegas]
6pm - Movie
8pm - Clue [replaces The Biggest Loser]
9pm - Perfection [replaces The Biggest Loser]
10pm - Movie

Sunday:
12am - Family Guy
1am - Medium
2am - Cold Case
3am - Crossing Jordan
4am - Crossing Jordan
5am - Law and Order
6am - Children's Movie
8am - Tom and Jerry
8:30am - The Flintstones
9am - Scooby Doo
9:30am - A Pup Named Scooby Doo
10am - Even Stevens
10:30am - Lizzie McGuire
11am - That's So Raven
11:30am - That's So Raven
12pm - 7th Heaven
1pm - 7th Heaven
2pm - Everwood
3pm - Charmed [replaces Dawson's Creek]
4pm - Charmed
5pm - The West Wing
6pm - The West Wing

yankeesrj12

07-29-2011, 01:00 AM

TCN Press Release:
REVISED TCN SCHEDULE
*If I still have a show you own, let me know. :)

Monday-Friday Daytime Lineup
12am - The Cosby Show
1am - Family Ties
2am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - All in the Family
7am - Maude
8am - Good Times
9am - The Jeffersons
10am - The Dick Van Dyke Show
11am - The Mary Tyler Moore Show
12pm - WKRP in Cincinnati
1pm - MOVIE
3pm - Family Matters
4pm - Family Matters [replaces Designing Women]
5pm - Full House [replaces The Golden Girls]
6pm - Full House
7pm - Married with Children

Monday
8pm - Cheers
9pm - Cheers [replaces Night Court]
10pm - Benson
11pm - Webster

Tuesday
8pm - Being Average (R)
8:30pm - Being Average (R)
9pm - 8 Simple Rules
10pm - The Comedy Network Presents (R)
11pm - The Comedy Network Presents (R)

Wednesday
8pm - George Lopez
9pm - Hope and Faith
10pm - Less Than Perfect
11pm - Life with Bonnie

Thursday
8pm - Everybody Loves Raymond
9pm - The King of Queens
10pm - The King of Queens [replaces Still Standing]
11pm - Becker

Friday
8pm - Kate & Allie
9pm - Newhart
10pm - Newhart [replaces The Nanny]
11pm - Dave's World

Saturday
12am - Frasier
1am - Home Improvement
2am - The Drew Carey Show
3am until 7am - OFF AIR
7am - MOVIE
9am - MOVIE
11am - Full House
12pm - Caroline In The City
1pm - What I Like About You
2pm - Reba
3pm - Girlfriends [replaces The Nanny]
4pm - Girlfriends
5pm - Smart Guy
6pm - All of Us
7pm - Half and Half
8pm - Mad About You
9pm - Mad About You [replaces Family Guy]
10pm - Yes, Dear [replaces My Wife and Kids]
11pm - Yes, Dear

Sunday
12am - Scrubs
1am - My Name is Earl
2am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - Happy Days
7am - Happy Days
8am - Laverne and Shirley
9am - Threes Company
10am - Soap
11am - Rhoda
12pm - Alice
1pm - Diff'rent Strokes
2pm - Diff'rent Strokes [replaces The Facts of Life]
3pm - Movie
5pm - Mork and Mindy
6pm - Bossom Buddies
7pm - Barney Miller
8pm - Taxi
9pm - Archie Bunkers Place
10pm - One Day at a Time
11pm - It's a Living

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 01:16 AM

Here is an UPDATED list of contracts and acquisitions that GEN-TV currently holds with expiration dates listed. Updated and verified as of 7/29/2011 at 1250am est time.

NOTE: GEN-TV owns ALL rights unless otherwise specified; GEN-TV Studios is open to negotiating to lease/sell some series. Contact us if interested.

*** Indicates Recently Renewed (Date of New Contract in Parenthesis)

Contracts Expiring in 2011:

September:
“The Sally Jesse Raphael Show” ---9/2/11 (Renewed on 7/30/2011) ******(Expires 9/1/2014)
“The Geraldo Rivera Show”--- 9/1/11 (will not be renewed)
“Judge Judy” (Classics and Current”)--- 9/1/11 ***(9/1/2014)
“Jeopardy”--- (Current and Classic)--- 9/2/11--- M-F Daytime Only (Will not be renewed)
“Wheel Of Fortune” (Current and Classic)- 9/2/11—M-F Daytime Only (will not be renewed)
"The Real Housewives Of...." -----------8/9/2011 (Will not be renewed)

October:
“New York Undercover”--- 10/1/11 (Renewed 7/30/2011--- Expires 9/1/2013)

November & December:
“The New Adventures of Old Christine”--- 11/1/11 ***(9/2/2013)

Contracts Expiring in 2012:
“Cybill”--- January 1, 2012 ***(9/2/2013)
“Living Single”- September 1, 2012
“Party of Five”- September 1, 2012
“Sunset Beach”--- October 1, 2012
“Grace Under Fire”--- September 2, 2012
“The Division”—December 2, 2012
“Murphy Brown”--- September 1, 2012
“Designing Women” ---September 1, 2012
"Grounded For Life"--- September 2, 2012
“The Golden Girls”—Weekend Only--- September 2, 2012
“Empty Nest”—ALL RIGHTS-- September 2, 2012
“Loving”----- October 2, 2012
“Santa Barbara”—October 2, 2012
"Will & Grace"--- October 1, 2012
“Judge Jeannie Pirro” ---April 2, 2012
“Ellen” (sitcom)---May 2, 2012
“Cash Cab” ---September 1, 2012
“Pyramid”--- July 5, 2012
“Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” (Regis and Meredith Versions)---January 2, 2012
CSI: New York (Weekend Only)--- September 3, 2012
Criminal Minds (Weekend Only) --- September 3, 2012

Contracts Ending in 2013:
"The Nanny"--- August 9, 2013
"Suddenly Susan"--- August 13, 2013
"Who's The Boss"--- September 1, 2013
"L.A. Law"--- September 1, 2013
“Punky Brewster”—Weekend Only- September 9, 2013
“Ally McBeal”-------September 1, 2013
“Picket Fences”—Weekend Only--- November 9, 2013
“Queer As Folk” (USA)—Weekend Only (Non-Exclusive, Shared with Logo) ---November 8, 2013
"Las Vegas"--- October 8, 2013
"Still Standing"--- September 3, 2013
"Night Court"--- September 3, 2013
"The Nanny"--- September 4, 2013
"Dawson's Creek"--- September 8, 2013
"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"--- September 4, 2013
"The Facts Of Life"--- October 4, 2013

Contracts Ending in 2014:

“The Oprah Winfrey Show” --- September 1, 2014
“Gimme A Break” ---September 1, 2014
“All My Children”--- September 1, 2014
“One Life To Live”--- September 1, 2014
“General Hospital”-------September 1, 2014
“The City” (Soap Opera) -------September 8, 2014
“Sabrina, The Teenage Witch”---- September 20, 2014
“Avonlea” (shared with INSP network)--- December 9, 2014
“Dawson’s Creek” (leased to another network, but owned by GEN-TV)---September 8, 2014
Roswell--- September 9, 2014

Contracts Ending in 2015 or Beyond:
“Thirtysomething”---- Never Ending, GEN-TV flat-out owns
“Sisters” (1990’s) ----- October 1, 2015
“Savannah” ------October 1, 2015
“Melrose Place” ---- October 2, 2015
“Beverly Hills, 90210” ----October 1, 2015
“Models Inc.,” ----October 1, 2015
“Malibu Shores”---October 1, 2015
“Felicity” --------October 9, 2015
“Popular”----October 9, 2015
“Central Park West” ---October 2, 2015
“For Your Love”--- Never, GEN-TV Owns Out-Right
“Hot Tamales” (Syndicated Reruns)--- Never, GEN-TV Studios Production
"Nickelodeon Programs"----- December 8, 2015
"Family Ties"--- October 8, 2015
"Growing Pains"--- October 2, 2015

Contracts Owned By GEN-TV but not being used (and thus open for leasing)
“Phyllis” --- Expires 9/18/2011
“Law & Order: Trial By Jury”-- Expires 8/3/2011
“Law & Order: Crime & Punishment”--- Expires 8/3/11
“Conviction” --- Expires 8/3/11
“St. Elsewhere” (Weekend only, never utilized)---Expires 4/3/2012
“Survivor” (Reruns only) -- Expires 8/3/2011
“Tori & Dean” --- Expires 2/4/2012
“Search for Tomorrow”--- Expires 10/1/2011
“Daria” ---- Expires 9/3/2011
“Sister, Sister” -- Expires 9/10/2011
“Judging Amy”--- Expires 12/3/2011
“The Apprentice” -----Expires 1/6/2012
“The Bachelor”--- Expires 1/9/2012
“The Bachelorette”--- Expires 2/9/2012
“The Guardian” --- Expires 9/1/2013
“Knot’s Landing”--- Expires 9/1/2011
“Dallas” ---- Expires 9/1/2011
“Dynasty” ---- Expires 9/1/2011
“Almost Perfect” ---- Expires 9/8/2012
“Tiny Toon Adventures” --- Expires 2/1/2012
“She-Ra: Princess Of Power” --- Expires 9/4/2011
“Rainbow Brite"---- Expires 9/5/2011
“Care Bears"---- Expires 8/3/2011
“Pound Puppies” --- Expires 9/1/2011
“Moesha”------------ 10/11/2011
“The Girls Next Door” --- 10/11/2011
“Just the Ten of Us” -----10/2/2012
“Sweet Valley High” ------10/3/2013
“Third Watch"------------10/4/2014
“My Two Dads”------------10/4/2015
“Beverly Hills Teens”------ 9/1/2011
"The Golden Palace"-----9/24/2014

GEN-TV Studios Productions (Open For Leasing):

No Primetime Rights Are Available, All other rights open for leasing...

Hot Tamales--- 4 Seasons Completed, 5th In Production--- 90 Episodes
Boyfriends------------3 seasons completed, 4th in fall------84 episodes
Something Old, Something New-----4 Seasons completed, 5th in fall---80 episodes
The Day After------1 season, 10 episodes (8 unaired)
Second Family---- 2 Seasons Completed, 43 Episodes
The Daily Grind---- 2 Seasons Completed, 30 Episodes
Kathy Griffins Show--- 1 Season, 13 Episodes
Julie McPherson IS Somebody--- 1 Season, 7 Episodes
Chelsea Handlers Take on Life-- 1 Season, 20 episodes
Me, My Wife & Our Mothers------ 2 Seasons, 50 episodes
Life Facts--------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th airing in fall (about 77 episodes completed)
Say Cheese------------------------2 Seasons, 22 episodes
The Arrival------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th in fall (about 66 episodes)
Texas Justice----------------------1 Season, 16 episodes
Fear & Loathing In L.A.-------------1 Season, 20 Episodes
Foster Care----------------------1 Season, 11 Episodes
the Story of Jacob----------------2 Seasons, 39 episodes
Starting From Scratch------------2 Seasons, 28 episodes
Getting Over It-------------------2 Seasons, 33 episodes
Doctor/Patient------------------3 Seasons Completed, 4th in fall (about 55 episodes)
Ivy Halls--------------------1 Season, 14 episodes
Ivy Hills--------------- 1 Season 14 episodes
Clue--------------------4 seasons completed; 5th in fall (over 1000 episodes)--- Only available for M-F Daily Syndication
Perfection-------------4 Seasons, 5th In fall (over 1000 episodes)--------------Only available for M-F Daily Syndication (must air with Clue)
Buzzword--------------1 Season, 10 episodes

**This represents only a small portion of GEN-TV Studios Library and GEN-TV will only LEASE these shows for syndication, they will NOT sell these series. ****

yankeesrj12

07-29-2011, 12:01 PM

RUMORS ABOUT TV SHOWS

YTN SELLS "MY WIFE AND KIDS", "DAVE'S WORLD", AND WEEKDAY RIGHTS TO "CHARMED" AND "WITHOUT A TRACE"
In a surprising move, YTN has sold the full rights to their hit daytime comedy, My Wife and Kids, effective midnight tonight. YTN also sold the rights to Dave's World, and the weekday only rights to Charmed and Without a Trace to GEN-TV. In exchange for the four series, YTN will become the fulltime owner of hit drama, Criminal Minds. YTN will continue to air Charmed and Without a Trace on the weekends, but the schedule will have to be adujusted a bit due to the loss of My Wife and Kids.

The loss of My Wife and Kids effects sister network, TCN, which also airs the series. Dave's World only aired on TCN for a week in a half hour slot, so the replacement should be easy to find.

atwtbb

07-29-2011, 02:33 PM

FamilyNET Updated Contracts List

2011:
Sanford & Son (7/31) – NOT TO BE RENEWED

2012:
The Honeymooner’s (5/1)—NOT TO BE RENEWED

Diagnosis Murder (5/31)—WILL RENEW

Matlock (5/31)—WILL RENEW

Judge Alex (reruns) (6/1)—NOT TO BE RENEWED

Dawson’s Creek (7/15—leased from GEN-TV)

Gilligan’s Island (10/1)—WILL RENEW

I Love Lucy (10/15)—WILL RENEW

The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (10/31)—WILL RENEW

Murder, She Wrote (10/31)—WILL RENEW

I Dream of Jeannie (10/31)—WILL RENEW

Little House on the Prairie (9/1)—RENEWAL LIKELY

Mama’s Family (11/1)—WILL RENEW

The Munster’s (12/31)—WILL RENEW

Get Smart (12/31)—NOT TO BE RENEWED

2013:
The Cosby Show (1/1)

Home Improvement (1/1)

Taxi (1/1)

The Odd Couple (3/1)—FOR SALE

The Beverly Hillbillies (3/31)

The Walton’s (4/1)
Barney Miller (5/15)

7th Heaven (5/31)

M*A*S*H (7/1)

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (8/1)

The Golden Girls (9/1)

Coach (9/1)

2014:
My Three Sons (4/2)

The Andy Griffith Show (11/1)

2015:

Full House (8/1)

Indefinately:
Guiding Light
As the World Turns

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 05:38 PM

Here is an updated version of GEN-TV's Weekday and Weekend schedules with all the shows from YTN/TCN shown, as well as some other changes.

GEN-TV Schedule
FALL 2011
What’s New: Night Court, Cybill’s Talk Show, Las Vegas, Hot Tamales, L.A. Law, Still Standing, Growing Pains, Swift Justice with Jackie Glass, Hot Tamales, Judge Jeannie Pirro, , Ellen, My Wife and Kids, Charmed, Without a Trace, Dave's World.

What’s Back: The Golden Girls, Designing Women, The Nanny, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, The Facts Of Life, Dawson’s Creek, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Cash Cab

What’s Gone: Gimme A Break, Ally McBeal, Just The Ten Of Us, Living Single, Pyramid, Mad About You, Beverly Hills 90210, Kate & Allie, Bones, Empty Nest, For Your Love, Sister Sister, Santa Barbara, The Sally Jesse Raphael Show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Loving, General Hospital, Felicity, Criminal Minds.

Morning:

1am: Ellen (new to GEN-TV)
2am: Ellen
230: The New Adventures of Old Christine
3am: Will & Grace (returns to this timeslot)
4am: Dave's World (new to GEN-TV)
430: Designing Women
5am: Designing Women
630: Suddenly Susan
7am: Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (new to GEN-TV)
730: Judge Jeannie Pirro
830: Judge Jeannie Pirro
9am: Cash Cab (Returns to GEN-TV)
10: Judge Judy (Current)
10am: Hot Tamales (reruns)
1030: Cybill (new timeslot)
11am: Cybill’s Talk Show (New Series)
12pm: Chick Chat (new timeslot)
1pm: The Oprah Winfrey Show (reruns)
2pm: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
3pm: Still Standing (new timeslot)
4pm: Dave's World (new to Gen-TV)
5pm: Deidra Hall (New Timeslot)
6pm: Sunset Beach (new timeslot)
7pm: Strong Medicine (new timeslot)

WEEKENDS:
Saturday:
Saturday Sitcom Block (1am-9am)
1am: The Nanny
130: Will & Grace
2am: The Golden Girls
230: The Golden Girls
3am: Grace Under Fire
330: Murphy Brown
4am: The Facts Of Life
5am: Night Court
530: Growing Pains
6: Family Ties
630: Who’s the Boss?
7am: Saved By The Bell
730: Saved By The Bell
8am: The Nanny
830: The Facts Of Life

Saturday Crime Fighters:
9am: Charmed (new to GEN-TV)
10am: The Division
11am: Family Law
12pm: L.A. Law
1pm: Without A Trace (returns to GEN-TV)
2pm: CSI: New York
3pm: Las Vegas

Saturday’s Kid’s Club: ---NEW TO GEN-TV
4pm: True Jackson V.P.
430: Clarissa Explains It All
5pm: Victorious
530: Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
6pm: ICarly
630: All That
7pm: The Amanda Show
730: True Jackson V.P.

Sunday:
Sunday Kid’s Club: ---NEW TO GEN-TV
1am: Hey, Dude
130: Fifteen
2am: Welcome Freshmen
230: Welcome Freshmen
3am: All That
330: The Amanda Show
4am: You Can’t Do That on Television
430: Hey, Dude
5am: Victorious
530: Degrassi: The Next Generation
6am: Degrassi: The Next Generation
630: Clarissa Explains It All
7am: Clarissa Explains It All
8am: Punky Brewster (Returns to GEN-TV)
830: Blossom
9am: Still Standing
930: Growing Pains
10: Who’s The Boss?
1030: The Nanny
11am: The Nanny
1130: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
12pm: VIEWERS CHOICE SITCOM...

Sunday Soap Block (1pm-7pm)
1pm: Sisters (90’s version)
2pm: All My Children (reruns)
3pm: One Life To Live (reruns)
4pm: Loving (reruns)
5pm: Party OF Five (reruns)
6pm: Dawson's Creek (new timeslot)
7pm: Queer As Folk

Schedule Notes:

----The Launch of "Growing Pains" will be accompanied by a weekend marathon in August when the series launches.
----September will see a mini-"Who's The Boss" marathon at some point.
-------The Formation of the Sunday Soap Block is to appease soap opera fans who say GEN-TV has abandoned the genre. Airing reruns of beloved classic soaps is just good business.
----"Without A Trace" will contain both the CBS episodes and the GEN-TV produced episodes this run. It's previous run on other network contained only CBS episodes as GEN-TV Studios flat-out owns all the GEN-TV produced episodes and has yet to allow them to be leased for syndication.
---A Viewers Choice Option on Sunday will allow viewers to vote online for one of three sitcoms they want us to air. Each week will feature three different sitcoms that GEN-TV owns the rights to but isn't currently utilizing as part of its current schedule.

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 06:25 PM

GEN-TV has ordered a slew of pilots for Daytime Talk and Reality shows suited for the daytime schedule. It seems the network is unhappy with it's current roster of talk shows, as Chick Chat seems to be constantly meddled with and Cybill's Talk Show hasn't debuted yet. While "Deidre Hall" is a solid hit, that show was sold into syndication last year and thus isn't doing much to solidify the cable network's daytime line-up.

Katrina Bishop-Wry says honestly "Our past talk shows have gone from poor to terrible and haven't been well received. When we thought we got it right, for example with "Lisa Rinna" the audience didn't respond, and when we knew a show was a flop (for example "Toni Braxton" or "Joan Rivers") we were right on." "We've tried many concepts and haven't found one that works yet." It seems they've green-lit enough pilots to assure some success in the future, here is a look at some of the 25 talk show pilots in various stages of development (just the highlights, not all 25).

LONG-SHOTS:

"A.M. America with Ricki Lake"--- Lake is a known entity but her reputation within GEN-TV isn't good, and her last program was a clear flop. The concept of this show would be to take what works about morning news shows like "Good Morning, America" or "Today" and tweak it for the cable audience. "Lighter topics mixed with serious news segments". It's a matter of finding the right balance and the right talent. Nobody at GEN-TV is sold on Ricki Lake yet, Wry herself is a self-acknowledged doubter of Lake's talent. "I've seen what she can do and I'm not impressed, not at all."

"Gay & Straight": The concept of this long-shot talker would be to have a panel of three gay men and three straight men discussing how they view certain topics. The idea would be to explore the culture clash between the two and how people of different orientations process and view issues. The concept could also include a couple females and possibly even a lesbian panelist. This one is all about seeing if the concept has legs and it will depend largely on who they can get to be on the panel.

"Couple's Therapy": The concept of this intriguing show would be a licensed and respected couple's therapist addressing issues of marriage, relationships and sex with their audience and the guests they feature. This one Wry says "Is solely dependent on finding a dynamic host who can translate these sometimes dry issues into sensational television." "We need somebody with the pure knowledge of Dr. Ruth and the memorable appeal of a Dr. Phil, somebody that will connect with viewers instantly."

"Mom Talk": This dull pilot resembles very much "The Talk" and features a panel of mother's discussing parenting issues. This could get heated as everybody thinks they are the best mother and that their way is the best. One scenario would have Mother-In-Law's critiquing their daughter or son in law's parenting style.

The Front-Runners:

"Sally": Sally Jesse Raphael is prepping for her return to daytime, but producers and network heads are still trying to help her find the concept. The style of show she did in the 80's wouldn't work today so it's about helping Sally find her voice.

"The Make-Over": This show will help ordinary people redefine their life with the help of highly skilled stylists, personal shoppers and personal trainers. They will learn how to adapt simple steps into their everyday life. Talent is still pending on this one and will be a key factor in if this show makes it to the air.

"My America": This show would feature a different host each episode and would showcase what they feel is the right direction for America. It would highlight political and social issues and would showcase different walks of life. Possibly it could feature people of different viewpoints trying to show each other their point of view, possibly even switching lives for a day.

One's To Be Weary Of:

A few of the pilots in development don't seem like contenders, but hey, stranger things have happened.

"Dog Napped": It's exactly what it sounds like, a show focusing on a team who tries to solve suspected dog-napping cases. If you're an animal nut you might enjoy this, but the rest of us won't care for it.

"TLC": This one would be a celebrity based reality show featuring the remaining members of the music group TLC and would showcase their everyday lives and their quest to return to the music scene. Rozonda "Chili" Thomas and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins would serve as Executive Producers and Show-runners.

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 06:50 PM

GEN-TV Ratings for July 26-28, 2011:

Tuesday, July 26, 2011:

GEN-TV was once again the #1 network on TV Tuesday thanks to "The Huntress" and a strong showing for "Boyfriends".

8pm, "That Show with Kim Fields" (Series Finale)-----(7.4 million viewers; 1.12 18-49)
830pm, "Boyfriends" (15.7 million viewers, 4.4 18-49)
9pm, "The Lollipop Shop" (12.8 million viewers; 3.3 18-49)
930pm, "California Beauties" (9.3 million viewers; 2.2 18-49)
10pm, "The Huntress" (25.59 million viewers; 10.3 18-49)

-------------
Wednesday, July 27, 2011:

GEN-TV was able to secure the #1 spot on Wednesday again with it's revamped line-up of all-new episodes!

8pm: "Knocked Down" (29.84 million viewers; 5.8 18-49)
830: "Over My Head" (Rerun) (22.98 million viewers; 5.2 18-49)
9pm: "Growing Up Me" (all new) (7.4 million viewers; 3.2 18-49)
930: "Over My Head" (all new) (34.6 million viewers; 7.4 18-49)
10pm: "Gone" (all-new!) (23.83 million viewers; 8.3 18-49)

----------------------------
Thursday, July 28, 2011:

GEN-TV soared to #1 on Thursday again. It seems that a few scheduling shifts helped GEN-TV redefine it's troubling summer into a success after-all.

8pm, a brand new "County General"- 19.25 million viewers; 5.4 18-49

9pm, a brand new "Malibu Country Club"--- 20.12 million viewers; 4.0 18-49

10pm, a brand new "Sisters"---- 44.50 million viewers; 20.3 18-49

yankeesrj12

07-29-2011, 09:48 PM

RUMORS ABOUT TV SHOWS

YTN RENEWS "SING IT LOUD" AND "OUR FAMILY"
YTN has renewed freshman summer dramas Sing it Loud and Our Family, despite only average numbers. Both have been given 13 episode second seasons, and are not expected to return until next summer.

Meanwhile Detroit Homicide and Lie to Me, which were picked up after cancellation by their networks, look to be heading to the chopping block once again. Inside sources say the network isn't happy with the numbers for the series and that they don't fit the network brand. Cancellations aren't official as of yet, but are expected to come sooner than later.

"ROOMMATES" OFFICIALLY ENDING THIS SEASON
Despite average ratings, YTN is officially calling it quits on former ABC Family comedy, Roommates. YTN originally gave the series a 13 episode order back in May, but is expanding that order to 16 episodes. The series will air repeat-free through the end of December, which could include an episode on Thanksgiving Thursday, all depending on when the premiere date is and if YTN will double up on an episode.

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 10:29 PM

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 11:48 PM

TV One on One has an exclusive interview with GEN-TV's elusive and so far tight-lipped President about the networks fall line-up; the network's continue legal woe's and which show's she thinks have the potential to break out next season. She actually gives us a night by night breakdown of the fall schedule.

TVONE: Katrina, nice to talk with you, first up, what's up with GEN-TV's continually being sued by other networks? have those law-suits been settled?

Katrina: Most of the issues involving syndication rights have been fixed, we're still working on a few small issues.

TVONE: The question is, how did this even happen? why weren't people paying closer attention to the contracts?

Katrina: GEN-TV has had such a tough time finding leadership and I think issues like contracts for Syndicated shows got lost in all the transition that was taking place. We hadn't had a full-time leader in a long time. First Matthew Smith's issues, than it was Diane L. Swift and her cancer, then Mark Mitchellson and so on and so forth. A lot of distractions took place.

TVONE: That is one of the reasons everybody is so stunned at how utterly professional you've been throughout your tenure, you've hardly caused any friction that any of these people caused, or been as outspoken as say, Diane L. Swift, is that a deliberate choice?

Katrina: Well, I'm naturally more of a pragmatic person, I just handle things with common sense and that doesn't lend itself well to drama or press clippings, I suppose.

TVONE: You've re-imagined the Fall Schedule from what it was when you took over, why?

Katrina: To leave my stamp on things, and to give the network it's best chance at success. It's an on-going process and we're gonna be editing the schedule until pretty much the last second.

TVONE: Does this mean you aren't happy with all of the shows on the schedule?

Katrina: No, it just means we want our network to stand out for all the right reasons and not because we've produced a lot of crap.

TVONE: what is your main strategy this season to get the network ahead?

Katrina: Focus on making what works continue to work and finding ways to fix what isn't working. It's easy as that.

TVONE: What would you say was not working last season?

Katrina: Not focusing enough on show's that fit our brand, last year was all about branching out and trying to reach new audiences, but in some ways we lost part of the audience that we already had, and that's the worst thing a network can do.

TVONE: Any show's in particular you felt were off-brand?

Katrina: We had a show called "Women of a Certain Age" that in no way fit our vibe and even with the great cast it wasn't working at all. Also, we made a big mistake with "The Boy Next Door", it didn't suit our audience at all.

TVONE: Last fall, some of the network's biggest hits fell off the map like gangbusters, for example "Starting From Scratch" and "Getting Over It" both lost massive viewers and were quickly canceled, what was the issue there, and I can't believe it was only last fall.

Katrina: It was simply an issue of once strong shows being unable to deliver outside the cushion of a great timeslot and showing they had no legs. It was disappointing to say the least. Especially "Starting From Scratch' which we always felt had huge potential to be a long-term success, and had been pre-sold into syndication.

TVONE: And the biggest surprises, in a good way?

Katrina: Definitely, "Knocked Down" and "Over My Head", nobody thought either of those shows could break-out in the way they did, both are proving to be major long-term success stories. I would also mention, "Elizabeth Bordoe" which has become tremendously successful.

TVONE: What about for your drama's?

Katrina: "Gone" is doing impressively in the ratings, and from a critical stand-point we couldn't be happier with "Sisters"; which also has huge ratings.

TVONE: Recently, the network announced plans to wrap-up "One Of These Days" after it's fifth season, is that still the plan?

Katrina: That plan was voted on prior to my promotion, and while it makes sense to wrap up a show before it tires out, I feel that the series has legs still and shows no signs of slowing down, if it can contractually be worked out, I see no downside in keeping the series for a bit longer. I'd like to see it last until at least an eight season. We'll see.

TVONE: Does GEN-TV still plan on spinning off Mandy Musgrove into her own series?

Katrina: That is still up in the air, lots of planning with that one. it all depends on what happens creatively with the script.

TVONE: Moving over to Daytime for a minuet, a lot of changes happening with "Chick Chat" the #3 rated talk show in the country (after Deidre Hall and Maury); what is up with that?

Katrina: That is an issue of finding the right tone, we just don't think it has found it's voice yet, the one thing that makes it stand out from the rest.

TVONE: What are your feelings on the new show debuting this year "Cybill's Talk Show?" is it a long-term success in the making?

Katrina: We aren't sure, I think that Cybill is working very hard to make herself endearing to the audience, but only time will tell. It has a nice, easy energy to it. Nothing like you've seen from Cybill before.

TVONE: Well now, let's do a night by night breakdown...

Katrina: Okay, I'm game.

Monday:
8pm: Knocked Down (Returning Comedy)--- Season 3
830: Doctor/Patient (returning comedy)--- Season 4
9pm: The Ex-In-Law (New Comedy)- Season 1
930: Something Old, Something New (returning comedy, new night)- Season 4
10pm: Boyfriends (returning comedy; new night)--- Season 4
1030: On The Air (Returning comedy; new night and time)--- Season 2
11pm: Consumer Affairs (new drama)--- Season 1

TVONE: What is the strategy for Monday nights... The line-up has changed a bit.

Katrina: We think that using four strong sitcoms to anchor the night (Knocked Down, Doctor/Patient, Something Old/Something New and Boyfriends) will help the other shows find their legs. "On The Air" struggled last season, but has a lot of potential. We've reworked it a bit and given Fran Drescher and Lindsay Sloan way more to do. we also have a lot to brag about with "The Ex-In-Law" which has a great, witty "Samantha Who" type vibe to it, it's zany and has heart. "Consumer Affairs" is a long-shot, we hope it does well, but it's got a huge mystery attached to it, hopefully the star power will make it work. It's the return of Katherine Higel to TV and we've got Sigourney Weaver too!

Tuesday:
8pm: Lifting The Vail (Returning Comedy)--- Season 2
830: West Of Broadway (New night & Time)--- Season 2
9pm: Gone (Returning Drama; new night)- Season 2
10pm: Sisters (New Night & Time)- Season 3

Katrina: Tuesday is about using some of our strongest series and elevating the night to new heights. "Sisters" is a knock-out success no matter where it is and "Gone" has proven to be a long-term series. We've got faith that our two sitcoms will work here as well. "Lifting The Vail" was a surprise success this summer.

Wednesday:
8pm: The Huntress (new night & time)--- Season 4
9pm: The Glossy Life (new Series)—Season 1
10pm: Celebrity (New Game Show) --- Season 1
1030: One Of These Days (new night and time)----Season 4

Katrina: Two of our strongest drama's (The Huntress, One Of These Days) will help launch two new series (The Glossy Life, Celebrity). We have faith that "Celebrity" will
be our strongest game show since "Clue" and "Perfection". The jury is still out on "The Glossy Life", it could go either way.

Thursday:
8pm: Over My Head (returning comedy)- Season 3
830: Elizabeth Bordoe (returning comedy)--- Season 2
9pm: The Arrival (returning comedy)----Season 4
930: Better With You (New To GEN-TV)---Season 2
10pm: Celebrity (New Game Show)—Season 1
1030: This Time Around (New Timeslot)---- Season 4

Katrina: This is easy, take all of our biggest performers and use them to launch a new block of shows. The addition of "Better With You" is a great way to help the network. It's scripts have been strong. ***SEE EDITORS NOTE BELOW***

TVONE: We see a lot of "Celebrity" on the schedule, any fear it will be overexposed like "Millionaire" was years ago?

Katrina: No, it's not the same type of show. This series has a revolving door of celebrities attached so if viewers don't like one person they can simply watch the next episode or focus on the other celebrity on the show, and the concept is endlessly entertaining. It's a proven game, people play everyday.

TVONE: What's up for season 4 of "This Time Around?"

Katrina: Dealing with the fall-out from making big decisions; Stacey decided to give Holden another chance and the season picks up from the day of their vow renewal; which she views as a fresh start, but of course, Holden being who he is, has an entirely other idea.

TVONE: One criticism last year was that the series got too dark and that it was too depressing for some, will viewers feel the same this year?

Katrina: That is something producers have been working on a lot. This season has a lot more balance, a lot of lighter moments, but still keeping the edgy vibe of the series.

TVONE: Ratings continue to dumbfound all, any fear they will suddenly come crashing down?

Katrina: That's obviously always a concern, for any show, but this show is so strong we have no fear of a total dive downward, obviously some slight erosion is bound to occur.

TVONE: How low can the show fall before it's lights out?

Katrina: Well there isn't a set number, this show is so strong that as long as it still reaches 15-20 million viewers we'd be happy. We have no reason to believe it won't still garner the boffo ratings it has been getting all along.

Friday:
8pm: County General (new timeslot)--- Season 3
9pm: L.A. Casino (New timeslot)--- Season 3
10pm: Chase (new to GEN-TV)--- Season 2
11pm: GEN-TV Movie

Katrina: Sticking with what works it the theme here, and adding "Chase" is a good decision. It's strong creatively and we think GEN-TV is a great place for the show.

Saturday:
8pm: Black’s Law (Returning Drama; New Night)---- Season 2
9pm: Dating Intervention with Fran Drescher (New Reality Show)- Season 1
930: Celebrity (New Game Show)--- Season 1
1030: The Lost Professions (New Reality—New Timeslot)- Season 1
1130: Sex Therapy (New Reality Series--- New Timeslot)--- Season 1

Katrina: We have some work to do on this night, but we think our new reality shows will work very well. We are still debating if "Black's Law" is gonna return for a full season or not.

Sunday:
8pm: Brand New World (New Comedy)- Season 1
830: Life's Facts (Returning Comedy, Final Season)- Season 4
9pm: Postal (Returning Comedy)----------Season 3
930: Never Again (Returning Comedy)----Season 3
10pm: Being Winona Ryder (New Reality)--Season 1

EDITORS CORRECTION:
Despite previous reports, "This Married Life" will NOT air on Sundays, and has in fact been canceled. "Better With You" has been given the Thursday 930 timeslot. "Postal" and "Never Again" will air HERE on SUNDAYS.

Mid-Season:

Series Picked-up for Mid-Season:
Hot Tamales (Comedy)--- 8 episodes ordered; fifth and final season. *** SEE BELOW***
Hotel (Drama)--------------10 episodes ordered----second season.
Abducted (Drama) ------------13 episodes ordered--- first season.
Nuns (Comedy---------------6 episodes ordered (order cut from 10) -----first season.
Backtrack (Drama) ------------13 episodes ordered ---------first season.
Man Of The House (Comedy)----6 episodes ordered (order cut from 10) --------first season.
Hawking Falls (Drama) ----------------6 episodes ordered----first season.
Malibu Country Club----------------TBA-----------Third Season/Summer Series

---"Hot Tamales" order has been cut from 10 to 8 episodes, still enough for Syndication. As discussed before all further episodes of that series will be burnt-off on weekends during the daytime, it will not return to the Primetime schedule again.

CANCELED:
Newly Single (before season started)
Hustled (before season started)
Real Life: Being Gay in America (before season started)
Becoming us (before season started)
The Accidental Husband (Before Season started)
Metropolis (Before Season Started)

Katrina: Yes, some announcements to make, "This Married Life" and "Metropolis" both join "Newly Single" and "The Accidental Husband" in the cancellation pool before the fall season even starts. None of them will move forward to series. "Metropolis" was a tricky show from day one, and after much effort on part of producers and cast, the material never came together, and financially it was never able to find a way to work itself out. The cast has been released from it's contracts. "This Married Life" started off with promise, and is still very good, but simply is a victim to our changing needs. We realized we aren't in need of another sitcom about relationships so it was cut to make the schedule better.

factsoflife

07-29-2011, 11:50 PM

Just months after being canned by ABC, "Brothers & Sisters" has been given the axe again, GEN-TV has canceled the series just two months before it's September debut on the network. Katrina Bishop-Wry cites "Unsatisfactory scripts" as the cause for this sudden and stunning change of heart.

To replace the series on Sunday nights, the network has moved new reality show "Being Winona Ryder" to 10pm, filling in for that at 9pm will be new comedy "This Married Life" which moves from Thursday (The third season of Postal will air on Thursday at 930, the old timeslot for that series), and at 930 on Sundays will be the third season of "Never Again' starring Laurie Metcalf, which was saved from the axe just days after Up-Fronts.

This stunning moves frees up the cast of the series, as GEN-TV has released the entire ensemble from their contracts; except for Sally Field who is under contract with the network until the network makes a decision about her pilot "The Story Of Me" which is currently shooting in Vancouver.

GEN-TV has issued the following correction:

"This Married Life" has been canceled and will NOT be airing at all. "Better With You" will air at 930 on Thursdays. Accidentally, an old version of the schedule was published that still contained "This Married Life".

"Postal" and "Never Again" will air on Sunday nights at 9 and 930 respectively; leading into the new Reality show "Being Winona Ryder" at 10pm.

Sorry for any confusion this error has caused.

factsoflife

07-30-2011, 12:06 AM

As his contract with YTN is now expired; GEN-TV has signed him to a contract. In fulfilling their legal obligation, GEN-TV did not contact Mr. Pace until after March 4, 2011. The date of contact as written in the formal legal documents pertaining to his contract is stated as March 27, 2011. GEN-TV has signed Mr. Pace to a 2-year holding deal with the network. The deal worth 4.4 million dollars includes acting and producing. He is set to appear in guest starring roles on GEN-TV Programming while the network develops a pilot for him. This contract is exclusive, but allows for Mr. Pace to complete his legal obligations to any existing or future "Pushing Daises" projects. Katrina Bishop-Wry says "By having a contract that allows him to work on projects for "PD" we avoid any legal conflict, because he is not prevented from honoring existing contracts while working for us".

He joins, Swoosie Kurtz and David Arquette; former stars of "Pushing Daises" who have singed on with GEN-TV. the network was apparently no interested in Anna Friel and lost it's bid to get Kristin Chenoweth to the network.

GEN-TV has voided it's contract with Lee Pace after failing to produce a series for him to appear in. Katrina Bishop-Wry says "Despite best efforts, Mr. Pace was not cast in any of our pilots this season and thus we have decided to release him from his contract."

factsoflife

07-30-2011, 12:08 AM

factsoflife

07-30-2011, 01:10 AM

GEN-TV has released a vague press release announcing that they have "decided to part ways with Tom Dalton". The newly assigned President of GEN-TV is being let go after harsh words in the press have left the network with a souring reputation. The move is seen as a way for the network to distance itself from Tom and his controversial statements geared at other networks and deceased Bridget Kline herself.

In a move being heralded as genuis, board of trustee members have already named a replacement, promoting from within the network has named Katrina Bishop-Wry as their new President. Bishop-Wry is 50 years old and has worked at GEN-TV since 2010 in the Publicity department. She has extensive other credits to her name, including:

Executive Producer, 2nd Shift, GEN-Tv Studios, April 2010-Present
Associate Producer, This Time Around, GEN-TV Network, June 2010-April 2010
Creative Consultant, GEN-TV Daytime, March 2010-June 2010
Senior Editor, One Of These Days, GEN-TV, June 2009-March 2010
Senior P.R. Rep, GEN-TV Networks, February 2009-June 2009
Creative Consultant, Lifetime TV, 2008-2009
Associate Producer, Army Wives, Lifetime TV, 2008 (9 episodes)
V.P. Scripted Development, Lifetime TV, 2007-2008
Consulting Producer, Days Of Our Lives, NBC, June-September 2007
President of Scripted Programs, MTV Networks, March-June 2007
Consulting Producer, One Life To Live, ABC, 2006-2007
Creative Consultant, General Hospital, ABC, 2006-2007
Associate Producer, LOST, ABC, 2006 (3 episodes)
Associate Producer, Grey's Anatomy, ABC, 2006 (5 episodes)
Distribution Intern, ABC Studios, 2004-2006
President, Publicity & P.R., CBS Network, 2000-2004
V.P, Publicity & P.R., CBS Network, 1994-2000
Junior P.R. Rep, CBS Network, 1990-1994
Advertising Rep, CBS Network, 1988-1990
Accounting Department, CBS Network, 1984-1990
Intern, The Young & The Restless, 1981-1990
Writer's Assistant, The Young & The Restless, 1980-1981
Production Intern, ABC Network, 1977-1980

GEN-TV President, Katrina Bishop-Wry is notoriously private about her personal life, but has some great news to share. The Executive is engaged to her long-time life partner, Nancy Marshall. Bishop-Wry is 58 years old, despite erroneous reports that claimed she was 50 years old. They have been together since 1994 and were to be wed in California but the passage of Proposition 8 prevented that from happening. Nancy, is a native New Yorker and resides in that state where she works as a PR Rep for FAO Schwartz. The couple are set to be married in a ceremony in New York later this year.

Speaking only to HOLLYWOOD UP CLOSE, Katrina reveals the special details of her wedding:

"It will be very low-key, but stylish. Lots of close friends and family, a few industry pals but nothing over the top."

This is the first marriage for Nancy Marshall, 35, and the third for Katrina Bishop-Wry. She was married to Chicago Financier, Scott Wry from 1983-1990 and had one child, a daughter, Mariette with him in 1988. Their marriage ended in 1990 when Scott died of a unexpected heart attack at age 58. Her second marriage was to Mark Belmont, a 40 year old journalist who wrote to the New York Times. They were married from 1990-1993, when Katrina filed for divorce after having an epiphany that she says "changed my life. I realized that I was a lesbian, all those years of hiding my feelings and it all just exploded in one day." Their divorce was amicable, and he adopted her daughter, Mariette in 1998, and remains a close part of the family. She met Nancy in 1994 and the two have been together ever since. Nancy says, "I was only 19 when I met Katrina, but I fell in love the moment I met her. I knew she was the only one for me." "Despite our age difference we just make it work."

factsoflife

07-30-2011, 06:41 PM

GEN-TV and FAMILYNET have resolved the last of their conflicts involving syndicated series. Both shows will continue to air "The Golden Girls" with GEN-TV able to air the show weekdays between 12am and 12pm and anytime on Weekends. As a thank you, the network has offered FAMILYNET the right to use "Empty Nest" and "The Golden Palace" anytime they'd like.

factsoflife

07-30-2011, 06:45 PM

A few updates...

Here is an UPDATED list of contracts and acquisitions that GEN-TV currently holds with expiration dates listed. Updated and verified as of 7/29/2011 at 1250am est time.

NOTE: GEN-TV owns ALL rights unless otherwise specified; GEN-TV Studios is open to negotiating to lease/sell some series. Contact us if interested.

*** Indicates Recently Renewed (Date of New Contract in Parenthesis)

Contracts Expiring in 2011:

September:
“The Sally Jesse Raphael Show” ---9/2/11 (Renewed on 7/30/2011) ******(Expires 9/1/2014)
“The Geraldo Rivera Show”--- 9/1/11 (will not be renewed)
“Judge Judy” (Classics and Current”)--- 9/1/11 ***(9/1/2014)
“Jeopardy”--- (Current and Classic)--- 9/2/11--- M-F Daytime Only (Will not be renewed)
“Wheel Of Fortune” (Current and Classic)- 9/2/11—M-F Daytime Only (will not be renewed)
"The Real Housewives Of...." -----------8/9/2011 (Will not be renewed)

October:
“New York Undercover”--- 10/1/11 (Renewed 7/30/2011--- Expires 9/1/2013)

November & December:
“The New Adventures of Old Christine”--- 11/1/11 ***(9/2/2013)

Contracts Expiring in 2012:
“Cybill”--- January 1, 2012 ***(9/2/2013)
“Living Single”- September 1, 2012
“Party of Five”- September 1, 2012
“Sunset Beach”--- October 1, 2012
“Grace Under Fire”--- September 2, 2012
“The Division”—December 2, 2012
“Murphy Brown”--- September 1, 2012
“Designing Women” ---September 1, 2012
"Grounded For Life"--- September 2, 2012
“The Golden Girls”—Weekend Only--- September 2, 2012
“Empty Nest”—ALL RIGHTS-- September 2, 2012
“Loving”----- October 2, 2012
“Santa Barbara”—October 2, 2012
"Will & Grace"--- October 1, 2012
“Judge Jeannie Pirro” ---April 2, 2012
“Ellen” (sitcom)---May 2, 2012
“Cash Cab” ---September 1, 2012
“Pyramid”--- July 5, 2012
“Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” (Regis and Meredith Versions)---January 2, 2012
CSI: New York (Weekend Only)--- September 3, 2012
Criminal Minds (Weekend Only) --- September 3, 2012

Contracts Ending in 2013:
"The Nanny"--- August 9, 2013
"Suddenly Susan"--- August 13, 2013
"Who's The Boss"--- September 1, 2013
"L.A. Law"--- September 1, 2013
“Punky Brewster”—Weekend Only- September 9, 2013
“Ally McBeal”-------September 1, 2013
“Picket Fences”—Weekend Only--- November 9, 2013
“Queer As Folk” (USA)—Weekend Only (Non-Exclusive, Shared with Logo) ---November 8, 2013
"Las Vegas"--- October 8, 2013
"Still Standing"--- September 3, 2013
"Night Court"--- September 3, 2013
"The Nanny"--- September 4, 2013
"Dawson's Creek"--- September 8, 2013
"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"--- September 4, 2013
"The Facts Of Life"--- October 4, 2013

Contracts Ending in 2014:

“The Oprah Winfrey Show” --- September 1, 2014
“Gimme A Break” ---September 1, 2014
“All My Children”--- September 1, 2014
“One Life To Live”--- September 1, 2014
“General Hospital”-------September 1, 2014
“The City” (Soap Opera) -------September 8, 2014
“Sabrina, The Teenage Witch”---- September 20, 2014
“Avonlea” (shared with INSP network)--- December 9, 2014
“Dawson’s Creek” (leased to another network, but owned by GEN-TV)---September 8, 2014
Roswell--- September 9, 2014

Contracts Ending in 2015 or Beyond:
“Thirtysomething”---- Never Ending, GEN-TV flat-out owns
“Sisters” (1990’s) ----- October 1, 2015
“Savannah” ------October 1, 2015
“Melrose Place” ---- October 2, 2015
“Beverly Hills, 90210” ----October 1, 2015
“Models Inc.,” ----October 1, 2015
“Malibu Shores”---October 1, 2015
“Felicity” --------October 9, 2015
“Popular”----October 9, 2015
“Central Park West” ---October 2, 2015
“For Your Love”--- Never, GEN-TV Owns Out-Right
“Hot Tamales” (Syndicated Reruns)--- Never, GEN-TV Studios Production
"Nickelodeon Programs"----- December 8, 2015
"Family Ties"--- October 8, 2015
"Growing Pains"--- October 2, 2015

Contracts Owned By GEN-TV but not being used (and thus open for leasing)
“Phyllis” --- Expires 9/18/2011
“Law & Order: Trial By Jury”-- Expires 8/3/2011
“Law & Order: Crime & Punishment”--- Expires 8/3/11
“Conviction” --- Expires 8/3/11
“St. Elsewhere” (Weekend only, never utilized)---Expires 4/3/2012
“Survivor” (Reruns only) -- Expires 8/3/2011
“Tori & Dean” --- Expires 2/4/2012
“Search for Tomorrow”--- Expires 10/1/2011
“Daria” ---- Expires 9/3/2011
“Sister, Sister” -- Expires 9/10/2011
“Judging Amy”--- Expires 12/3/2011
“The Apprentice” -----Expires 1/6/2012
“The Bachelor”--- Expires 1/9/2012
“The Bachelorette”--- Expires 2/9/2012
“The Guardian” --- Expires 9/1/2013
“Knot’s Landing”--- Expires 9/1/2011
“Dallas” ---- Expires 9/1/2011
“Dynasty” ---- Expires 9/1/2011
“Almost Perfect” ---- Expires 9/8/2012
“Tiny Toon Adventures” --- Expires 2/1/2012
“She-Ra: Princess Of Power” --- Expires 9/4/2011
“Rainbow Brite"---- Expires 9/5/2011
“Care Bears"---- Expires 8/3/2011
“Pound Puppies” --- Expires 9/1/2011
“Moesha”------------ 10/11/2011
“The Girls Next Door” --- 10/11/2011
“Just the Ten of Us” -----10/2/2012
“Sweet Valley High” ------10/3/2013
“Third Watch"------------10/4/2014
“My Two Dads”------------10/4/2015
“Beverly Hills Teens”------ 9/1/2011
"The Golden Palace"-----9/24/2014

GEN-TV Studios Productions (Open For Leasing):

No Primetime Rights Are Available, All other rights open for leasing...

Hot Tamales--- 4 Seasons Completed, 5th In Production--- 90 Episodes
Boyfriends------------3 seasons completed, 4th in fall------84 episodes
Something Old, Something New-----4 Seasons completed, 5th in fall---80 episodes
The Day After------1 season, 10 episodes (8 unaired)
Second Family---- 2 Seasons Completed, 43 Episodes
The Daily Grind---- 2 Seasons Completed, 30 Episodes
Kathy Griffins Show--- 1 Season, 13 Episodes
Julie McPherson IS Somebody--- 1 Season, 7 Episodes
Chelsea Handlers Take on Life-- 1 Season, 20 episodes
Me, My Wife & Our Mothers------ 2 Seasons, 50 episodes
Life Facts--------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th airing in fall (about 77 episodes completed)
Say Cheese------------------------2 Seasons, 22 episodes
The Arrival------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th in fall (about 66 episodes)
Texas Justice----------------------1 Season, 16 episodes
Fear & Loathing In L.A.-------------1 Season, 20 Episodes
Foster Care----------------------1 Season, 11 Episodes
the Story of Jacob----------------2 Seasons, 39 episodes
Starting From Scratch------------2 Seasons, 28 episodes
Getting Over It-------------------2 Seasons, 33 episodes
Doctor/Patient------------------3 Seasons Completed, 4th in fall (about 55 episodes)
Ivy Halls--------------------1 Season, 14 episodes
Ivy Hills--------------- 1 Season 14 episodes
Clue--------------------4 seasons completed; 5th in fall (over 1000 episodes)--- Only available for M-F Daily Syndication
Perfection-------------4 Seasons, 5th In fall (over 1000 episodes)--------------Only available for M-F Daily Syndication (must air with Clue)
Buzzword--------------1 Season, 10 episodes

**This represents only a small portion of GEN-TV Studios Library and GEN-TV will only LEASE these shows for syndication, they will NOT sell these series. ****

factsoflife

07-30-2011, 06:56 PM

Due to the final resolution of contractual issues, GEN-TV has issued yet another (and hopefully) finalized version of their weekend and daytime schedules for Fall 2011.

GEN-TV Schedule
FALL 2011

Morning:
M-F Only

12am: Suddenly Susan (new timeslot)
1230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV; additional airing)
1am: Ellen (new to GEN-TV)
2am: Ellen
230: The New Adventures of Old Christine
3am: Will & Grace (returns to this timeslot)
4am: Dave's World (new to GEN-Tv)
430: Designing Women
5am: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
630: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
7am: Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (new to GEN-TV)
730: Judge Jeannie Pirro
830: Cash Cab (New timeslot)
9am: Perfection (Reruns)
930: Clue (Reruns)
10: Cybill (new timeslot)
1030: Cybill (new timeslot)
11: Cybill’s Talk Show (New Series)
12pm: Chick Chat (new timeslot)
1pm: The Oprah Winfrey Show (reruns)
2pm: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
3pm: Still Standing (new timeslot)
330: The Nanny (new timeslot)
4pm: Dave's World (new to Gen-TV)
430: Suddenly Susan (new timeslot)
5pm: Deidra Hall (New Timeslot)
6pm: Sunset Beach (new timeslot)
7pm: General Hospital (Reruns)

WEEKENDS:
Saturday:
Saturday Sitcom Block (1am-9am)
1am: The Nanny
130: Will & Grace
2am: The Golden Girls
230: The Golden Girls
3am: Grace Under Fire
330: Murphy Brown
4am: The Facts Of Life
5am: Night Court
530: Growing Pains
6: Family Ties
630: Who’s the Boss?
7am: Saved By The Bell
730: Saved By The Bell
8am: The Nanny
830: The Facts Of Life

Saturday Crime Fighters:
9am: Charmed (new to GEN-TV)
10am: The Division
11am: Family Law
12pm: L.A. Law
1pm: Without A Trace (returns to GEN-TV)
2pm: CSI: New York
3pm: Las Vegas

Saturday’s Kid’s Club: ---NEW TO GEN-TV
4pm: True Jackson V.P.
430: Clarissa Explains It All
5pm: Victorious
530: Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
6pm: ICarly
630: All That
7pm: The Amanda Show
730: True Jackson V.P.

Sunday:
Sunday Kid’s Club: ---NEW TO GEN-TV
1am: Hey, Dude
130: Fifteen
2am: Welcome Freshmen
230: Welcome Freshmen
3am: All That
330: The Amanda Show
4am: You Can’t Do That on Television
430: Hey, Dude
5am: Victorious
530: Degrassi: The Next Generation
6am: Degrassi: The Next Generation
630: Clarissa Explains It All
7am: Clarissa Explains It All
8am: Punky Brewster (Returns to GEN-TV)
830: Blossom
9am: Felicity (new timeslot)
10: Who’s The Boss?
1030: The Nanny
11am: The Nanny
1130: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
12pm: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Sunday Soap Block (1pm-7pm)
1pm: Sisters (90’s version)
2pm: All My Children (reruns)
3pm: One Life To Live (reruns)
4pm: Loving (reruns)
5pm: Party OF Five (reruns)
6pm: Dawson's Creek (new timeslot)
7pm: Queer As Folk

yankeesrj12

07-31-2011, 02:12 AM

Thursday, July 21st Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.14 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) slipped a tenth vs. last week.

At 8:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.28 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) dropped two tenths from last week.

At 9pm, the season finale of the highly-controversial reality series, The Neighborhood (Viewers: 9.59 million; 18-49: 3.3/7) inched up two tenths. While nothing is official as of yet, you can bet the series will return next summer, if not sooner.

At 10pm, week two of Lie to Me (Viewers: 5.37 million; 18-49: 1.8/6) dropped three tenths from the YTN premiere next week. Retention wasn't great, but that doesn't matter since the real test begins next week with a repeat lead in.

Friday, July 15th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 4.79 million; 18-49: 0.7/3) was down three tenths from last week.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.21 million; 18-49: 0.8/3) was down two tenths from last week.
Thursday, July 28th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.25 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) was stable in its new timeslot.

At 9:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.94 million; 18-49: 1.6/5) inched up just a bit.

At 10pm, week three of Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.31 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) plummeted four tenths to an all time series low. The week to week declines don't seem to help the non-YTN series.

Friday, July 29th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 4.95 million; 18-49: 0.8/3) jumped a tenth from last week.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.29 million; 18-49: 0.8/3) remained even with last week.

jimpickens

07-31-2011, 03:09 AM

45Caliber TV has received plenty of cheers and kudos for its pro conservative/Libertarian programing and semi family friendly early prime time programs and praise us for airing the more risque shows later in the evening.
The biggest praise comes from parents who love our children's programs particularly Libertyville, Camp Bullseye, and Smokepole Lodge in which they say their children learn more from those shows than anything on PBS.
Shotgun News has been doing a summer long report on the Fast And Furious scandal involving the BATFE over all everything in reruns until September when new episodes and new shows will be added.

yankeesrj12

08-01-2011, 03:33 PM

factsoflife

08-01-2011, 10:23 PM

GEN-TV is on the verge of it's biggest year yet. After launching in Fall 2009, GEN-TV is posed to make a profit for the very first time; thanks in part to the fact that it's finally gotten to benefit from selling productions into syndication.

This year, three of the network's series become available for syndication this upcoming season.

We already know that "Hot Tamales" has been sold into syndication, but the network has released word today that a host of other series from their extensive library is also available for syndication, with prices varying depending on the size of the episodes available and other factors.

GEN-TV is taking orders for their syndicated programming via PM.

Here is a list of programs they are willing to lease for syndication:

Hot Tamales--- 4 Seasons Completed, 5th In Production--- 90 Episodes
Boyfriends------------3 seasons completed, 4th in fall------84 episodes (including 2 one-hour episodes and 1 two-hour movie).
Something Old, Something New-----3 Seasons completed, 4th in fall---80 episodes
The Day After------1 season, 10 episodes (8 unaired)
Second Family---- 2 Seasons Completed, 43 Episodes
The Daily Grind---- 2 Seasons Completed, 30 Episodes
Kathy Griffins Show--- 1 Season, 13 Episodes
Julie McPherson IS Somebody--- 1 Season, 7 Episodes
Chelsea Handlers Take on Life-- 1 Season, 20 episodes
Me, My Wife & Our Mothers------ 2 Seasons, 50 episodes
Life Facts--------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th airing in fall (about 77 episodes completed)
Say Cheese------------------------2 Seasons, 22 episodes
The Arrival------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th in fall (about 66 episodes)
Texas Justice----------------------1 Season, 16 episodes
Fear & Loathing In L.A.-------------1 Season, 20 Episodes
Foster Care----------------------1 Season, 11 Episodes
the Story of Jacob----------------2 Seasons, 39 episodes
Starting From Scratch------------2 Seasons, 28 episodes
Getting Over It-------------------2 Seasons, 33 episodes
Doctor/Patient------------------3 Seasons Completed, 4th in fall (about 55 episodes)
Ivy Halls--------------------1 Season, 14 episodes
Ivy Hills--------------- 1 Season 14 episodes
Clue--------------------4 seasons completed; 5th in fall (over 1000 episodes)--- Only available for M-F Daily Syndication
Perfection-------------4 Seasons, 5th In fall (over 1000 episodes)--------------Only available for M-F Daily Syndication (must air with Clue)
Buzzword--------------1 Season, 10 episodes
This Time Around---- 3 seasons completed, 4th in the fall (104 episodes; plus 3 TV Movies (2-hours each).
One Of These Days----3 Seasons completed, 4th in the fall (129 episodes, plus 8 2-hour TV Movies)
Malibu Country Club----- 2 seasons completed, 3rd in mid-season (44 episodes)--- Open for 1st run syndication.

Corrections and New Additions in Bold.

**This represents only a small portion of GEN-TV Studios Library and GEN-TV will only LEASE these shows for syndication, they will NOT sell these series. ****

factsoflife

08-01-2011, 10:31 PM

A few updates...

Here is an updated list of shows we own that we forgot to include on the other list, none of these shows contracts will be renewed. All contracts expire in September 2011, and this will not be renewed.

"The State"-A popular 1990's MTV sketch comedy show. It launched the careers of comics like Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Thomas Lennon and others.

"Daria"- MTV's irreverent, anti-social and anti-enthusastic high school animated series.

"China Beach"- A classic, emmy-winning ABC drama starring Dana Delaney.

"Army Wives"- Lifetime TV production.

"Any Day Now"- Aaron Spelling's drama about a civil rights lawyer (Lorraine Toussaint) and her best friend, the white housewive that also spans back to their childhood friendship growing up in the 1960's in Alabama. It aired on Lifetime during the 1990's and 2000's and was a massive hit. It will air weekends and weekdays.

"Boston Public"- A David E. Kelley series from the early 2000's.

"Hollywood Squares"- the Whoppie Goldberg version of this series.

factsoflife

08-01-2011, 10:38 PM

GEN-TV Ratings:

GEN-TV was in reruns on Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31, 2011, and ratings will not be published.

factsoflife

08-01-2011, 11:17 PM

factsoflife

08-01-2011, 11:36 PM

GEN-TV Pilot and Talent news:

The network has secured a multiple year deal with Jonathon Groff. This talent deal is to develop a pilot for him to star in, and also allows him to make guest appearances on the networks current programs. The star of Broadway and former "GLEE" cast member (on which he technically still recurs) last starred on GEN-TV's ill-fated "The Boy Next Door", one of the more regrettable shows the network has produced. Still the actor is high on GEN-TV and said "I'm thrilled to be in business with GEN-TV and look forward to a fruitful working relationship." His first project for the network will be a five episode guest role on "West of Broadway" as a snappy and sassy theater critic with an axe to grind. He says of the role "I am most thrilled to work with Bette Midler, a living legend and icon who is sure to teach me more than I could ever dream of."

The deal is worth a reported 2.2 million dollars.

Keri Russell is coming to GEN-TV. After her FOX series "Running Wilde" was canceled, GEN-TV began advanced negotiations to get the star on their roster. She's signed a two-year, 1 million dollar holding deal. She has previously appeared in numerous unsold pilots for the network, including last year's "Summerville" which never went to series after "Running Wilde" got a series order.

Lastly, the network has made the decision to cancel "Hotel" the fledgling drama that was to come back for a second season at mid-season.

The series cast included, Austin Peck, Susan Lucci, Emilio Estevez, Ryan Devlin, Adrianne Palicki and was to star Tori Spelling starting in the series second season.

Debuting last year the series began to average ratings which fluctuated and never stabilized. Armed with a lot of series to air, the network no longer feels the need for this show.

GEN-TV has released Palicki, Devlin and Spelling from their contracts. Susan Lucci has also been released. They however are keeping Estevez and Peck on contract to develop other projects for them. Network says "We've done numerous projects with Susan Lucci and after much failure have decided to part ways with the actress." Although she will continue her role on this summer's "Malibu Country Club", her character will be written out of the series and she won't return next season.

Spelling has previously appeared on the network's sitcom "Like Mother, Like Daughter" and hosted numerous specials for them.

yankeesrj12

08-01-2011, 11:44 PM

YTN/TCN PRESS RELEASE
BEING AVERAGE ENTERS SYNDICATION MARKET

The first ever original comedy to air on both YTN and TCN is now being sold into syndication for $375,000 an episode (price can be negotiated through a PM). Being Average, which stars Kevin James and , has aired 79 episodes through four seasons. The series was recently renewed for a fifth season which will consist of 26 episodes, bringing the series total to 105 episodes (13-22-22-22-26) by seasons end. The syndication deal includes all five seasons, but 79 episodes are only available to air until June 2012. After June 2012, all 105 episodes will be able to be aired. The deal includes any additional seasons that may be ordered, with a date attached at a later time.

Weekend only rights are also available for a cheaper $315,000 an episode.

Olivia Pavlin, President of YTN says, "I'm thrilled that we are now able to sell our first ever series into syndication. This has been a long time coming, and we can't wait to allow even more viewers watch our series."

Pushing Daisies is expected to enter the syndication market at a later date.
PUSHING DAISIES ENTERS SYNDICATION MARKET

Hours after Being Average entered the syndication market, Pushing Daisies is doing the same. The hit ABC/YTN drama aired 84 episodes over five seasons, which includes a two hour series finale and three primetime specials. The series enters the market at $400,000 an episode for the weekday rights and $250,000 an episode for the weekend rights. YTN will also allow the primetime specials to be removed from the deal for a total of 81 episodes, if wanted.

All deals should be made through a PM.

factsoflife

08-02-2011, 12:24 AM

yankeesrj12

08-02-2011, 12:35 AM

RUMORS ABOUT TV SHOWS

CHELSEA HANDLER SIGNS CONTRACT WITH YTN
Comedian and New York Times Bestselling author Chelsea Handler is coming to YTN. The network and comedian have signed a three year contract for an undisclosed amount of money. No details have been announced as of yet as to what Chelsea will be doing on the network. We have heard everything under the sun from lead actress in a comedy, to late night host, to daytime host, and even as far as hosting a daily comedy special. Chelsea is not expected to do any series on YTN's sister network, TCN, although anything is possible!

RUMORS ABOUT TV SHOWS GETS NEW NAME!
Rumors About TV Shows is no more. With Rumors About TV Shows gaining respectability in the television world a new name seems appropriate at this point. Since launching in 2009, Rumors has become one of the fast growing online publications in the United States. Effective tomorrow, Rumors About TV Shows will be known as The Hollywood Insider. We hope the name brings even more viewers to our site!

factsoflife

08-02-2011, 01:01 AM

A Hollywood Now Exclusive
By: J. Smith
August 2, 2011

Despite being one of the highest rated programs on TV and regularly breaking new Nielsen milestones GEN-TV foolishly decided earlier this year that "One Of These Days" would wrap after five seasons had aired (which would take place at the of the 2012-2013) season, but this decision hasn't made anybody happy. Despite some reports circulating that producers had request this end date, many insiders state that this is in-fact NOT the truth, "Nobody working on the series wants it to end, it's still a huge performer for the network and it makes everybody involved with the show very rich."

Katrina Bishop-Wry has not issued any formal statement on the matter, other than to state that "We are always looking at what's best for the network as a whole, and if OOTD continuing on is best for the network then we will explore that when the time is right". Many close to the show are said to be desperate to keep the show on-track for another season, if not more, Maria Long, an Associate Producer on the show since season 2 says "If it were up to me this show would never end. It's so rare you get a quality product like this that continue to perform this strongly." Even cast members are saying they want the show to continue, Chad Michael Murray, who plays Cory on the series says "It's such a wonderful series; and each episode we learn something new about these characters; who have all changed since season one in dramatic ways. I would play this character forever If the writing keeps up."

Ratings clearly indicate that the series should be renewed, not only has the series never left the top 30 in the weekly ratings; it still routinely rakes in over 25 million viewers each episode. Even though the ratings this summer have averaged slightly less than the normal episode, it's still among the top 15 shows airing new episodes this summer. Another factor in it's favor? It's never left the top 10 rated shows among the coveted 18-49 demographic and is still the #1 show among Girls 10-20 and Boys 20-35. Another factor for the series is that despite it's high ratings and rich cast salaries, the cost of producing the series is remarkably low; on-average the show cost about 600,000 to produce annually, much lower than most nighttime drama series. The reason for the very low cost is that GEN-TV flat-out owns the series, after buying out all stakes in the show from Warner Brothers last year. Originally the show was produced in a partnership between Warner Brothers and GEN-TV, but the network bought out all of Warner's stakes last year for a cost of 2.3 million dollars, they only have to pay WB a royalty fee of 40,000 dollars a year over the next 2 years; and then WB will get a 3% stake of the back-end profits.

The only thing we know for sure now is that loosing the series would be a major blow for the network, as it is one of the networks few consistently performing series. As for the cast; as of now we only know that Angie Harmon will exit the series at the end of the summer, as she wants to pursue other projects, including her work on the TNT drama "Rizzoli and Isles" which is one of the top 3 series on cable. Additionally, with the teen characters fast approaching college life, there is far less for her character, Linda Bishop to due. As she says "Linda has already been shot, paralyzed, cheated on, raped, had a miscarriage and kidnapped, what else could we really do to her without risking our credibility without having her go insane?" That is a good question, as there does come a time when series either have to change directions or run the risk of looking stupid for putting characters through too much. "There is a point in which you gotta say are we a soap opera; or a serious drama?" says Kelly Marler, a writer on the series, "Our show has always walked a fine line between full-out soap opera and a more edgy drama, and we have to make sure we don't cross that line completely or we'll lose any cool factor we have."

To recap, here is a season-by-season look at what Linda has been through:

Season 1:
Lost her Brother and Sister-in-Law to car accident
shot in chest
miscarried
paralyzed
learned that niece got raped
found out daughter played role in nieces rape
cheated on by husband
filed for divorce

Season 2:
Learned husband cheated
diagnosed with nearly heart defect
kidnapped by husband's mistress
regained ability to walk, only to get hit by speeding car and paralyzed again
temporarily lost custody of daughter and niece in nasty divorce hearing
lost business after arson destroyed her flower shop
framed for arson by husband's mistress
given wrong medicine and nearly killed by husband's mistress

Season 3:
Learned husbands mistress is her physical therapist and best friend Melinda
learns her ex-husband sired illegitimate child on night of honeymoon
diagnosed with breast cancer
raped by niece's rapist
learns she is pregnant by rapist
forced to decide if she should have cancer treatment or keep her baby and risk her health
suffered second miscarriage after being thrown down courtroom steps
attacked from behind and robbed
framed for tax evasion
injured after fighting off Melinda
suspected of child abuse after Melinda frames her
learned she was adopted

Clearly this long set of issues would start to look silly if they went unaddressed and if Linda were forced through more trauma without a serious mental health issue. Harmon does say "I promise that Linda will get a proper and fitting send-off and writers have promised me that she won't die, and will leave happily."

"One Of These Days" is currently airing It's summer season, which ends next week. It returns in mid-September for it's fourth season.

factsoflife

08-02-2011, 01:12 AM

factsoflife

08-02-2011, 01:19 AM

yankeesrj12

08-02-2011, 01:20 AM

YTN PRESS RELEASE:

YTN GAINS SYNDICATION RIGHTS TO THREE SERIES
YTN has gained the syndication rights to three series, all of which aired on GEN-TV at one point.

The first in the series of pickups is the rights to comedy "Chelsea Handler's Take on Life". The deal runs for one year (from September 1st, 2011 to September 1st, 2012) and cost YTN a mere $115,000 dollars. "Take on Life" is expected to air alongside a new Chelsea Handler comedy later this year.

YTN has also gained the encore rights to game shows Clue and Perfection, which have each aired over 1,000 episodes. YTN paid $750,000 dollars for the rights to encores of both shows, with the deal running for one year. Both are expected to air during the daytime and weekends, with timeslots to be announced in the coming days.

atwtbb

08-02-2011, 05:05 PM

Last nights airing of the first two episodes of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" was the worst hour ever broadcast by FamilyNET. The network has decided to move the show to airing for an hour from 6:00am-7:00am. If this doesn't improve ratings the series will be dropped.

atwtbb

08-02-2011, 05:29 PM

SCHEDULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 8/2/11:
WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Fresh Prince of Bel Air (X2) (replaces Little House on the Prairie)

EVERYNITE:
11:00pm Get Smart (replaces Fresh Prince)
11:30pm Bewitched (replaces Fresh Prince)
12:00am Munster’s (replaces Leave it to Beaver)
12:30am Leave it to Beaver (replaces Munster’s)
1:00am Cosby Show (replaces Bewitched)
1:30am Cosby Show (replaces Get Smart)
2:00am Full House (replaces Cosby Show)
2:30am Home Improvement (replaces Cosby Show)
3:00am Barney Miller (replaces Full House)
3:30am Barney Miller (replaces Home Improvement)
4:30am Taxi (replaces Barney Miller)
5:00am Little House on the Prairie (replaces Barney Miller/Taxi)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
6:30am The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
7:00am Murder, She Wrote
8:00am Diagnosis Murder
9:00am Matlock
10:00am Full House
10:30am Full House
11:00am Gilligan’s Island
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Home Improvement
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am The Odd Couple
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am The Walton’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Home Improvement
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Gilligan’s Island
8:30am Taxi
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm The Odd Couple
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Home Improvement
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

NOTE: The Fresh Prince launch marathon has been cancelled.

factsoflife

08-02-2011, 07:38 PM

Ratings for Monday, August 1, 2011:

GEN-TV bounded to #1 with a night of season finale's.

8pm: The Arrival (summer finale)---19.2 million viewers; 4.4 18-49
830: Lifting The Vail (summer finale)----14.45 million viewers; 3.2 18-49
9pm: The David Spade Show (series finale)-----10.34 million viewers; 2.5 18-49
930: Something Old, Something New (summer finale)---- 15.62 million viewers; 4.2 18-49
10: One Of These Days (summer finale)------43.4 million viewers; 18.3 18-49

factsoflife

08-02-2011, 07:47 PM

GEN-TV has a few announcements:

The daytime schedule begins on September 1, 2011, with new daytime talker "Cybill's Talk Show" set to debut Monday, September 5, 2011.

However, the network has announced their primetime schedule will not take effect until late September if not later, "There is a chance GEN-TV will delay debuting their fall line-up until October to give them a chance to evaluate what other networks are doing and what nights they need to reprogram. A few stalwart shows will start early to get the schedule started, but most will debut later, probably sometime in early October."

GEN-TV has altered it's daytime schedule yet again, due to pending contractual issues with airing two series, here is the altered version:

In addition this schedule introduces reruns of several GEN-TV sitcoms to the daytime audience, though none of these shows are ready for syndication yet, the network is prepping them for exactly that next year and is testing them out. They've offered these and other programs for sale, but nobody has bought them yet.

GEN-TV Fall 2011
Weekday Schedule
12am: Suddenly Susan (new timeslot)
1230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV; additional airing)
1am: Ellen (new to GEN-TV)
2am: Ellen
230: The New Adventures of Old Christine
3am: Will & Grace (returns to this timeslot)
4am: Dave's World (new to GEN-TV)
430: Designing Women
5am: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
630: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
7am: Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (new to GEN-TV)
730: Judge Jeannie Pirro
830: Cash Cab (New timeslot)
9am: Cash Cab (additional airing; replaces “Clue”)
930: Doctor/Patient (reruns, new to daytime, replaces “Perfection”)
10: Boyfriends (reruns, new to daytime, replaces “Cybill”)
1030: Cybill (new timeslot)
11: Cybill’s Talk Show (New Series)
12pm: Chick Chat (new timeslot)
1pm: The Oprah Winfrey Show (reruns)
2pm: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
3pm: Still Standing (new timeslot)
330: The Nanny (new timeslot)
4pm: Dave's World (new to Gen-TV)
430: Suddenly Susan (new timeslot)
5pm: Deidra Hall (New Timeslot)
6pm: Hot Tamales (reruns, new to daytime)
630: Something Old, Something New (reruns, new to daytime)
7pm: Strong Medicine (returns to daytime) (Monday-Wednesday only)

factsoflife

08-03-2011, 08:44 PM

GEN-TV Ratings for July 26-28, 2011:

Tuesday, July 26, 2011:

GEN-TV was once again the #1 network on TV Tuesday thanks to "The Huntress" and a strong showing for "Boyfriends".

8pm, "That Show with Kim Fields" (Series Finale)-----(7.4 million viewers; 1.12 18-49)
830pm, "Boyfriends" (15.7 million viewers, 4.4 18-49)
9pm, "The Lollipop Shop" (12.8 million viewers; 3.3 18-49)
930pm, "California Beauties" (9.3 million viewers; 2.2 18-49)
10pm, "The Huntress" (25.59 million viewers; 10.3 18-49)

GEN-TV Ratings Information for August 2, 2011:

GEN-TV was the #3 network on Tuesday night among the 18-49 demo as well as w/total viewers.

8pm: "That Show With Kim Fields" (rerun) (4.2 million viewers; 1.0 18-49)
830: "Boyfriends" (summer finale) (22.3 million viewers; 4.7 18-49)
9pm:"The Lollipop Shop" (series finale) (10.2 million viewers; 3.0 18-49)
930: "California Beauties" (series finale) (5.6 million viewers; 2.3 18-49)
10pm: "The Huntress" (18.9 million viewers; 3.7 18-49)

factsoflife

08-03-2011, 09:21 PM

With Angie Harmon having already taped her last episode of "One Of These Days", and most of the teen characters headed off to college this upcoming season, the big question is what will the cast look like when the series returns this fall? We already know the network has resigned Lacey Chabert, Chad Michael Murray and Mandy Musgrove to new contracts, keeping them on the series through 2015, should it last that long. We also know that James Masters as rapist and evil doer Chuck will remain on the series through the same date. Tom Irwin has also been granted a new contract, however his is only through the end of the 2011-2012 season. This would suggest a need for less of his character, Gary. The network has also confirmed that despite the wishes of most fans, Sarah Brown's psycho character Melinda will return to reek more havoc on the cast. Marla Winston, a P.R. rep for the series says "It's clear that Melinda has touched a nerve with viewers, and her complicated relationships with the other characters will only grow more intense." Although she didn't go as far as to give us any spoilers she did say "Melinda will most certainly not be making friends with any of the current cast this season; her illness is only going to grow worse; and everybody will feel it."

Spoilers for the new season are being kept under tight wrap, but all fans want to know about the new season, is when we'll find out the answer to the outcome of the custody hearing held on the finale last week. Winston says "Fans will find out if Chuck or Kimberly got custody of baby Jenna, and the answer isn't as clear cut as it may seem."

Sarah Brown has been upgraded to a series regular for this season after being introduced in the season 1 finale and recurring during season's 2 and 3.

factsoflife

08-03-2011, 11:57 PM

GEN-TV has set the premiere dates for their Fall schedule, as follows:

September 2011:

The network will debut only five series in September, they are as follows:

Monday, September 19th, 2011:
"Knocked Down"--Season 2 (8pm)
"The Ex-In-Law"----Season 1 (830pm)

Wednesday, September 28, 2011:
"Celebrity"----Season 1 (8pm)-----Sneak Peak---- (moves to regular 7pm Thursday slot, the following night, and to it's 7pm, Friday slot the night after that)

Thursday, September 29, 2011:
"Celebrity"---Season 1 (7pm)--- Official Season Premiere
"Elizabeth Bordoes"---Season 2--(830pm)---Season Premiere

October 2011:

The bulk of GEN-TV's programming will debut in October & November, giving the network a chance to make adjustments as they see how other networks are programming.

Monday, October 3, 2011:
"Doctor/Patient"- Season 4 Premiere (830pm)
"On The Air"- Season 2 Premiere (1030pm)
"Consumer Affairs"--- Season 1 Premiere (11pm)

Monday, October 17, 2011:
"Boyfriends"---Season 4 Premiere (10pm)
"Something Old, Something New"- Season 4 Premiere (930pm)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011:
"West Of Broadway"- Season 2 Premiere (830pm)
"Gone"----Season 2 Premiere (9pm)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011:
"Gen-TV Concert Series"--- Season 1 Premiere (9pm)

Thursday, October 6, 2011:
"Over My Head"--- Season 3 Premiere (8pm)
"The Arrival"--- Season 4 Premiere (9pm)
"Better With You"--- Season 2 Premiere (930pm)
"This Time Around"---Season 4 Premiere (10pm)

Friday, October 14, 2011:
"County General"--- Season 3 Premiere (8pm)
"L.A. Casino"--- Season 2 Premiere (9pm)
"Chase"------Season 2 Premiere (10pm)

November 2011:

Tuesday, November 1, 2011:
"Lifting The Vail"--- Season 2 Premiere (8pm)
"Sisters"---Season 3 Premiere (10pm)

Wednesday, November 2, 2011:
"The Huntress"---Season 4 Premiere (8pm)
"One Of These Days"---- Season 4 Premiere (10pm)

Friday, November 4, 2011:
"GEN-TV Movie"---Season Premiere (11pm)

Saturday, November 5, 2011:
"Black's Law"---Season 2 Premiere (8pm)
"Dating Intervention w/Fran Drescher"---Season 1 Premiere (9pm)
"The Lost Professions"--- Season 1 Premiere (1030pm)
"Sex Therapy"--- Season 1 Premiere (1130pm)

Sunday, November 6, 2011:
"Brand New World"-- Season 1 Premiere (8pm)
"Life's Facts"--- Season 4 Premiere (830pm)
"Postal"--- Season 3 Premiere (9pm)
"Never Again"---Season 3 Premiere (930pm)
"Being Winona Ryder"---Season 1 Premiere (10pm)

factsoflife

08-04-2011, 12:00 AM

factsoflife

08-04-2011, 12:13 AM

Due to industry regulations, GEN-TV has made comprehensive list of all their Fall Series, listing what season each series is in and how many series they have that are in their 1st year, 2nd year and so on:

1st Season Series:
"The Ex-In-Law"
"Consumer Affairs"
"GEN-TV Concert Series"
"Celebrity"
"Dating Intervention w/Fran Drescher"
"Sex Therapy"
"Being Winona Ryder"
"The Lost Professions"
Brand New World"

2nd Season Series:
"On The Air"
"Lifting The Vail"
"West Of Broadway"
"Gone"
"Better With You"
"Chase"
"Elizabeth Bordoe"
"Black's Law"
"L.A. Casino"

3rd Season Series:
"Knocked Down"
"Sisters"
"Over My Head"
"Postal"
"Never Again"

4th Season Series:
"One Of These Days"
"This Time Around"
"County General"**** Previous reports said this series was entering it's 3rd season, that is INCORRECT. The series has aired three seasons already (the 3rd aired this summer) and thus it is entering it's 4th season.
"Doctor/Patient"
"The Arrival"
"Something Old, Something New"
"Boyfriends"
"The Huntress"
"Life's Facts"

yankeesrj12

08-04-2011, 08:48 PM

Monday, July 25th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, week three of Detroit Homicide (Viewers: 8.03 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) was up in total viewers (again) but slipped in the demo (again). YTN had a similar skewing show (The Inside Job) and renewed the series.

Tuesday, July 26th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week eight of Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 6.32 million; 18-49: 1.8/5) jumped two tenths to a series high.

At 10pm, week eight of Our Family (Viewers: 6.89 million; 18-49: 1.8/5) was up a tenth from last week, tying a season high.

Wednesday, July 27th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 6.11 million; 18-49: 1.7/6) remained even.
Monday, August 1st Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, week four of Detroit Homicide (Viewers: 7.96 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) was up even with last week.

Tuesday, August 2nd Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week nine of recently renewed Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 6.94 million; 18-49: 1.9/5) jumped another tenth to a series high.

At 10pm, week nine of also renewed Our Family (Viewers: 6.35 million; 18-49: 1.8/5) remained even with last week.

Wednesday, August 3rd Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 7.08 million; 18-49: 2.0/6) climbed over a million viewers and three tenths from last week.

yankeesrj12

08-05-2011, 09:47 PM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

TCA'S: YTN
Highlights from YTN at the TCA's earlier today...
* Clips from all the new series were provided
* Looking for Love will air a sixth season beginning sometime in January
* A second spin-off of TAKEN is still in the works
* Most of the cast from College will leave this season
* Sisterhood is expected to take the Thursday 930 timeslot in January
* YTN's top priorities are to make Mondays strong again, and to develop a two hour comedy block on Thursdays
* Fate of Lie to Me and Detroit Homicide will be announced before September
* Pushing Daisies movie is in the works

INTERVIEW WITH OLIVIA PAVLIN, PRESIDENT OF YTN
Hollywood: You announced that a second spin-off of TAKEN is in the works, so which city is the series going to be based in?
Pavlin: Right now we have a list of three cities where we'd like to focus the possible spinoff. Philadelphia is on the top of our list, with Washington D.C. and Las Vegas right behind. We wanted to try Detroit and Chicago, but we already have two new series in those cities.

Hollywood: With this being the fourth season of College, how are you going about handling that?
Pavlin: Most students remain in college for four years, so it's best to make the series realistic. Each season has focused on a year of college, so we can't suddenly spread the last year of college across four seasons. We have added a new main character each season to brace for impact during the fifth season. The characters that started on the series are all going to leave at the end of the fourth season, but will make appearances every so often. Should we renew the series for a fifth season, and based on ratings we will, then we will introduce another three main characters.

Hollywood: How do you plan on creating a two hour comedy block on Thursdays when you don't have two-three comedies in the wings for midseason?
Pavlin: Should Mother & Daughter bomb, then Sisterhood will take its place almost immediately. We have one new comedy in development, which would then take the place of Roommates in January. We never said our comedy block would consist of all new comedies. We could always run encores of our other comedies or even off network comedies. The drama we have in the timeslot right now will be gone, regardless of what happens to our comedies, by January.

Hollywood: Care to share on the renewal prospects for Lie to Me and Detroit Homicide?
Pavlin: I'd love to share that information with you, but it's a work in progress at this point.

Hollywood: How can you go about developing a Pushing Daisies movie when Chuck, the main character throughout the series, died in the last few minutes of the series finale?
Pavlin: The writers on the series and now the possible movie are excellent. I'm sure they can figure out a way to go about doing the movie.

Hollywood: How much longer is the game show lineup going to last?
Pavlin: We have full faith in our game shows at this point. However, as I previously said, we will not order anymore game shows to fill a hole that may develop.

Hollywood: Why the pickups on Clue and Perfection?
Pavlin: Those are strong series and are encores; they may air in daytime, primetime, or even late night. If we need to, they can always plug a hole in our Sunday lineup.

Hollywood: Good luck this season, and thank you for the interview.
Pavlin: Thank you!

factsoflife

08-05-2011, 10:52 PM

GEN-TV has issued yet another update to their Fall 2011 schedule, except this time they've issued a only minor changes to the daytime schedule, but major changes to their prime time schedule.

Among the biggest changes to the network's primetime schedule, moving "The Glossy Life" to midseason and cutting the series order from 22 to 10 episodes. Ordering a new weekly concert series and adding "Celebrity" to 7pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Additionally, airing syndicated drama's and other reruns at 11pm on some weeknights. On the weekends, the network has made some minor changes; however one big change is that the network has temporarily removed reruns of "General Hospital", "All My Children" and "One Life To Live" from the schedule, claiming they are trying to clear up some issues with the master tapes that ABC sent them. They express this is only a "temporary hiatus".

It's a big shock that the network has moved "This Glossy Life" to midseason as it was a highly testing pilot that has garnered a lot of buzz for the network. TV NOW magazine says "It's the equal to if ABC had moved "Lost" to air Saturday nights at 1130. It is unthinkable. This is the show that could propel the network to a larger status in the industry." Insiders say the network is giving producer Silvio Horta more time to work on the series scripts which apparently "are underwhelming in some respects, they need a bit of tinkering, despite a strong pilot."

Changes highlighted in BOLD.

Fall 2011 Schedule- Updated

GEN-TV Schedule
FALL 2011

Morning:
M-F Only

12am: My Wife & Kids (additional airing)
1230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV; additional airing)
1am: Ellen (new to GEN-TV)
2am: Ellen
230: The New Adventures of Old Christine
3am: Will & Grace
4am: Dave's World (new to GEN-TV)
430: Designing Women
5am: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
630: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
7am: Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (new to GEN-TV)
730: Judge Jeannie Pirro
830: Cash Cab
9am: Perfection (Reruns)
930: Clue (Reruns)
10: Cybill
1030: Cybill
11: Cybill’s Talk Show (new series)
12pm: Chick Chat
1pm: The Oprah Winfrey Show (reruns)
2pm: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
3pm: Still Standing
330: The Nanny
4pm: Dave's World (new to Gen-TV)
430: Suddenly Susan
5pm: Deidra Hall
6pm: Hot Tamales (reruns, new to daytime)
630: Something Old, Something New (reruns, new to daytime)
7pm: Strong Medicine (returns to daytime) (Monday-Wednesday only)

WEEKENDS:
Saturday:
Saturday Sitcom Block (1am-9am)
1am: The Nanny
130: Will & Grace
2am: The Golden Girls
230: Something Old, Something New (reruns)
3am: Doctor/Patient (reruns)
330: The Facts Of Life (additional airing)
4am: The Facts Of Life
5am: Night Court
530: Growing Pains
6: Family Ties
630: Who’s the Boss?
7am: Grace Under Fire (new timeslot)
730: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
8am: The Nanny
830: Murphy Brown (new timeslot)

Saturday Crime Fighters:
9am: Charmed (new to GEN-TV)
10am: The Division
11am: Family Law
12pm: L.A. Law
1pm: Without A Trace (returns to GEN-TV)
2pm: CSI: New York
3pm: Las Vegas

Saturday’s Kid’s Club: ---NEW TO GEN-TV
4pm: True Jackson V.P.
430: Clarissa Explains It All
5pm: Victorious
530: Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
6pm: ICarly
630: All That
7pm: The Amanda Show
730: True Jackson V.P.

Sunday:
Sunday Kid’s Club: ---NEW TO GEN-TV
1am: Hey, Dude
130: Hey, Dude ( additional airing, replaces Fifteen)
2am: Welcome Freshmen
230: Saved By The Bell (new timeslot)
3am: All That
330: The Amanda Show
4am: You Can’t Do That on Television
430: Fifteen (new timeslot, replaces Hey, Dude)
5am: Degrassi: The Next Generation (additional airing, replaces Victorious)
530: Degrassi: The Next Generation
6am: Degrassi: The Next Generation
630: Clarissa Explains It All
7am: Clarissa Explains It All
8am: Punky Brewster (Returns to GEN-TV)
830: Blossom
9am: Felicity (new timeslot)
10: Who’s The Boss?
1030: The Nanny
11am: The Nanny
1130: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
12pm: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Sunday Soap Block (1pm-7pm)
1pm: Sisters (90’s version)
2pm: Sisters (additional airing, 90’s version)
3pm: Central Park West (returns to GEN-TV)
4pm: Malibu Shores (returns to GEN-TV)
5pm: Party OF Five (reruns)
6pm: Dawson's Creek (new timeslot)
7pm: Queer As Folk

Monday:
8pm: Knocked Down (Returning Comedy)--- Season 3
830: Doctor/Patient (returning comedy)--- Season 4
9pm: The Ex-In-Law (New Comedy)- Season 1
930: Something Old, Something New (returning comedy, new night)- Season 4
10pm: Boyfriends (returning comedy; new night)--- Season 4
1030: On The Air (Returning comedy; new night and time)--- Season 2
11pm: Consumer Affairs (new drama)--- Season 1

Tuesday:
8pm: Lifting The Vail (Returning Comedy)--- Season 2
830: West Of Broadway (New night & Time)--- Season 2
9pm: Gone (Returning Drama; new night)- Season 2
10pm: Sisters (New Night & Time)- Season 3
11pm: Melrose Place (reruns)

Wednesday:
8pm: The Huntress (new night & time)--- Season 4
9pm: GEN-TV Concert Series (New Series) (replaces Celebrity)
10pm: One Of These Days (new night and time)----Season 4
11pm: One Of These Days (previous season reruns)

Thursday:
7pm: Celebrity (new timeslot)
8pm: Over My Head (returning comedy)- Season 3
830: Elizabeth Bordoe (returning comedy)--- Season 2
9pm: The Arrival (returning comedy)----Season 4
930: Better With You (New To GEN-TV)---Season 2
10pm: This Time Around (New Timeslot)---- Season 4
11pm: Judging Amy (reruns)

Friday:
7pm: Celebrity (new timeslot)
8pm: County General (new timeslot)--- Season 3
9pm: L.A. Casino (New timeslot)--- Season 3
10pm: Chase (new to GEN-TV)--- Season 2
11pm: GEN-TV Movie

Saturday:
7pm: Celebrity (new timeslot)
8pm: Black’s Law (Returning Drama; New Night)---- Season 2
9pm: Dating Intervention with Fran Drescher (New Reality Show)- Season 1
930: Celebrity (New Game Show)--- Season 1
1030: The Lost Professions (New Reality—New Timeslot)- Season 1
1130: Sex Therapy (New Reality Series--- New Timeslot)--- Season 1

Sunday:
7pm: Various Reruns
8pm: Brand New World (New Comedy)- Season 1
830: Life's Facts (Returning Comedy, Final Season)- Season 4
9pm: Postal (Returning Comedy)----------Season 3
930: Never Again (Returning Comedy)----Season 3
10pm: Being Winona Ryder (New Reality)--Season 1
11pm: Various Reruns

EDITORS CORRECTION:
Despite previous reports, "This Married Life" will NOT air on Sundays, and has in fact been canceled. "Better With You" has been given the Thursday

930 timeslot. "Postal" and "Never Again" will air HERE on SUNDAYS.

Mid-Season:

Series Picked-up for Mid-Season:
This Glossy Life---Moved to midseason--- 10 episodes (cut from 22)
Hot Tamales (Comedy)--- 8 episodes ordered; fifth and final season. *** SEE BELOW***
Hotel (Drama)--------------10 episodes ordered----second season.
Abducted (Drama) ------------13 episodes ordered--- first season.
Nuns (Comedy---------------6 episodes ordered (order cut from 10) -----first season.
Backtrack (Drama) ------------13 episodes ordered ---------first season.
Man Of The House (Comedy)----6 episodes ordered (order cut from 10) --------first season.
Hawking Falls (Drama) ----------------6 episodes ordered----first season.
Malibu Country Club----------------TBA-----------Third Season/Summer Series

---"Hot Tamales" order has been cut from 10 to 8 episodes, still enough for Syndication. As discussed before all further episodes of that series

will be burnt-off on weekends during the daytime, it will not return to the Primetime schedule again.

CANCELED:
Newly Single (before season started)
Hustled (before season started)
Real Life: Being Gay in America (before season started)
Becoming us (before season started)
The Accidental Husband (Before Season started)
Metropolis (Before Season Started)
This Married Life (before season started)

GEN-TV had a difficult time at the start of last season, having to replace several series that fell out of popularity and had the herculean task of updating the schedule with shows that would capture the audience's attention. Armed with some good luck and genius scheduling moves the network picked up in the second half of the 2010-2011 season with several series performing above industry expectations and breaking records; so how does the network that launched "Over My Head", "Elizabeth Bordoe", "Knocked Down", "Gone" and "Sisters" in one season follow that up?

Well, with yet another new president and radically new approach to how they develop programs it would seem that the little network that could has finally found the answers they so desperately need.

Hollywood Now spoke to Katrina Bishop-Wry about the network's fall schedule and some other pressing questions:

GUIDE KEY:
Hollywood Now= HN
Katrina Bishop-Wry= GEN-TV

HN: Welcome Katrina, it is very nice to talk to you today.
GEN-TV: Thank you, it's nice to talk to you as well.

HN: Last season GEN-TV had unprecedented launching new series and in fact launched five of the most popular programs on the air. How does the success of shows like "Elizabeth Bordoe", "Gone", "Sisters", "Knocked Down" and "Over My Head" affect your thinking this development season?

GEN-TV: Well, the goal is not to fall into the trap of trying to recreate those programs; each of them works because they were something new and different and gave a new idea to the audience. Trying to create carbon copies of those wouldn't help anybody. We've just got to focus on developing the best series we can, and finding what is unique about each of them.

HN: One of the big stories last year for GEN-TV was how many promising new series fell flat, shows like "Women of a Certain Age", "The Boy Next Door" and "Snatched" all failed to garner any audience response, why do you think that was?

GEN-TV: It's simply a matter of life, sometimes you have a show you think will work out and it turns out to be a disaster, in the case of these shows, it was a matter of shows not coming out at the right time.

HN: Can you talk specifically about each one, starting with "The Boy Next Door?"

GEN-TV: I will. In the case of that series, the issue was a good show that wasn't properly promoted. The marketing all focused on getting adults to watch it, but considering it's a show that was for teens, it didn't make sense. The audience you needed wasn't aware it was for them. Also, schedule wise it made no sense to put this show on Saturday nights when most teens aren't home.

HN: and what went wrong with "Snatched?"

GEN-TV: That was a case of a great premise that was poorly executed. The main mystery wasn't developed enough, but got an inordinately large amount of the airtime. It distracted from the case of the week element that viewers loved. Also, the cast was far too large to keep track of.

HN: and "Women of a Certain Age?"

GEN-TV: Simply put, a great show with potential that was never a good fit for our network. It was better suited for CBS or an older skewing network. Also, truthfully, it never recovered from the death of Rue McClanahan.

HN: Going into this season, what shows do you have the most anticipation for?

GEN-TV: I'm very excited to see how our new reality shows do, especially "Being Winona Ryder" which was a major coo for GEN-TV. We outbid five other networks for the series; including E! and Bravo. I also look forward to big things for our new game show "Celebrity". It will also be fascinating to see if "Consumer Affairs" does well.

HN: Any show's you expect to struggle a bit?

GEN-TV: I think "Brand New World" will have issues finding a massive audience, but should perform okay for a Sunday night program.

HN: You recently made massive changes to your fall schedule, including benching "This Glossy Life" starring Kim Cattrall, Becki Newton and Susan Lucci until mid-season, despite testing well. Why is that?

GEN-TV: A myriad of factors contributed to this decision. The first of which we felt the creative development was a bit off and that it needed more time to focus. Also, some casting issues.

HN: Why was Genie Francis cut from the series? It was a big find to get her and you just let her slip away?

GEN-TV: Genie's availability changed, because she got a regular role on "The Young & the Restless". Also, Kim Catrall became available and it just felt like a natural fit for her to be on this series. She and Becki Newton are working very well together.

HN: One of the most anticipated mid-season series among our staff is "NUNS" which among others has Carrie Fisher and Swoosie Kurtz, any word on what that show is going to look like and when it will air?

GEN-TV: Yes, "Nuns" is a great pilot and has a fantastic cast attached to it. It's one of our strongest shows, and most unique, We are still trying to find the perfect slot for it. We are very proud of the work Carrie is doing on this series.

HN: Any word yet if "One Of These Days" will see life beyond season four?

GEN-TV: This is a very BIG question and is one we take very seriously; the honest truth is how it does in the ratings will have a major impact, but as of right now, it's looking very good for fans of the series.

HN: And how will the absence of Angie Harmon be handled?

GEN-TV: Well, we've decided that there is a need to handle the absence of Linda (Harmon's character) in a way that is honest and truthful to what the series has been, and I think fans will be happy with how we deal with that.

HN: You recently promoted Sarah Brown (Melinda Hosgrove) to a series regular, does this mean Melinda is going to get more evil?

GEN-TV: Melinda's journey isn't over yet and yes, she's going to be hatching some new plots for sure. She may even get a new sidekick in a very unlikely character.

HN: Have we seen the last of Ilene Kristen as Bethany, Chuck's mother? We haven't seen her since October 2010.

GEN-TV: Actually, she will be back this season, and Bethany is wackier than ever. We love Ilene at GEN-TV and hope to keep her as long as we can. She has a pretty major reason for being back as well.

HN: What about Mandy Musgrove as Randi, is she still going to play a big role?

GEN-TV: She's in for the long haul. She worked really well as a replacement for Megan (Marla Sokolove, who moved onto GEN-TV's hit "Knocked Down"). We have a huge story for her this year. Now viewers have gotten to like her, it's time to learn more about her back story. there is a lot to mine there.

HN: Speaking of, does this mean plans for a spin-off are on hold?

GEN-TV: It's still developing, we don't know much at this pont.

HN: Big changes on "The Huntress", Christopher Meloni is in, Mo'Nique and Jason Patric are out. What gives?

GEN-TV: Well, Christopher Meloni became available so we snatched him up quickly and Jason Patric's exit was purely related to storyline reasons.

HN: and what about Mo'Nique? Fabritz had become a fan favorite.

GEN-TV: The situation there was that Mo'Nique exploded in popularity so quickly that writers couldn't keep up with the demand for her character; and we felt it was doing her a disservice to keep her on the series when it was clear she wasn't going to get the airtime she was capable of. It was mutual.

HN: But why the need to have Fabritz turn evil and get shot?

GEN-TV: That's a question for the writers, not me.

HN: Lastly, you're launching "Celebrity", your first game show since "Buzzword" failed. Why the decision to launch a new game show now?

GEN-TV: We found a great, universal concept that we know will work.

yankeesrj12

08-06-2011, 12:37 AM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

YTN PULLS THE PLUG ON LIE TO ME
Hours after an exclusive interview with the President of YTN, we have learned that the network has pulled the plug on Lie to Me. The series, which aired on FOX for three seasons and recently joined the YTN lineup, had been tracking to be the second highest rated summer series on the network.

Only four of thirteen episodes have aired, as of today. Lie to Me still has to shoot three of the episodes from that original 13 episode order.

This is the first time a YTN pickup from another network has failed to generate a hit. YTN picked up failed ABC dramedy Pushing Daisies and let the series flourish into a hit, producing an additional three seasons. YTN also picked up ABC Family comedy Roommates, which will end its three year run on the network in December.

No word on the fate of Detroit Homicide (formerly Detroit 1-8-7) as of yet. If the series is picked up, it will continue to be a perfect streak of ABC pickups for YTN.

yankeesrj12

08-08-2011, 01:45 AM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

YTN PULLS DETROIT HOMICIDE - BUT RENEWS IT?!
YTN has pulled Detroit Homicide from it's Monday 10/9c timeslot, effective after tomorrows airing. YTN decided it was best to pull the series, but unlike most series that are pulled, this one is coming back!

The network sent out the following press release, "After the Monday, August 8th episode of Detroit Homicide, the series will go on a brief hiatus. Instead of airing episodes during the summer season we will hold them until later this fall. In addition to pulling the remaining eight episodes from this season, an order for a thirteen episode third season has been given. Detroit Homicide will return sometime in September, in its new timeslot: Sundays at 10/9c. Encores of the series will air in that timeslot beginning next Sunday."

So the eight remaining episodes, plus the thirteen episodes for a third season means a total of 21 episodes are able to air in the timeslot. Weekly Update: Social Issues has been pulled from the Sunday 10/9c timeslot, and will air TBA midseason 2012.

factsoflife

08-08-2011, 12:08 PM

GEN-TV has announced one of the most shocking programming announcements in the networks short history; "This Time Around", the massive hit entering it's 4th season in the fall will end at the completion of the 2012-2013 season; it's fifth season. Unlike sister program "One Of These Days", this decision is final and binding and was made in-part due to producers request for an end date to wrap up the show's complicated and emotionally draining storyline. Cast has already reacted to the news with Daphne Zuniga saying on her GEN-TV network blog "It is bittersweet to think about this journey coming to an end, but it has a positive spin as well because we get two whole season's to wrap up the lives of these characters." Meanwhile, Ryan Merriman who played Simon, a teen character on the show says "It's very moving that GEN-TV has given us the chance to wrap up this series and is committed to producing a quality finale."

This is shocking news considering the series continually averages over 40 million viewers each episode; but the massive number of episodes the series produces on a season to season basis also provides some reasoning as to why GEN-TV would see fit to end the series. Unlike other shows that produce around 22 episodes each season; "This Time Around" annually produces around 45-50 episodes each season. Producer Mark Glick says "The series ratings being so large, the network always ordered triple the amount of episodes hoping to capitalize on the show's success. It is a good strategy except that it creates fatigue among the cast and crew."

For the writer's the number one priority now is wrapping up the series in a manner fans will accept, and allowing for some closure. The upcoming season starts art a period of renewal with Stacey and Holden (Zuniga and co-star Tom Everett Scott) having just renewed their vows, but each having very different takes on their future. For the teen characters played by Rachel Melvin, Evan Rachel Wood, Ryan Merriman and Justin Berfield life is about to get more complicated as each one of them finds themselves in new situations they aren't ready for yet. "Moral decisions are a big part of the season for the teen's this year. Each will face major ethical issues and some won't make the right choices."

factsoflife

08-09-2011, 12:56 AM

GEN-TV is on it's way to ending it's summer season with a bang. "Malibu Beach Club" a show that has had a transformational year. Last season it's ratings were terrible (averaging just under 8.1 million viewers all season, and a 1.8 in the 18-49 demo) and reviews were harsh, however this season a streamlined cast and revamped concept which refocused the show on a central love triangle and the relationships there involved has proven a success. Critics have raved about the show saying "It's a stylized soap with heart and class" and "A true inspiration that they manged to turn the quality of the show around this year". The ratings have ticked up too, this season the show is on-track to average 19.95 million viewers and a 3.4 in the 18-49 demo.

Already renewed for a third season, which will air next summer, the network has also sold the rerun rights to the series to Oxygen which will start airing reruns of the show this fall. That deal is worth 689,000 dollars for a one-year term.

yankeesrj12

08-09-2011, 01:32 AM

Thursday, July 28th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.25 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) was stable in its new timeslot.

At 9:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.94 million; 18-49: 1.6/5) inched up just a bit.

At 10pm, week three of Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.31 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) plummeted four tenths to an all time series low. The week to week declines don't seem to help the non-YTN series.

Friday, July 29th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 4.95 million; 18-49: 0.8/3) jumped a tenth from last week.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.29 million; 18-49: 0.8/3) remained even with last week.
Thursday, August 4th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.36 million; 18-49: 1.6/5) inched up a tad from last week.

At 9:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.83 million; 18-49: 1.6/5) remained even with last week.

At 10pm, week four of now-cancelled Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.18 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) also remained even with last week. YTN plans to burn-off about four or five more episodes before the fall season begins. The remaining episodes (about three-five) sometime in the winter; the same schedule set earlier in the season.

Friday, August 5th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.84 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) increased nearly a million viewers, but only jumped a tenth in the demo.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.71 million; 18-49: 0.8/3) was also up in total viewers, but even in the demo.

factsoflife

08-09-2011, 06:37 PM

icecream

08-09-2011, 08:36 PM

a schedule I made for GSN

Weekdays
5:00 AM Let's Make a Deal
5:30 AM Press Your Luck
6:00 AM Family Feud Dawson
6:30 AM Family Feud Combs
7:00 AM Scrabble
7:30 AM Name That Tune
8:00 AM Wheel of Fortune Woolery
8:30 AM Jeopardy! Fleming
9:00 AM The Price is Right Barker
10:00 AM Family Feud Dawson
10:30 AM Card Sharks Eubanks
11:00 AM Match Game
11:30 AM Match Game PM
12:00 PM Supermarket Sweep
12:30 PM Debt
1:00 PM $20,000 Pyramid
1:30 PM $25,000 Pyramid Cullen
2:00 PM Chain Reaction Cullen
2:30 PM Chain Reaction Lane
3:00 PM Lingo Woolery
3:30 PM Lingo Woolery
4:00 PM Weakest Link Robinson
5:00 PM Greed
6:00 PM Merv Griffin's Crosswords
6:30 PM Blockbusters Cullen
7:00 PM Family Feud O'Hurley
7:30 PM Family Feud O'Hurley
8:00 PM $100,000 Pyramid
8:30 PM $25,000 Pyramid Clark
9:00 PM Family Feud Karn
9:30 PM Family Feud Karn
10:00 PM Wheel of Fortune Sajak
10:30 PM Jeopardy! Trebek
11:00 PM Double Dare Trebek
11:30 PM Trivia Trap
12:00 AM Who Wants to be a Millionaire Philbin
1:00 AM Who Wants to be a Millionaire Viera
1:30 AM Weakest Link Grey
2:00 AM Card Sharks Rafferty
2:30 AM Blockbusters Rafferty
3:00 AM Hollywood Squares Bergeron
3:30 AM Hollywood Squares Marshall
4:00 AM Tic Tac Dough
4:30 AM Russian Roulette

Weekends
5:00 AM I've Got a Secret classic
5:30 AM To Tell the Truth classic
6:00 AM Family Feud Dawson
6:30 AM Family Feud Combs
7:00 AM black-and-white Password
7:30 AM What's My Line
8:00 AM Card Sharks Eubanks
8:30 AM Card Sharks Rafferty
9:00 AM The Chair
10:00 AM Blockbusters Cullen
10:30 AM Blockbusters Rafferty
11:00 AM Match Game syndicated
11:30 AM Winning Lines
12:00 PM Who Wants to be a Millionaire Philbin
1:00 PM Wheel of Fortune Sajak
1:30 PM Jeopardy! Trebek
2:00 PM Scrabble
2:30 PM Name That Tune
3:00 PM Family Feud O'Hurley
3:30 PM Family Feud O'Hurley
4:00 PM Family Feud Karn
4:30 PM Family Feud Karn
5:00 PM $100,000 Pyramid
5:30 PM $25,000 Pyramid Clark
6:00 PM Password Plus
6:30 PM Password Plus
7:00 PM Super Password
7:30 PM Super Password
8:00 PM Million Dollar Password
9:00 PM Grand Slam
10:00 PM 20Q
11:00 PM The Money List
12:00 AM Twenty-One Povich
1:00 AM 1 vs. 100 Saget
2:00 AM The Price is Right Barker
3:00 AM Lingo Woolery
3:30 AM Lingo Woolery
4:00 AM Chain Reaction Lane
4:30 AM Weakest Link Grey

atwtbb

08-09-2011, 10:03 PM

FamilyNET Press Release 8/9/11:

There are a few minor WEEKEND schedule changes to pass along to you:

EFFECTIVE 8/13/11:
WEEKENDS:
8:00am The Walton’s (replaces Gilligan’s Island/Taxi)
7:30pm Taxi (replaces The Odd Couple)

SATURDAY:
9:00am Taxi (replaces The Odd Couple)
11:00am Gilligan’s Island (replaces The Walton’s)
11:30am The Munster’s (replaces continued…)

NOTE: The Odd Couple is up for sale.

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
6:30am The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
7:00am Murder, She Wrote
8:00am Diagnosis Murder
9:00am Matlock
10:00am Full House
10:30am Full House
11:00am Gilligan’s Island
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Home Improvement
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am The Walton’s
9:00am Taxi
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am Gilligan’s Island
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi X2
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Home Improvement
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am The Walton’s
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm Taxi
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Home Improvement
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

atwtbb

08-09-2011, 10:29 PM

factsoflife

08-09-2011, 10:34 PM

All of GEN-TV's summer series have aired their finale episodes for the summer. Thus the network will not be publishing reruns for the remainder of the summer.

Among the highlights from the summer season:

"Over My Head" ended the summer on a high note with 50.4 million viewers and a 10.9 in the 18-49 demographic.

"Malibu Country Club" season finale attracts 22.98 million viewers; the largest audience in the series two year history. It got a 4.4 in the 18-49 demo.

"Sisters" continued to thrive in popularity with over 80 million viewers tuning in over the course of the summer and a combined 20.3 in the 18-49 demo for the entire summer.

Despite most of the networks reality programs failing this summer; one hit emerged "California Beauties" proved to be a solid success among the coveted 18-49 demographic. However that series will not return next summer as it was a limited run series produced by an independent production company out of Canada.

Now for some of the low-lights of the summer season:

Sadly, only one of the network's new scripted series "Lifting The Vail" has been granted a second season. All the other series have been canceled. It is worth noting that one "The David Spade Show" consisted only of episodes produced two seasons ago for a series that never aired. It was produced for the 2009 Fall season but never made it to air. The series garnered decent ratings but likely won't be returning anytime soon.

Two reality shows "I Love Lucci" and "The Search for America's Next Great DJ with DJ Pauly D" were certified losers, with ratings falling drastically each week it was on the air. Neither series has been renewed and "Lucci" is being burned off on weekends in the daytime hours for the summer. "DJ' lost over 80% of it's audience over the course of the season and even failed to produce high numbers in the 18-49 audience it was geared for. It's season finale was watched by a miserable 3.8 million viewers and netted 1.0 in the 18-49 demo.

factsoflife

08-09-2011, 10:42 PM

GEN-TV has signed a holding deal with actor Matt Long; best known to TV audiences for his role on the WB's short-lived series "Jack & Bobby" and this summer's recent entry "Love Bites" on NBC. In film he appeared opposite Amanda Bynes in 2007's "Sydney White", a college based version of "Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs". The actor has signed a two-year holding deal with the network which guarantees him a pilot by the end of the contract. For the time being, the actor will make his time count appearing on GEN-TV's current programming in limited roles. He will first sink his teeth into a role on "One Of These Days", currently ranked as the networks third highest rated series (after "Sisters" and "This Time Around".) He will play a new love interest for Kimberly (Lacey Chabert) as she battles custody issues with Chuck and tries to move forward from a traumatic event that occurs in the season premiere. His character, Kenny is described as "A charming, effortlessly handsome con-man who Kimberly meets at a college tour and changes her life forever, in a dramatic and terrifying way."

yankeesrj12

08-09-2011, 11:21 PM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

PUSHING DAISIES MOVIE DEAD
A few days after YTN announced a Pushing Daisies was in development, The Hollywood Insider has learned that project is now dead. The series ended with the death of one of the main characters, so many were surprised to learn that a movie could still be made. Olivia Pavlin, President of YTN, even said writers could find a way around the problem, but it appears that wasn't true.

UPDATE: Here is a short press release from the network, "After much consideration, we have decided to end development on a feature film for Pushing Daisies. This marks the end of the series, in any form, on our network."

factsoflife

08-11-2011, 01:53 AM

If you're a show on GEN-TV then history proves you have only two options for your future: Long-term success (examples: "This Time Around", "One Of These Days", "Doctor/Patient") or short-term success before fading out (examples: "Second Family", "Hot Tamales", "Starting From Scratch", "Getting Over It"), and if history is any indication then here are 12 GEN-TV series that could be in the danger zone...

1. "Consumer Affairs": Monday nights have not been kind to GEN-TV drama's, "Without A Trace" aired only one season on GEN-TV before getting cut, thanks mostly to absurd cast changes and new more serialized nature that fans didn't enjoy. "Change of Plan" lasted only two episodes before getting canned and last season's causality was "Another Day", a Jerry Bruckheimer produced crime show starring Drea DeMatteo and Michael Trucco that last all of one episode. All of these series aired at 10 or 11pm; as will "Consumer Affairs" the hotly anticipated comeback vehicle for Katherine Higel which will also feature Sigourney Weaver, Laurie Metcalf and Justin Hartley (recurring). The premise is about an investigative journalist with some personal demons to explore. It sounds flimsy and boring; but with a cast like this could prove to be a winning situation. However history isn't on it's side. Aside from "Gone", which launched last Fall in the 10pm slot, Monday's haven't produced a single solid dramatic hit for the network. Even "Hotel" which launched at 11pm Monday's last August failed to secure a second season renewal. Early reviews of this latest entry aren't kind and in fact are scathing. They're worse than the reviews for both "Change Of Plan" and "Another Day", the duo of which got decent reviews.

2. "Better With You"- Sitcoms picked up by GEN-TV after being canned by another network haven't worked out well at all, "Samantha Who" last a single season on GEN-TV before being axed; and well that's the only example we have; considering that "Samantha" was a much more sizeable hit to begin with, it's pretty hard to imagine that this lame series will last much longer. However, early reviews have been amazing and indication is that the quality of the work being done has improved ten fold. With a new cast addition like Heather Locklear things could very well be looking up.

3. "Dating Intervention W/Fran Drescher", "The Lost Professions" and "Sex Therapy"- This trio of reality shows make up the network's Saturday night line-up along with two episodes of the new game show "Celebrity" and a new season of "Black's Law" (which we'll get to later). Historically GEN-TV has yet to launch a successful reality series; and has in fact not even come close. The closest they came was in 2010 when they aired a reality docudrama called "The House Of Talent", which was filmed inside the offices of C.A.A. (Creative Artists Agency), and secured a solid audience on Friday nights. However, lengthy legal issues and privacy concerns from clients proved too much for this series and it was canceled. Hopefully one of these series can fix the terrible luck the network has had with Reality shows, but none of these really look like keepers. The most promising reality show seems to be "Being Winona Ryder" a rare look inside the life of one of Hollywood's most notorious young actresses; whose career has had many ups and downs.

4. "Life's Facts"--- Entering it's fourth season, this struggling sitcom will have produced just enough episodes for syndication (99 to be exact), and given the lackluster ratings, lack of critical acclaim (or actual critical mention) it would seem that would satisfy any need the network would have for it. The only real thing saving this series is that it's been just about the only thing holding up the network's weekend schedule for awhile now; first when it aired on Friday's and then on Saturday's. Its proved to deliver a decent-sized audience on nights when nobody else is getting viewers; and it also provides something to draw conservative viewers to the network, a network that has on more than one instance drawn the ire of religious groups.

5. "Postal" and "Never Again"--- Both these underrated GEN-TV sitcoms have had a difficult time as of late, being swapped around the schedule and often forgotten about; both show's in fact were nearly canceled TWICE this year; and in the case of "Never Again", actually was canceled. However long that lasted, both series are returning this fall on Sunday nights along with new sitcom entry "Brand New World" and reality newcomer "Being Winona Ryder"; the question is can these two quality sitcoms with average ratings survive on a night where they'll compete with Football, The Good Wife and Desperate Housewives? It's unlikely any of these sitcoms will make much headway, but it'll be fun to see them try.

factsoflife

08-11-2011, 06:46 PM

GEN-TV has sold the syndication rights for two of their biggest sitcoms to TCN also known as "The Comedy Network". The network has bought the daily syndication rights for "Something Old, Something New" and "Doctor/Patient", starting in September to air in daytime hours. Both sitcoms have been strong performers for the network and have helped solidify the cable outlet as a viable player in the sitcom world; and both are entering their fourth season in the fall. While, "Something Old, Something New" has more episodes completed; with 80 finished to "Doctor/Patients" 50 both series have generated interested when they were made available for syndication.

That isn't the only news to report, meanwhile, GEN-TV has also sold the syndication rights to hit game shows "Clue" and 'Perfection" to YTN for the fall. Network will air reruns of previous seasons of these two massively popular game shows.

GEN-TV has also been busy snapping up series to air as well, they have secured the syndication rights to three of rival YTN's most popular series:

First up, they've gotten the M-F daytime and the weekend rights to "Roommates" as well as the weekend rights to "College" and "Living Life". All three series will debut sometime in the fall.

factsoflife

08-11-2011, 07:04 PM

GEN-TV has been busy at work selling their original series into network syndication; as well as off-network syndication. They've gotten such a popular response they've gone ahead and made several more of their series available to buy. Also, to generate interest on some of the lesser known titles the network has decided to offer a special discount on some of the series; the Reduced Price special will vary from series to series, but generally speaking will offer full series rights for under 30,000 dollars.

Italics means the show has already been sold to a network.

New Additions to the list in bold

Here is a list of programs they are willing to lease for syndication:

Hot Tamales--- 4 Seasons Completed, 5th In Production--- 90 Episodes (sold into national syndication; cable rights to TBS, Lifetime & Oxygen).
Boyfriends------------3 seasons completed, 4th in fall------84 episodes (including 2 one-hour episodes and 1 two-hour movie).
Something Old, Something New-----3 Seasons completed, 4th in fall---80 episodes (sold to TCN)
The Day After------1 season, 10 episodes (8 unaired)
Second Family---- 2 Seasons Completed, 43 Episodes---Reduced Price Available
The Daily Grind---- 2 Seasons Completed, 30 Episodes
Kathy Griffins Show--- 1 Season, 13 Episodes
Julie McPherson IS Somebody--- 1 Season, 7 Episodes---Reduced Price Available
Chelsea Handlers Take on Life-- 1 Season, 20 episodes (Sold to YTN)
Me, My Wife & Our Mothers------ 2 Seasons, 50 episodes--Reduced Price Available
Life Facts--------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th airing in fall (about 77 episodes completed)---Reduced Price Available-----Lots Of Interest in this one!
Say Cheese------------------------2 Seasons, 22 episodes
The Arrival------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th in fall (about 66 episodes)
Texas Justice----------------------1 Season, 16 episodes
Fear & Loathing In L.A.-------------1 Season, 20 Episodes---Reduced Price Available
Foster Care----------------------1 Season, 11 Episodes
the Story of Jacob----------------2 Seasons, 39 episodes
Starting From Scratch------------2 Seasons, 28 episodes---Reduced Price Available
Getting Over It-------------------2 Seasons, 33 episodes---Reduced Price Available
Doctor/Patient------------------3 Seasons Completed, 4th in fall (about 55 episodes) (Sold to TCN)
Ivy Halls--------------------1 Season, 14 episodes
Ivy Hills--------------- 1 Season 14 episodes
Clue--------------------4 seasons completed; 5th in fall (over 1000 episodes)---
Perfection-------------4 Seasons, 5th In fall (over 1000 episodes)--------------Only available for M-F Daily Syndication (must air with Clue) (SOLD to YTN)
Buzzword--------------1 Season, 10 episodes
This Time Around---- 3 seasons completed, 4th in the fall (104 episodes; plus 3 TV Movies (2-hours each).
One Of These Days----3 Seasons completed, 4th in the fall (129 episodes, plus 8 2-hour TV Movies)
Malibu Country Club----- 2 seasons completed, 3rd in mid-season (44 episodes)--- Open for 1st run syndication. (Cable rights to Oxygen)
The Huntress----------------3 seasons completed; 4th in Fall (73 episodes)
Teacher’s Pet----------------2 seasons; 33 episodes
Like Mother, Like Daughter—2 seasons, 40 episodes
Hotel--------1 season, 25 episodes
Never Again---- 3 seasons completed, 4th in fall (82 episodes)
Postal-------------3 seasons completed; 4th in fall (80 episodes)
Oakhurst (former soap opera)---1 season (2,349 episodes)
County General-----------------3 seasons, 4th in fall (84 episodes)
The Rosie O’Donnell Interviews-----3 seasons, 188 episodes
Can Do w/Nate Berkus------------------2 seasons, 233 episodes *
The Melissa Rivers Show------2 seasons, 80 episodes
Joan & Melissa Talk Fashion-----2 seasons, 50 episodes
L.A. Precinct-----------------------2 seasons, 44 episodes
Baby Time----------------------1 season, 30 episodes
The Clinic---------------------1 season, 29 episodes

All Series Below This Line Available for an even extra special reduced price; all these shows available for under 10,000 dollars for full series syndication rights:

Saints & Sinners--------------1 season, 13 episodes
Life & Death----------1 season, 20 episodes
2nd Shift------------1 season, 14 episodes
The Fat Club----1 season, 16 episodes
Women of a Certain Age---1 season, 20 episodes
Good Sports-------------2 seasons, 40 episodes
Cougars-----------1 seasons, 10 episodes
Class Action-----1 season, 9 episodes
The Department---1 season, 15 episodes

**This represents only a small portion of GEN-TV Studios Library and GEN-TV will only LEASE these shows for syndication, they will NOT sell these series. ****

factsoflife

08-11-2011, 07:40 PM

GEN-TV has updated it's September schedule (daytime and weekends only) to reflect the new purchases they've made.

GEN-TV Schedule
FALL 2011

Daytime:
M-F Only

12am: Suddenly Susan (new timeslot)
1230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
1am: Ellen (new timeslot)
2am: The Nanny (new timeslot)
230: The New Adventures of Old Christine
3am: Cybill (additional airing)
4am: Dave's World (new to GEN-TV)
430: Designing Women
5am: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
630: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
7am: Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (new to GEN-TV)
730: Judge Jeannie Pirro
830: Cash Cab (New timeslot)
9am: Second Family (reruns, new)
930: Roommates (new to GEN-TV)
10: Roommates (new to GEN-TV)
1030: The Arrival (reruns, new)
11: Cybill’s Talk Show (New Series)
12pm: Cybill (new timeslot)
1pm: The Oprah Winfrey Show (reruns)
2pm: Chick Chat (new timeslot)
230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
3pm: Still Standing (new timeslot)
330: Dave’s World (new timeslot)
4pm: Deidra Hall (new timeslot)
430: Suddenly Susan (new timeslot)
5pm: Hot Tamales (new timeslot)
6pm: Boyfriends (additional airing)
630: Will & Grace (additional airing)
7pm: Strong Medicine (returns to daytime) (Monday-Wednesday only)

WEEKENDS:
Saturday:
Saturday Sitcom Block (1am-9am)
1am: The Nanny
130: Will & Grace
2am: The Golden Girls
230: Hot Tamales (current episodes—burning off)
3am: Hot Tamales (reruns)
330: The Facts Of Life
4am: The Facts Of Life
5am: Night Court
530: Growing Pains
6: Family Ties
630: Who’s the Boss?
7am: Grace Under Fire (new timeslot)
730: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
8am: The Nanny
830: Murphy Brown (new timeslot)

Saturday Crime Fighters:
9am: Charmed (new to GEN-TV)
10am: The Division
11am: Family Law
12pm: L.A. Law
1pm: Without A Trace (returns to GEN-TV)
2pm: CSI: New York
3pm: Las Vegas

Saturday’s Kid’s Club: ---NEW TO GEN-TV
4pm: True Jackson V.P.
430: Clarissa Explains It All
5pm: Victorious
530: Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
6pm: ICarly
630: All That
7pm: The Amanda Show
730: True Jackson V.P.

Sunday:
Sunday Kid’s Club: ---NEW TO GEN-TV
1am: Hey, Dude
130: Hey, Dude ( additional airing, replaces Fifteen)
2am: Welcome Freshmen
230: Saved By The Bell (new timeslot)
3am: All That
330: The Amanda Show
4am: You Can’t Do That on Television
430: Fifteen (new timeslot, replaces Hey, Dude)
5am: Degrassi: The Next Generation (additional airing, replaces Victorious)
530: Degrassi: The Next Generation
6am: Degrassi: The Next Generation
630: Clarissa Explains It All
7am: Clarissa Explains It All
8am: Punky Brewster (Returns to GEN-TV)
830: Blossom
9am: Roommates (new to GEN-TV)
930: Living Life (new to GEN-TV)
10: College (new to GEN-TV)
1030: Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (new timeslot)
11am: Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (new timeslot)
1130: Who’s The Boss? (new timeslot)
12pm: The Nanny (new timeslot)
1230: Growing Pains (new timeslot)

Sunday Soap Block (1pm-7pm)
1pm: Sisters (90’s version)
2pm: Sisters (additional airing, 90’s version)
3pm: Central Park West (returns to GEN-TV)
4pm: Malibu Shores (returns to GEN-TV)
5pm: Party OF Five (reruns)
6pm: Dawson's Creek (new timeslot)
7pm: Queer As Folk

yankeesrj12

08-11-2011, 07:52 PM

TCN Press Release:
REVISED TCN SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday Daytime Lineup
12am - The Cosby Show
1am - Family Ties
2am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - All in the Family
7am - Maude
8am - Good Times
9am - The Jeffersons
10am - The Dick Van Dyke Show
11am - The Mary Tyler Moore Show
12pm - WKRP in Cincinnati
1pm - Family Matters [replaces MOVIE]
2pm - Full House [replaces MOVIE]
3pm - What I Like About You [replaces Family Matters]
4pm - Reba [replaces Family Matters]
5pm - Something Old, Something New [replaces Full House]
6pm - Doctor/Patient [replaces Full House]
7pm - Married with Children

Monday
8pm - Cheers
9pm - Cheers
10pm - Benson
11pm - Webster

Tuesday
8pm - Being Average (R)
8:30pm - Being Average (R)
9pm - 8 Simple Rules
10pm - The Comedy Network Presents (R)
11pm - The Comedy Network Presents (R)

Wednesday
8pm - George Lopez
9pm - Hope and Faith
10pm - Less Than Perfect
11pm - Life with Bonnie

Thursday
8pm - Everybody Loves Raymond
9pm - The King of Queens
10pm - The King of Queens
11pm - Becker

Friday
8pm - Kate & Allie
9pm - Newhart
10pm - Newhart
11pm - Dave's World

Saturday
12am - Frasier
1am - Home Improvement
2am - The Drew Carey Show
3am until 7am - OFF AIR
7am - MOVIE
9am - MOVIE
11am - Full House
12pm - Caroline In The City
1pm - What I Like About You
2pm - Reba
3pm - Girlfriends
4pm - Girlfriends
5pm - Smart Guy
6pm - All of Us
7pm - Half and Half
8pm - Mad About You
9pm - Mad About You
10pm - Yes, Dear
11pm - Yes, Dear

Sunday
12am - Scrubs
1am - My Name is Earl
2am until 6am - OFF AIR
6am - Happy Days
7am - Happy Days
8am - Laverne and Shirley
9am - Threes Company
10am - Soap
11am - Rhoda
12pm - Alice
1pm - Diff'rent Strokes
2pm - Diff'rent Strokes
3pm - MOVIE
5pm - Mork and Mindy
6pm - Bossom Buddies
7pm - Barney Miller
8pm - Taxi
9pm - Archie Bunkers Place
10pm - One Day at a Time
11pm - It's a Living

yankeesrj12

08-11-2011, 08:01 PM

YTN PRESS RELEASE:
NEW REVISED DAYTIME SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

(effective September 5th)

Monday - Friday
12am - Movie
2am - Law and Order: Criminal Intent
3am - Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
4am - Law and Order
5am - JAG
6am - NCIS
7am - Step by Step
8am - Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
9am - Full House
10am - The Candace Show
11am - Friends
12pm - 8 Simple Rules
1pm - According to Jim
2pm - Two and a Half Men
3pm - The Big Bang Theory
4pm - King of Queens
5pm - Yes, Dear
6pm - Everybody Loves Raymond
7pm - NCIS (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday) / What I Like About You (Wednesday and Thursday)

Saturday:
12am - Family Guy
1am - The Simpsons
2am - Movie
4am - Dexter
5am - Numb3rs
6am - NYPD Blue
7am - NYPD Blue
8am - Bones
9am - Bones
10am - Reba
11am - Reba
12pm - Less Than Perfect
1pm - Hope and Faith
2pm - Life with Bonnie
3pm - The Closer
4pm - Without a Trace
5pm - Without a Trace
6pm - Movie
8pm - Clue [replaces The Biggest Loser]
9pm - Perfection [replaces The Biggest Loser]
10pm - Movie

Sunday:
12am - Family Guy
1am - Medium
2am - Cold Case
3am - Crossing Jordan
4am - Crossing Jordan
5am - Law and Order
6am - Children's Movie
8am - Tom and Jerry
8:30am - The Flintstones
9am - Scooby Doo
9:30am - A Pup Named Scooby Doo
10am - Even Stevens
10:30am - Lizzie McGuire
11am - That's So Raven
11:30am - That's So Raven
12pm - 7th Heaven
1pm - 7th Heaven
2pm - Everwood
3pm - Charmed
4pm - Charmed
5pm - The West Wing
6pm - The West Wing

*YTN has also adjusted its Thursday night schedule:
8 - Chelsea Handler's Take on Life (repeats from GEN-TV; replaces YTN encores)
830 - Chelsea Handler's Take on Life (repeats from GEN-TV; replaces YTN encores)
9 - Singles
930 - Roommates
10 - Reversing History

factsoflife

08-11-2011, 08:03 PM

Tori Spelling hasn't been out of work long after GEN-TV canceled "Hotel", a show on which she was to star in; the actress has snatched a prime role on the hit sitcom "Boyfriends", where she will play, herself, sort of. She will play a fictionalized version of herself, Tori Samson who moves into an apartment next to one of the guys on the series. Tori Samson is described as "America's favorite f** hag, a washed-up former nighttime soap star whose father is primarily responsible for her career, as he is one of the industry's most well known producers. Tori Samson, however isn't very talented and must try to make ends meet now that her father has cut her off from his millions after a scandal in which she was caught in a very unflattering light." She says "The role will include a lot of inside jokes and wry references to my true life, including a hilarious mocking of my real life show "Beverly Hills, 90210", as Tori Samson starred on a nighttime soap called "Malibu, 90263" where she played the role of "not so virginal Violet Van Martin; a nod to the fact that my 90210 character, Donna Martin was a virgin for most of the show's 10 year run."

As a reminder, "Boyfriends", the hit sitcom follows the lives of a group of close knit gay men in New York and their varying romantic and professional dilemmas.

The cast includes:
Paul Rudd, Jason Bateman, Dean Cain, Eric Millegan, Natasha Lyonne, Sean Hayes and Cybill Shepherd. Heather Graham previously appeared on the series, but exited this summer to focus on her starring role on the new sitcom "The Ex-In-Law", Natasha Lyonne will step-into the series, playing the role of Haylee Lancaster, sister to Heather's now missing character, Shelia. Haylee will be Tori's roommate and unlike Shelia who loved her gay neighbors will have a love/hate relationship with them, Lyonne says "not in any homophobic way, but more a situation where she doesn't tolerate anybody, let alone these mostly happy guys who have each other's back and also look fantastic." "Most of all, she'll be endlessly annoyed by Tori and her presence in the apartment they share especially funny when fans find out how they came to live together."

In this season, everybody's worlds have changed, Dominick (Jason Bateman) and Mark (Eric Millegan) have been dating all summer and after spending most of the summer away on a resort on Fire Island must come home to tell all their friends of their new relationship. Meanwhile, both Freddie (Paul Rudd) and Carl (Dean Cain) struggle to come to a resolution after a heated argument has left them at odds all summer; the disagreement is over a man they both find attractive, Matt (Matt Long, in a season-long guest arc); who may or may not even be gay, or interested. Meanwhile, after finally getting back in the good graces with his friends, will find himself with a moral decision to make when he finds out a piece of news about another member of the group that will devastate a third. Additionally, everybody will be surprised to find friend and neighbor Shelia (Heather Graham) is gone, having moved off to Michigan to chase the man of her dreams, and in her place is her moody, grumpy and poorly dressed sister, Haylee (Natasha Lyonne); and is sharing her apartment with a iconic figure from their pop culture, Tori Samson, washed up soap star from the drama "Malibu, 90263." Cybill Shepherd will continue to make sporadic; recurring appearances as Mark's overbearing, Southern Baptist mother whose down home values continue to cause problems for him.

atwtbb

08-11-2011, 09:05 PM

GEN-TV has been busy at work selling their original series into network syndication; as well as off-network syndication. They've gotten such a popular response they've gone ahead and made several more of their series available to buy. Also, to generate interest on some of the lesser known titles the network has decided to offer a special discount on some of the series; the Reduced Price special will vary from series to series, but generally speaking will offer full series rights for under 30,000 dollars.

Italics means the show has already been sold to a network.

New Additions to the list in bold

Here is a list of programs they are willing to lease for syndication:

Hot Tamales--- 4 Seasons Completed, 5th In Production--- 90 Episodes (sold into national syndication; cable rights to TBS, Lifetime & Oxygen).
Boyfriends------------3 seasons completed, 4th in fall------84 episodes (including 2 one-hour episodes and 1 two-hour movie).
Something Old, Something New-----3 Seasons completed, 4th in fall---80 episodes (sold to TCN)
The Day After------1 season, 10 episodes (8 unaired)
Second Family---- 2 Seasons Completed, 43 Episodes---Reduced Price Available
The Daily Grind---- 2 Seasons Completed, 30 Episodes
Kathy Griffins Show--- 1 Season, 13 Episodes
Julie McPherson IS Somebody--- 1 Season, 7 Episodes---Reduced Price Available
Chelsea Handlers Take on Life-- 1 Season, 20 episodes (Sold to FAMILYNET)
Me, My Wife & Our Mothers------ 2 Seasons, 50 episodes--Reduced Price Available
Life Facts--------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th airing in fall (about 77 episodes completed)---Reduced Price Available-----Lots Of Interest in this one!
Say Cheese------------------------2 Seasons, 22 episodes
The Arrival------------------------3 Seasons completed, 4th in fall (about 66 episodes)
Texas Justice----------------------1 Season, 16 episodes
Fear & Loathing In L.A.-------------1 Season, 20 Episodes---Reduced Price Available
Foster Care----------------------1 Season, 11 Episodes
the Story of Jacob----------------2 Seasons, 39 episodes
Starting From Scratch------------2 Seasons, 28 episodes---Reduced Price Available
Getting Over It-------------------2 Seasons, 33 episodes---Reduced Price Available
Doctor/Patient------------------3 Seasons Completed, 4th in fall (about 55 episodes) (Sold to TCN)
Ivy Halls--------------------1 Season, 14 episodes
Ivy Hills--------------- 1 Season 14 episodes
Clue--------------------4 seasons completed; 5th in fall (over 1000 episodes)---
Perfection-------------4 Seasons, 5th In fall (over 1000 episodes)--------------Only available for M-F Daily Syndication (must air with Clue) (SOLD to FAMILYNET)
Buzzword--------------1 Season, 10 episodes
This Time Around---- 3 seasons completed, 4th in the fall (104 episodes; plus 3 TV Movies (2-hours each).
One Of These Days----3 Seasons completed, 4th in the fall (129 episodes, plus 8 2-hour TV Movies)
Malibu Country Club----- 2 seasons completed, 3rd in mid-season (44 episodes)--- Open for 1st run syndication. (Cable rights to Oxygen)
The Huntress----------------3 seasons completed; 4th in Fall (73 episodes)
Teacher’s Pet----------------2 seasons; 33 episodes
Like Mother, Like Daughter—2 seasons, 40 episodes
Hotel--------1 season, 25 episodes
Never Again---- 3 seasons completed, 4th in fall (82 episodes)
Postal-------------3 seasons completed; 4th in fall (80 episodes)
Oakhurst (former soap opera)---1 season (2,349 episodes)
County General-----------------3 seasons, 4th in fall (84 episodes)
The Rosie O’Donnell Interviews-----3 seasons, 188 episodes
Can Do w/Nate Berkus------------------2 seasons, 233 episodes *
The Melissa Rivers Show------2 seasons, 80 episodes
Joan & Melissa Talk Fashion-----2 seasons, 50 episodes
L.A. Precinct-----------------------2 seasons, 44 episodes
Baby Time----------------------1 season, 30 episodes
The Clinic---------------------1 season, 29 episodes

All Series Below This Line Available for an even extra special reduced price; all these shows available for under 10,000 dollars for full series syndication rights:

Saints & Sinners--------------1 season, 13 episodes
Life & Death----------1 season, 20 episodes
2nd Shift------------1 season, 14 episodes
The Fat Club----1 season, 16 episodes
Women of a Certain Age---1 season, 20 episodes
Good Sports-------------2 seasons, 40 episodes
Cougars-----------1 seasons, 10 episodes
Class Action-----1 season, 9 episodes
The Department---1 season, 15 episodes

**This represents only a small portion of GEN-TV Studios Library and GEN-TV will only LEASE these shows for syndication, they will NOT sell these series. ****

FamilyNET did NOT buy Chelsea Handlers Take on Life...nor do we want to. We also didn't purchase Perfection and don't want to.

yankeesrj12

08-11-2011, 09:34 PM

FamilyNET did NOT buy Chelsea Handlers Take on Life...nor do we want to. We also didn't purchase Perfection and don't want to.
I think they meant YTN. :p

yankeesrj12

08-12-2011, 02:12 AM

Monday, August 1st Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, week four of Detroit Homicide (Viewers: 7.96 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) was up even with last week.

Tuesday, August 2nd Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week nine of recently renewed Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 6.94 million; 18-49: 1.9/5) jumped another tenth to a series high.

At 10pm, week nine of also renewed Our Family (Viewers: 6.35 million; 18-49: 1.8/5) remained even with last week.

Wednesday, August 3rd Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 7.08 million; 18-49: 2.0/6) climbed over a million viewers and three tenths from last week.
Monday, August 8th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, the summer finale (only episode five) of Detroit Homicide (Viewers: 8.21 million; 18-49: 1.4/4) jumped a tenth from last week.

Tuesday, August 9th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week ten of recently renewed Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 7.36 million; 18-49: 2.1/5) increased another two tenths to a series high. It seems all this show needed was a renewal and the ratings increase would happen!

At 10pm, week ten of also renewed Our Family (Viewers: 6.91 million; 18-49: 2.0/5) also increased two tenths to a series high.

Wednesday, August 10th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 7.48 million; 18-49: 2.2/6) was up two tenths, but barely edged Sing it Loud! to be the highest rated show (thus far) of the week.

factsoflife

08-12-2011, 12:08 PM

FamilyNET did NOT buy Chelsea Handlers Take on Life...nor do we want to. We also didn't purchase Perfection and don't want to.

Yes, sorry, I meant YTN.

yankeesrj12

08-14-2011, 04:48 PM

Thursday, August 4th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.36 million; 18-49: 1.6/5) inched up a tad from last week.

At 9:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.83 million; 18-49: 1.6/5) remained even with last week.

At 10pm, week four of now-cancelled Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.18 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) also remained even with last week. YTN plans to burn-off about four or five more episodes before the fall season begins. The remaining episodes (about three-five) sometime in the winter; the same schedule set earlier in the season.

Friday, August 5th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.84 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) increased nearly a million viewers, but only jumped a tenth in the demo.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.71 million; 18-49: 0.8/3) was also up in total viewers, but even in the demo.
Thursday, August 11th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 4.82 million; 18-49: 1.4/5) slipped two tenths from last week.

At 9:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 4.39 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) plummeted three tenths, tying a series low.

At 10pm, week five of now-two-time-cancelled Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.57 million; 18-49: 1.4/5) inched up a tenth from last week. YTN plans to burn-off about four or five more episodes before the fall season begins. The remaining episodes (about three-five) will air sometime in the winter; the same schedule set earlier in the season.

Friday, August 12th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.51 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) remained even with last week.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.59 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) jumped a tenth from last week.

yankeesrj12

08-14-2011, 05:04 PM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

YTN EXTENDS "WEAKEST LINK", "CAN YOU BEAT KEN?", AND "LOCKED"
YTN has given an additional five episodes to the three series in the 'YTN Sunday Game Night' block, bringing each season total to 18 episodes. The Weakest Link, Can You Beat Ken?, and Locked will premiere on Sunday, September 18th, beginning at 7/6c.

YTN ANNOUNCES SEASON/SERIES PREMIERE DATES
YTN has quietly announced the premiere dates for its fall series. Here are the dates:
Friday, August 26th
8 - Weekly Update

Wednesday, September 14th
830 - YTN Fall Preview Show

Sunday, September 18th
7 - Can You Beat Ken?
8 - Locked
9 - The Weakest Link
10 - Detroit Homicide

Monday, September 19th
8 - Rebuilding My Life
9 - Secret Service
10 - TAKEN: Phoenix

Tuesday, September 20th
8 - Looking for Love
9 - District Attorney
10 - TAKEN

Wednesday, September 21st
8 - Kate and Zoe
830 - Mother & Daughter
9 - Behind the Scenes
930 - College
10 - Call Girls

Thursday, September 22nd
9 - Singles
930 - Roommates
10 - Reversing History

Friday, September 23rd
9 - The Inside Job
10 - Cops of New York

*Lie to Me will have its "summer finale" on September 1st at 10/9c, leaving five episodes unaired for the time being.

yankeesrj12

08-16-2011, 12:45 AM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

SHOCKER: YTN GAME SHOW BLOCK GONE IN FEBRUARY; THE WEAKEST LINK LIVES
YTN let all of their advertisers know that its Sunday schedule is going to look a lot different beginning February 12, 2012. The game shows are scheduled to air from September 18th to January 29th, with a repeat on Christmas day, and an unannounced encore sometime later this year. February 5th, the day of the Super Bowl, will have encore programming. Anyways, come February 12th, a whole new schedule will be in place, and YTN has already announced pieces of that schedule.

Here is the schedule:
7/6c - The Weakest Link [new timeslot]
8/7c - TBA
9/8c - Untitled 1850 Southern Slavery Drama [working title; new series]
10/9c - Detroit Homicide

Other new midseason series: Border Patrol (drama), End of the World (mini-series), The Strip (comedy), TAKEN Spinoff (drama)

UPDATE: CAN YOU BEAT KEN? AND LOCKED WILL AIR DURING MIDSEASON
When YTN made the announcement that the Sunday night game block was dead, many assumed that Can You Beat Ken? and Locked were cancelled - now we know that is NOT true. Both will air on Saturday nights for the rest of the season, beginning on February 4th. YTN says they are not burning of the series, but instead trying to develop Saturday nights. Since all eighteen episodes are scheduled to air between September and January on Sunday nights, YTN has ordered an additional thirteen episodes. The additional thirteen episode order has also been given to Sunday night game show, The Weakest Link.

Here is the Saturday schedule:
8/7c - Can You Beat Ken? [new night and time]
9/8c - Locked [new night and time]
10/9c - TAKEN: Phoenix [repeat]

This marks the first time in network history that a mere two hours of the schedule (Thursday at 8/7c and Saturday at 10/9c) will be encores.

Tubehead

08-16-2011, 01:48 AM

CRAYS MONDAYS
7:000am Quantum leap
8:00amHercules legendary JOURANY
9:00am early eiditon
10;00am whos line is it anyways?
10:30am whos line is it any way?
11:00am price isright
12:00pm minute to win it
1:00pm whip out
2:00pmamerican gladiators
3:00pm boy meet world
3:30pm boy meet world
4:00pm life on mars
5:00pm seven days
6:00pm life
7:00pmsmallivlle
8;00pm lose andclark new advtunr of super man
9:00pm batman WITH adam west
9:30pm superman WITH geregeo reveew
10:00pm judge kearn
10:30pm judge kearn
11:00pm judge mathis
12:00am american court judge ross
12:30am judge ros americnacourt
1:00am moon light
2:00am goessbumps
2:30am are you afradof the dark?

REALTY /CLASSIC SHOW TUEDAYS
7:00am JAMIE OLIVERS FOOD REVOLUTION
8:00amDiners drive ins and dives
8:30amDiners drive ins and dives
9:00am bily the Exterminator
9:30ambily the Exterminator
10:00am mintue towin it
11:00am the Defenders
12;00pm macygyver
1:00pm the A-TEAM
2:00PM Magnum P.I.
3:00PM LIFE
LUNCH TIME
4:00PM AMARICNA GOT TLANT
5:00PM SMALLVILLE
6:00PM THE MENALIST
7:00PM PAWNSTARS
7:30PM PAWN STARS
8:00PM AMRICNA PICKERS
9;00PM AMEICNA BEST DAANCE CREW
10:00PM The Mentalist
11:00PMDrew carry's improv-a-ganza
11:30PM WHOS LINE IS IT ANY WAYSS?
12:00AM MOON LIGHT
1:00AM FEAR FACTOR
2:00AM DEADLIST WARRIO

BACK IN TIME WESNDAYS
7:00AM QUANTMA LEAP
8:00AMHercules legendary JOURANY
9:00AM EARLY EEDION
10;00AMWHOS LINE IS IT ANY WAYS?
10:30AM WHOSL INEIS ITANY WAY?
11:00AM ARE YOUSMARTEDTHEN AFIFTH GRADER?
11:30AM AREYOU SAMRTE THENA FIFTHGRAER?
12:00PM PRICESI RIGHT
1;00PM HAPY DAYS
1:30PM HAPPY DAYS
2:00PM THEWALTONS
3:00P, OUR HOUSE
4;00PM FLASH FORWARD
5:00PM SMALLLVILLE
6:0PPM JOURANY MAN
7:00PM THE DEAD ZONE
8;00PM FLASHPOINT
9:00PM IT WORH WHAT
10:00PM MELISSA AND JOEY
10:30PM MEET THE BROWNS
11:00PM MINTUE TOWIN IT
12:00M I LOVE LUCY
12:30AM I LOVELUCY
1:00AM THE LUCYSHOW
1:30M HERES LUCY
2:00AM THE HOONEY MOONERS
2:30AM HOONER MOOENR LOSEEPESIDOES
3:00AM SEENDAYS
4:00AM GOOD TIMES
4:30M SANFROD ANDSON

OUTTER SIGHTE THURSDAYS
7:00AM OUR HOUSE
8:00AM MUDER ,SHE WORTE
9;00AM MATLOCK
10:00AM KUNG FU
11;00AMKung Fu: The Legend Continues
12:00PMMagnum P.I
1:00PM THE A-TEAM
2:00PM MACGVYER
3:00PM MARY TALOER MOORE
3:30PMDICK VAN DYKE
4:00PM FAMIL TIES
4;30PM FAMILY TIES
5:00PM HANING WITH MR COOPER
5:30PM HANINGWIT MR COOPER
6:00PM MAMMAS FAMILY
6:30PM MAMMS FMAILY
7:00PM THEWONDER YEARS
7:30PM THWONDER YEARS
8:00PM BOY MEET WORLD
8;30PM BOY MEET WORLD
9;00PM SAVED BY THEBEL
9:30PM SAVED BY THE BELL: COLLAGE YEARS
10;00PM EVERY ONE HATES CHRIS
10;30PM EVERY ONEHATES CHRIS
11:00PMTHE GLODEN GIRLS
11;30PM THGLODENGIRLS
12:00AM FRAISR
12:30AMFRISER
1;00AM BECKER
1;30AM BECKER
2:00AM TAXI
2:30AM NIGHT COURT
3:00AM THREES COMPANY

BLOCK PARTY SUMMER FRIDAYS
7:00A M HOME INMPROVMENT
7:30M HOME INMROVENT
8:00AM FLASH POINT
9;00AM QUANTAM LEAP
10:00AM WHOS LINE IS TI ANY WAYS?1
10:30AM WHOS LINE IS TI ANY WAYS?
11:00AMDDrew carry's improv-a-ganza
11:30AM Drew carry's improv-a-ganza
12:00PM POWER OF 10
1:00PM MINTUE T OWIN IT
2:00PM AMEIRCNA GLADTOIRS
3:00PM 1 VS 100
4:00PM AMEICNA GOT TLANT
5:00PM AMERINA BEST DACNE CREW
6;00PM MONER MARVELS
7:00pm day break
8:00pm jericho
9:00pmflashforward
10:00pmkingof queens
10:30pm home inmprovment
11:00pm full house
11:30p m full house
12:00am nacy gace swift jusitc
12:30am nacygraceswfit juitce
1:00amameirna court judge ross
1:30am americnacourt judge ros
2:00am judge karen
2:30am judg kearn
:3:00am the jerfferosns
3:30amamen

REWIEND SAURTDAYS
7:00am the jerfferosn
7:30am thej erffeosn
8:00am the bob new heart show
8:30am the newheart show
9:00a m our hosue
10;00am mary talroy moore
10:30am dick van dyke
11:00am pawnstars
11:30am pawns tars
12:00pm acution hunters
12:30pm acuitonhuner
1:00pm americna pickers
2:00pm only in amricna larry the cableguy
3:00pm shark tank
4:00pm jAMIE OLIVERS FOOD REVOLUTION
5:00pm smallvile
6:00pm AMERIAN BEST DANCECREW
7:00PMamerican restoration
7:30PMamerican restoration
8:00pm ameican got tlant
9:00pm it worth what
10:00pm whip out
11:00pm whos line is it an y ways?
11:30p m whos line is it any ways?
12;00am judge judy
12:30am judge judy
1:00a m the munsters
1:30am the munster
2:00am unslvoed mystie
3:00aam judgemathis

COURT IN SEASSION SUNDAYS
7:00am judge judy
7:30am judge judy
8:00am JUGE KEARN
8;30AM JUDGE KEARN
9:00am AMRICAN CORUT JUDGEROSS
9;30AM AMERIACN COURTJUDGEROSS
10;00am JUDGE MATHIS
11;00am NACY GRACE SWIFT JUSITCE
11:30AM NACY GRACESWIT JUSTICE
12:00pm PEOPLES COURT
1:00PM JUDGE JOE BROWN
1:30PM JUDGE JOE BROWN
2:00pm storge wars
2:30pm strogers wars
3:0PM MEMPHEI BEAT
4:0PM BONES
5:0PM NSIC
6:00PM NSIC LOSEANGLES
7:00pm WHITE COLLOR
8:00pmthe menlist
9:00PMBONES
10:00PM HAWIE FIVE O
11:00PM CASTLE
12;00AM SHARK TANK
1:00AM UNSLOVED MYSTIERS
2:00AMAMERICN PICKERS
3:00AM SEVEN DAYS
4:00AM KUNG FU
5:00AMKung Fu: The Legend Continues

factsoflife

08-17-2011, 07:52 PM

GEN-TV is on a temporary hiatus and will return shortly with news updates and more.

yankeesrj12

08-19-2011, 12:24 AM

Monday, August 8th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, the summer finale (only episode five) of Detroit Homicide (Viewers: 8.21 million; 18-49: 1.4/4) jumped a tenth from last week.

Tuesday, August 9th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week ten of recently renewed Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 7.36 million; 18-49: 2.1/5) increased another two tenths to a series high. It seems all this show needed was a renewal and the ratings increase would happen!

At 10pm, week ten of also renewed Our Family (Viewers: 6.91 million; 18-49: 2.0/5) also increased two tenths to a series high.

Wednesday, August 10th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 7.48 million; 18-49: 2.2/6) was up two tenths, but barely edged Sing it Loud! to be the highest rated show (thus far) of the week.
Tuesday, August 16th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week eleven of Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 6.83 million; 18-49: 1.9/5) slipped two tenths, after gaining two tenths last week.

At 10pm, week eleven of Our Family (Viewers: 6.92 million; 18-49: 2.0/5) remained even with last weeks series high.

Wednesday, August 17th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 7.94 million; 18-49: 2.4/6) jumped another two tenths from last week. Just like last season, The Rich Life is on the increase as the season comes to a close.

yankeesrj12

08-20-2011, 04:06 PM

Thursday, August 11th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 4.82 million; 18-49: 1.4/5) slipped two tenths from last week.

At 9:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 4.39 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) plummeted three tenths, tying a series low.

At 10pm, week five of now-two-time-cancelled Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.57 million; 18-49: 1.4/5) inched up a tenth from last week. YTN plans to burn-off about four or five more episodes before the fall season begins. The remaining episodes (about three-five) will air sometime in the winter; the same schedule set earlier in the season.

Friday, August 12th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.51 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) remained even with last week.

At 9pm, another Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.59 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) jumped a tenth from last week.
Thursday, August 18th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.01 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) was up a tenth from last week.

At 9:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.24 million; 18-49: 1.5/4) jumped two tenths from a series low set last week.

At 10pm, week six of FOX/YTN series Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.78 million; 18-49: 1.4/5) remained even with last week. Only a few more episodes will air this summer, with the remaining episodes airing sometime in late 2011/early 2012.

Friday, August 19th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.68 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) was even with last week.

At 9pm, the season finale of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.74 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) was also even with last week.

factsoflife

08-20-2011, 08:07 PM

Despite strong ratings and decent reviews, GEN-TV has ordered a massive overhaul of it's daytime talker "Chick Chat" which is currently one of the top rated in the country.

First up, the network wants the series to focus on more hardcore news and has rightfully dropped all of the cast from the series. Joan & Melissa Rivers, Sandra Bernhard, Reichen Lehmkuhl, Maya and Bill Bochrupt have all been fired from the series. The network says "Despite their immense talent, GEN-TV has decided to overhaul the entire cast of Chick Chat and focus on more serious issues."

They have already hired a panel of well known female news faces to headline this update: Maria Shriver will serve as head moderator on the panel, and will appear alongside Joan Lunden, and Deborah Norville (who will pull double duty as she will continue to host "Inside Edition". Additional panelist will be announced at a later date.

It looks like GEN-TV has decided against it's planned overhaul of "Chick Chat" from a light daytime talker to a hard news fest, according to an insider "Testing proved that our audience does not want a hard news show."

With that said, the network is looking to expand the appeal of the show to include a wider base of viewers, so they are tinkering with the format a bit, according to the same insider, speaking on the condition of anonymity, "The show will utilize more round table discussions, will introduce more live segments and will steer away from man on the street type stuff." Additionally, the series will expand it's focus on celebrity and pop culture.

The cast will remain mostly the same as last season, with Joan Rivers, Sandra Burnhardt and Melissa Rivers all returning.

Mya, Bill Brochtrup and Reichen Lemkhul have all been dropped from the show.

The network has also hired two additional panelists, they have snapped up Holly Robinson-Peete from CBS's "The Talk" after she was dropped and have also signed red-hot Cheyenne Jackson to fill the series gay man role.

So that means that the cast is:
Maria Shriver- Head Moderator
Joan Rivers----Head Moderator
Sandra Burnhard-Panelist
Melissa Rivers-Panelist
Holly Robinson Peete- Panelist
Cheyenne Jackson- Panelist

The network has also confirmed that they have dropped the options on recurring/fill-in hosts Leeza Gibbons, Kathy Griffin and Ant, none of whom appeared more than three times over the course of the series season.

factsoflife

08-20-2011, 08:14 PM

GEN-TV announced a major shake-up today. The network has parted ways with David E. Kelley in a big way. First off, the network has canceled "Black's Law", the struggling legal drama starring Brooke Shields, Harry Hamlin and others. Though it's debut episode was highly viewed, the ratings have declined with each additional episode. Katrina Bishop-Wry announced the change saying "The old GEN-TV administration was foolish and blind to renew a series with such a low rating figure and it was obvious to me that the show has to go." Additionally ruffling the feathers of David E. Kelley, GEN-TV has fired the mega-producer from "County General" and has hired former "Law & Order: SVU" producer Neal Bauer to step-in as day to day show-runner, a big change from a few days ago when Bill Erickson would takeover. Erickson, a longtime employee of the series has been fired for creative differences with Katrina Bishop-Wry.

She outlines in a detailed memo today a new creative direction for the series, the memo was sent from Wry to Bauer and was discussing the changes she wants to see on the series:

"The series is too quirky and it needs to be cut. This needs to be a mainstream hospital drama. No more crazy lesbians with brain tumors. Straightforward storytelling please. Also less old people. This show needs an injection of youth and fast. I suggest cutting Geena Davis and Tim Matheson from the series."

"Less Gay stuff, more straight stuff, GEN-TV cannot become known as "The Gay Network". We must balance and find a way to appeal to normal Americans."

"Gore, Gore, GORE. Let's gore it up, afterall this is a HOSPITAL SHOW afterall. More blood, more guts."

It seems Wry has the wrong idea about how to attract viewers.

A press release was issued back in July stating that "Black's Law" was canceled, but then the network's fall schedule was released and the series remained on the schedule. So what gives? Katrina Bishop-Wry explains "We changed our minds and gave the show a second chance, the show will return as scheduled for it's second season, but unless ratings tick up and critics respond positively the show won't stay there for long."

She explains "We have several mid-season shows with potential and they will get on the air if this one tanks."

factsoflife

08-20-2011, 08:49 PM

Ben Savage has also been dropped from "County General". The network is currently overhauling the series cast, and only Tim Matheson, Neve Campbell, Mehki Phiffer and Geena Davis remain as series regulars.

A newer, younger cast will be implemented before the series returns in the fall. According to sources, the network has asked for "more diversity and a lot of younger faces" to fill the series. It appears the show will focus more on the idea of a teaching hospital and the medical students it teaches. Several up and coming names are being thrown around, but so far nobody has been cast.

Rumors are that several "name soap opera actors" are in consideration for prime roles on the show, one rumor suggests that "All My Children" actors Jordi Vilasuso, Alicia Minshew and Lindsay Hartley have all landed contracts on the series, though this remains as of now unconfirmed.

Another rumors suggests that Chad Michael Murray from "One Of These Days" and "One Tree Hill" could land on the series, as his role on "Days" is coming to an end when the series exits next year, the network may be planning on moving him over to this series.

GEN-TV has a few casting announcements to announce in regards to "County General".

As previously reported, most of the supporting cast has been let-go, with only Tim Matheson, Geena Davis, Neve Campbell and Mehki Phiffer remaining. The network has announced that Phiffer has been dropped down to recurring and will only appear in about "10 of the series 22 episodes this season."

With that said, they have also confirmed the new cast additions, and as speculated, many of them come from daytime soap operas:

First up, "All My Children" alumnus Jordi Vilasuso and Lindsay Hartley have both joined the cast, as speculated. Vilasuso will play Dr. Hector Martinez III, a hot-shot prodigy who transfers to County General from Los Angeles and has a huge legacy to uphold, as he comes from a family of doctors; all neurosurgeons who look down on his choice of practicing plastic surgery. Hartley will play Dr. Georgia Vasquez-Martinez, his wife who comes along with him when he is transferred, but whose skill level leaves much to be desired and causes an uproar among the upper-staff of the hospital who question her presence. Also, their marital issues will be a prime focus as they are recovering from a shaky year that includes infidelity, miscarriage and a lot of hostility to go around.

Other cast joining this season:

Justin Hartley (Lindsay's real husband) as Dr. Martin Jones "M.J." Vance, a handsome and much lusted after cardiologist whose personal life is about to become prime fodder for hospital gossips as he falls into a very inappropriate relationship with a co-worker.

Another two "All My Children" alumni join the series as well, Jacob Young and Alexa Havins, who made magic in daytime as J.R. and Babe join the series. Young will play the role of Dr. Jonas Ellis, son of the one and only Dr. Grant Ellis (Tim Matheson), who accepts a rotation at the hospital mostly to ruffle the feathers of his absentee father; not only with his inferior attitude and a chip on his shoulder; but with his outlandish personal life, which will no doubt upset his father. Havins will play, Dr. Bella Hampshire; a beautiful oncologist who captures the eye of Adele (Neve Campbell) and threatens her relationship, her sexuality will be open for interpretation.

Lastly, David Gallagher ("7th Heaven", "Second Family") joins the series as Chris McKenzie, a nurse trainee who happens to be the adopted son of Dr. Harley McKenzie (Geena Davis) and whose unusual outlook on life causes major problems for everybody at the hospital. Bonnie Dennison ("Guiding Light", "Third Watch") also joins the cast as Jordan Ellis, a nurse who in addition to being Jona's younger sister is also Grant's daughter; the same daughter who was the reason Grant left Jona's mother all those decades ago. "The damage that Grant caused by basically choosing one family over another will be slowly revealed and will have everlasting impact for all" says Neal Bauer the new E.P. of the series who has taken over day to day duties from David E. Kelley who resigned from the series earlier this year, though he remains a credited producer and creator on the series, of which he owns 40% of the back-end.

factsoflife

08-20-2011, 09:13 PM

GEN-TV is apparently closing in on the final stages of it's planned remake of "Designing Women" the classic 80's comedy that starred Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Jean Smart and Annie Potts. Though the script has been circulating for months, it appears the network is close to ordering an actual pilot, casting which has apparently already started. We hear the new version is faithful to the concept of the original series, but with several modern day twists, including, a more racially diverse cast and one of the characters possibly being gay or lesbian. Mitchell Wilson, a network executive helping to develop the pilot says "It's silly to do a series set in Atlanta in 2011 and not have one or more characters be African-American or bi-racial. It's even more silly to do a show set in the design world and not represent the gay community." Although not officially involved in the remake, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, who created the original series has given her blessing to the network and is willing to serve as a creative consultant if need be.

GEN-TV has officially ordered a pilot for a remake of classic 80's sitcom "Designing Women". Mitchell Wilson, a development executive at GEN-TV sys "The update definitely stays true to the legacy that Linda Bloodworth-Thomason created, but modernizes it a great deal." He continues "Among the modern touches are a more racially inclusive cast; a more current take on the roles that females inhabit and others fun touches." Though casting has yet to take place for the series; a number of high profile names are being considered; including Judy Reyes ("Scrubs"), Jessalyn Gilsig ("Glee"), Sara Rue ("Less Than Perfect", "Popular") and Nicole Sullivan ("The King Of Queens", "Mad TV").

yankeesrj12

08-20-2011, 09:21 PM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

"THE CANDACE SHOW" STARTS STRONG
YTN's second ever daytime talker got off to a strong start last week, outpacing the final week of The Ricki Lake Show by double digits. This bodes well for new comedy, Mother & Daughter, a series that also stars Candace Cameron-Bure.

Ratings for the final week of The Ricki Lake Show:
Monday - 1.02 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo
Tuesday - 984,000 viewers; 0.3/0 demo
Wednesday - 929,000 viewers; 0.3/0 demo
Thursday - 957,000 viewers; 0.3/1 demo
Friday - 1.36 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo

Ratings for the first week of The Candace Show:
Monday - 1.37 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 34%; up 25%)
Tuesday - 1.32 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (up 34%; up 33%)
Wednesday - 1.20 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (up 29%; up 33%)
Thursday - 1.41 million viewers; 0.5/2 demo (up 47%; up 67%)
Friday - 1.39 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 2%; up 25%)

Total Viewers:
Ricki Lake - 5.25 million viewers = 1.05 million viewer average
Candace - 6.69 million viewers = 1.34 million viewer average (up 28%)

Demo:
Ricki Lake - 1.7 demo = 0.34 average
Candace - 2.3 demo = 0.46 average (up 35%)

atwtbb

08-21-2011, 12:06 AM

FamilyNET Press Release:

“Coach Launch Marathon” Schedule:
Friday, September 2nd beginning at 8pm-Monday,September 5th at 8pm.

SCHEDULE:
Friday: 8pm-6am
EPISODES: 9-12,14,16-22,14,16-22

Saturday: 6am-12pm
EPISODES: 24-31,32,34-36

Saturday: 12pm-6pm
EPISODES: 37-40,42-44,46-49,51

Saturday: 6pm-12am
EPISODES: 53-55,57,59,61,62,64,65,67,69,71

Saturday: 12am-6am
EPISODES: 72,74,75,76,78-82,84,86,91

Sunday: 6am-12pm
EPISODES: 89,90,94,95,97-104

Sunday: 12pm-6pm
EPISODES: 106-110,113-117,119,120

Sunday: 6pm-12am
EPISODES: 121,123,125-131,133,135,136

Sunday: 12am-6am
EPISODES: 137-139,141-143,146-150,155

Monday: 6am-12pm
EPISODES: 151-154,156-159,161-164

Monday: 12pm-6pm
EPISODES: 167,171,172,175,178,180-182,185,188,193,196

Monday: 6pm-8pm
EPISODES: 197-200

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE (Effective Tuesday, September 6th)

SCHEDULE CHANGES:
WEEKDAYS:
6:30am Coach (replaces The Fresh Prince of Bel Air)
11:00am Coach (replaces Gilligan’s Island)
11:30am Coach (replaces The Munster’s)

EVERYDAY:
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island (replaces Leave it to Beaver)
2:30am Coach (replaces Home Improvement)

WEEKENDS:
8:00am Coach X2 (replaces The Walton’s)
7:30pm Coach (replaces Taxi)

SATURDAY:
11:00am Leave it to Beaver (replaces Gilligan’s Island)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
6:30am Coach
7:00am Murder, She Wrote
8:00am Diagnosis Murder
9:00am Matlock
10:00am Full House
10:30am Full House
11:00am Coach
11:30am Coach
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Coach
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Taxi
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am Leave it to Beaver
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi
7:30pm Coach
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Coach
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm Coach
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Coach
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

Effective September 19th:

SCHEDULE CHANGES:

WEEKDAYS:
3:00pm Guiding Light (replaces Little House on the Prairie)
1:00am Guiding Light (replaces The Cosby Show X2)

SUNDAY-FRIDAY:
2:00am The Cosby Show (replaces Full House)
2:30am The Cosby Show (replaces Coach)

MONDAYS:
8:00pm-10:00pm The Biggest Loser (began 9/12/11)

SATURDAY:
1:00am Guiding Light (Monday’s episode) (replaces The Cosby Show X2)
2:00am Guiding Light (Tuesday’s episode) (replaces Full House/Coach)
3:00am Guiding Light (Wednesday’s episode) (replaces Barney Miller X2)
4:00am Guiding Light (Thursday’s episode) (replaces Barney Miller/Taxi)
5:00am Guiding Light (Friday’s episode) (replaces Little House on the
Prairie)

SUNDAY:
1:00am Guiding Light (Friday’s episode) (replaces The Cosby Show X2)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
6:30am Coach
7:00am Murder, She Wrote
8:00am Diagnosis Murder
9:00am Matlock
10:00am Full House
10:30am Full House
11:00am Coach
11:30am Coach
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm GUIDING LIGHT
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am GUIDING LIGHT
2:00am The Cosby Show
2:30am The Cosby Show
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Taxi
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am Leave it to Beaver
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi X2
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am-6:00am Guiding Light Marathon

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm Taxi
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am GUIDING LIGHT (Friday’s episode)
2:00am The Cosby Show
2:30am The Cosby Show
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

atwtbb

08-21-2011, 12:11 AM

atwtbb

08-21-2011, 12:20 AM

Crime is an awful thing, that's why FamilyNET has acquired "The Adventures of Superman" and "Batman" for weekend airings-- beginning this October. This deal is limited and is set to expire on December 31st of this year. There is a SLIM chance we can continue airing one of the series.

FamilyNET has also acquired the weekend rights to "Mayberry, RFD". This series will air in the "Andy Griffith Show" time slot on weekends.

HERE IS OUR PREDICTION OF THE FamilyNET Weekend Schedule beginning in October.

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Taxi
9:30am M*A*S*H
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am Leave it to Beaver
11:30am The Munster’s
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm MAYBERRY,RFD
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
3:30pm THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
4:00pm BATMAN
4:30pm BATMAN
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi X2
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am-6:00am Guiding Light Marathon

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm MAYBERRY, RFD
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
3:30pm THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
4:00pm BATMAN
4:30pm BATMAN
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm Taxi
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am GUIDING LIGHT (Friday’s episode)
2:00am The Cosby Show
2:30am The Cosby Show
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

atwtbb

08-24-2011, 05:06 PM

Expect some minor changes to the current schedule to be posted tomorrow...which carry over to September.

factsoflife

08-25-2011, 08:16 PM

It looks like GEN-TV has decided against it's planned overhaul of "Chick Chat" from a light daytime talker to a hard news fest, according to an insider "Testing proved that our audience does not want a hard news show."

With that said, the network is looking to expand the appeal of the show to include a wider base of viewers, so they are tinkering with the format a bit, according to the same insider, speaking on the condition of anonymity, "The show will utilize more round table discussions, will introduce more live segments and will steer away from man on the street type stuff." Additionally, the series will expand it's focus on celebrity and pop culture.

The cast will remain mostly the same as last season, with Joan Rivers, Sandra Burnhardt and Melissa Rivers all returning.

Mya, Bill Brochtrup and Reichen Lemkhul have all been dropped from the show.

The network has also hired two additional panelists, they have snapped up Holly Robinson-Peete from CBS's "The Talk" after she was dropped and have also signed red-hot Cheyenne Jackson to fill the series gay man role.

So that means that the cast is:
Maria Shriver- Head Moderator
Joan Rivers----Head Moderator
Sandra Burnhard-Panelist
Melissa Rivers-Panelist
Holly Robinson Peete- Panelist
Cheyenne Jackson- Panelist

The network has also confirmed that they have dropped the options on recurring/fill-in hosts Leeza Gibbons, Kathy Griffin and Ant, none of whom appeared more than three times over the course of the series season.

GEN-TV wants to clarify something; despite deciding not to turn "Chick Chat" into a hard news show, they have decided to retain red-hot anchor Maria Shriver to appear on the series. She will join returning co-hosts Joan and Melissa Rivers, Sandra Burnhard and new additions, Holly Robinson Peete and Cheyenne Jackson.

factsoflife

08-25-2011, 08:39 PM

atwtbb

08-25-2011, 10:49 PM

FRESH PRINCE HAS CONTINUED TO SINK IN THE RATINGS...SO AS PROMISED IT WILL BE DROPPED!!! (GOODBYE WILL)...A NEW SCHEDULE IS IN THE WORKS, BUT FOR TOMORROW MURDER, SHE WROTE WILL AIR BOTH AT 6AM AND AT 7AM.

THE NEW SCHEDULE BEGINNING NEXT WEEK WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW.

factsoflife

08-25-2011, 11:10 PM

On Monday, GEN-TV started airing it's Fall 2011 Daytime Schedule earlier than expect (originally expected to launch September 1, 2011). Here are the preliminary results

Daytime:
M-F Only

12am: Suddenly Susan (new timeslot)
1230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
1am: Ellen (new timeslot)
2am: The Nanny (new timeslot)
230: The New Adventures of Old Christine
3am: Cybill (additional airing)
4am: Dave's World (new to GEN-TV)
430: Designing Women
5am: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
630: The Golden Girls (additional airing)
7am: Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (new to GEN-TV)
730: Judge Jeannie Pirro
830: Cash Cab (New timeslot)
9am: Second Family (reruns, new)
930: Roommates (new to GEN-TV)*
10: Roommates (new to GEN-TV) *
1030: The Arrival (reruns, new)
11: Cybill’s Talk Show (New Series)
12pm: Cybill (new timeslot)
1pm: The Oprah Winfrey Show (reruns)
2pm: Chick Chat (new timeslot)
230: My Wife & Kids (new to GEN-TV)
3pm: Still Standing (new timeslot)
330: Dave’s World (new timeslot)
4pm: Deidra Hall (new timeslot)
430: Suddenly Susan (new timeslot)
5pm: Hot Tamales (new timeslot)
6pm: Boyfriends (additional airing)
630: Will & Grace (additional airing)
7pm: Strong Medicine (returns to daytime) (Monday-Wednesday only)

Among the success are:

"The Nanny" and "The Golden Girls" which were massive hits in the 18-49 demo. "The Nanny" hit a 3.7 on Wednesday and "The Golden Girls" hit a 4.9 on Tuesday, both look to be strong performers.

The addition of "Still Standing" and "The Arrival" which both attracted more than 10 million viewers for the week so far.

"Will & Grace" continues to perform solidly, while "The Oprah Winfrey Show" builds steam over the course of the week, starting with a 3.1 on Monday and building to a 3.8 on Thursday.

Among the problem areas and issues are:

"Ellen" proves to be a weak performer with only 1 million viewers watching over the course of the week, and paltry returns among demos. It was dead-last among demos in daytime this week.

"Dave's World" proves to be a unpopular series, with almost nobody watching, however, execs promise to stick with it for the time being so it can build an audience. "It's an unknown show compared to other on our schedule, but we feel it will build over time."

Here are the Top 10 most watched Daytime Shows:

1. The Golden Girls--- 13.2 million viewers; 5.5 18-49 (averaged for the week)
2. The Nanny----------13.1 million viewers; 4.2 18-49
3. My Wife & Kids-----12.94 million viewers; 4.1 18-49
4. Hot Tamales------ 12.82 million viewers; 3.8 18-49
5. Will & Grace--------12.74 million viewers; 3.4 18-49
6.TIE--- Second Family---------12.70 million viewers; 3.3 18-49
---The Oprah Winfrey Show
------Suddenly Susan
7. Boyfriends-------------12.65 million viewers; 3.1 18-49
8. The Arrival--------11.29 million viewers; 3.0 18-49
9. Cash Cab(Reruns)-------------11.20 million viewers; 2.8 18-49
10. Designing Women-------11.14 million viewers; 1.83 18-49

------The lowest rated programs this week were "Ellen", "Dave's World", "Cybill" and "Strong Medicine".

* "Roommates" did not air this week as GEN-TV cannot contractually air them until September 1st, 2011. In their place GEN-TV aired extra episodes of "The Golden Girls".

***GEN-TV Original Talk shows were in reruns, new episodes begin next week.

factsoflife

08-25-2011, 11:27 PM

Hot off the success of it's remake of the popular 90's drama "Sisters", which has turned into one of the networks' biggest success stories, and news that they'll remake 80's sitcom "Designing Women" comes word that GEN-TV is in the market for several more remakes.

Insiders say that Katrina Bishop-Wry has "80's and 90's nostalgia and plans to order pilots for remakes of several high-profile series from those decades, both on the comedy and drama side." According to our insiders, among the series that are apparently being considered for the GEN-TV treatment are "Party Of Five", which is similar in vein to "Sisters" in that it's a family drama that could easily be updated with modern touches. Sources indicate that network is in negotiations with Sony Pictures Television who owns the rights to the series, and is working with Christopher Keyser and Amy Lippman, the original creators of the series to update it, and perhaps bring back one or more original cast members. "Unlike "Sisters", this would be more of a sequel in which one or more characters from the original series would appear and have major roles."

Other shows being considered are, "Baywatch", sources say "the success of Malibu Beach Club" have Katrina mulling over a modernized version of the ultimate beach series for next summer. "Discussions are on-going with parties involved, including David Hasselhoff to see if this project is viable."

On the comedy side, a modern day version of "Living Single" is being mulled over, sources say "GEN-TV is desperate to attract the African-American audience and is considering a current day version of this sitcom which featured a cast of black female characters at the forefront." "The new version would focus on how the roles of black females have evolved over the years and would include more wide-ranging archetypes."

Another 90's comedy being considered for the remake treatment is college sitcom "A Different World"; which would potentially star Keke Palmer, and would take place at the same fictional college the original took place in, Hillman. GEN-TV is in early rounds of negotiations to gain the rights to a remake. Apparently they have reached out to Bill Cosby about consulting on the series. Rumors have Jasmine Guy and Dawn Lewis, two of the original cast members attached to appear as professors on the new version, however this is far too early to confirm.

factsoflife

08-25-2011, 11:44 PM

Jennifer Love Hewitt has snagged a major guest starring role on "The Huntress". Hewitt will appear in five episodes of the bounty hunter drama as FBI Special Agent Claire Mather, who comes into Arizona with a special mission; "Find out as much dirt on Monica as she can and get her into federal custody." As it will unfold, Monica causes a major national incident when she inadvertently gets involved in an narcotics case that falls under FBI jurisdiction and she ruffles a lot of feathers." Hewitt's character is described as "Outwardly cheerful but with a sinister, dark side, all business, no non-sense."

Meanwhile, Mario Lopez is also gearing up for a role on "The Huntress"; the former "Saved By The Bell" star and Extra host has inked a deal to play the recurring role of Hector Vargas, a shady, yet alluring bounty hunter who Monica will partner up with for several episodes. Producers of the show say "Mario is the perfect choice for this role, the exact right combination of likeability, brooding and raw sexual magnetism."

Fresh off being fired from "County General", John Leguizamo has landed a brand new talent deal with GEN-TV. A victim of the series changing gears and hiring younger cast members, Leguizamo will remain at GEN-TV as the network develops a pilot for him. Under his new holding deal, his first tour of duty will be on the new fall drama "Consumer Affairs" where he will guest star on three episodes. Following that he will appear in five episodes of "Sisters" before making way to a two-episode guest stint on "Elizabeth Bordoe". "The network is serious about keeping him on-contract and adore him."

Lastly, Tatyana Ali has inked a new holding deal with GEN-TV as well. Valid for one year the network will aggressively target her for a new pilot. Much like most GEN-TV holding deals, she will be required to first appear in guest roles on current network shows; her first stop is "County General" where she will guest star in two episodes; followed by two episodes of "Black's Law".

atwtbb

08-26-2011, 07:34 AM

yankeesrj12

08-26-2011, 04:35 PM

Tuesday, August 16th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week eleven of Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 6.83 million; 18-49: 1.9/5) slipped two tenths, after gaining two tenths last week.

At 10pm, week eleven of Our Family (Viewers: 6.92 million; 18-49: 2.0/5) remained even with last weeks series high.

Wednesday, August 17th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, a new episode of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 7.94 million; 18-49: 2.4/6) jumped another two tenths from last week. Just like last season, The Rich Life is on the increase as the season comes to a close.
Tuesday, August 23rd Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, week twelve of Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 7.94 million; 18-49: 2.3/6) was up four tenths to a new series high.

At 10pm, week twelve of Our Family (Viewers: 7.23 million; 18-49: 2.2/5) jumped two tenths to a series high.

Wednesday, August 24th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, the shocking season finale of The Rich Life: Love, Money, and Sex (Viewers: 8.79 million; 18-49: 2.7/6) inched up three tenths to a season high. This is down from last seasons finale, but it still did very well for a cable series in the summer.

atwtbb

08-27-2011, 12:35 AM

FamilyNET Press Release: 8/27/11

SCHEDULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH:

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Murder, She Wrote (replaces Fresh Prince of Bel Air X2)
7:00am Diagnosis Murder (replaces Murder, She Wrote)
8:00am Matlock (replaces Diagnosis Murder)
9:00am Leave it to Beaver (replaces Matlock)
9:30am The Munster’s (replaces continued…)
11:00am Little House on the Prairie (replaces Gilligan’s Island/Munster’s)
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island (replaces Leave it to Beaver)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Murder, She Wrote
7:00am Diagnosis Murder
8:00am Matlock
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am The Munster’s
10:00am Full House
10:30am Full House
11:00am Little House on the Prairie
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family

MONDAY-THURSDAY:
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Home Improvement
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

FRIDAY:
Coach launch

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:
Coach launch

SCHEDULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2011

WEEKDAYS:
11:00am/11:30am Coach (replaces Little House on the Prairie)

EVERYDAY:
2:30am Coach (replaces Home Improvement)

WEEKENDS:
8:00am/8:30am Coach (replaces The Walton’s
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island (replaces Leave it to Beaver)
7:30pm Coach (replaces Taxi)

SATURDAY:
9:00am Leave it to Beaver (replaces Taxi)
9:30am The Munster’s (replaces M*A*S*H
11:00am Taxi (replaces Gilligan’s Island)
11:30am M*A*S*H (replaces The Munster’s)

MONDAY:
8:00pm-10:00pm The Biggest Loser
(replaces The Waltons/ Andy Griffith Show/I Love Lucy)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Murder, She Wrote
7:00am Diagnosis Murder
8:00am Matlock
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am The Munster’s
10:00am Full House
10:30am Full House
11:00am Coach
11:30am Coach
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Coach
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am Munster’s
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am Taxi
11:30am M*A*S*H
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi
7:30pm Coach
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Coach
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm Coach
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am The Cosby Show X2
2:00am Full House
2:30am Coach
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SCHEDULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH:

WEEKDAYS:
3:00pm Guiding Light (replaces Little House on the Prairie)
1:00am Guiding Light [repeat of 3pm episode] (replaces Cosby Show X2)
2:00am Cosby Show (replaces Full House)
2:30am Cosby Show (replaces Coach)

SATURDAY:
1:00am-6:00am Guiding Light marathon (replaces Cosby Show X2/Full House/Coach/Barney Miller X3/Taxi/Little House on the Prairie)

SUNDAY:
1:00am Guiding Light (Friday’s episode) (replaces Cosby Show X2)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Murder, She Wrote
7:00am Diagnosis Murder
8:00am Matlock
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am The Munster’s
10:00am Full House
10:30am Full House
11:00am Coach
11:30am Coach
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Guiding Light
4:00pm Dawson’s Creek
5:00pm 7th Heaven
6:00pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm Mama’s Family
7:30pm Mama’s Family
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am Guiding Light
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am Munster’s
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am Taxi
11:30am M*A*S*H
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Gilligan’s Island
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm The Golden Girls X2
7:00pm Taxi
7:30pm Coach
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am-6:00am Guiding Light marathon

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement X2
7:00am Full House X2
8:00am Coach X2
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am religious programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Leave it to Beaver
1:30pm The Beverly Hillbillies
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Little House on the Prairie
4:00pm M*A*S*H X2
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2
6:00pm religious programming
7:30pm Coach
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am Munster’s
12:00am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am Guiding Light (Friday)
2:00am The Cosby Show X2
3:00am Barney Miller
3:30am Barney Miller
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am Little House on the Prairie

OCTOBER NOTES:

The rumor that Batman, Superman, and Mayberry RFD are joining the lineup is just a rumor!!!

There will be some shows that will go on hiatus in October.

factsoflife

08-27-2011, 07:46 PM

Question: Will Tatyana Ali be able to continue her recurring role as Roxanne on The Young and the Restless?

Yes, she will be. This holding deal applies only to prime time series and has no affect on her daytime work.

factsoflife

08-27-2011, 10:37 PM

In a move to drastically improve ratings, and it's critical notices, GEN-TV has ordered a total overhaul of struggling drama series "Black's Law". Marcy Jenkins, a network insider says "The show started strong, but proved to be an inconsistent player for the network and will have a major revamp." She further continues "Creatively the show has yet to live up to the potential of it's widely praised pilot episode. It has a fantastic cast, but needs more focus."

First off, the series writing staff is being changed, the entire writing staff from last season has been fired, except for one key player; David E. Kelley, who will work full-time on the show. Kelley is the creator of the series and will devote his full energy to the show. He will be joined by frequent collaborator Bill D'Elia; who has worked with him on shows as varied as "Ally McBeal", "Boston Legal", "The Practice" and most recently, "Harry's Law" and the never aired "Wonder Woman". Joining them on the staff will be mostly unknown staff and breakdown writers.

Kelley will primarily oversee duties as the writer and producer of the series; with the credits of Creator, Executive Producer and Head Writer. D'Elia will mostly focus on directing the series, and will serve as the show's Head Director, he will share the title of Executive Producer.

Casting wise, the network has ordered an overhaul as well, Billy Campbell has been let-go from the series, as his character proved to be unnecessary, with him and Brooke Shields showing no discernible chemistry at all. "It was clear from very early on that Brooke had more chemistry with Dermot Mulroney who plays her ex-husband on the series and that Billy, though talented was wholly unneeded on the series."

Ted Danson who starred as a judge on the series will also exit, mostly due to his commitment to "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" where he takes over for exiting Laurence Fishburne this season.

Kerr Smith, has also been let-go from the series; as his character found little to do and "Kerr had no chemistry with Emily Rose, who he was brought in to play off of." Instead, the network has hired actor Matt Dallas ("Kyle XY") in the recurring role of Mark Hopkins, the ex-fiancee of Sarah (Emily Rose), whose ties to a high profile firm prove problematic when it opens Black's Law up to a conflict of interest in their biggest case.

The rest of the cast including, Brooke Sheilds, Harry Hamlin, Kurt Russell and Dean Winters all return.

Creatively, the series will focus "more on the actual cases the firm handles and less on the problematic personal relationships they face." "The tone will be much more similar to Law & Order than to All McBeal" says Kelley himself.

Lastly, network has put out a casting call for two or three more female characters to populate the series, rumors are that David E. Kelley favorite Calistia Flockhart is up for one of these roles, "but it will most certainly not be flighty sexually charged Ally McBeal, whom she previously played on Kelley's famous 90's series." He says "That was a somewhat odd rumor that inexplicably got started somehow." He also reiterates "She has yet to be cast, it is simply a rumor."

Only time will tell if any of these changes help the show at all.

ABOUT "Black's Law":

Black's Law is a one-hour dramatic television program produced by GEN-TV Studios, David E. Kelley Productions and jointly owned by CBS Television Distribution and GEN-TV Studios. It stars prolific actress Brooke Shields as Ramona Black, a highly educated and successful litigator who tires of role in corporate law; where she has defended many Fortune 500 companies in Supreme Court cases. She decides almost on a whim, after winning another multi-billion dollar settlement for a fortune 500 that she needs to dedicate herself to pro-bono work; she quits her firm and decided to open a new firm specializing in civil rights, discrimination and sexual harassment cases.

Other stars on the series include: Kurt Russell who plays a cocky Attorney who delights in going up against Ramona in court because of a decades old feud between the two. Dean Winters stars as an ambulance chasing attorney with a sour reputation who Ramona takes under her wing and mentors; who stunningly develops into something of a prodigy for the firm. His character, Mitchell Harmon, started off as recurring in Season 1 but has been upgraded to a series regular this year. Harry Hamlin stars as Russ Novak an unlikely partner in the firm; as one of Ramona's earliest mentors in law school, she feels a loyalty to him, and hires him even despite the fact that his career has tanked in the last two decades due to excessive drinking, drugging and overall laziness. She believes he needs a new lease on life and to get out of the rut he's been living in. Over the course of last season, Russ regained his passion for life, thanks to helping "the little people" find their voice. This season, Russ proves to be vital to the firm as his legal knowledge helps the firm on many occasions. Emily Rose stars as Sarah Jenkins, an intern with a dark past. In Season 1, her past was alluded to, but never disclosed, it was somewhat alleged that she slept with and blackmailed a high level judge or bar association official to get into law school; but this season, her past will be fully revealed.

Kerr Smith and Ted Danson previously appeared on the series but have been let-go as of Season 2. Billy Campbell appeared in Season 1 as the character, Victor Goldman who shared romantic history with Ramona. He has been written out as of season 2.

factsoflife

08-27-2011, 11:14 PM

GEN-TV has announced the cast for their fall drama "Consumer Affairs", as well as a detailed press release:

Katherine Higel, Sigourney Weaver, Dermot Mulroney, Gabriel Byrne and Laurie Metcalf round out the regular cast of this series.

"Consumer Affairs" stars Katherine Higel as Jenna Williams, a thirty-something TV reporter who covers issues of consumer fraud for the highest rated cable news outlet in America. She's always approached her work with a full-throttle attitude, and never cared to hear the stories behind those she profiles, she goes after companies with zest. Sadly, her takes no prisoners attitude is about to get the best of her. A huge corporation is suing her, the network and everybody involved in the story that damaged their reputation. Her love life is taking, after her fiancee (Scott Foley in a guest starring role) dumps her citing her icy cold exterior and lack of compassion. Her whole world is turning upside down and now she must put the pieces back together. Just when she thinks she's figured out a way to fix this mess, she gets even more shocking news; she was adopted, and her parents aren't her parents at all.

Sigoruney Weaver plays Nancy Wilson, the head of the network Jenna works for and a key mentor in Jenna's life, who just may know more than she lets on about Jenna's birth parents.

Gabriel Byrne and Laurie Metcalf play Harrison and Sarah Williams, her adopted parents, and Dermot Mulroney plays a potential suitor named Seth Markus, an older man with a love of flash and grand gestures.

In what can only be signs of trouble for a series entering it's freshmen season; GEN-TV has ordered a total overhaul of "Consumer Affairs", the new series starring Katherine Higel.

First, the bad news, Gabriel Byrne, Laurie Metcalf and Dermot Mulroney are all out. Mulroney and Metcalf are committed to other GEN-TV series, so they've been removed. Both actors joined this series when their other shows (Never Again & Black's Law respectively) were thought to be canceled; but now that both those shows are returning to the network, the actors are unavailable.

Insiders say "These changes were inevitable anyway, but the renewal of BL and NA give more reason to make the changes."

Laurie Metcalf is being replaced by none other than Debra Winger, the Oscar Nominee and Acting Icon, who many consider the defining actress of her generation. The role will be decidedly rewritten for her. Gabriel Byrne who was to play the father of Higel's character will not be recast, as that role is being written out of the show. Mulroney was attached to play a romantic suitor, that role, which also is being rewritten has been recast with Billy Campbell, who recently was fired from "Black's Law".

In related news, as part of the creative revamp ordered by the network, this series will become more of a soap opera, and less of a mystery. Greg Wilmont, a Producer on the show says "GEN-TV saw the rough cut of the two episode's we've produced and the outline of the season we submitted, and frankly, felt, wisely that the over-arching mystery element of the show wasn't working. It was decided the show needs a more emotional undercurrent, and characters that are more "root worthy" and empathetic. With that said, Scott Foley's character, who initially appeared in the pilot as a guest star has been upgraded to a regular, and instead of breaking up with Jenna, will become a central figure in the series as Jenna's professional issues interfere with their relationship. Basically, the concept of the show is being changed:

Original concept: High octane mystery drama about a TV Consumer Affairs reporter and her complicated personal issues.

New Concept: A highly stylized soap opera with slight mystery elements focused on a struggling TV News reporter Jenna Williams (Katherine Higel) who aspires to move beyond investigative reporting into more hard-news. The journey she takes to land her professional goals and balance her faltering personal life is the center of this series. Scott Foley stars as Gerald Marone, Jenna's loving, empathetic and understanding fiancee whose patience are tested when Jenna's professional obligations begin to take precedence over all other aspects of her life; and when a potential new suitor complicates things for both of them.

The cast of "Consumer Affairs" is:
Katherine Higel as Jenna Williams
Sigourney Weaver as Nancy Wilson
Debra Winger as Sarah Williams
Billy Campbell as Richard "Rick" Lancaster

atwtbb

08-28-2011, 09:05 AM

FamilyNET Press Release:

The tentative October schedule is as follows:

SCHEDULE CHANGES:
WEEKDAYS:
10:00am Bewitched (replaces Full House)
10:30am I Dream of Jeannie (replaces Full House)
12:00pm Full House (replaces Bewitched)
12:30pm Full House (replaces I Dream of Jeannie)
1:00pm Dawson’s Creek (replaces Gilligan’s Island/The Beverly Hillbillies)
4:00pm 7th Heaven (replaces Dawson’s Creek)
5:00pm Mama’s Family X2 (replaces 7th Heaven)
7:00pm M*A*S*H X2 (replaces Mama’s Family)

EVERYNIGHT:
11:30pm Barney Miller (replaces Bewitched)

SUNDAY-FRIDAY:
3:00am Little House on the Prairie (replaces Barney Miller X2)
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Little House on the Prairie)
5:30am Gilligan’s Island (replaces continued…)

WEEKENDS:
1:00pm Murder, She Wrote (replaces Gilligan’s Island/The Beverly Hillbillies)
2:00pm Matlock (replaces The Andy Griffith Show/I Love Lucy)
3:00pm Matlock (replaces Little House on the Prairie)
4:00pm Diagnosis Murder (replaces M*A*S*H X2)
7:30pm M*A*S*H (replaces Coach)

SATURDAY:
7:00pm M*A*S*H (replaces Taxi)

WEEKDAYS:
6:00am Murder, She Wrote
7:00am Diagnosis Murder
8:00am Matlock
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am The Munster’s
10:00am Bewitched
10:30am I Dream of Jeannie
11:00am Coach
11:30am Coach
12:00pm Full House
12:30pm Full House
1:00pm Dawson’s Creek
2:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
2:30pm I Love Lucy
3:00pm Guiding Light
4:00pm 7th Heaven
5:00pm Mama’s Family
5:30pm Mama’s Family
6:00pm The Golden Girls
6:30pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm M*A*S*H
7:30pm M*A*S*H
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Barney Miller
12:00am The Munster’s
12:30am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am Guiding Light
2:00am The Cosby Show
2:30am The Cosby Show
3:00am Little House on the Prairie
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
5:30am Gilligan’s Island

SATURDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement
6:30am Home Improvement
7:00am Full House
7:30am Full House
8:00am Coach
8:30am Coach
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am The Munster’s
10:00am Barney Miller
10:30am Get Smart
11:00am Taxi
11:30am M*A*S*H
12:00pm Bewitched
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Murder, She Wrote
2:00pm Matlock
3:00pm Matlock
4:00pm Diagnosis Murder
5:00pm Mama’s Family
5:30pm Mama’s Family
6:00pm The Golden Girls
6:30pm The Golden Girls
7:00pm M*A*S*H
7:30pm M*A*S*H
8:00pm The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
9:00pm I Love Lucy
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Barney Miller
12:00am The Munster’s
12:30am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am Guiding Light Marathon

SUNDAY:
6:00am Home Improvement
6:30am Home Improvement
7:00am Full House
7:30am Full House
8:00am Coach
8:30am Coach
9:00am Leave it to Beaver
9:30am Religious Programming
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie
1:00pm Murder, She Wrote
2:00pm Matlock
3:00pm Matlock
4:00pm Diagnosis Murder
5:00pm Mama’s Family
5:30pm Mama’s Family
6:00pm Religious Programming
7:30pm M*A*S*H
8:00pm The Walton’s
9:00pm The Andy Griffith Show
9:30pm I Love Lucy
10:00pm M*A*S*H
10:30pm M*A*S*H
11:00pm Get Smart
11:30pm Barney Miller
12:00am The Munster’s
12:30am Leave it to Beaver
1:00am Guiding Light (Friday)
2:00am The Cosby Show
2:30am The Cosby Show
3:00am Little House on the Prairie
4:00am Barney Miller
4:30am Taxi
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
5:30am Gilligan’s Island

“I Love Lucy”- 60th Anniversary Marathon

Saturday, October 15th- Sunday, October 16th:

Saturday:
6:00am 001- “The Girls Want to Go to A Nightclub”
6:30am 008- “Men Are Messy”
7:00am 021- “New Neighbors”
7:30am 023- “The Mustache”
8:00am 025- “Pioneer Women”
8:30am 029- “The Freezer”
9:00am 030- “Lucy Does A TV Commercial”
9:30am 036- “Job Switching”
10:00am 038- “Anniversary Present”
10:30am 039- “The Handcuffs”
11:00am 041- “Vacation from Marriage”
11:30am 042- “The Courtroom”
12:00pm 043- “Redecorating”
12:30pm 045- “Lucy Is Enciente”
1:00pm 046- “Pregnant Women Are Unpredictable”
1:30pm 050- “Lucy Becomes a Sculptress”
2:00pm 051- “Lucy Goes to the Hospital”
2:30pm 054- “Club Election”
3:00pm 056- “Lucy Changes Her Mind”
3:30pm 057- “No Children Allowed”
4:00pm 061- “The Ricardos Change Apartments”
4:30pm 063- “Lucy Wants New Furniture”
5:00pm 065- “Ricky and Fred are TV Fans”
5:30pm 071- “Baby Pictures”
6:00pm 072- “Lucy Tells The Truth”
6:30pm 074- “Redecorating the Mertzes’ Apartment
7:00pm 076- “Changing the Boys’ Wardrobe”

7:30pm 080- “Ricky Minds the Baby”
8:00pm 081- “Charm School”
8:30pm 090- “Lucy Writes a Novel”
9:00pm 001- “The Girls Want to Go to A Nightclub”
9:30am 004- “Lucy Thinks Ricky is Trying to Murder Her”
10:00pm 093- “The Diner”
10:30pm 094- “Tennessee Ernie Visits”
11:00pm 095- “Tennessee Ernie Hangs On”
11:30pm 097- “The Sublease”
12:00am 098- “Business Manager”
12:30am 103- “Ricky’s Movie Offer”
1:00am 104- “Ricky’s Screen Test”
1:30am 107- “Ricky’s Contract”
2:00am 108- “Getting Ready”
2:30am 109- “Lucy Learns to Drive”
3:00am 110- “California Here We Come”
3:30am 111- “First Stop”
4:00am 112- “Tennessee Bound”
4:30am 113- “Ethel’s Hometown”
5:00am 114- “LA at Last”
5:30am 115- “Don Juan and the Starlets”

Sunday:
6:00am 116- “Lucy Gets in Pictures”
6:30am 117- “The Fashion Show”
7:00am 118- “The Hedda Hopper Show”
7:30am 119- “Don Juan is Shelved”
8:00am 120- “Bull Fight Dance”
8:30am 121- “Hollywood Anniversary”
9:00am 122- “The Star Upstairs”
9:30am 123- “In Palm Springs”
10:00am 124- “Dancing Star”
10:30am 125- “Harpo Marx”
11:00am 126- “Ricky Needs an Agent”
11:30am 127- “The Tour”
12:00pm 128- “Lucy Visits Grauman’s”
12:30pm 129- “Lucy and John Wayne”
1:00pm 130- “Lucy and the Dummy”
1:30pm 131- “Lucy Sells the Car”
2:00pm 132- “The Great Train Robbery”
2:30pm 133- “Homecoming”
3:00pm 136- “Nursery School”
3:30pm 137- “Ricky’s European Booking”
4:00pm 138- “Passports”
4:30pm 139- “Staten Island Ferry”
5:00pm 140- “Bon Voyage”
5:30pm 141- “Lucy’s Second Honeymoon”
6:00pm 142- “Lucy Meets the Queen”
6:30pm 143- “The Fox Hunt”
7:00pm 144- “Lucy Goes to Scotland”
7:30pm 145- “Paris at Last”
8:00pm 146- “Lucy Meets Charles Boyer”
8:30pm 147- “Lucy Gets a Paris Gown”
9:00pm 149- “Lucy Gets Homesick”
9:30pm 150- “Lucy’s Italian Movie”
10:00pm 151- “Bicycle Trip”
10:30pm 152- “Lucy Goes to Monte Carlo”
11:00pm 153- “Home From Europe”
11:30pm 154- “Lucy Meets Bob Hope”
12:00am 155- “Little Ricky Learns to Play the Drums”
12:30am 156- “Lucy Meets Orson Wells”
1:00am 157- “Little Ricky Gets Stage Fright”
1:30am 159- “Off to Florida”
2:00am 160- “Deep Sea Fishing”
2:30am 161- “Desert Island”
3:00am 162- “The Ricardos Visit Cuba”
3:30am 166- “Little Ricky Gets a Dog”
4:00am 167- “Lucy Wants to Move to the Country”
4:30am 168- “Lucy Hates to Leave”
5:00am 169- “Lucy Misses the Mertzes”
5:30am 171- “Lucy Raises Chickens”

factsoflife

09-01-2011, 03:40 PM

GEN-TV is proud to report that Hurricane Irene did not affect them at all and their Fall premiere dates will stay the same, despite indications in the press to the contray.

factsoflife

09-01-2011, 03:53 PM

Lucy Lui has been cast in the GEN-TV pilot for a remake of "Designing Women". The remake of the classic 80's sitcom is a top priority for the network; which hopes to have the show ready for next fall. Currently in the pre-production stages, Lui is the first major casting for the pilot which is an update of the Atlanta set interior design sitcom. Actress best known for Emmy-nominated role on "Ally McBeal" and her roles in the successful "Charlie's Angels" films will play Violet Matthews; a snarky, but loveable single women who is one fourth owner of an interior design firm. With an endless stream of dates and one-night stands it seems Violet is in no rush to get married; until the unthinkable happens; she gets pregnant, Violet has never wanted children and this will changes things forever. Violet is considered "a supporting role." Main roles are still being conceived and cast.

factsoflife

09-01-2011, 04:57 PM

Chick Chat's second season debuted today at 2pm and the ratings were excellent. 30.9 million viewers tuned in for the second season opener of GEN-TV's hit talk show. New co-host Maria Shriver moderator the day's episode which focused on "Headlines from the Summer", Maria and co-host Joan Rivers got into a heated discussion after Joan make a joke about Maria's ex-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger. Melissa Rivers highlighted a fashion segment on "The Best & Worst Fashion Trends from Summer 2011".

In the demographics, Chick Chat was the #1 rated daytime talker among Women 18-49 and #2 among Men 18-49 (#1 was "Maury"). Overall it was ranked #1 among total viewers.

This was the highest rated episode of "Chick Chat" ever.

Sadly, the third season debut of "Dedira Hall"; a GEN-TV Studio's production airing nationally in syndication fared much worse with 17.8 million viewers tuning in. It finished 3rd among total viewers today and was 5th among 18-49 demo for both men and women.

factsoflife

09-02-2011, 06:33 PM

To celebrate Labor Day, GEN-TV is offering up several weekend marathons for our viewers to enjoy, here is the rundown:

Saturday, September 3, 2011:
5am-10am: Strong Medicine
10am-3pm: Roommates
3pm-8pm: Living Life
8pm-2am: Hot Tamales

Sunday, September 4, 2011:
2am-6am: Boyfriends
6am-10am: Second Family
10am-3pm: Will & Grace
3pm-7pm: The Nanny
7pm-10pm: The New Adventures Of Old Christine
10pm-2am: Cybill

Monday, September 5, 2011:
2am-6am: The Facts Of Life
6am-11am: The Golden Girls
11am-2pm: The Golden Palace
2pm-8pm: Ellen
8pm-12am: Felicity
12am-5am: Roommates

factsoflife

09-02-2011, 06:54 PM

On Monday, GEN-TV started airing it's Fall 2011 Daytime Schedule earlier than expect (originally expected to launch September 1, 2011). Here are the preliminary results

Among the success are:

"The Nanny" and "The Golden Girls" which were massive hits in the 18-49 demo. "The Nanny" hit a 3.7 on Wednesday and "The Golden Girls" hit a 4.9 on Tuesday, both look to be strong performers.

The addition of "Still Standing" and "The Arrival" which both attracted more than 10 million viewers for the week so far.

"Will & Grace" continues to perform solidly, while "The Oprah Winfrey Show" builds steam over the course of the week, starting with a 3.1 on Monday and building to a 3.8 on Thursday.

Among the problem areas and issues are:

"Ellen" proves to be a weak performer with only 1 million viewers watching over the course of the week, and paltry returns among demos. It was dead-last among demos in daytime this week.

"Dave's World" proves to be a unpopular series, with almost nobody watching, however, execs promise to stick with it for the time being so it can build an audience. "It's an unknown show compared to other on our schedule, but we feel it will build over time."

Here are the Top 10 most watched Daytime Shows:

1. The Golden Girls--- 13.2 million viewers; 5.5 18-49 (averaged for the week)
2. The Nanny----------13.1 million viewers; 4.2 18-49
3. My Wife & Kids-----12.94 million viewers; 4.1 18-49
4. Hot Tamales------ 12.82 million viewers; 3.8 18-49
5. Will & Grace--------12.74 million viewers; 3.4 18-49
6.TIE--- Second Family---------12.70 million viewers; 3.3 18-49
---The Oprah Winfrey Show
------Suddenly Susan
7. Boyfriends-------------12.65 million viewers; 3.1 18-49
8. The Arrival--------11.29 million viewers; 3.0 18-49
9. Cash Cab(Reruns)-------------11.20 million viewers; 2.8 18-49
10. Designing Women-------11.14 million viewers; 1.83 18-49

------The lowest rated programs this week were "Ellen", "Dave's World", "Cybill" and "Strong Medicine".

* "Roommates" did not air this week as GEN-TV cannot contractually air them until September 1st, 2011. In their place GEN-TV aired extra episodes of "The Golden Girls".

***GEN-TV Original Talk shows were in reruns, new episodes begin next week.

Over a week after GEN-TV Daytime's schedule was revamped, several shows show signs of weakening and others of growth:

Growth:

"Ellen" has grown leaps and bounds over a week later it is attracting 2 million viewers. Among demo's it's picked up a bit of steam with an average of 1.3 in the demo's this week.

"Cybill" has shown small increases as well picking up 2,000 viewers over the week.

Fading:

"Strong Medicine" is fading fast, specifically among total viewers; with less than 800,000 viewers this week.

"Still Standing", while it holds it's own demographically, it's not attracting as many viewers as GEN-TV would like.

Here is the GEN-TV Daytime Top 10 for this past week:

1. Chick Chat---------------40.9 million viewers; 12.9 18-49 demo (averaged for week)
2. The Golden Girls----------15.6 million viewers; 5.5 18-49
3. The Nanny----------------15.4 million viewers; 5.3 18-49
4. Boyfriends------------13.10 million viewers; 4.2 18-49
5. Will & Grace---------13.8 million viewers; 4.0 18-49
6. Second Family---------13.3 million viewers; 3.8 18-49
7. The Oprah Winfrey Show----13.2 million viewers; 3.4 18-49
8. My Wife & Kids--------------13.0 million viewers; 2.8 18-49
9. Still Standing---------------12.45 million viewers; 2.3 18-49
10. Suddenly Susan----------12.23 million viewers; 1.8 18-49

factsoflife

09-02-2011, 10:34 PM

yankeesrj12

09-03-2011, 08:57 PM

Thursday, August 18th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.01 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) was up a tenth from last week.

At 9:30pm, another episode of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 5.24 million; 18-49: 1.5/4) jumped two tenths from a series low set last week.

At 10pm, week six of FOX/YTN series Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.78 million; 18-49: 1.4/5) remained even with last week. Only a few more episodes will air this summer, with the remaining episodes airing sometime in late 2011/early 2012.

Friday, August 19th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.68 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) was even with last week.

At 9pm, the season finale of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.74 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) was also even with last week.
Sorry for the delay...

Thursday, August 25th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, an all new $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 4.28 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) dropped two tenths from last week, tying a series low.

At 9:30pm, the season finale of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 4.63 million; 18-49: 1.4/4) shrank a tenth from last week.

At 10pm, week seven of FOX/YTN series Lie to Me (Viewers: 5.19 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) inched up a tenth from last week. Some are wondering if YTN made the right decision in cancelling the series after solid summer numbers.

Friday, August 26th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, the season premiere of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.61 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) remained even with last week.

At 9pm, another episode of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.52 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) was also even with last week.

yankeesrj12

09-03-2011, 09:03 PM

Sorry for the delay...

Thursday, August 25th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, an all new $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 4.28 million; 18-49: 1.3/4) dropped two tenths from last week, tying a series low.

At 9:30pm, the season finale of $7.25 an Hour (Viewers: 4.63 million; 18-49: 1.4/4) shrank a tenth from last week.

At 10pm, week seven of FOX/YTN series Lie to Me (Viewers: 5.19 million; 18-49: 1.5/5) inched up a tenth from last week. Some are wondering if YTN made the right decision in cancelling the series after solid summer numbers.

Friday, August 26th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, the season premiere of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.61 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) remained even with last week.

At 9pm, another episode of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.52 million; 18-49: 0.9/3) was also even with last week.
YTN's lowest amount of programming in nearly eight months...

Tuesday, August 30th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, the season finale of Sing it Loud! (Viewers: 7.18 million; 18-49: 2.1/5) was down two tenths from last week.

At 10pm, the season finale of Our Family (Viewers: 7.95 million; 18-49: 2.4/6) increased two tenths, despite its lead in slipping.

Thursday, September 1st Ratings - YTN
Airing in a special 9pm timeslot, week eight of FOX/YTN series Lie to Me (Viewers: 4.93 million; 18-49: 1.4/5) dropped a tenth from last week.

Friday, September 2nd Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, a new episode of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.15 million; 18-49: 0.7/2) fell back two tenths from last week.

At 9pm, another episode of Weekly Update (Viewers: 5.37 million; 18-49: 0.8/2) dropped a tenth from last week.

yankeesrj12

09-03-2011, 09:39 PM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

"THE CANDACE SHOW" SLIPS SLIGHTLY IN WEEK TWO, SETS SERIES HIGHS IN WEEK THREE
*Week one up/down numbers are compared against The Ricki Lake Show.

Week one:
Monday - 1.37 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 34%; up 25%)
Tuesday - 1.32 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (up 34%; up 33%)
Wednesday - 1.20 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (up 29%; up 33%)
Thursday - 1.41 million viewers; 0.5/2 demo (up 47%; up 67%)
Friday - 1.39 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 2%; up 25%)

Week two:
Monday - 1.31 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (down 5%; even)
Tuesday - 1.15 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (down 15%; even)
Wednesday - 1.12 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (down 7%; even)
Thursday - 1.24 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (down 14%; down 25%)
Friday - 1.28 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (down 9%; even)

Week three:
Monday - 1.42 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 8%; even)
Tuesday - 1.49 million viewers; 0.6/2 demo (up 30%; up 50%)
Wednesday - 1.36 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 21%; up 25%)
Thursday - 1.53 million viewers; 0.6/2 demo (up 23%; up 50%)
Friday - 1.44 million viewers; 0.6/1 demo (up 13%; up 20%)

Total Viewers:
Week one - 6.69 million viewers = 1.34 million viewer average (up 28%)
Week two - 6.10 million viewers = 1.22 million viewer average (down 9%)
Week three - 7.24 million viewers = 1.45 million viewer average (up 19%)

Demo:
Week one - 2.3 demo = 0.46 average (up 35%)
Week two - 2.2 demo = 0.44 average (down 5%)
Week three - 2.8 demo = 0.56 average (up 27%)

factsoflife

09-03-2011, 09:52 PM

"Cybill and Dave's Tension filled moment"

A Hollywood Now Exclusive

by: Amanda Smith

Cybill Shepherd was on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on Friday night to promote her upcoming talk show for GEN-TV and while the interview started off well enough with Dave asking Cybill to describe the new show; it quickly veered off into hateful tangents as Dave and Cybill swapped nasty jabs at one another. It started when Dave commented on her outfit; a far too tight red chiffon number that clung to her chest and showed off more leg than a woman her age should show, he said "I thought I was interviewing Cybill Shepherd; but it looks more like something that Lindsay Lohan would wear to walk the streets at night." It got nastier as Cybill retorted "I thought I was on a major talk show, but I got confused when I saw pictures of some buck toothed elderly guy all over the studio."

Shepherd has a notorious reputation for not getting along; starting with her infamous feud with "Moonlighting" co-star Bruce Willis, and "Cybill" co-star Christine Baranski. Cybill and Dave had a similar scuffle in 1996 when she was promoting her CBS sitcom "Cybill". Back then, Dave called her a "talentless shrew" and she retorted that he was a "pathetic, balding bull-dog on steroids."

Shepherds new show "Cybill's Talk Show" debuts on Monday, September 5 on GEN-TV.

******This is purely fiction and only for entertainment purposes. Amanda Smith is NOT a real writer and Hollywood Now is not a real magazine. None of this actually happened.****

factsoflife

09-03-2011, 10:59 PM

GEN-TV has announced the titles, cast and descriptions of the upcoming season of "GEN-TV Movie", including original movies of the week and theatrical films.

The new seasons debuts November 4th and will air weekly on Friday nights.

November Titles:

11/4/11: "Our Special Family"---2 hours--- Starring: Dylan Walsh, Genie Francis, Teri Polo, Bonnie Dennison and Andrew Lawrence, this original GEN-TV production follows the Tanner Family of Akron, Ohio as they embark on a journey of healing following the unexpected death of prodigal son Mark (Lawrence) after he is killed in a drunk driving accident. Walsh, plays Tom Tanner, the absentee father whose relationship with Mark was strained, after Tom and his wife, Cara (Francis) divorced three years prior. Teri Polo play's Annie Tanner Mather, Tom's sister who was driving the car that killed Mark. The movie follows the family as they come to grips with Mark's death, try to forgive Annie and get her help to cope with her drinking issues and ultimately try to find their way home to each other.

11/11/11: Theatrical Presentation: "Bringing Down The House"-- (2003)---Starring Queen Latifah, Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, Jean Smart, Joan Plowright and Missi Pyle.

11/18/11: "Outbreak In Connecticut."---1 hr, 15 minuets. This GEN-TV Original film stars an all-star cast of TV favorites as they deal with a deadly outbreak of Bird Flu in a fictional Connecticut town. Starring: Jane Lynch ("GLEE"), Nick Offerman ("Parks & Recreation"), Patricia Heaton ("The Middle"), Jane Kacmareck ("Malcolm In The Middle"), John Karsinski ("The Office"), as well as Kim Delaney ("Army Wives"), Sascha Alexander ("Rizzoli & Isles"), Nathan Fillion ("Castle"), Chris Colfer, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris and Mark Salling ("GLEE") and "Raising Hope's" Martha Plimpton, Lucas Neff and Garrett Dillahunt.

11/25/11: "The Holiday Reunion"---- 2, 22 minuets: This heartfelt GEN-TV Original presentation showcases a star-studded cast as The Whitman-Meyerson extended family attempt to reunite for a Thanksgiving abroad at a Resort in Tahiti. The film explores the various maladies, tragedies and triumphs that occur as the eclectic group of well-meaning, but sometimes self-serving family members try to make it to the resort. The famous cast includes: Susan Sarandon, Claire Danes, Laura Linney, Holly Hunter, Garth Brooks, Jean Smart, Susan Lucci, Jayma Mays, Katy Segal, Ronm Howard (in a rare acting role), Matthew Perry, Eric Stoltz, Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, Scott Grimes and Mary Tyler Moore. This film was produced as a joint production between GEN-TV Studios, The Canadian Film Institute and Debmar-Mercury Productions.

December Titles:

12/2/11: Theatrical Presentation--- "Crash" (2005): Starring: Sandra Bullock, Brendan Fraser, Don Cheadle, Thandie Newton, Ryan Phillipe, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. Winner of the 2006 Academy Award for "Best Picture".

12/9/11: "The Loathsome Three: Part 1---- 3 hours, 10 minuets (airing at a special time 8pm)--- The first 3 hours of an epic mini-series, this GEN-TV original production shows what happens when two otherwise ordinary teenagers are brainwashed by a psychopathic convict and reak havoc on their small, backwoods Indiana town. Starring: Jesse McCartney, Kay Panabaker, Luke Perry and others.

12/16/11: "The Loathsome Three: Part 2"---- 2 hours, 15 minutes--- The final part of this mini-series shows the final despicable acts of these terrible people.

12/30/11: "But Once A Year"--- 1 hour, 10 minuets. This GEN-TV original film shows what happens when a bored, frustrated and lonely mother of ungrateful adult children gets her wish and Christmas is every single day of the year. Starring: Jean Smart, Mark Valley, Ellen Burstyn, Ed Asner, Cybill Shepherd, Genie Francis and Joe Mantegna.

factsoflife

09-03-2011, 11:25 PM

GEN-TV's first ever Concert Series called, "GEN-TV Concert Series" debuts October 5, 2011 and the network has announced the full list of acts that will appear this season:

The series will air weekly at 9pm, every Wednesday:

October Acts:

10/5/11: Pink. GEN-TV presents selected performances from Pink's Funhouse and Greatest Hits tours in 2010 and 2011. Edited down from actual concerts to present a 1-hour presentation.

10/12/11: Maroon 5 & Train. A specially recorded concert from Maroon 5 and Train's July 12th, 2010 concert in Philadelphia, PA.

10/19/11: Carrie Underwood. A one-hour Carrie Underwood concert filmed live in Tennessee.

10/26/11: GEN-TV Presents Legends: Dolly Parton. A one-hour concert featuring the music of Dolly Parton, as interpreted by modern artists. Featuring Adele, Katy Perry, Shania Twain, Mark McGrath, Justin Beiber, Big Time Rush and others. Dolly performs three of her most memorable songs; including a duet with Kenny Rogers.

November Acts:

11/2/11: Rhianna. One-hour concert special featuring the music of Rhianna. Performed LIVE from Aruba, just for GEN-TV audiences.

11/9/11: Madonna: Live One Night Only. A rare televised concert featuring Madonna performing hits from the past, present and two songs from her upcoming album. Filmed in Madrid, Spain in July 2011.

11/16/11: GEN-TV Presents Legends: Van Halen. The music of iconic rockers Van Halen is interpreted and performed by some of today's hottest rock and pop acts. Including: Adam Levine of "Maroon 5", Lady Gaga, Green Day, Ryan Adams, Gavin DeGraw and others.

11/23/11: Barbara Streisand: One Time Special. The queen of music, Barbra Streisand herself filmed a brand new, one-hour concert for GEN-TV featuring songs selected by GEN-TV viewers online. Special guests include: Leona Lewis, Josh Groban, Bryan Adams, Florence Welch, Adele and Ryan Tedder.

11/30/11: GEN-TV Presents: 90's Teen Acts: GEN-TV filmed a one-hour special featuring memorable musicians that were popular with teenagers in the 1990's. Narrated and hosted by 80's teen Princess Tiffany and Joey Fatone of the 90's group "NSYNC" this concert special includes performances from: Brandy, Monica, Spice Girls, Hanson, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit, Scott Strapp of Creed, Robyn, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and several others. **NOTE: Some of these performances are simply re-purposed footage from actual concerts performed by said acts, used with permission***

December Acts:

12/7/11: Jennifer Lopez: A full-hour of J.Lo performing her signature songs, live from Brazil.

12/14/11: Adam Lambert: Get ready Glamberts, this show is for you! a full-hour of Adam Lambert!

12/21/11: GEN-TV Presents: Country Goddesses. A full-hour of performances featuring country's hottest acts, including: Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan and others.

12/28/11: GEN-TV Presents: Holiday Classics. This yuletide special features a selection of holiday songs performed by acts both new and old putting their own signature stamp on traditional holiday songs. Featuring: Sarah McLachlin, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Katy Perry, George Michael, Backstreet Boys, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Enrique Englasis and others.

factsoflife

09-03-2011, 11:33 PM

One of GEN-TV's first original sitcoms "Hot Tamales" reached a milestone today, filming it's 100th and final episode. Though the sitcom has been regulated to airing in late night and weekend timeslots due to low ratings, the network allowed the series to finish production on it's final episode, it's 100th.

The sitcom currently is on-hiatus until March when the final 13 episodes will air in various late-night and weekend timeslots. The entire cast was sentimental about this achievement, but it was Eva La Rue, the last remaining original cast member that was the most teary eyed; she said "I have only wonderful things to say about my time on "Hot Tamales"; and am very sad to see the series come to an end."

Reaching this 100 episode mark means the series has enough episodes to enter syndication; something it does nationally this Fall on local stations and on cable on Oxygen Network. It will appear on TBS, Lifetime and surprisingly Comedy Central in 2012, 2013, and 2014 respectively.

factsoflife

09-04-2011, 02:10 PM

ryan423

09-05-2011, 12:24 AM

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MBN HEADING TOWARDS SUCCESSFUL FALL SEASON AFTER A SUMMER OF SUCCESS WITH FAN-FAVORITE RERUNS

For the 2011-12 TV season, MBN Television Network will air encores of over half a dozen of the highest-rated TV series in Adults 18-49.

MBN’s 2011-12 primetime schedule is as follows (as previously announced); new shows are in bold:

2011 Fall Primetime Schedule

MONDAYS, beginning September 26th:
8:00 p.m. “The Middle”
8:30 p.m. “Hudson” (Original Single-Camera Comedy)
9:00 p.m. “Modern Family”
9:30 p.m. “Crumbs” (Reboot of the 2006 ABC Multi-Camera Comedy)
10:00 p.m. “Dystopia” (Original Drama)
11:00 p.m. "Weeknight with Craig Kilborn"

TUESDAYS, beginning September 27th:
8:00 p.m. “How I Met Your Mother”
8:30 p.m. “Veronica & Company” (Original Multi-Camera Comedy)
9:00 p.m. “Two and a Half Men”
9:30 p.m. “Rules of Engagement”
10:00 p.m. “Next of Kin” (Original Drama)
11:00 p.m. "Weeknight with Craig Kilborn"

WEDNESDAYS, beginning September 28th:
8:00 p.m. “Ctrl.” (Original Single-Camera Comedy)
8:30 p.m. “When In Ramen” (Original Single-Camera Comedy)
9:00 p.m. “Community”
9:30 p.m. “New Girl”
10:00 p.m. “The Big Bang Theory”
10:30 p.m. “The Big Bang Theory” (Repeat)
11:00 p.m. "Weeknight with Craig Kilborn"

THURSDAYS, beginning September 29th:
8:00 p.m. “White Collar”
9:00 p.m. “Facing the Blank Page” (Original Drama)
10:00 p.m. “Law & Order: SVU”
11:00 p.m. "Weeknight with Craig Kilborn"

FRIDAYS, beginning September 30th:
8:00 p.m. “Family Guy”
8:30 p.m. “Cubicles” (Original Animated Comedy)
9:00 p.m. “MBN Concert Series” (Original Variety Programming)
10:00 p.m. “Seacrest Live” (Original Variety Programming)

SATURDAYS, beginning October 1st:
8:00 p.m. “MBN Concert Series” (Encore)
9:00 p.m. “House M.D.”
10:00 p.m. “Seacrest Live” (Original Variety Programming)

SUNDAYS, beginning October 2nd:
8:00 p.m. “Falling Skies”
9:00 p.m. “O.” (Original Drama)
10:00 p.m. “Seacrest Live” (Original Variety Programming)
11:00 p.m. "Weeknight with Craig Kilborn" (Repeat)

Coming in Midseason (2012) - CHUCK (Final Season), POLITICOM (Animated), TERRY GETS A THEME SONG (Single-Cam Comedy)

MBN ANNOUNCES DAYTIME AND AFTER-PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING EFFECTIVE ON SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2011

MBN’s 2011-12 daytime and after-primetime scheduling is as follows (all times are Eastern)

Weekdays (Monday through Friday) –
6:00a - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
6:30a - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
7:00a - Saved by the Bell
7:30a - Saved by the Bell (Mon-Thurs); The College Years (Fri)
8:00a - Boy Meets World
8:30a - Boy Meets World
9:00a - 7th Heaven
10:00a - 7th Heaven
11:00a - Everwood
12:00p - 8 Simple Rules
12:30p - What I Like About You
1:00p - Grounded for Life
1:30p - Roseanne
2:00p - Reba
2:30p - Rules of Engagement
3:00p - ER
4:00p - ER
5:00p - Chuck
6:00p - Weeknight with Craig Kilborn (Encore)
7:00p - The David Cross Hour (NEW)
8:00p - Primetime Programming (as previously announced)
11:00p - Weeknight with Craig Kilborn
12:00a - The David Cross Hour (Encore)
1:00a - Scrubs
1:30a - Arrested Development
2:00a - Grounded for Life
2:30a - Roseanne
3:00a - Reba
3:30a - Rules of Engagement
4:00a - 8 Simple Rules
4:30a - What I Like About You
5:00a - Boy Meets World
5:30a - Boy Meets World

Saturday Schedule –

MBN has acquired non-exclusive basic cable rights to syndicate Curb Your Enthusiasm. MBN has also acquired exclusive basic cable rights to begin airing reruns of the recently cancelled TNT drama, “Men of a Certain Age,” and non-exclusive basic cable rights to begin airing reruns of current network hits “The Middle,” “Modern Family,” “Community,” and “Louie” as of immediately. “The Middle,” “Modern Family,” and “Community” will begin airing five days a week on MBN in the Fall of 2013.

6:00a – Paid Programming
6:30a – Paid Programming
7:00a - Saved by the Bell: The New Class
7:30a – Saved by the Bell: The New Class
8:00a - California Dreams
8:30a - California Dreams
9:00a – 7th Heaven
10:00a - 7th Heaven
11:00a – 7th Heaven
12:00p – Boy Meets World
12:30p – Boy Meets World
1:00p – Boy Meets World
1:30p – Boy Meets World
2:00p – Roseanne
2:30p – Roseanne
3:00p – Roseanne
3:30p – Roseanne
4:00p – The Middle
4:30p – Modern Family
5:00p – Arrested Development
5:30p – Community
6:00p – Curb Your Enthusiasm
6:35p – Louie
7:05p – Men of a Certain Age
8:00p - Primetime Programming (as previously announced)
11:00p – 8 Simple Rules
11:30p – 8 Simple Rules
12:00a – Grounded for Life
12:30a – Grounded for Life
1:00a – What I Like About You
1:30a – What I Like About You
2:00a – Reba
2:30a – Reba
3:00a – Grounded for Life
3:30a – Grounded for Life
4:00a – What I Like About You
4:30a – What I Like About You
5:00a – 8 Simple Rules
5:30a – 8 Simple Rules

Sunday Schedule –
6:00a – Paid Programming
6:30a – Paid Programming
7:00a – Saved by the Bell: The New Class
7:30a – Saved by the Bell: The New Class
8:00a – California Dreams
8:30a – California Dreams
9:00a – Everwood
10:00a – Everwood
11:00a – Everwood
12:00p – Reba
12:30p – Reba
1:00p – Reba
1:30p – Reba
2:00p – Roseanne
2:30p – Roseanne
3:00p – Roseanne
3:30p – Roseanne
4:00p – Grounded for Life
4:30p – Grounded for Life
5:00p – Grounded for Life
5:30p – Grounded for Life
6:00p – Scrubs
6:30p – Scrubs
7:00p – Scrubs
7:30p – Scrubs
8:00p – Primetime Programming (as previously announced)
11:00p – Weeknight with Craig Kilborn (Repeat)
12:00a – Boy Meets World
12:30a – Boy Meets World
1:00a – What I Like About You
1:30a – What I Like About You
2:00a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
2:30a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
3:00a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
3:30a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
4:00a – What I Like About You
4:30a – What I Like About You
5:00a – Boy Meets World
5:30a – Boy Meets World

factsoflife

09-06-2011, 11:52 PM

Cybill Shepherd's new GEN-TV produced talk show "Cybill's Talk Show" debuts on Monday, and the network has announced the concept of the show and it's first week's guest list.

CONCEPT: Cybill Shepherd uses her bawdy sense of humor to tackle today's hottest topics, trends and issues. She interviews celebrity guests and highlights her acting chops with comedic skits throughout the episodes. Another segment that will be a highlight is "Cybill's Take On..." a monologue segment in which Cybill will address one hot-burning topic each day.

Guest List:

Monday, September 5, 2011:
"The Good Wife" star (and former "Cybill") co-star Christine Baranaksi; singer Katy Perry and a comedic satire of "The Good Wife". "Cybill's Take On... Birth Control".

Tuesday, September 6, 2011:
"2 Broke Girls" stars Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs; Actor Paul Rudd ("Our Idiot Brother") and a musical performance by R&B singer Monica. "Cybill's Take On... Hollywood Plastic Surgery."

Wednesday, September 7, 2011:
Comedian Bonnie Hunt, former talk show host Sally Jesse Raphael and "Dancing With The Stars" contestant Ricki Lake give Cybill advice on launching a talk show. "Cybill's Take On... launching a talk show."

Thursday, September 8, 2011:
Actress Jennifer Aniston, Comedian/Talk Show host Chelsea Handler, Celebrity Chef Rocco Dispirito and "Cybill's Take On.... Rap Music."

Friday, September 9, 2011:
"All My Children" actress Susan Lucci discusses the end of the historic show's run on ABC. "Chick Chat" co-hosts Holli Robinson Peete and Maria Shriver discuss working for GEN-TV daytime with Cybill. A comedic skit mocking the TV show "American Pickers". "Cybill's Take On... Aging in Hollywood."

It looks like GEN-TV Daytime has another high-profile flop on their hands. Cybill Shepherds new talk show "Cybill's Talk Show" was a huge flop in it's Monday debut, with only 3.3 million viewers tuning in and a dismal 1.3 in the 18-49 demographic.

Sadly, on Tuesday, ratings were no better with 2.8 million viewers tuning in, but a pathetic 1.0 in the 18-49 demo.

Katrina Bishop-Wry says of the news "While it is disappointing that Cybill's talk show is not an instant hit, we at GEN-TV remain committed to the series and will allow it to build an audience, for the time being." Loosely translated, what this likely means is that the series will remain on the air only until the network can find a suitable replacement series to take it's timeslot, probably sometime in January, but with ratings like this GEN-TV would be wise to scrap the show all-together and air reruns of sitcoms, all of which currently out-rank this dismal talk show already.

factsoflife

09-07-2011, 12:55 AM

In what can only be signs of trouble for a series entering it's freshmen season; GEN-TV has ordered a total overhaul of "Consumer Affairs", the new series starring Katherine Higel.

First, the bad news, Gabriel Byrne, Laurie Metcalf and Dermot Mulroney are all out. Mulroney and Metcalf are committed to other GEN-TV series, so they've been removed. Both actors joined this series when their other shows (Never Again & Black's Law respectively) were thought to be canceled; but now that both those shows are returning to the network, the actors are unavailable.

Insiders say "These changes were inevitable anyway, but the renewal of BL and NA give more reason to make the changes."

Laurie Metcalf is being replaced by none other than Debra Winger, the Oscar Nominee and Acting Icon, who many consider the defining actress of her generation. The role will be decidedly rewritten for her. Gabriel Byrne who was to play the father of Higel's character will not be recast, as that role is being written out of the show. Mulroney was attached to play a romantic suitor, that role, which also is being rewritten has been recast with Billy Campbell, who recently was fired from "Black's Law".

In related news, as part of the creative revamp ordered by the network, this series will become more of a soap opera, and less of a mystery. Greg Wilmont, a Producer on the show says "GEN-TV saw the rough cut of the two episode's we've produced and the outline of the season we submitted, and frankly, felt, wisely that the over-arching mystery element of the show wasn't working. It was decided the show needs a more emotional undercurrent, and characters that are more "root worthy" and empathetic. With that said, Scott Foley's character, who initially appeared in the pilot as a guest star has been upgraded to a regular, and instead of breaking up with Jenna, will become a central figure in the series as Jenna's professional issues interfere with their relationship. Basically, the concept of the show is being changed:

Original concept: High octane mystery drama about a TV Consumer Affairs reporter and her complicated personal issues.

New Concept: A highly stylized soap opera with slight mystery elements focused on a struggling TV News reporter Jenna Williams (Katherine Higel) who aspires to move beyond investigative reporting into more hard-news. The journey she takes to land her professional goals and balance her faltering personal life is the center of this series. Scott Foley stars as Gerald Marone, Jenna's loving, empathetic and understanding fiancee whose patience are tested when Jenna's professional obligations begin to take precedence over all other aspects of her life; and when a potential new suitor complicates things for both of them.

The cast of "Consumer Affairs" is:
Katherine Higel as Jenna Williams
Sigourney Weaver as Nancy Wilson
Debra Winger as Sarah Williams
Billy Campbell as Richard "Rick" Lancaster

Though she claims to have grown up and changed her ways of speaking out of turn, Katherine Higel inserted foot directly into mouth this week, when asked by reporters what she thinks of her new GEN-TV series "Consumer Affairs". Higel, an Emmy-winning actress who caused controversy for her outspoken ways when on "Grey's Anatomy" responded "Well, I'm not a hundred percent sure about the quality of the show just yet; the writing is still being fine tuned and the casting seems to change on a daily basis, but as of now I'm concerned to say the least." It's pretty unusual for a star promoting a new fall series to talk negatively about the series, even when star's know they are on a terrible series it is common practice to lie and act like your show is the best series ever.

It does nothing to help her reputation in the industry that she's bad-mouthing a show before it's even aired, "If she keeps this up nobody will want to work with her" said on insider who asked not to be named. Another said "She's veering into dangerous territory, if she isn't careful she'll end up ostracized from the TV industry and unable to find work; as has happened to many actresses who didn't know when to shut up" said one top talent agent who asked that we withhold their name.

factsoflife

09-07-2011, 01:00 AM

Despite the fact that next season (2012-2013) will be it's last, GEN-TV has announced plans for a series of three TV movies based on "This Time Around". The telefilms will start airing in the 2013-2014 season and will air on an as of yet to be determined schedule. As of now, only Tom Everett Scott and Daphne Zuniga have signed on for the telefilms, but the rest of the cast is expected to do so soon. Producers say the films will serve as an epilogue and will "allow viewers to see what happens to the characters after the series ends." They will air as part of the network's successful "Movie Of The Week" franchise, and will one aired, be added as part of the series syndication package, but will be cut into one-hour formats for that.

The development comes just days after plans for a theatrical version of the series fell through due to financing.

factsoflife

09-07-2011, 01:19 AM

Hollywood Now "Blind Items" for September 7, 2011:

What are the latest rumors and rumblings around GEN-TV? Well we won't say out-right but here are some blind items to wet your appetite, take your best guess.

Blind Item #1: Which GEN-TV series, despite getting above average ratings was axed simply because network honchos couldn't stand the leading actress? So much so that they have basically barred her from their network for the foreseeable future?

Blind Item #2: Which upcoming Fall Series has tested so poorly internally (within the GEN-TV walls), that producers are scrambling to find a way to salvage what is clearly a "sinking ship". HINT: It's NOT the one you think.

Blind Item #3: This Television veteran was offered not once, not two, but THREE different GEN-TV Pilots and turned them all down, simply because they've never heard of the network?

Blind Item #4: What veteran (using the word lightly here) TV actor or actress is so desperate to find work they've taken to calling GEN-TV executives up every day begging for a meeting, only to be ignored on a daily basis. So much so that it's getting to the point that executives are contemplating a no-contract order.

factsoflife

09-08-2011, 02:37 PM

GEN-TV has secured deals to re-purpose four of this fall's freshmen series. In separate deals the basic cable network has secured the rights to air encore episodes of The CW's "Ringer" starring Sarah Michelle Geller; this deal allows GEN-TV to air the series on weekends, no sooner than 1 month after it's initial CW broadcast. This deal goes into effect immediately, but GEN-TV can't air the series until October 2011.

GEN-TV has also reached similar deals for ABC's upcoming "Revenge" starring Emily Van Camp, CBS's "Two Broke Girls" starring Kat Dennings and NBC's "Whitney" starring Whitney Cummings. All these series can be aired both on weekends and weekdays, in primetime. Deals for these three shows start in January 2012.

ryan423

09-13-2011, 02:11 AM

MBN Buys Untitled Ray Romano, Kevin James Project with Put Pilot Commitment

Sitcom legends Ray Romano and Kevin James have sold an untitled multi-camera comedy project to MBN, Media Broadcasting Network, which the duo has written together. The sitcom supposedly follows two middle-aged men (Romano, James) who spend the majority of their days on the golf course of a retirement condominium structure while their wives are hard at work. Casting for the pilot is well underway.

I'm hearing that if all goes according to plan, the network is eager to get the show on the air as early as December!

UPDATE - Apparently, the show is further along in its development than the press would like us to believe. The cast list has surfaced among Hollywood insiders:

Ray Romano
Kevin James
Malcolm Jamal Warner
Alex Meneses ("Everybody Loves Raymond")
Carl Reiner
Debra Mooney ("Everwood")
Jennifer Taylor ("Two and a Half Men")
Will Friedle ("Boy Meets World")
and Georgia Engel

factsoflife

09-14-2011, 11:47 AM

In a last minuet development, Emmy-nominated actress Neve Campbell has quit her role on GEN-TV's "County General", citing "irreconcilable differences" with the direction the show has taken creatively. She says "I signed on for a particular type of series, and that series is no more, so I've decided to decline the option to pick up my contract." Campbell will appear in the first five episodes of the series season and will be written out.

The actress will retain her status as a GEN-TV employee however, as the network has signed her to a 2.3 million dollar holding and development deal.

atwtbb

09-16-2011, 03:57 PM

Just a reminder GUIDING LIGHT will join the lineup at 3pm on Monday. The first episode to air is episode #13744 which originally aired on 9/17/01. It is important to note that this was the first episode to air post 9/11.

ryan423

09-17-2011, 12:25 PM

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MBN Acquires Syndication Rights for YTN's "Being Average"

"Being Average", YTN's first original comedy starring Kevin James will join MBN's 'After Hours' line-up beginning Monday, October 3rd following "Weeknight with Craig Kilborn".

MBN’s revamped daytime schedule will go into effect on Monday, October 3rd:

Weekdays (Monday through Friday) –

What's gone? Arrested Development, The David Cross Hour, Weeknight with Craig Kilborn (Encore)

6:00a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
6:30a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
7:00a – Saved by the Bell
7:30a – Saved by the Bell
8:00a – Boy Meets World
8:30a – Boy Meets World
9:00a – Scrubs (New timeslot; replaces 7th Heaven)
9:30a – Scrubs (New timeslot; replaces 7th Heaven)
10:00a – Chuck (Airs 4pm airing from day prior; replaces 7th Heaven)
11:00a – Everwood (Airs 3pm airing from day prior)
12:00p – 7th Heaven (New timeslot; replaces 8 Simple Rules and What I Like About You)
1:00p – 7th Heaven (New timeslot; replaces Grounded for Life and Roseanne)
2:00p – 7th Heaven (New timeslot; replaces Reba and Rules of Engagement)
3:00p – Everwood (Additional Episode; replaces ER)
4:00p – Chuck (Additional Episode; replaces ER)
5:00p – ER (New timeslot; replaces Chuck)
6:00p – ER (New timeslot; replaces Craig Kilborn Encore)
7:00p – ER (New timeslot; replaces The David Cross Hour)
8:00p – PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING
11:00p – Weeknight with Craig Kilborn
MBN After Hours
12:00a – Being Average (new to MBN; replaces David Cross Encore)
12:30a – Rules of Engagement (new timeslot)
1:00a – Reba (new timeslot; replaces Scrubs)
1:30a – Reba (new timeslot; replaces Arrested Development)
2:00a – Roseanne (new timeslot; replaces Grounded for Life)
2:30a – Roseanne
3:00a – Grounded for Life (new timeslot; replaces Reba)
3:30a – Grounded for Life (new timeslot; replaces Rules of Engagement)
4:00a – 8 Simple Rules
4:30a – 8 Simple Rules (additional episode; replaces What I Like About You)
5:00a – What I Like About You (new timeslot; replaces Boy Meets World Encore)
5:30a – What I Like About You (new timeslot; replaces Boy Meets World encore)

Saturday Schedule –

MBN has acquired non-exclusive basic cable rights to syndicate Curb Your Enthusiasm. MBN has also acquired exclusive basic cable rights to begin airing reruns of the recently cancelled TNT drama, “Men of a Certain Age,” and non-exclusive basic cable rights to begin airing reruns of current network hits “The Middle,” “Modern Family,” “Community,” and “Louie” as of immediately. “The Middle,” “Modern Family,” and “Community” will begin airing five days a week on MBN in the Fall of 2013.

6:00a – Paid Programming
6:30a – Paid Programming
7:00a - Saved by the Bell: The New Class
7:30a – Saved by the Bell: The New Class
8:00a - California Dreams
8:30a - California Dreams
9:00a – 7th Heaven
10:00a - 7th Heaven
11:00a – 7th Heaven
12:00p – Boy Meets World
12:30p – Boy Meets World
1:00p – Boy Meets World
1:30p – Boy Meets World
2:00p – Roseanne
2:30p – Roseanne
3:00p – Roseanne
3:30p – Being Average (new timeslot; replaces Roseanne)
4:00p – The Middle
4:30p – Modern Family
5:00p – Arrested Development
5:30p – Community
6:00p – Curb Your Enthusiasm
6:35p – Louie
7:05p – Men of a Certain Age
8:00p - Primetime Programming (as previously announced)
11:00p – 8 Simple Rules
11:30p – 8 Simple Rules
12:00a – Grounded for Life
12:30a – Grounded for Life
1:00a – What I Like About You
1:30a – What I Like About You
2:00a – Reba
2:30a – Reba
3:00a – Grounded for Life
3:30a – Grounded for Life
4:00a – What I Like About You
4:30a – What I Like About You
5:00a – 8 Simple Rules
5:30a – 8 Simple Rules

Sunday Schedule –
6:00a – Paid Programming
6:30a – Paid Programming
7:00a – Saved by the Bell: The New Class
7:30a – Saved by the Bell: The New Class
8:00a – California Dreams
8:30a – California Dreams
9:00a – Everwood
10:00a – Everwood
11:00a – Everwood
12:00p – Reba
12:30p – Reba
1:00p – Reba
1:30p – Reba
2:00p – Roseanne
2:30p – Roseanne
3:00p – Roseanne
3:30p – Being Average (new timeslot; replaces Roseanne)
4:00p – Grounded for Life
4:30p – Grounded for Life
5:00p – Grounded for Life
5:30p – Grounded for Life
6:00p – Scrubs
6:30p – Scrubs
7:00p – Scrubs
7:30p – Scrubs
8:00p – Primetime Programming (as previously announced)
11:00p – Weeknight with Craig Kilborn (Repeat)
12:00a – Boy Meets World
12:30a – Boy Meets World
1:00a – What I Like About You
1:30a – What I Like About You
2:00a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
2:30a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
3:00a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
3:30a – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
4:00a – What I Like About You
4:30a – What I Like About You
5:00a – Boy Meets World
5:30a – Boy Meets World

yankeesrj12

09-17-2011, 04:20 PM

ryan423

09-17-2011, 05:00 PM

TCN/YTN PRESS RELEASE:

TCN RENEWS "BEING AVERAGE" FOR SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON
YTN and TCN's first original comedy series, Being Average, has been given a renewal for a sixth and final season. TCN has given Being Average a 23 episode sixth season order, bringing the total number of episodes to 128 for the entire series.

In a statement by President of YTN, Olivia Pavlin, she says, "Being Average is an extraordinary series for our network, and it's time that we begin to say goodbye. We have more comedies coming to the network in the next few months, so there will always be original comedy on TCN."

The production on the sixth season of Being Average is expected to begin next month, only a few days after season five production wraps up. The fifth season of Being Average premieres in January 2012, with the sixth season premiering in late 2012/early 2013.

Being Average is wrapping up production more than a year before the final season airs in order to let Kevin James move onto a new comedy series on MBN. In exchange for the contract to Kevin James, MBN has gained the rights to encores of Being Average, with TCN/YTN gaining exclusive rights to the pilot of the new MBN comedy the day after it airs.

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MBN Announces new Romano/James sitcom, "The Sunshine Boys"

'Sunshine Boys' is set to begin production on its first season of 18 episodes on Monday, September 26th; Premieres Tuesday, December 6th!

Cast includes Ray Romano ("Everybody Loves Raymond," "Men of a Certain Age"), Kevin James ("The King of Queens," "Being Average"), John C. McGinley ("Scrubs"), Alex Meneses ("Everybody Loves Raymond"), Carl Reiner ("The Dick Van Dyke Show"), Debra Mooney ("Everwood"), Jennifer Taylor ("Two and a Half Men"), Will Friedle ("Boy Meets World"), and Georgia Engel ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show").

The Sunshine Boys follows the lives of two middle-aged men, Nick (Romano) and Alex (James), who spend the majority of their days on the golf course at a retirement condominium structure while their unrealistically beautiful wives are hard at work. At the Sunshine Center, they constantly butt heads with the elderly (Reiner, Mooney, and Engel) for constantly stealing the attention of the staff (McGinley and Friedle). Nick's wife, Jennifer (Taylor) is a veterinarian while Alex's wife, Lupe (Meneses) works as an over-the-phone psychic.

Cast:
Ray Romano / Nick
Kevin James / Alex
John C. McGinley / Willy
Alex Meneses / Lupe
Carl Reiner / Harold
Debra Mooney / Virginia
Jennifer Taylor / Jennifer
Will Friedle / Curtis
Georgia Engel / Estelle

factsoflife

09-17-2011, 07:52 PM

GEN-TV

Dates to Remember:

Upcoming Premieres:

Monday, September 19, 2011:

8pm: Knocked Down (Season Premiere)--- Season Two starts off on a high note when a batch of "funny" brownies makes it's way to the coffee-shop where Andy (Mandy Moore) works, and things get out of control when a food critic for USA Today stops buy to review the shop's new menu of pastries and desserts.

830pm: The Ex-In-Law (Series Premiere)

factsoflife

09-18-2011, 02:00 AM

GEN-TV is looking towards the future and with "County General" seemingly on its last legs, the network is on the look out for a new medical drama, either to replace the aging David E. Kelley series or to air as a companion piece. The network has ordered pilots for three different medical drama's from vastly different genres.

The first is an untitled Medical Soap, in the vein of "Grey's Anatomy" set in a San Fransisco trauma center with a mostly gay staff. The pilot from Ron Cowen and Daniel Lippman would focus on the romantic entanglements of the hospital staff and patients. This pilot is said to "Fit really well with GEN-TV's target audience and would likely make a lot of sense for the network."

The next is a more gritty pilot from John Wells centered on a military trauma unit and the serious issues encountered therein. This pilot if picked up would "Do a lot to extend the GEN-TV brand beyond our core viewers".

and the network has also ordered a third medical themed pilot also untitled, this pilot would be a more traditional medical drama with the focus being the drama faced by the patients as they are evaluated, diagnosed and treated for various illnesses. This pilot is currently in very early stages so no further information is known at the moment.

factsoflife

09-18-2011, 02:23 AM

GEN-TV has formally ordered two sitcom pilots that will sound familiar to TV viewers. The network has officially green-lit remakes of the 80's sitcom "A Different World" and the 90's sitcom "Living Single", both of which featured predominately African-American casts.

A network spokesperson says "Ordering these high profile pilots to contend for a spot on our networks schedule is good business sense. These two classic series hit a nerve during their original run and served a vital purpose. An updated version of either series will inspire, educated and entertain an entire new generation."

During it's original run from 1987-1993, NBC's "A Different World' became a top ten hit, paired after TV's #1 comedy, "The Cosby Show" and helped encourage black youth to enroll in college; as college enrollment among black youth saw a 40% uprise in the years the show was on the air. The series set at a fictional college that was historically black was famous for covering serious social issues such as rape, domestic violence, race relations, class and ethics. It was the first American Sitcom to cover the AIDS epidemic.

FOX's "Living Single" was a starring vehicle for rapper/actress Queen Latifah and the comeback vehicle for former "Facts of Life" star Kim Fields, who shed any image of innocent Tootie from that series and played the role of eccentric beauty obsessed diva Regine on the ensemble comedy series that was often called "The Black Friends", although it debuted a full year before "Friends."

Casting has not yet taken place for either series, however negotiations are underway to get as many original cast members on-board for both series; Jasmine Guy, Dawn Lewis, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Cree Summer and Kadeem Hardison have all been approached to reprise their roles in some form. Additionally, teen starlet KeKe Palmer is said to be a front-runner for one of the lead roles.

As for "Living Single" it is assumed that Queen Latifha would not return in any manner, but Kim Fields, Kim Coles and Erika Alexander are all being approached.

factsoflife

09-18-2011, 02:26 AM

GEN-TV's version of "Designing Women" currently in pre-production stages has hit a bit of a snag, as network executives have ordered a complete rewrite of the series script, as Katrina Bishop-Wry is reportedly unhappy with the current script which reports claim is "heavy on caricature, but light on actual characters, and lacks substance."

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, creator of the original series is apparently being approached to help get the project back on track.

factsoflife

09-20-2011, 07:27 PM

GEN-TV Ratings for Monday, September 19, 2011:

Despite a strong showing for it's sitcoms, the first night of GEN-TV's Fall Premiere's couldn't hold a candle to CBS's "How I Met Your Mother" or ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" premiere. GEN-TV finished in 3rd place.

At 8pm, the season premiere of "Knocked Down" was watched by 14.2 million viewers and posted a 8.3 in the 18-49 demo (#3). It was bested by "Dancing with the stars" (18.57 million viewers; 3.9 18-49) on ABC.

At 830, the series premiere of "The Ex-In-Law" starring Heather Graham was watched by 12.23 million viewers and posted a 3.5 in the 18-49 demo. It was bested on all fronts finishing in third place for the half-hour.

At 9pm, a rerun of "Doctor/Patient" (Returning October 3rd) was watched by 13.3 million viewers and posted a 2.4 in the 18-49 demo, not even closely matching the boffo numbers of CBS's "Two and A Half Men" (27.76 million; 10.3 18-49 #1)

At 930pm, a rerun of "Something Old, Something New" (returning October 17th) was watched by 11.1 million viewers and posted a 3.2 in the 18-49 demo. Against "2 Broke Girls" on CBS and "Castle" on ABC it stood no chance.

At 10pm, a rerun of "Boyfriends" was watched by 10.3 million viewers and posted a 3.4 in the 18-49 demo.

At 1030pm, a rerun of "Life's Facts" was watched by 10.1 million viewers and posted a 2.3 in the 18-49 demo.

At 11pm, a rerun of "Gone" was watched by 20.2 million viewers and posted a 2.3 in the 18-49 demo.

Upcoming GEN-TV Premiere Dates:

Wednesday, September 28, 2011:
"Celebrity"----Season 1 (8pm)-----Sneak Peak---- (moves to regular 7pm Thursday slot, the following night, and to it's 7pm, Friday slot the night after that)

Thursday, September 29, 2011:
"Celebrity"---Season 1 (7pm)--- Official Season Premiere
"Elizabeth Bordoes"---Season 2--(830pm)---Season Premiere

Monday, October 3, 2011:
"Doctor/Patient"- Season 4 Premiere (830pm)
"On The Air"- Season 2 Premiere (1030pm)
"Consumer Affairs"--- Season 1 Premiere (11pm)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011:
"West Of Broadway"- Season 2 Premiere (830pm)
"Gone"----Season 2 Premiere (9pm)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011:
"Gen-TV Concert Series"--- Season 1 Premiere (9pm)

Thursday, October 6, 2011:
"Over My Head"--- Season 3 Premiere (8pm)
"The Arrival"--- Season 4 Premiere (9pm)
"Better With You"--- Season 2 Premiere (930pm)
"This Time Around"---Season 4 Premiere (10pm)

factsoflife

09-20-2011, 07:51 PM

"Friends" star Matthew Perry has landed a leading role on a new GEN-TV sitcom. Best known for his Emmy-nominated work on "Friends", the former Chandler Bing actor, has landed a role on GEN-TV's freshmen sitcom "The Ex-In-Law" playing the title character of the ex-husband to Heather Graham's character.

The series, which debuted last night to middling ratings, but will likely tip upwards later in the season, (after "Dancing with the stars" ends), stars Heather Graham, who exited her role on GEN-TV's "Boyfriends", as Carmella Michaels, a recent divorcee whose marriage of eight years ended after she cheated on her husband, and she inherits in the divorcee proceedings, the brownstone apartment they shared; which happens to be owned by his parents, played by sitcom staples Nancy Lenehan and Craig T. Nelson. The other twist in the series? Carmella is moving her new fiancee, the one she cheated on her husband with, into the apartment. The role of the fiancee was played by Justin Hartley in the pilot, but is being recast with sitcom actor Kyle Bronheimer. Perry will play a character named Stuart Marks. (I guess that means Carmella was once Carmella Michaels-Marks). The fiancee's name is Perry Bishop. Bronheimer previously appeared in the sitcom "Romantically Challenged" which GEN-TV saved from cancellation in 2009, but never aired, opting instead to keep star Alyssa Milano for work on other shows.

Lenehan has a varied resume that includes numerous sitcoms, but most recently starred last season on GEN-TV's failed series "Them & Us". Craig T. Nelson is an Emmy-winning actor best known for his work on "Coach", an Emmy-winning sitcom that aired on ABC from 1987-1997. He also earned critical acclaim for the CBS crime series "The District" which aired from 2000-2004.

yankeesrj12

09-20-2011, 08:30 PM

factsoflife

09-20-2011, 10:29 PM

After taking the summer off, red-hot series "Gone" will return to GEN-TV on Tuesday, October 4th, but it won't be entirely the same series as it once was. The network has ordered some casting changes, effective immediately.

Rebecca Gayheart, Mario Lopez, Gale Harold and Jerry O'Connell are all out.

Gayheart who played Sydney Vance, the only other female agent in the unit; who was upset when Felicia (Gillian Anderson) came on-board only last five episodes before she was ousted. She was eventually replaced with a rotating panel of female guest stars.

Mario Lopez, who played Carlo Hotchkiss, an agent with a tendency to get too friendly with witnesses. He exits the series to work on GEN-TV's "The Huntress". Producers say "his role had run it's course anyway and it was time for fresh blood."

Jerry O'Connell has left the series for unspecified personal reasons, but will appear in ten episodes to wrap up his character. Producers say "his exit is 100% mutual and we wish him nothing but the best."

The decision to let go of Gale Harold as Rodney Fowler, the core villain from last season was a much tougher decision, but basically according to Creator Stephen Bocho himself was "a matter of quality control. We simply couldn't justify his continued presence on the series when the series naturally lends itself to villains of the week. So he will not return as a regular, although we have by no means ruled out the chance of his reappearing sporadically."

Replacing these exiting cast members are:

Annabella Sciorra will join the cast as FBI Special Director Christie Markus, who is assigned to oversee the unit after a series of personal issues distracts the team from their mission; and embarrasses the FBI. She comes in with a laser focus on weeding out the weakest people on the team and fixing what she and the higher-ups perceive to be issues within the unit. A past grudge will cause her to loose sight of the big picture when she takes personal pride in going after Felicia. Producers say that adding her to the cast will "Make this series more of a sophisticated show and will make everybody on level playing field." Bocho says "The issue with the Sydney character; and ultimately why she didn't last; was that she was too immature to become a true presence on the show or make a lasting impact. Christie is a more mature character and opens wider story possibility overall."

Dan Cortese, best known for work on "Melrose Place", "Veronica's Closet" and "What I Like About You" joins the cast as Simon Wexler; a shady Private Investigator who replaces Brad (O'Connell) when he is reassigned to another unit. Simon is far less ethical than Brad was and this presents major issues for most of the characters; but especially for Arthur and Felicia, who are doing their best to keep the team together.

The network has also announced that Michael Michele ("ER", "Homicide: Life on the Street") will join the cast in a limited capacity as Ramona Sykes, an reporter turned FBI Informant who is talking to the unit in an attempt to take down a corrupt media company she believes responsible for several high profile kidnappings.

The network announced a string of high-profile guest stars for this upcoming season as well, they include:

Vanessa Marcil ("The Arrival") who will appear on three episodes as a modeling agent whose agency is under investigation after several models disappear days after working for her agency.

Alyssa Milano, is joining the cast of the show in a limited-capacity for about "six episodes" as Sheryl Williams, a new trainee with limited real-world experience, who got the job after scoring highly on her entrance exams. Her presence in the unit raises a lot of questions at a time suspicions are running high. She butts heads with nearly everybody, especially Derek (Enrique Murciano).

Whoopi Goldberg will appear in an episode this season as a foster mother with a less than stellar reputation whose dirty deeds finally catch up with her.

Lastly, the network has announced other creative changes, "The series will expand it's focus from solely missing person/kidnappings to include a variety of other crimes as well, the unit will become a bit more focused on solving high-profile or especially violent crimes." Bocho says "This is a move to make the series more broadly appealing.

The returning cast is:

James Caan as FBI Supervisory Special Agent Arthur Hamlett-----Season will pick up 1 month after Arthur and Felicia's spontaneous, but not meaningless kiss, which occurred the night she learned her father was behind the murder of her mother. Arthur a stand up man, or at least trying is trying to handle this situation with sensitivity and responsibility, but it's becoming harder to do as he falls further for Felicia.

Gillian Anderson as FBI Assistant Special Agent In Charge Felicia Franklin--- Felicia's reaction to the kiss surprises everybody; she doesn't hold much attachment at all towards Arthur and is acting as if nothing happened. She is in deep pain about her parents and isn't sure how to handle it.

Enrique Muricano as FBI Special Agent Derek Adams III---- Is the only member of the team to currently feel sane, and is trying to keep his team together.

Alana De La Garza as Attorney Antonia "Toni" Reid--- Having been fired from her high profile firm, she is now working directly for the FBI as an FBI Special Agent, but her strong legal background won't hurt either.

Ally Sheedy as FBI Associate Deputy Director Vanessa Drake-Hamlett-Rosen- Recently promoted to a Deputy Director, Vanessa is now pulling all the strings and has more power than ever, but lately she's beginning to see that Arthur isn't all bad and that the High Priority Unit may very well have merits. Romantically, she is in the midst of a secret, but painful divorce from Senator Kent Rosen, a Republican from Virgina, whose not going to make the divorce easy; and is doing all he can to hurt Vanessa's career.

Jerry O'Connell as Private Investigator Brad Bullock (ten episodes only)--- he will be a victim of downsizing when he is transferred to an FBI unit based out of Kandahar, Afghanistan.

factsoflife

09-20-2011, 10:40 PM

Earlier this year when GEN-TV announced the first draft of it's now vastly different Fall schedule, one pilot that appeared to have gotten the greenlight was a John Wells drama called "The Ward", set in the early 1990's at the height of the AIDS crisis. The expensive and well crafted pilot was critically acclaimed by all who saw it and was hyped as the next great drama on American TV. Sadly, it has been forgotten, GEN-TV pulled it from the schedule at some point during the massive redesigns of the line-up and it seems the show has seen it's last day. Katrina Bishop-Wry speaks on this subject today and says "Yes, The Ward was a very strong pilot and initially was picked up, but that show has been canceled." "our first plan was to launch it on Tuesday nights along with The Huntress, but the expense of producing a show of this quality was too much to burden and along with the grim subject matter simply made it impossible to produce."

Though on the first draft of the Fall Schedule, it was quickly removed and sent to "Mid-season", but was then dropped without further mention.

Among the cast of the pilot were Stanley Tucci, Sherry Stringfield, Alex Kingston, Christine Elise, Maura Tierny, Anthony Edwards and countless others.

factsoflife

09-20-2011, 11:10 PM

Alex Kingston ("ER"), joins the GEN-TV drama pilot "12 Steps To Recovery" following a alcoholic widower dealing with the aftermath of causing the death of her husband, two kids and niece after drinking too much at a family wedding and crashing the family car into the event hall. Her journey through A.A. and the legal system is documented in the series; but is further complicated by the fact that she believes the ghost of her husband is talking to her. Kingston says "the role is well written and has very deep layers to it." The pilot is being penned by Charles Rosen, a former E.P. and Show-runner on "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Northern Exposure" who is known for penning sensitive dramas with heart, he is co-writing it with Michael Braverman, best known for work on "Life Goes On" and "Beverly Hills, 90210".

The pilot is a reworking of another pilot GEN-TV passed on this year, that had a similar theme.

Keri Russell is one-step closer to a GEN-TV series, as network executives are "nearing a deal for her to grab a headlining role in one of the networks most popular drama's."

atwtbb

09-21-2011, 08:01 AM

GUIDING LIGHT first broadcast scores HIGHEST rating ever

FamilyNET's first airing of GUIDING LIGHT was the highest watched program ever to air on the network. Longtime viewers will remember that as BIGGIE FAMILY CHANNEL, the network experimented with same day episodes of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL around 2005, which lasted only a week-- so they are not totally new to airing soap operas.

The network has issued this statement:
"We want to thank the fans for making the first day of GUIDING LIGHT launch week a success....We must admit that [we] were concerned about airing the show, because soap operas are a dying genre....[p]lease continue to watch...[as] there is much more to come from Josh, Reva, and everyone else in Springfield."

factsoflife

09-21-2011, 11:43 AM

GEN-TV ratings for Tuesday, September 20, 2011:

GEN-TV aired a trio of preview specials and ranked #4 for the night:

At 8pm, a brand new preview special "Returning Favorites: Comedy" was watched by 12.7 million viewers and posted a 3.3 in the 18-49 demo (#4)

At 9pm, a brand new preview special called "Returning Favorites: Drama" was watched by 12.64 million viewers and posted a 2.5 in the 18-49 demo (#6)

At 10pm, a brand new preview special, "GEN-TV Freshmen Shows" was watched by 10.3 million viewers and posted a 2.3 in the 18-49 demo (#7)

yankeesrj12

09-21-2011, 12:19 PM

factsoflife

09-21-2011, 01:15 PM

factsoflife

09-21-2011, 10:19 PM

GEN-TV likes to take chances with talent they believe in, and they often give people second chances. It looks like this will happen again; the network has secured the talents of Brett Butler; and are penning a comeback vehicle for the former "Grace Under Fire" star who hasn't had a regular network gig since that series left the air in 1998.

Though still in the early planning stages; the vehicle is likely to be a comedy; a genre Butler is familiar with, and will probably center on a woman dealing with substance abuse issues, much like her former series did.

------ We reported yesterday that Kerri Russell was in the running for a headlining role on a GEN-TV drama? Not true according to sources close to the network; she's actually in negotiations to star in one of the networks successful COMEDY series. Insiders indicate that Russell who has guested on many GEN-TV drama's; but most recently "County General" has expressed an interest in comedy work over dramatic work. Her last regular TV gig was last season on FOX's flop "Running Wilde" with Will Arnett.

Plans for a remake of "A Different World" on GEN-TV look to be shaping up; the network has cleared one major hurdle, they've gotten the Okay from Bill Cosby himself and have cleared the rights to use the series title and the fictional Hillman College setting. Though a script isn't yet completed, the network has already started looking for top-tier African-American talent to work behind the scenes and pen the script, network execs say they are looking for "a fresh faced, talented, passionate and new young voice to write the new series." Part of the plan for the show is to give voice to a new generation and hire writers who haven't worked much yet.

factsoflife

09-22-2011, 03:06 AM

Jean Smart is no stranger to the Emmy Awards; with three victories out of eight nominations, she has a long history with the golden winged lady. This year she is nominated for Supporting Actress in a Drama, for her brave and uninhibited work as Helena Baxter-Bishop on GEN-TV's "Sisters". The role of an bitter, alcoholic, homophobic divorcee has stunned critics for it's "unflinching and raw effort." Smart, an industry veteran has no shortage of competition with fellow nominees being Christine Baranski and Archie Panjabi ("The Good Wife"); Kelly McDonald ("Boardwalk Empire"), Margo Martindale ("Justified"), Michelle Forbes ("The Killing"), Christina Hendricks ("Mad Men") and co-star Ming Na-Weng ("Sisters").

GEN-TV has reaped multiple other nominations this year as well, here is the rundown:

Drama Series:
Sisters
GONE

Comedy Series:
Over My Head
ELizabeth Bordoe

Lead Actress, Drama:
Gillian Anderson, GONE
Sherry Stringfield, Sisters
Maura West, Sisters

Lead Actress, Comedy:
Elizabeth Banks, Elizabeth Bordoe

Lead Actor, Drama:
James Caan, GONE
Tom Everett Scott, This Time Around
Jere Burns, Sisters

Lead Actor, Comedy:
Paul Rudd, Boyfriends

Supporting Actress, Drama:
Mina Na-Weng, Sisters
Jean Smart, Sisters

Supporting Actress, Comedy:
Pamela Anderson, Over My Head

Supporting Actress, Comedy:
Maria Conchita-Alonso, The Arrival

Guest Actress, Comedy:
Rue McClanahan, Women of a Certain Age

The network has also received 32 nominations in the Technical and Creative Arts Emmy's.

In what is surely old news by now, GEN-TV went home basically empty handed at last weekend's Primetime Emmy Awards, winning only nine out of 49 nominations.

They won the following categories:

TECH AWARDS:
Achievement in Hairstyling for a comedy series- "Boyfriends"---(episode "Together For Christmas")-- Allie Loweinstin, Head Hairstylist

Achievement in mufti-camera editing for a drama series-- "Sisters"-- (episode "Family Bonding")---- Katherine Winchester, Editor

Achievement in Music Direction for a comedy series--- "Knocked Down"---Henry Albright Alderson (episode--"Andi's Female Troubles")

Outstanding Main Title Sequence---"Knocked Down" ( designed by: Spellman-Kinkel Graphics)

Main Awards:

Lead Actress in a Drama Series- Gillian Anderson, "Gone" (episode "Pilot")---(tied with Juliana Margulies for "The Good Wife".

Outstanding Writing for a comedy series---"Over My Head" (episode- "Friends, Family & Colleagues")- Dharma Wolowitz, Soliel Moon Frye

Outstanding Directing for a drama series--- "Sisters" (episode- "Family, Friends & High Finance")--- Katherine Hershey

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series---"This Time Around" ("God Bless, Gracie")---Martin Close, Erica Montgomery & Chase Marlon

yankeesrj12

09-22-2011, 01:30 PM

yankeesrj12

09-23-2011, 11:28 AM

yankeesrj12

09-24-2011, 01:25 AM

MrCleveland

09-24-2011, 10:45 AM

This Station is like those Retro Stations/Superstations. I hope to have it with shows from the 50's to the 90's.

Weekday-

6 a.m.-Super Mario Bros. Cartoons
6:30 a.m.-Captain N
7 a.m.-Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
7:30 a.m.-Garfield and Friends
8 a.m.-Tiny Toons
8:30 a.m.-Animaniacs
9 a.m.-F Troop
9:30 a.m.-That Girl
10 a.m.-Kate and Allie
10:30 a.m.-Gimmie a Break
11 a.m.-Facts of Life
11:30 a.m.-Who's the Boss
12 p.m.-Hill Street Blues
1 p.m.-L.A. Law
2 p.m.-The Fall Guy
3 p.m.-Ducktales
3:30 p.m.-Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers
4 p.m.-Darkwing Duck
4:30 p.m.-Quack Pack
5 p.m.-227
5:30 p.m.-Amen
6 p.m.-Mr. Belvedere
6:30 p.m.-Who's the Boss
7 p.m.-Step-by-Step
7:30 p.m.-Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Monday 8 p.m.-10 p.m.-One-Year Wonder Monday, these are shows that haven't made syndication because they were cancelled between seasons 1-4.
Tuesday 8 p.m.-10 p.m.-Variety Tuesday, these are Variety Shows that have been on from the 50's to the 90's.
Wednesday 8 p.m.-10 p.m.-Special Wednesday, these are TV Special that were once aired on TV.
Thursday 8 p.m.-10 p.m.-Theater Thursday, these are actually Movies, so that's enough to say.
Friday 8 p.m.-12 a.m.-The Craptastic Movie Show, a show I'm hoping to make , something like Ghoulardi or Big Chuck and Lil' John and MST3K. So there'll be sketches and movies that suck and have been talked over.

10 p.m.-Drew Carey Show
10:30 p.m.-Perfect Strangers
11 p.m.-Bosom Buddies
11:30 p.m.-Charles in Charge
12 a.m.-MST3K
2 a.m.-Movie
4 a.m.-Blossom
4:30 a.m.-Mama's Family
5 a.m.-ALF
5:30 a.m.-Night Court

Saturday

6 a.m.-Wuzzles
6:30 a.m.-Gummi Bears
7 a.m.-Woody Woodpecker
7:30 a.m.-Ruff and Reddy
8 a.m.-Hanna-Barbera's Cartoon World (This features 6 minute cartoons in the H-B Library)
9 a.m.-Looney Tunes
10 a.m.-Tom and Jerry/MGM
11 a.m.-Disneyworld (This is all Disney Cartoons from the Disney Library)
12 p.m.-Knight Rider
1 p.m.-Police Woman
2 p.m.-Six Million Dollar Man
3 p.m.-Bionic Woman
4 p.m.-Wonder Woman
5 p.m.-Superman (50's Series)
5:30 p.m.-Batman (60's Series)
6 p.m.-Movie
8 p.m.-Concert Night
10 p.m.-Music Movie (This is a movie that stars a musician or is a musical, something like "Movies that Rock").
12 a.m.-MST3K
2 a.m.-Monty Python's Flying Circus
2:30 a.m.-Mr. Bean
3 a.m.-Star Trek
4 a.m.-Lost in Space
5 a.m.-My Favorite Martian
5:30 a.m.-Gilligan's Island

Sunday

6 a.m.-Crusader Rabbit
6:30 a.m.-Underdog
7 a.m.-Rocky and Bullwinkle
7:30 a.m.-Pink Panther
8 a.m.-E/I Shows (This is now a must)!
11 a.m.-Building Hope Hour (This is for my church)
12 p.m.-Movie
2 p.m.-6 p.m.Show of the Week (This is where we show you a sitcom or 1-hour show for 4 hours).
6 p.m.-Walt Disney Presents
7 p.m.-Ed Sullivan Show
8 p.m.-Family Movie Night
10 p.m.-The Simpsons
10:30 p.m.-The Critic
11 p.m.-Dilbert
11:30 p.m.-King of the Hill
12 a.m.-Aqua Teen Hunger Force
12:30 a.m.-Futurama
1 a.m.-South Park
1:30 a.m.-Chappelles Show
2 a.m.-Movie
4 a.m.-Johnny Carson
4:30 a.m.-Carol Burnett
5 a.m.-My Favorite Martian
5:30 a.m.-Gilligan's Island

I wonder how many people will watch this station?

yankeesrj12

09-24-2011, 11:34 AM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

YTN BEGINS SATURDAY ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING
Beginning tonight (September 24th) YTN will be airing all new original Saturday night programming. 8pm-10pm will continue to be encores, but the 10pm hour will now be the new home to Weekly Update: Controversy. The Controversy series was expected to air on Sundays at 10pm, but YTN pulled it in favor of Detroit Homicide. This means two episodes of Weekly Update will continue to air per week. No word on why it was scheduled at last minute, but it is scheduled to air through November 2011.

PRODUCTION BEGINS ON NEW CHELSEA HANDLER COMEDY
Chelsea Handler's new YTN comedy has begun production, a few months ahead of its expected January/February 2012 premiere date. The Untitled Chelsea Handler Comedy stars Chelsea Handler as herself in a new raunchy comedy about the cut-throat world of comedy, relationships, and life. Fellow "Chelsea Lately" comics Jo Koy, Sarah Colona, and Ross Matthews as well as Non-"Chelsea Lately" comics Lisa Kudrow (Friends), Rachael Harris (The Hangover), and Zach Braff (Scrubs) also star in the series.

yankeesrj12

09-24-2011, 12:27 PM

yankeesrj12

09-26-2011, 02:11 PM

Sunday, September 18th Ratings - YTN
YTN kicked off the official start to its fall season with less than stellar numbers for its game show block.

At 7pm, the third season premiere (and the first in the fall) of Can You Beat Ken? limped out of the gate with 4.42 million viewers and a 1.3/4 among adults 18-49, slipping more than four tenths from its season finale on Monday nights.

At 8pm, the second season premiere of Locked didn't do much better, scoring 4.82 million viewers and a 1.5/4 among adults 18-49, dropping two tenths from its first season finale in May.

At 9pm, the third season premiere of The Weakest Link was seen by 5.99 million viewers and a 2.1/6 among adults 18-49, growing a tenth from its season finale. If you remember, The Weakest Link moves to 7pm beginning in February, while Ken? and Locked ship off to Saturdays.

At 10pm, the second half of season two of Detroit Homicide got off to a somewhat slow start with 7.15 million viewers and a 1.4/4 among adults 18-49. The good news for Detroit is that it remained stable from its summer finale (a month ago) despite dropping over a million viewers - plus its already been renewed for a third season.
Saturday, September 24th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, the series premiere of Weekly Update: Controversy scored 4.25 million viewers and a 0.5/2 among adults 18-49. Obviously these are not the numbers YTN was hoping for this new Weekly Update series.

Sunday, September 25th Ratings - YTN
YTN's Sunday night lineup fell with increased competition.

At 7pm, a new episode of Can You Beat Ken? dropped to 4.03 million viewers and a 1.1/3 among adults 18-49; a series low.

At 8pm, a new episode of Locked was watched by 4.77 million viewers and a 1.5/4 among adults 18-49, pretty much even with last week.

At 9pm, a new episode of The Weakest Link reached 6.02 million viewers and a 2.0/6 among adults 18-49, growing a tad in total viewers, but slipping a tenth in the demo from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Detroit Homicide slipped to 6.79 million viewers and a 1.3/4 among adults 18-49. That represents a drop of 360,000 viewers and a tenth of a point in the demo. Not good numbers for YTN's new Sunday night lineup.

yankeesrj12

09-27-2011, 10:35 PM

Monday, September 19th Ratings - YTN
YTN's all new Monday night lineup got off to a slow start, with all of the shows (even returning TAKEN: Phoenix) struggling quite a bit.

At 8pm, the series premiere of Rebuilding My Life pulled a respectable 6.29million viewers and a 1.8/5 among adults 18-49. While this may not look good on paper, the severe competition on the broadcast networks may have been too much for a new cable drama.

At 9pm, the much awaited series premiere of Secret Service did not live up to the hype, and was seen by only 6.82 million viewers and a 1.9/5 among adults 18-49. Yes, the performance is better than that of Rebuilding My Life, but this was considered YTN's biggest new series of the season and to be watched by less than 7 million viewers is a bust. Perhaps the competition from the all new Two and a Half Men was too much and the series could grow as the season progresses - if YTN lets it.

At 10pm, the second season premiere of TAKEN: Phoenix may have put rumors of a third TAKEN series to rest by scoring a low 7.31 million viewers and a 2.3/6 among adults 18-49. That represents a drop of 2.67 million viewers and 26% in the demo from its Wednesday night finale in May. The Monday 10pm timeslot has given YTN some trouble from the very beginning, so the 2.3 demo represents an all time high for the network in that time.
Monday, September 26th Ratings - YTN
YTN's all new Monday night lineup picked up steam after a slow beginning last week.

At 8pm, week two of Rebuilding My Life pulled a respectable 6.85 million viewers and a 2.0/5 among adults 18-49, an increase of 9% in total viewers and 11% in the demo - nice for the second week.

At 9pm, week two of Secret Service saw a bigger increase by jumping to 7.97 million viewers and a 2.4/6 among adults 18-49, representing an increase of 17% in total viewers and 26% in the demo. Remember, this faced competition from the all new Two and a Half Men and tough broadcast competition. Had YTN held off the premiere until this week, the numbers could have been even bigger.

At 10pm, a new episode of TAKEN: Phoenix jumped to 8.68 million viewers and a 2.6/7 among adults 18-49, making up most of the loses from the season finale in May. Perhaps that third TAKEN spinoff will happen afterall.

factsoflife

09-29-2011, 12:51 AM

GEN-TV Ratings for Monday, September 26, 2011:

GEN-TV had to settle for a third place finish on Monday, against strong competition from CBS and ABC.

At 8pm, a brand new episode of "Knocked Down" was down 3% from it's season opener last week with 13.77 million viewers watching. It was #4 among the 18-49 demo for the evening with a 2% drop from last week with a 8.1 demo.

At 830pm, a brand new 'The Ex-In-Law" was solid, but unimpressive with 11.98 million viewers tuning in (a 2% drop vs. last week) and a 3.4 in the 18-49 demo (#5) vs. 3.5 last week.

At 9pm, a second hour-long episode of "Knocked Down" was watched by 13.74 million viewers and posted a 7.5 in the 18-49 demo (#3)

At 10pm, a rerun of "One Of These Days" was watched by 19.23 million viewers and posted a 3.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 11pm, a rerun of "County General" was watched by 15.3 million viewers and posted a 2.9 in the 18-49 demo.
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GEN-TV Ratings for Wednesday, September 28, 2011:

GEN-TV's Wednesday premieres were unable to match the competition and was ranked 4th for the night.

At 8pm, The series premiere of GEN-TV's newest game show "Celebrity" hosted by Vanna White and featuring celebrity contestants Kim Fields, Mark Salling, Susan Lucci and Judge Judy was a modest hit with 10.1 million viewers tuning in, however it flopped in the demos with a 1.3 in 18-49 (#8).

At 9pm, a second episode of "Celebrity" featuring celebrity contestants Teri Polo, Sarah Michelle Geller, Rosie Perez and Geri Halliwell was watched by 9.67 million viewers and posted a 1.04 in the 18-49 demo. (#10)

At 10pm, a rerun of "Elizabeth Bordoe" was watched by 18.9 million viewers and posted a 3.9 in the 18-49 demo. (#4)

At 1030pm, a rerun of "Something Old, Something New" was watched by 15.6 million viewers and posted a 2.3 in the 18-49 demo. (#5)

At 11pm, a rerun of "L.A. Casino" was watched by 13.3 million viewers and posted a 2.9 in the 18-49 demo. (#2)

Upcoming GEN-TV Premiere Dates:

Thursday, September 29, 2011:
"Celebrity"---Season 1 (7pm)--- Official Season Premiere
"Elizabeth Bordoes"---Season 2--(830pm)---Season Premiere

Monday, October 3, 2011:
"Doctor/Patient"- Season 4 Premiere (830pm)
"On The Air"- Season 2 Premiere (1030pm)
"Consumer Affairs"--- Season 1 Premiere (11pm)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011:
"West Of Broadway"- Season 2 Premiere (830pm)
"Gone"----Season 2 Premiere (9pm)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011:
"Gen-TV Concert Series"--- Season 1 Premiere (9pm)

Thursday, October 6, 2011:
"Over My Head"--- Season 3 Premiere (8pm)
"The Arrival"--- Season 4 Premiere (9pm)
"Better With You"--- Season 2 Premiere (930pm)
"This Time Around"---Season 4 Premiere (10pm)

factsoflife

09-29-2011, 01:13 AM

yankeesrj12

09-30-2011, 12:14 AM

Tuesday, September 20th Ratings - YTN

At 8pm, the timeslot premiere/season premiere of Looking for Love (the sixth season) was viewed by 8.31 million viewers and a 2.9/7 among adults 18-49. This marks a loss of only 1.14 milion viewers and 10% in the demo from its reunion special back in April. As of now, it looks like Looking for Love has easily filled the big shoes left by Pushing Daisies.

At 9pm, the series premiere of Chicago District Attorney (simple title, eh?) got left in the dust with 7.34 million viewers and a 2.1/5 among adults 18-49. While the numbers may not look all that great, it is the best premiere for any of YTN's new dramas yet. Retention out of Looking for Love was a respectable 88% in total viewers, and an average 72% in the demo. While both shows are geared toward women, YTN made the mistake of not targeting older viewers for the new drama.

At 10pm, the third season premiere of TAKEN shot up to 11.40 million viewers and a 3.2/8 among adults 18-49, up 720,000 viewers and 7% in the demo from its season finale back in May. The 3.2 demo performance gives TAKEN the top spot thus far for YTN, after three nights of new programming. Look for TAKEN to possibly lose the top spot when the ratings for Wednesdays comedies are released.
Tuesday, September 27th Ratings - YTN

At 8pm, week two of Looking for Love: Season Six pulled in 7.84 million viewers and a 2.7/6 among adults 18-49, a decrease of 6% in total viewers and 7% in the demo from its season premiere last week.

At 9pm, week two of new drama Chicago District Attorney fell to 7.21 million viewers and a 1.8/5 among adults 18-49, a drop of only 2% in total viewers, but a larger 17% in the demo. It would appear that all the young viewers fled from the show with more old ones joining. Retention out of Looking for Love was an increased 92% in total viewers, and a lower 67% in the demo. Every year YTN seems to find an old skewing drama that they don't know what to do with it. Perhaps it will be joining The Inside Job and Cops of New York on Friday nights in a few weeks.

At 10pm, a new episode of TAKEN slipped to 11.18 million viewers and a 3.0/8 among adults 18-49, down 2% in total viewers and 7% in the demo from last weeks premiere. Still, a very solid number.

factsoflife

09-30-2011, 11:29 PM

GEN-TV posted a successful, but not dominant Thursday night. While the season premiere of "Elizabeth Bordoe" posted strong numbers. The second night of "Celebrity" was unable to raise numbers. GEN-TV finished 3rd place overall, behind FOX and CBS.

At 7pm, night two of "Celebrity" with host Vanna White and celebrity contestants Lisa Rinna, Tawney Katan, Jody Watley and Seamus Deaver was watched by 10.03 million viewers and posted a 1.4 in the 18-49 demo.

At 730pm, a rerun of "Doctor/Patient" was watched by 14.4 million viewers and posted a 2.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 8pm, a second "Celebrity" featuring host Vanna White and contestants Joan Rivers, Ryan Murphy, Carnie Wilson and Kelly Monaco was watched by 10.01 million viewers and posted a 1.0 in the 18-49 demo.

At 830pm, the season premiere of "Elizabeth Bordoe" was watched by 30.88 million viewers and posted a 10.2 in the 18-49 demo.

At 9pm, a rerun of "Elizabeth Bordoe" was watched by 20.3 million viewers and posted a 3.4 in the 18-49 demo.

yankeesrj12

10-01-2011, 02:40 AM

Wednesday, September 21st Ratings - YTN
YTN had its biggest night yet with every show performing solidy despite the massive competition from every broadcast network. Mother & Daughter came strong out of the gate, pumping new life into YTN's once strong comedy block, while Call Girls rewrote the record books.

At 8pm, the second season premiere of Kate and Zoe came back to 8.93 million viewers and a 3.1/7 among adults 18-49, up a tenth in the demo from its season finale back in May. Kate and Zoe tied ABC's The Middle in the all important 18-49 demo.

At 8:30pm, the series premiere of Mother & Daughter was amply sampled with 10.69 million viewers and a 3.9/10 among adults 18-49. Mother & Daughter increased by 20% in total viewers and 26% in the demo from its lead in, making the series YTN's largest series premiere since Kate and Zoe last season (which, by the way, had a bigger lead in).

At 9pm, the third season premiere of Behind the Scenes, in its all new timeslot, came swinging out of the gate with 11.01 and a 4.0/10 among adults 18-49. Behind the Scenes got crushed by Modern Family, but nearly beat FOX's highly anticipated The X-Factor and CBS' Criminal Minds.

At 9:30pm, the fourth season premiere of College, also in a new timeslot this season, dropped to 9.63 million viewers and a 3.5/8 among adults 18-49. Retention out of its lead in was 87% in total viewers and 88% in the key 18-49 demo. College was up a small 170,000 viewers, but a better 13% in the demo from its season finale. This once popular comedy is clearly past its prime when it reached a 6.0 demo.

At 10pm, the controversial series premiere of Call Girls raced out of the gate with 14.85 million viewers and a 5.7/14 among adults 18-49, making it the largest series premiere for YTN since Dr. Heart premiered back in 2009. Call Girls easily beat the 10pm competition on the broadcast networks, and outpaced YTN's next closest new drama (Chicago District Attorney) by 202% in total viewers and 271% in the demo - yes, it was THAT large. Call Girls also demolished the season finale of TAKEN: Phoenix (which previously aired in the timeslot) by 149% in total viewers and 197% in the demo. Some predicted that Secret Service would premiere this large as well, but it recorded a miniscule 1.9 demo, 300% lower than Call Girls. YTN must be breathing a sigh of relief this morning as the four months of promotion for the series paid off. If you remember correctly, this series was almost NOT picked up, and when it was, it almost aired at 11pm due to the content. The next few weeks will be important for Call Girls because Dr. Heart also premiered large but collapsed like a rock in the following weeks.

Wednesday, September 28th Ratings - YTN

At 8pm, a new episode of Kate and Zoe had 8.82 million viewers and a 3.0/7 among adults 18-49, a drop of only a tenth in the demo.

At 8:30pm, week two of Mother & Daughter dropped to 9.93 million viewers and a 3.5/9 among adults 18-49. Mother & Daughter dropped only 8% in total viewers and 11% in the demo from its series premiere last week - not bad.

At 9pm, an all new Behind the Scenes actually increased this week to 11.19 and a 4.1/10 among adults 18-49, up a tenth in the demo.

At 9:30pm, a new episode of College fell to 9.04 million viewers and a 3.3/7 among adults 18-49, a drop of 7% in total viewers and 6% in the demo from last weeks premiere. Retention out of its lead in was 81% in total viewers and 80% in the key 18-49 demo. What has happened to this once strong series?!

At 10pm, week two of controversial drama Call Girls fell as many people expected, but not as big as some may have expected. The series scored 14.02 million viewers and a 5.4/12 among adults 18-49, a drop of only 6% in total viewers and in the demo; impressive. Dr. Heart, YTN's last new series to do this well, also had a small drop in week two and later collapsed. We will keep an eye on Call Girls, which will most likely make it to season two!

yankeesrj12

10-01-2011, 03:04 AM

Thursday, September 22nd Ratings - YTN
Believe it or not, this is the first night that doesn't have a single change this week!

At 9pm, the fourth season premiere of Singles returned with 8.05 million viewers and a 3.0/7 among adults 18-49, up a tenth in the demo from its season finale back in May.

At 9:30pm, the fifth and final season premiere of Roommates came back with 6.64 million viewers and a 2.5/6 among adults 18-49. This represents the largest demo for Roommates in over nine months, and largest total viewership in seven months. Retention out of its lead in was an above average 82% in total viewers and 83% in the demo. A dead show from ABC Family that went on to hit a 5.0 demo numerous times on YTN is starting to really show its age.

At 10pm, the third season premiere of Reversing History reversed its course of declining most of last season by coming back to 12.49 million viewers and a 3.5/8 among adults 18-49. The episode, which resolved the cliffhanger from the season finale, was up 18% in total viewers and 17% in the demo, an impressive feat for the hit drama.
Thursday, September 29th Ratings - YTN

At 9pm, a new episode of Singles was steady with last weeks premiere, scoring 8.00 million viewers and a 3.0/7 among adults 18-49.

At 9:30pm, a new episode of Roommates sank to 5.91 million viewers and a 2.2/5 among adults 18-49. Retention out of its lead in was 74% in total viewers and 73% in the demo, down quite a bit from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Reversing History kept its numbers strong by jumping to 12.58 million viewers and a 3.6/8 among adults 18-49. The only 10pm show that Reversing History could not defeat: Jersey Shore.

yankeesrj12

10-01-2011, 03:16 AM

REMINDER: SUBURBIA AND FAMILY TIME PREMIERE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT 9/8c and 9:30/8:30c

TCN's first original comedies, Suburbia and Family Time, will premiere this Tuesday, October 4th at 9/8c and 9:30/8:30c. The two new comedies will follow encores of Being Average, which airs for a full hour at 8pm.

Both series have been given an eight (8) episode order.

Suburbia - In this all new half hour multi-camera comedy, follow three families who live next door to each other in a middle class neighborhood. The show focuses on each individual family, while also delving into the lives when they get together.

Family Time - Raising three teenage girls isn't easy, but you have to do your best to raise them. The Stewart Family is in the process of doing just that, but at what cost? Under this roof, family time is anything but the ordinary, it's extraordinary.

factsoflife

10-03-2011, 10:35 PM

Reviews of GEN-TV's Fall programs are coming in left and right as the series prepare for their upcoming debuts. Here is advanced word on some of these shows.

The first part focuses on a few of our new series.

NEW SERIES:

"Consumer Affairs:

The Good:

L.A. Today Magazine: "Based on the pilot episode I screened, This series has very little potential to break out. Although cast is made up of top-notch talent; the writing leaves almost nothing for the actors to work with. Katherine Higel is a capable lead, however she has nothing to go on with a ill-defined character and lackluster concept. Sigourney Weaver shows shades of intriguing qualities but is let-down by the paper thin cliches that make up the script."

Boston Trumpet Newspaper: "Katherine Higel makes her triumphant return to TV. It's nice to see her back on-screen and she delivers despite a underdeveloped concept and poor casting. Sigoruney Weaver is good but deserves better than this series."

The Bad:

TV Guide: "This series obviously takes it's cues from shows like "Judging Amy" and "Felicity" with a strong female character and an over-emphasis on the characters personal relations. However, the difference between this and those old shows is that the older shows both had something this new series lacks; heart and depth. It is abundantly clear that Katherine Higel as the series lead is no Kerri Russell and lacks the emotional maturity to pull off the scenes that would get her character to "Felicity" like love from the audience."

WNKZ Radio 5 (Atlanta): "What is more disturbing about this new GEN-TV series, the fact it has a vain, shallow looking Katherine Higel pretending to have some depth or the fact it assumes the audience is stupid enough to believe that Higel could possibly be the gave up for adoption daughter of Sigourney Weaver? Although this fact is still to be resolved in the series underlining mystery it is clear the series has no logic behind it's writing."

The Ugly:

CBS Radio 9 (Albuquerque): "This is simply put, one of the worst new series I've ever seen. A cast with this much talent is completely underused with this hollow script and vapid concept." "Higel could prove to be a solid leading lady if only she were able to show even a modicum of emotion other than pity me because I'm pretty and young."

USA NOW Magazine: "A Big Fat Flop on every level."

"Better With You" (moving from ABC):

The Good:

WPIX New York: "This show was saved after ABC cancelled it, and for good reason, GEN-TV has revamped this show and turned it into a solid series with dramatic improvement in quality of cast and story."

TV Guide: "Heather Locklear joins the cast of this show; now on GEN-TV and in it's second season, and she is ground floor in a clearly successful transformation from middling ABC sitcom to solid, praise-worthy television. The writing is crisper and fresher than it should be and the cast is on a new level; particularly Joanna Garcia who serves as a foil for Locklear's character."

Great TV Magazine: "A middling sitcom that was canned by ABC has been saved by GEN-TV and turned into a genuinely funny series that is more than deserving of praise. The cast is given much to work with and I see a long future for this series."

The Bad:

TV Now Radio Network: "Unfortunately GEN-TV made a grave mistake when saving this show from ABC; it allowed the producers to keep terrible actress Jennifer Finnigan who is hollow, wooden and boring in every aspect. Futhermore, they've allowed Heather Locklear's wrinkled, botoxed face to be on our screens again."

The Ugly:

NONE... Seems like almost unanimous praise.

"Brave New World":

The Good:

Good Housekeeping Magazine: "This sitcom is something of a relic, a throwback to the old-fashioned sitcoms our readers grew up on. Telma Hopkins is hilarious and Holli Robinson-Peete is a welcomed surprise."

TV Guide: "While certainly not an Emmy-worthy series by any means, this sitcom is surprisingly crisp considering it's 80's influenced premise. The cast of mostly sitcom veterans is by no means bad and could very well show legs for years to come."

The Bad:

Throwback TV: "Unfortunately this new GEN-TV sitcom has all of the things we hated about retro sitcoms; including canned laughter and obviously terrible writing."

The Ugly:

WNOZ TV 10 (Milwaukee): "One of the most uninspired sitcoms of all-time. Truly terrible."

BET: "Sadly there is little to like about this bland and uninspired entry from GEN-TV. Even veterans like Holli Robinson and Telma Hopkins make no dent on the awfulness of this sitcom."

In the second round of advanced reviews, GEN-TV's returning series are discussed:

"Something Old, Something New"

The Good:

TV Guide: "Returning for it's 4th season, this veteran and proven GEN-TV sitcom has started to show signs of aging; but in all the right ways. The cast is more mature and nuanced than ever before and the characters have gelled in a way that is rare for sitcoms that run this long. This one is a keeper."

USA Weekend Magazine: "The cast of this sitcom includes some heavy hitters; but as always it is Melissa Peterman who steals the show with her ironic wit and biting tounge. Eric McCormack proves a perfect foil for both the leading ladies on this hilarious series."

The Bad:

Comedy Today Radio: "This may be one of the most benign and vapid sitcoms ever produced; even a top-notch cast can't save this sinking ship. It's only saving grace is that it airs on GEN-TV, a network so few people even get to see."

Underground Magazine: "Rena Sofer continues her run as a series killer as she continues to infect this vapid and lifeless series with as much personality a can of off-white paint."

The Ugly:

WCHY Radio (Indianapolis, IN): "There is something both creepy and disturbing about this GEN-TV sitcom which started off as another about to be married late in life guy finds out he has teenager daughter sitcoms. The series entering it's fourth season uses sexual innuendo as if it's going out of style and makes light of the breakdown of the American family in a reckless and casual manner."

Conservative America: "Eric McCormack first destroyed American family values on "Will & Grace" a show that made a mockery of traditional love by focusing on sinning homosexuals, and he continues to do so in this sitcom, entering it's 4th season in which he plays a man that had a child out of wedlock and abandoned the child and mother for career pursuits. The show focuses on his making good on his child by inviting her and the mother into the live of him and his new wife. It's a shame that shows like this continue to appeal to American viewers."

US Weekly: "The show which was once snappy, fun and light has changed into an unrecognizable melodrama featuring too many paternity issues. It has lost it's focus and clearly isn't the show it once was."

"Boyfriends"

The Good:

TV Insider: "While many shows have attempted cast changes and floundered, this show seems to flourish with new blood injected into it. Tori Spelling and Natasha Lyonne join the cast; replacing the departed Heather Graham and do so in grand fashion, not only does their presence on the series not hinder the show; they seem to acutally help the show find a new footing." "The main cast continues to shine with it's mix of witty repertoire and banter between friends who've known each other for years. The writing has yet to grow stale or old."

Hollywood NOW: "Tori Spelling steals the show as Tori Sampson, a thinly veiled, but completely hilarious version of herself. Natasha Lyonne, replacing, Heather Graham is a revelation as her character clearly hates the main "boyfriends" in question and provides clear contrast to the sunny disposition of the series main residents."

WCTN 14 (Buffalo, NY) "As always, Paul Rudd and Jason Bateman prove their worth a thousand times over."

The Ugly:

Republican World: "So much for family values or good old fashioned ideals, GEN-TV continues to regulate American values to the backburner in favor of sensationalized garbage that targets the trashy and uneducated morally corrupted."

TV Guide: "While the additions of two new cast-members in Spelling and Lyonne provide much needed change of pace, the clear takeaway from this series, entering it's fourth season is that time hasn't been kind to the series, which seems more dated today than it did when it premiered just a few years ago."

VH1: "Dean Cain still hasn't proven he can act or that he's worth the money he's paid to act twenty four years younger than he clearly is."

"On The Air"

The Good:

Women's World: "It's nice to see Fran Drescher back on Television in a format that clearly suits her."

Mom Magazine: "The supporting cast is solid and provides comic gold for the main characters played by Fran Drescher and Janeane Garofalo."

The Bad:

MTV: "It's clear that even despite constant revamping, this second season GEN-TV sitcom has yet to find a format or structure that benefits the capable but otherwise mediocre cast."

Awards Show Net: "Obviously this show is not an Emmy worthy series and will never be considered a classic series. It's filler TV at it's worst; meaning it will fill a timeslot but do nothing more."

The Ugly:

Washington Daily: "Fran Drescher is well supported by a cast that includes Janeane Grafoalo and Craig Beirko but even that can't save this stinker of a show that at it's center is hurt by the fact that it stars Fran Drescher and has no identifiable premise to it."

East Coast Ledger: "What was once a starring vehicle for Janeeane Grafoalo has merged into a series starring Fran Drescher and Lindsay Sloane with Grafaolo playing second fiddle.... in either case this series is horrible and provides almost no laughs."

California Breeze: "What this show needs is simple; a solid premise, a capable cast and good writing. Sadly, none of those things is present in this returning GEN-TV comedy."

"SISTERS"
The Good:

TV GUIDE: "Finally, the return of perhaps the most beloved show on TV. While the cast goes through some simple changes; including the impending exit of Alicia Silverstone; it remains firmly full of talent and charisma. Writing is intriguing and engaging and the characters develop at a rapid and enjoyable pace."

US Daily Mailer: "Sisters may be the best show in the last ten years; and is certainly the best drama currently airing. The third season continues to slow and engaging transformation of it's central characters and makes every second count. Alicia Silverstone departs this season, and does so in grand fashion that will keep everybody glued to their sets."

The Bad:

Feminists Daily: "While it is commendable to have a network show featuring a group of female leads; the fact that this series amounts to little more than soap opera is sad; and even worse is the melodramatic and cliched stereotypes that make up the characters on the show."

WHOIO 19 (Akron, Ohio): "I am not a fan of this poorly executed and sappy drama that values saccharine platitudes over actual character development."

The Ugly:

CBS 11 (Little Rock, Arkansas): "I implore Little Rock residents to skip this terribly produced, horribly acted and simply disgusting series that seems to wallow in the seediest elements of human emotion. Instead, I encourage people to view reruns of "Touched By An Angel" on Channel 5, that show at least focused on God's work."

*********this is purely fictional and does not reflect anybody's actual viewpoints. This is NOT REAL. These shows are not real and this is NOT a real news story. Nobody actual said any of this and these are not real quotes from news sources. This is 100% fictional.********************

factsoflife

10-03-2011, 11:07 PM

GEN-TV is known for a lot of things; and paramount among those is it's impressive and successful ad campaigns which they use to support their shows. When they really want a show to launch big they promote the hell out of it, it's largest campaign to date was for "SISTERS" and that show is now one of the biggest shows on TV. This season, the network spent 12.3 million dollars in various advertising campaigns in hopes of launching or relaunching several series, here are how some of them stack up:

"The Huntress":
This series is already a solid hit, but adding Christopher Meloni to the cast post-SVU is a good move and the network is making his presence known with a splashy 3.4 million dollar campaign introducing his character as the new ball-buster on the series. The splashy, glossy ads are full-color and feature Meloni in various bad-ass poses with humorous slogans around them. One such ad features Meloni and Shannen Doherty, the star of the series posed back to back holding guns and with stern expressions on their faces; the tagline reads "Forget Love, Let's just hope they don't kill each other".

The ads have been plastered nearly everywhere, and have taken prime residence in the pages of People, Vogue and Us Weekly as well as on Greyhound Buses and NY Taxi Cabs. GEN-TV hopes that the ads bump ratings for the series up, already a top twenty hit the series averages 20.6 million viewers an episode, but execs hope the new manpower will bump the show up to the 21.4-22.6 million (per episode) range.

"GONE":

A breakout hit last season, this series earned critical acclaim as well as mainstream hit status and the ads are a clear indication that the network took notice. The close-up, Warhol Style advertisements feature series leads Gillian Anderson; James Caan, Salma Hayek and Enrique Muricano in tabloid style print with the tagline "Don't be an idiot; watch GONE, GEN-TV Tuesday's starting October 4th."

GEN-TV spent a bit less on this show, about 1.39 million, which only means they have more faith this show will attract an audience on it's own. But for this ad campaign to be declared a success the network would like to see the audience for it's original episodes jump about 2-3% to about 41-42 million viewers per episode. Currently new episodes of this show usually reach about 40-41.93 million viewers; though occasionally episodes draw a bit more; sometimes as hit as 50.2 million viewers.

"GEN-TV Concert Series":

Debuting October 5th, GEN-TV's first concert series is being hyped online, in print and on TV as "Cheaper than buying a stadium ticket." the line-up for this season is hugely diverse and includes acts as wide ranging as Madonna and a gospel revival. The campaign for this show has cost GEN-TV about 2.8 million dollars; including shooting and editing three, fifteen second online ads featuring various performers explaining why watching the GEN-TV Concert Series is more economical than buying a ticket to a live show. In the most humorous of the ads, singer Pink says "It costs less than having to dry clean your clothes after being thrown up on by sick ten year old's who come to see my show in person." For this ad series to be a success, the concert series must attract the right demographics; typically those in the 12-25 year old Female demographic; and Men 18-33. GEN-TV's specials and musical concerts have shown a wide range of results with varying demographic support, but this series would need about 9-10.4 million viewers a week to even stay in the "middling" range.

Anything under 9 million viewers would be considered a massive flop.

"Reality Shows":

It's no secret GEN-TV has had no luck in launching reality TV series; but this season the network is debuting four new reality shows and is supporting them with massive ad series. The most controversial of which is for the new series "Sex Therapy" and features a comical take on a therapy session with a woman in sexy lingerie laying on a therapist couch with a thought bubble above her head that reads "I lust for GEN-TV's SEX THERAPY, debuting November 5th."

GEN-TV spent nearly 7.7 million dollars; the largest of all their advertising this season on their four new reality shows; and while each of the four shows has their own standard to fill, the general goal is that they should each attract about 6.5-7.3 million viewers each week to be considered mild successes. The show with the most anticipation is buzzy celeb-reality show "Being Winona Ryder", featuring Oscar-nominated actress Winona Ryder as she attempts to rebuild her acting career and fight personal demons. That show has already gotten critical buzz, including speculation of an Emmy nod for Best Reality Series, Non-Competition. That show would be expected to reach a wider audience of around 9.8-11.3 million viewers per episode.

Lastly, GEN-TV spent about 1.1 million dollars on a ad series for it's new Sunday night line-up of mostly Family-Friendly sitcoms; including traditional "Brave New World", "Life's Facts", "Postal" and "Never Again" leading into "Being Winona Ryder". This ad series is exclusively in TV Guide and People Magazine's and includes 2-3 promos on GEN-TV owned TV stations. It's a simple layout of two columns listing all the reasons why GEN-TV Sunday Sitcoms are the best shows to watch. For any of these sitcoms to be declared hits, they need to reach between 6.9 and 7.45 million viewers; although "Postal" has been known to reach far more than that.

yankeesrj12

10-04-2011, 10:31 AM

Friday, September 23rd Ratings - YTN
YTN had a solid night with two scripted dramas for the first time since March.

At 8pm, a new episode of Weekly Update had an average 5.38 million viewers, but increased to a 1.0/3 among adults 18-49, its highest demo in nearly four months. Weekly Update: Controversy begins airing tonight at 10pm.

At 9pm, the second premiere of surprise renewal The Inside Job returned from its six month break with 9.53 million viewers and a 1.5/5 among adults 18-49, an increase of 4% in total viewers and 7% in the demo - not bad for that long break.

At 10pm, the second season premiere of Cops of New York was seen by 8.95 million viewers and a 2.0/6 among adults 18-49. Cops of New York was up by 25% in total viewers and 18% in the demo from its May finale. Despite dipping by 580,000 viewers from its lead in, "Cops" was able to grow by 75% in the demo.
Friday, September 30th Ratings - YTN
For whatever reason, every single YTN show skewed older than usual...

At 8pm, a new episode of Weekly Update scored 6.02 million viewers and a1.0/3 among adults 18-49, which is a jump of 640,000 viewers but a stable demo.

At 9pm, a new episode of The Inside Job went even higher with 10.52 million viewers (a series high) and a 1.5/5 among adults 18-49, an increase of 10% in total viewers and even in the demo from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Cops of New York increased to 10.04 million viewers and a 2.1/6 among adults 18-49. Cops of New York was up by 12% in total viewers and 5% in the demo from last week. Cops of New York skews old (not as old as The Inside Job, but still old) but was still the number one show on the night in the key demo. With the 0.6 difference between The Inside Job and Cops of New York, the two series are not as compatible as once thought, but still impress for the low rated night. Finally, Cops of New York actually beat Rebuilding My Life and Chicago District Attorney - both new series on easier nights.

factsoflife

10-04-2011, 08:44 PM

GEN-TV Ratings for Monday, September 26, 2011:

GEN-TV had to settle for a third place finish on Monday, against strong competition from CBS and ABC.

At 8pm, a brand new episode of "Knocked Down" was down 3% from it's season opener last week with 13.77 million viewers watching. It was #4 among the 18-49 demo for the evening with a 2% drop from last week with a 8.1 demo.

At 830pm, a brand new 'The Ex-In-Law" was solid, but unimpressive with 11.98 million viewers tuning in (a 2% drop vs. last week) and a 3.4 in the 18-49 demo (#5) vs. 3.5 last week.

At 9pm, a second hour-long episode of "Knocked Down" was watched by 13.74 million viewers and posted a 7.5 in the 18-49 demo (#3)

At 10pm, a rerun of "One Of These Days" was watched by 19.23 million viewers and posted a 3.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 11pm, a rerun of "County General" was watched by 15.3 million viewers and posted a 2.9 in the 18-49 demo.
GEN-TV Ratings for Monday, October 3, 2011:

GEN-TV had a strong showing last night with the return of much of it's Monday series, the network netted second place for the night, loosing out to CBS among key demos and among households.

At 8pm, week three of "Knocked Down" held strong with an increase of 4% versus the previous week, with 14.32 million viewers and a 14% increase in demos week to week, with a 9.2 among the 18-49 demo. It was the #3 rated show among the demo for it's timeslot.

At 830pm, the season premiere of "Doctor/Patient" was watched by an astounding (and series best) 44.75 million viewers; an oddity for this series which has never before reached this level of viewers. It marked a nearly 200% increase over the series previous high of 30.23 million viewers back in October 2010. Among demos it fared far worse with a respectable but not impressive 8.2. It was #5 among demos for the night.

At 9pm, a brand new "The Ex-In-Law" was watched by 10.8 million viewers; a drop of nearly 8% week to week. Among demos it posted a 2.3 a huge drop versus the 3.4 that it got last week.

At 930pm, a rerun of "The Ex-In-Law" was watched by 5.7 million viewers and posted a 2.0 in the 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, a rerun of "Boyfriends" was watched by 14.4 million viewers and posted a 1.8 in the 18-49 demo.

At 1030pm, the season premiere of "On-The-Air" was watched by 10.3 million viewers and posted a 2.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 11pm, the series premiere of "Consumer Affairs" starring Katherine Higel was a clear and utter flop with only 6.32 million viewers tuning in and a sad .13 in the 18-49 demo.

factsoflife

10-04-2011, 08:57 PM

GEN-TV has issued it's first cancellation of the season, after loosing viewers every week on the air, the network has formally canceled Heather Grahams unimpressive "The Ex-In-Law". This marks the second time Graham has headlined a disappointing TV series, she previously starred on the historically bad "Emily's Reason's Why Not" which ABC canned after only one episode in 2006. The series starring Graham was to be the return to network TV for Matthew Perry, of "Friends" fame, but unfortunately the show was canceled before his character, the infamous "EX" in the title of the show could make it's on-screen debut.

The series debuted to more than 12 million viewers but has lost nearly a million viewers each week it's aired. This is the second series this fall to get canceled, NBC canceled "The Playboy Club" today as well. For the time being reruns of various sitcoms will fill the timeslot until a replacement can be found.

jimpickens

10-05-2011, 03:45 AM

Shotgun Newses story on the Fast And Furious scandal was well received and the show will be doing more reports on the BATFE and their abuses.
With the revamp of Real Mans TV being a hit it's time to revamp The Liberty Tea Party Networks primetime so here it is.
Monday
Trapper Man the show follows the daily routine of various fur trappers throughout most America in the vain of Swamp People and American Hogger
Bastard Squad
The Little Bastard Show
Tuesday
Nothing changed
Wednesday
Ranger Justice a historically accurate western about the Texas Rangers
Bayou Rage
Angry Dude
Thursday
Shut Your Piehole imagine My Name Is Earl cross with Married With Children and Happy Days
Shotgun Blues
Death Squad
Friday
Nothing Changed
Saturday
Nothing changed
Sunday
The Guaranteed To Offend Show if you're the sensitive politically correct type don't watch this show
WTF this aint Wisteria and much better than Foxes Animation Domination
Hee Haw Hell what the iconic TV show would be if it weren't for the FCC

yankeesrj12

10-05-2011, 04:44 PM

Saturday, September 24th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, the series premiere of Weekly Update: Controversy scored 4.25 million viewers and a 0.5/2 among adults 18-49. Obviously these are not the numbers YTN was hoping for this new Weekly Update series.

Sunday, September 25th Ratings - YTN
YTN's Sunday night lineup fell with increased competition.

At 7pm, a new episode of Can You Beat Ken? dropped to 4.03 million viewers and a 1.1/3 among adults 18-49; a series low.

At 8pm, a new episode of Locked was watched by 4.77 million viewers and a 1.5/4 among adults 18-49, pretty much even with last week.

At 9pm, a new episode of The Weakest Link reached 6.02 million viewers and a 2.0/6 among adults 18-49, growing a tad in total viewers, but slipping a tenth in the demo from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Detroit Homicide slipped to 6.79 million viewers and a 1.3/4 among adults 18-49. That represents a drop of 360,000 viewers and a tenth of a point in the demo. Not good numbers for YTN's new Sunday night lineup.
Saturday, October 1st Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, week two of Weekly Update: Controversy jumped to 4.89 million viewers and a 0.7/2 among adults 18-49, up two tenths from last weeks series premiere. While these numbers may not look too good, the increase from last week and the patience YTN is having the series will let it grow even more.

Sunday, October 2nd Ratings - YTN
At 7pm, a new episode of Can You Beat Ken? dropped to 3.87 million viewers and a 1.0/3 among adults 18-49. This marks a new series low for the series and makes viewers wonder if the series actually will make the move to Saturday night in a few months.

At 8pm, a new episode of Locked inched up to 5.05 million viewers and a 1.7/4 among adults 18-49. Locked increased by 6% in total viewers and 13% in the demo for a season high.

At 9pm, a new episode of The Weakest Link saw its numbers jump to 7.19 million viewers and a 2.3/6 among adults 18-49, growing 19% in total viewers and 15% in the demo from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Detroit Homicide increased to 7.86 million viewers and a 1.5/5 among adults 18-49, up 16% in total viewers and 15% in the demo from last week. If YTN wants a stable block, then they will have to be patient with this new lineup.

yankeesrj12

10-05-2011, 04:57 PM

Monday, September 26th Ratings - YTN
YTN's all new Monday night lineup picked up steam after a slow beginning last week.

At 8pm, week two of Rebuilding My Life pulled a respectable 6.85 million viewers and a 2.0/5 among adults 18-49, an increase of 9% in total viewers and 11% in the demo - nice for the second week.

At 9pm, week two of Secret Service saw a bigger increase by jumping to 7.97 million viewers and a 2.4/6 among adults 18-49, representing an increase of 17% in total viewers and 26% in the demo. Remember, this faced competition from the all new Two and a Half Men and tough broadcast competition. Had YTN held off the premiere until this week, the numbers could have been even bigger.

At 10pm, a new episode of TAKEN: Phoenix jumped to 8.68 million viewers and a 2.6/7 among adults 18-49, making up most of the loses from the season finale in May. Perhaps that third TAKEN spinoff will happen afterall.
Monday, October 3rd Ratings - YTN
Apparently last weeks gains were just a fluke.

At 8pm, week three of Rebuilding My Life dropped to 5.27 million viewers and a 1.7/5 among adults 18-49, a drop of 30% in total viewers and 18% in the demo - what happened?!

At 9pm, week three of Secret Service fell hard, dropping to 6.40 million viewers and a 1.9/5 among adults 18-49, representing a drop of 25% in total viewers and 26% in the demo. All the gains Secret Service made last week were lost just as fast.

At 10pm, a new episode of TAKEN: Phoenix remained stable at 8.63 million viewers and a 2.6/7 among adults 18-49.

yankeesrj12

10-05-2011, 05:06 PM

Tuesday, September 27th Ratings - YTN

At 8pm, week two of Looking for Love: Season Six pulled in 7.84 million viewers and a 2.7/6 among adults 18-49, a decrease of 6% in total viewers and 7% in the demo from its season premiere last week.

At 9pm, week two of new drama Chicago District Attorney fell to 7.21 million viewers and a 1.8/5 among adults 18-49, a drop of only 2% in total viewers, but a larger 17% in the demo. It would appear that all the young viewers fled from the show with more old ones joining. Retention out of Looking for Love was an increased 92% in total viewers, and a lower 67% in the demo. Every year YTN seems to find an old skewing drama that they don't know what to do with it. Perhas it will be joining The Inside Job and Cops of New York on Friday nights in a few weeks.

At 10pm, a new episode of TAKEN slipped to 11.40 11.18 million viewers and a 3.0/8 3.2 among adults 18-49, down 2% in total viewers and 7% in the demo from last weeks premiere.
Tuesday, October 4th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, week three of Looking for Love 5 pulled in 7.56 million viewers and a 2.7/6 among adults 18-49, stable with last week.

At 9pm, week three of new drama Chicago District Attorney began to stablize with 7.17 million viewers and a 1.8/5 among adults 18-49. Not great numbers, but the fact it didn't drop this week is a good sign.

At 10pm, a new episode of TAKEN jumped to 11.39 million viewers and a 3.1/7 among adults 18-49.

yankeesrj12

10-05-2011, 05:39 PM

TCN PRESS RELEASE:

"SUBURBIA" AND "FAMILY TIME" PREMIERE TO RECORD NUMBERS
TCN's first ever original comedy series premiered to record numbers last night despite massive competition from broadcast and cable networks.

The series premiere of SUBURBIA at 9/8c scored 931,000 viewers, 0.2 A18-49, 0.4 A25-54, and 0.1 A54+, making it the number one original comedy series premiere of all time for the network*. SUBURBIA also increased the timeslot three month average by more than 70% in total viewers. The new hit comedy was also seen by more than 440,000 viewers online during its "Free-View Pre-View" event. An encore of SUBURBIA at 12/11c added an additional 240,000 viewers, bringing the total for the night to 1.17 million viewers.

The series premiere of FAMILY TIME at 930/830c impressed with 854,000 viewers, 0.2 A18-49, 0.3 A25-54, and a 0.2 A54+, making its debut the second highest rated series premiere of all time for the network (behind the premiere of SUBURBIA)*. The new family comedy tracked 390,000 viewers during its "Free-View Pre-View" event, which ended Monday night. FAMILY TIME added an additional 175,000 viewers at 1230/1130c, bringing the total for the night's premiere to 1.03 million viewers. Retention out of its lead in was an impressive 92% in total viewers, a number rarely seen in the comedy world.

Both SUBURBIA and FAMILY TIME are TCN Original Series and have an order for an eight episode first season.

*Being Average originally debuted on YTN, making it a non-TCN original series.

TCN ORDERS SECOND SEASON FOR NEW HIT COMEDIES, SUBURBIA AND FAMILY TIME
TCN has ordered an additional season for both SUBURBIA and FAMILY TIME, which rewrote the record books for the network with their premieres last night. Both have been given a second season order of 16 episodes, which is expected to begin airing in January 2012.

The President of TCN (Olivia Pavlin) says, "Suburbia and Family Time were given the difficult task of starting a comedy block all on their own against tough fall competition. They both did an outstanding job, and for their success a second season is an easy decision. I look forward to working with the cast and crew of both series as we begin our long relationship."

SUBURBIA and FAMILY TIME will have their first season finale on Tuesday, November 22nd.

yankeesrj12

10-08-2011, 12:11 AM

Wednesday, September 28th Ratings - YTN

At 8pm, a new episode of Kate and Zoe had 8.82 million viewers and a 3.0/7 among adults 18-49, a drop of only a tenth in the demo.

At 8:30pm, week two of Mother & Daughter dropped to 9.93 million viewers and a 3.5/9 among adults 18-49. Mother & Daughter dropped only 8% in total viewers and 11% in the demo from its series premiere last week - not bad.

At 9pm, an all new Behind the Scenes actually increased this week to 11.19 and a 4.1/10 among adults 18-49, up a tenth in the demo.

At 9:30pm, a new episode of College fell to 9.04 million viewers and a 3.3/7 among adults 18-49, a drop of 7% in total viewers and 6% in the demo from last weeks premiere. Retention out of its lead in was 81% in total viewers and 80% in the key 18-49 demo. What has happened to this once strong series?!

At 10pm, week two of controversial drama Call Girls fell as many people expected, but not as big as some may have expected. The series scored 14.02 million viewers and a 5.4/12 among adults 18-49, a drop of only 6% in total viewers and in the demo; impressive. Dr. Heart, YTN's last new series to do this well, also had a small drop in week two and later collapsed. We will keep an eye on Call Girls, which will most likely make it to season two!
Wednesday, October 5th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, a new episode of Kate and Zoe scored 8.69 million viewers and a 3.0/7 among adults 18-49, even with last week.

At 8:30pm, week three of Mother & Daughter bled a few more viewers, dropping to 9.21 million viewers and a 3.3/7 among adults 18-49. Mother & Daughter dropped another 8% in total viewers and 6% in the demo from last week.

At 9pm, a new episode of Behind the Scenes fell back a bit to 10.53 million viewers and a 3.8/9 among adults 18-49 (a drop of 8% in the demo).

At 9:30pm, a new episode of College was viewed by 9.11 million viewers and a 3.3/7 among adults 18-49, even with last week. Retention out of its lead in was an increased 87% in total viewers and in the key 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, week three of controversial drama Call Girls fell a bit harder this week, dropping to 12.85 million viewers and a 4.7/10 among adults 18-49, a drop of 9% in total viewers and 15% in the demo; impressive. Despite the drop, Call Girls is still doing very well.

yankeesrj12

10-08-2011, 12:19 AM

Thursday, September 29th Ratings - YTN

At 9pm, a new episode of Singles was steady with last weeks premiere, scoring 8.00 million viewers and a 3.0/7 among adults 18-49.

At 9:30pm, a new episode of Roommates sank to 5.91 million viewers and a 2.2/5 among adults 18-49. Retention out of its lead in was 74% in total viewers and 73% in the demo, down quite a bit from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Reversing History kept its numbers strong by jumping to 12.58 million viewers and a 3.6/8 among adults 18-49. The only 10pm show that Reversing History could not defeat: Jersey Shore.
Thursday, October 6th Ratings - YTN
Every YTN series took massive hits last night.

At 9pm, a new episode of Singles dropped to 6.83 million viewers and a 2.5/7 among adults 18-49, down a huge 17% in total viewers and 20% in the demo.

At 9:30pm, a new episode of Roommates had a similar drop, falling to 4.85 million viewers and a 1.8/5 among adults 18-49, down 22% in both total viewers and the demo. Retention out of its lead in was 71% in total viewers and 72% in the demo. Remember the days when this series scored close to a 6.0 in the demo and regularly had a 5.0 demo?

At 10pm, a new episode of Reversing History utterly collapsed, scoring 10.10 million viewers and a 2.9/7 among adults 18-49, slipping 25% in total viewers and 24% in the demo (or 7/10ths of a point)!

factsoflife

10-08-2011, 06:24 PM

GEN-TV to end two hit sitcoms
A Hollywood Now Exclusive

GEN-TV's president Katrina Bishop-Wry, along with newly minted GEN-TV vice president John Nysmith, has announced that the 2010-2011 TV season will be the final season for two of the networks hit sitcoms. In a press conference touting the networks fall premieres, most of which won't hit until later this month, they announced the end dates for two sitcoms will come this upcoming may. "Doctor/Patient" and "The Arrival" will both end their historic runs on the network this season. "Doctor/Patient" has already been sold into syndication, and by the end of the season will have amassed more than the 100 episodes needed so it was considered unlikely that series, despite excellent ratings would continue beyond the current cycle. Starring Daniel Cosgrove and Sarah Chalke, among others, the comedy was among the first sitcoms on the network that saw long-term success, other once successful shows like "Hot Tamales" and "Second Family" faded quickly from popularity. The series stars Sarah Chalke as a 30-something doctor who realizes her maternal clock is ticking and instead of following through on her planned engagement to fellow doctor, decides to have a one-night stand with and ultimately marries, her 20-something pool boy whom she gets pregnant by. Daniel Cosgrove, Jared Padalecki, Kelsey Grammar and Wendie Mallick co-star.

"The Arrival" starring Vanessa Marcil and Jason Wiles will have aired for four seasons by May, and will have traced the first four years in the lives of new parents. This series focused on a professional working couple; played by Marcil and Wiles who at almost 40 realize they never had children and are stunned to get pregnant. The series has traced their journey over four years. Initially a one season summer series; it was such a massive hit that it got picked up for a second full season in the following fall and has remained a steady performer ever since.

"The Arrival" has earned multiple Emmy nominations for supporting cast member Maria Conchita-Alonso, and previously earned an Emmy nod for critical favorite Kim Coles. "Doctor/Patient", while a critical liked series has failed to earn major Emmy nods.

factsoflife

10-08-2011, 08:46 PM

Ratings for GEN-TV for Tuesday, October 4, 2011:

GEN-TV was the victor on Tuesday with a 1st place finish in the key 18-49 demo, and among total viewers. It outperformed CBS by nearly 11.9 million viewers and boosted it's highest Tuesday demos since 2009.

At 8pm, a GEN-TV preview special "Sisters: Season 3" was watched by 15.29 million viewers and posted a 8.1 (#4) in the 18-49 demo.

At 830pm, the season premiere of "West Of Broadway" was watched by 22.93 million viewers and posted a 10.2 (#3) in the 18-49 demo.

At 9pm, the season premiere of "GONE" was the nights overall winner with 44.83 million viewers and a 12.9 (#1) in the 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, a GEN-TV Preview special "GEN-TV Reality Shows" was watched by 10.2 million viewers and posted a 2.9 (#11) in the 18-49 demo.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011:

GEN-TV's concert series got off to a good start, out-performing NBC by nearly 13 million viewers and winning the key demos.

At 8pm, a rerun of "The Huntress" was watched by 19.93 million viewers and posted a 4.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 9pm, the season premiere of "GEN-TV Concert Series" featuring Pink was watched by 22.13 million viewers and posted a 8.4 in the 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, a rerun of "One Of These Days" was watched by 28.49 million viewers and posted a 6.8 in the 18-49 demo.

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GEN-TV Ratings for Thursday, October 6, 2011:

GEN-TV had the strongest night of it's premiere week with a first place finish on Thursday among key demos and total viewers.

Season Premiere of "Over My Head" posts double digit increases over last outing; and doubles networks Thursday average in timeslot. "Better With You" out-ranks NBC's "Whitney" by 45%.

At 7pm, a brand new "Celebrity" was watched by 8.4 million viewers and posted a 3.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 8pm, a rerun of "Elizabeth Bordoe" was watched by 19.4 million viewers and posted a 10.2 (#5) in the 18-49 demo.

At 830pm, the season premiere of "Over My Head" was watched by 50.2 million viewers and posted a stunning 20.4 (#1) in the 18-49 demo. This marks a double digit increase for the series versus it's last original episode and a double digit increase over the networks previous Thursday 8pm record.

At 9pm, the final season premiere of "The Arrival" was watched by 43.91 million viewers and posted a solid 13.3 (#2) in the 18-49 demo. This marks the series largest viewership in five months and double's it's last demographic record.

At 930pm, the season premiere of "Better With You" was watched by 36.69 million viewers and posted a 10.94 (#4) in the 18-49 demo. This marks a triple-digit increase over the series numbers last season on ABC and shows the series out-performing NBC's "Whitney" by nearly 45%.

At 10pm, the season premiere of "This Time Around" showed significant loss with only 20.3 million viewers tuning in and a 6.4 (#6) in the 18-49 demo. This is the series lowest season opener to date and overall the series lowest rated episode in fifteen months. It's lowest ever demo rating.

At 11pm, a rerun of "Judging Amy" was watched by 5.58 million viewers and posted a 4.8 (#12) in the 18-49 demo.

factsoflife

10-09-2011, 12:50 AM

If there is one thing clear right now, it's that GEN-TV as we know it is no more. Katrina Bishop-Wry and John Nysmith, the newly appointed Vice President of GEN-TV has announced that this season for the network is being viewed as a "time to rebuild and re-brand GEN-TV as a destination for all TV viewers." She elaborated "GEN-TV has been too narrowly defined as a niche network and that is not what we aspire to be, it is our goal to re-brand this network as a mass-appeal network with shows everybody can watch together." One of the goals of the regime is to program with less demographic specific series, and to order more viewer-friendly, family-focused programming, shows that can appeal to adult viewers, but can be watched by children as well without exposing them to too many risque things.

In the past year, ratings for many GEN-TV series have fallen, suggesting that viewers aren't buying the shows we are selling, so it's time to refocus.

factsoflife

10-09-2011, 12:55 AM

GEN-TV has a stunning programming announcement to make, starting Monday, October 10th, brand new episodes of "Hot Tamales" will start airing at 9pm, replacing the canceled sitcom "The Ex-In-Law". These finale eight episodes which are the last of the series will conclude the series sorted and historic run on GEN-TV. Originally these episodes were set to be burnt off in weekend and late night timeslots, but a lack of programming ready to replace "The Ex-In-Law" gave GEN-TV a chance to try airing the last eight episodes in prime-time. The final episode of "Hot Tamales" will air on November 28th.

Following the conclusion of that GEN-TV goes into Holiday Rerun mode for December and a new line-up will debut in January.

factsoflife

10-09-2011, 01:04 AM

The hits just keep on coming for GEN-TV. Just hours after the announcement that this season will be the last for "The Arrival" and "Doctor/Patient" comes word that GEN-TV will also wrap production on "Life's Facts" at the end of the 2011-2012 season. The modestly performing family sitcom has never been a major hit but has served as a great utility player for the last four seasons. This move is especially shocking considering the networks new focus on family-friendly programming. Industry insiders however say that that new programming ideal is nothing more than "smoke and mirrors to try and appease conservative viewers by tricking them into thinking the network is something it isn't." "In truth GEN-TV has no intention to change their programming model." "The truth is that GEN-TV likely has a strong development slate coming up and simply is clearing room for new series on the line-up."

It also seems the network is simply clearing out all the series that have reached syndication age to make room for new series that will eventually reach syndication. If this is true than other series in the danger zone include "Postal", "County General", "Boyfriends", "Something Old, Something New", "The Huntress" and "Never Again". "This Time Around" is already scheduled to end next season and the situation with "One of these days" changes on an almost daily basis depending on who you talk to.

It seems unlikely that they would cancel "The Huntress" which remains a top performer and is in the midst of a hugely expensive marketing campaign promoting a new season and new cast-member Christopher Meloni who joins after exiting "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit".

factsoflife

10-09-2011, 01:09 AM

After two months of failing ratings GEN-TV has finally given the axe to struggling daytime talk show "Cybill's Talk Show". It's most recent airing netted just 230,000 viewers in total and didn't even register in the 18-49 demographic. The talk show starring Cybill Shepherd has been pulled from the schedule immediately and production shut-down indefinitely.

Reruns of "The Arrival" will take over the talk shows 11am timeslot. The 12pm timeslot currently occupied by reruns of 90's sitcom "Cybill" will also be replaced with reruns of "The Arrival".

factsoflife

10-09-2011, 04:05 AM

It looks like GEN-TV has ordered a huge number of pilots to contend for a spot on the networks January schedule. According to sources, the network has ordered upwards of 15 pilots, in addition to the already discussed remakes of "A Different World", "Living Single" and "Designing Women" in various stages of development at the cable net.

Although we won't discuss all 15 at this point, here are a few that seem especially promising.

"Passing On": This is a one-hour drama pilot centered on what happens to a person in the moments between life and death; the moment when you've died and your soul has left your body, but you haven't yet earned entrance into the great beyond. Although still in very early stages of development, the drama series would have a dark tone, and would in many ways be a cross between "Touched By An Angel" and "Pushing Daisies". This one seems like it will take a lot longer to develop than others.

"The Hunted": This one-hour drama pilot is described as "One part The Huntress, and one part Law & Order" in that it would follow a group of highly trained special ops who target the most dangerous and ruthless fugitives. It's currently being conceived as a potential spin-off or sister show to "The Huntress", although could very well end up as a stand alone series as well. It's currently being given a cast-contingent pilot order.

"The Shop": This half-hour comedy pilot from Media Rights Capital is a remake of a Canadian series set in a Montreal tattoo shop, and the crew that works there. It is being rewritten to reflect life in a New York (currently Brooklyn) shop and the roles are being redesigned for the American audience. The title is considered a working title.

"Schooled": This half-hour comedy pilot would follow a 15 year old prodigy who after being home schooled his whole life is forced into the hell that is New York City public school after his mother dies and he can no longer be home schooled. The titled "Schooled" is a play on words, describing the hip-hop environment he faces in his tough inner-city school, where his book smarts due him very little good. The concept is still being tooled with and could undergo changes if it ever makes air.

"Ms. Truvy's Salon": This half-hour comedy pilot would take the popular characters from the Oscar-Nominated 80's film "Steel Magnolias" and transplant them to TV. In particular audiences would be treated to a weekly dose of what happens at Ms. Truvy's Salon. Truvy being the character popularized and originated by Dolly Parton in the film. The concept would be that each week another colorful character from the delightful southern town comes into the salon and shares their problems with Truvy and her eccentric friends; or in some cases is forced to reveal their secrets by this well-meaning, but oftentimes nosey group of ladies. Rights issues are still being worked out and casting is a major issue with this one, GEN-TV is still trying to find out if Dolly Parton would be interested in reprising her role, or if any of the ladies from the film would. Obviously, Julia Roberts is out, and it's unlikely that Olympia Dukakis, Shirley McClaine or Sally Field would as well. The network is also considering a separate pilot called "The Salon" which would have a similar premise but would not utilize any of the characters from "Steel Magnolias".

ryan423

10-09-2011, 12:20 PM

MBN Prime Time Ratings for the week of September 26th -

9/26 Ratings:
8:00 p.m. “The Middle” – 3.90 million; 1.3 A18-49
8:30 p.m. “Hudson” – 4.12 million; 1.2 A18-49
9:00 p.m. “Modern Family” – 7.30 million; 1.8 A18-49
9:30 p.m. “Crumbs” – 7.21 million; 1.7 A18-49
10:00 p.m. “Dystopia” – 6.33 million; 1.5 A18-49

For the night … an average of 5.7 million viewers and a 1.5 A18-49
What’s safe? “Modern Family,” “Crumbs,” and “Dystopia”
What’s on the bubble? “Hudson”
What’s likely to be pulled? “The Middle”

9/27/11 Ratings:
8:00 p.m. “How I Met Your Mother” – 4.57 million; 1.6 A18-49
8:30 p.m. “Veronica & Company” – 5.32 million; 1.8 A18-49
9:00 p.m. “Two and a Half Men” – 6.01 million; 2.0 A18-49
9:30 p.m. “Two and a Half Men” (Special Time) – 6.39 million; 1.9 A18-49
10:00 p.m. “Next of Kin” – 6.14 million; 1.7 A18-49

For the night … an average of 5.68 million viewers and a 1.8 A18-49
What’s safe? Everything
What’s on the bubble? Nothing
What’s likely to be pulled? Nothing

9/28/11 Ratings:
8:00 p.m. “Ctrl.” – 4.91 million; 1.6 A18-49
8:30 p.m. “When In Ramen” – 5.72 million; 1.8 A18-49
9:00 p.m. “Community” – 2.12 million; 0.9 A18-49
9:30 p.m. “New Girl” – 4.16 million; 1.9 A18-49
10:00 p.m. “The Big Bang Theory” – 5.21 million; 2.0 A18-49
10:30 p.m. “The Big Bang Theory” (Special Time) – 5.02 million; 1.8 A18-49

For the night … an average of 4.5 million viewers and a 1.7 A18-49
What’s safe? “Ctrl.,” “When In Ramen,” New Girl,” and “The Big Bang Theory”
What’s on the bubble? Nothing
What’s likely to be pulled? “Community”

9/29/11 Ratings:
8:00 p.m. “White Collar” – 2.12 million; 1.1 A18-49
9:00 p.m. “Facing the Blank Page” – 6.42 million; 1.6 A18-49
10:00 p.m. “Law & Order: SVU” – 3.21 million; 1.2 A18-49

For the night … an average of 3.91 million viewers and a 1.3 A18-49
What’s safe? “Facing the Blank Page”
What’s on the bubble? “Law & Order: SVU”
What’s likely to be pulled? “White Collar”

9/30/11 Ratings:
8:00 p.m. “Family Guy” – 2.25 million; 1.5 A18-49
8:30 p.m. “Cubicles” – 1.2 million; 0.9 A18-49
9:00 p.m. “MBN Concert Series” – 3.20 million; 1.4 A18-49
10:00 p.m. “Seacrest Live” – 2.6 million; 0.8 A18-49

For the night … an average of 2.31 million viewers and a 1.2 A18-49
What’s safe? Nothing
What’s on the bubble? “MBN Concert Series,” and “Seacrest Live”
What’s likely to be pulled? “Family Guy” and “Cubicles”

10/1/11 Ratings:
8:00 p.m. “MBN Concert Series” (Encore) – 1.7 million; 0.7 A18-49
9:00 p.m. “House” – 3.98 million; 1.2 A18-49
10:00 p.m. “Seacrest Live” – 1.9 million; 0.5 A18-49

For the night … an average of 2.52 million viewers and a 0.8 A18-49
What’s safe? “House”
What’s on the bubble? “Seacrest Live”
What’s likely to be pulled? Nothing

10/2/11 Ratings:
8:00 p.m. “Falling Skies” – 3.67 million; 1.1 A18-49
9:00 p.m. “O.” – 4.02 million; 0.8 A18-49
10:00 p.m. “Seacrest Live” – 3.1 million; 0.7 A18-49

For the night … an average of 3.6 million viewers and a 0.9 A18-49
What’s safe? “Falling Skies”
What’s on the bubble? “O.” and “Seacrest Live”
What’s likely to be pulled? Nothing

yankeesrj12

10-09-2011, 10:32 PM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

"THE CANDACE SHOW" RATINGS
*Week one up/down numbers are compared against The Ricki Lake Show.

Week one:
Monday - 1.37 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 34%; up 25%)
Tuesday - 1.32 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (up 34%; up 33%)
Wednesday - 1.20 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (up 29%; up 33%)
Thursday - 1.41 million viewers; 0.5/2 demo (up 47%; up 67%)
Friday - 1.39 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 2%; up 25%)

Week two:
Monday - 1.31 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (down 5%; even)
Tuesday - 1.15 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (down 15%; even)
Wednesday - 1.12 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (down 7%; even)
Thursday - 1.24 million viewers; 0.4/1 demo (down 14%; down 25%)
Friday - 1.28 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (down 9%; even)

Week three:
Monday - 1.42 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 8%; even)
Tuesday - 1.49 million viewers; 0.6/2 demo (up 30%; up 50%)
Wednesday - 1.36 million viewers; 0.5/1 demo (up 21%; up 25%)
Thursday - 1.53 million viewers; 0.6/2 demo (up 23%; up 50%)
Friday - 1.44 million viewers; 0.6/1 demo (up 13%; up 20%)

Week four (9/5-9/9):
Monday - 1.41 million viewers; 0.5 demo (down 1%; even)
Tuesday - 1.38 million viewers; 0.5 demo (down 8%; down 20%)
Wednesday - 1.34 million viewers; 0.5 demo (down 2%; even)
Thursday - 1.32 million viewers; 0.5 demo (down 16%; down 20%)
Friday - 1.38 million viewers; 0.5 demo (down 4%; down 20%)

Week five (9/12-9/16):
Monday - 1.50 million viewers; 0.6 demo (up 6%; up 20%)
Tuesday - 1.57 million viewers; 0.6 demo (up 14%; up 20%)
Wednesday - 1.48 million viewers; 0.5 demo (up 10%; even)
Thursday - 1.53 million viewers; 0.6 demo (up 16%; up 20%)
Friday - 1.53 million viewers; 0.6 demo (up 11%; up 20%)

Week six (9/19-9/23):
Monday - 1.31 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 15%; down 40%)
Tuesday - 1.28 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 23%; down 40%)
Wednesday - 1.29 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 15%; down 20%)
Thursday - 1.24 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 23%; down 40%)
Friday - 1.19 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 29%; down 40%)

Week seven (9/26-9/30):
Monday - 1.21 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 8%; even)
Tuesday - 1.23 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 4%; even)
Wednesday - 1.14 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 13%; even)
Thursday - 1.09 million viewers; 0.3 demo (down 14%; down 20%)
Friday - 1.15 million viewers; 0.4 demo (down 3%; even)

Week eight (10/3-10/7):
Monday - 1.36 million viewers; 0.4 demo (up 12%; even)
Tuesday - 1.40 million viewers; 0.5 demo (up 14%; up 20%)
Wednesday - 1.23 million viewers; 0.4 demo (up 8%; even)
Thursday - 1.38 million viewers; 0.5 demo (up 27%; up 40%)
Friday - 1.35 million viewers; 0.5 demo (up 17%; up 20%)

Total Viewers:
Week one - 6.69 million viewers = 1.34 million viewer average (up 28%)
Week two - 6.10 million viewers = 1.22 million viewer average (down 9%)
Week three - 7.24 million viewers = 1.45 million viewer average (up 19%)
Week four - 6.83 million viewers = 1.37 million viewer average (down 6%)
Week five - 7.61 million viewers = 1.52 million viewer average (up 11%)
Week six - 6.31 million viewers = 1.26 million viewer average (down 21%)
Week seven - 5.82 million viewers = 1.16 million viewer average (down 9%)
Week eight - 6.72 million viewers = 1.34 million viewer average (up 16%)

Demo:
Week one - 2.3 demo = 0.46 average (up 35%)
Week two - 2.2 demo = 0.44 average (down 5%)
Week three - 2.8 demo = 0.56 average (up 27%)
Week four - 2.5 demo = 0.50 average (down 12%)
Week five - 2.9 demo = 0.58 average (up 16%)
Week six - 2.0 demo = 0.40 average (down 45%)
Week seven - 1.9 demo = 0.38 average (down 5%)
Week eight - 2.3 demo = 0.46 average (up 21%)

factsoflife

10-10-2011, 02:33 AM

GEN-TV has announced that the long-anticipated, long delayed Carrie Fisher sitcom "Nuns" will finally see the light of day this season. Katrina Bishop-Wry confirms that while creative tinkering is still going on with the series, it will "most definitely be debuting this season; probably not until after the holidays, but officially it's a go for January."

The series has undergone many changes since its first pilot was ordered over a year ago; so it's hard to say what the final version will look like. However, the majority of the content should be the same. The basic premise will follow "Sister" Mary Saint Marie, who at two years old was orphaned when her parents were tragically killed; and she was taken in by a kind group of loving nuns at St. Mary's Convent; in a very rural part of Pennsylvania. Raised by the sisters to adhere to the church rules and groomed for a life as a Nun, Mary Saint Marie never questioned her devotion to the women that raised her, however, she always felt something was missing and often longed for more; though she'd never have admitted that to any of the other nuns, as she wouldn't want to offend them. She always had a curiosity about the outside world, but that curiosity mostly was kept under-wraps. The series will follow what happens when Mary Saint Marie finds out some truly stunning news that causes her to have a complete crisis of identity and sends her running from the convent to see what life is like outside.

The principal format of the series would follow Mary Saint Marie as she explores life in the secular world, but also would show how her exit from the convent affects the other nuns who have raised her all these years; in particular, Sister Mary Helen (Swoosie Kurtz) who was among Mary Saint Marie's closest friends in the convent and shares a very special connection to her that will be the main mystery for the entire series run.

Other characters were present in the first pilot, but so many rewrites and re-shoots have taken place since then we have no idea what other characters will be present in the series when it debuts.

EDITORS NOTE: Swoosie Kurtz was originally only supposed appear in the pilot episode of "NUNS" but after "Pushing Daisies" was canceled for good and the movie version was also canceled, GEN-TV signed her to a long-term contract and now has her committed to the full series.

factsoflife

10-10-2011, 02:40 AM

GEN-TV has another cancellation announcement to make. The network has given the axe to struggling game show "Celebrity". Less than a month after debuting, the game show has failed to impress viewers and has netted pathetic numbers for the network. Network spokesperson Jerry Bates says "the series simply isn't working." It has been pulled from the schedule immediately. Airing Thursday thru Saturday at 7pm, the game show has not been a hit with viewers or critics.

It's Thursday and Friday timeslot (7pm) will be given back to local affiliates who will be able to program it as they wish. It's Saturday 7pm timeslot will be filled with various reruns.

yankeesrj12

10-10-2011, 09:53 PM

Friday, September 30th Ratings - YTN
For whatever reason, every single YTN show skewed older than usual...

At 8pm, a new episode of Weekly Update scored 6.02 million viewers and a1.0/3 among adults 18-49, which is a jump of 640,000 viewers but a stable demo.

At 9pm, a new episode of The Inside Job went even higher with 10.52 million viewers (a series high) and a 1.5/5 among adults 18-49, an increase of 10% in total viewers and even in the demo from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Cops of New York increased to 10.04 million viewers and a 2.1/6 among adults 18-49. Cops of New York was up by 12% in total viewers and 5% in the demo from last week. Cops of New York skews old (not as old as The Inside Job, but still old) but was still the number one show on the night in the key demo. With the 0.6 difference between The Inside Job and Cops of New York, the two series are not as compatible as once thought, but still impress for the low rated night. Finally, Cops of New York actually beat Rebuilding My Life and Chicago District Attorney - both new series on easier nights.

Saturday, October 1st Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, week two of Weekly Update: Controversy jumped to 4.89 million viewers and a 0.7/2 among adults 18-49, up two tenths from last weeks series premiere. While these numbers may not look too good, the increase from last week and the patience YTN is having the series will let it grow even more.

Sunday, October 2nd Ratings - YTN
At 7pm, a new episode of Can You Beat Ken? dropped to 3.87 million viewers and a 1.0/3 among adults 18-49. This marks a new series low for the series and makes viewers wonder if the series actually will make the move to Saturday night in a few months.

At 8pm, a new episode of Locked inched up to 5.05 million viewers and a 1.7/4 among adults 18-49. Locked increased by 6% in total viewers and 13% in the demo for a season high.

At 9pm, a new episode of The Weakest Link saw its numbers jump to 7.19 million viewers and a 2.3/6 among adults 18-49, growing 19% in total viewers and 15% in the demo from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Detroit Homicide increased to 7.86 million viewers and a 1.5/5 among adults 18-49, up 16% in total viewers and 15% in the demo from last week. If YTN wants a stable block, then they will have to be patient with this new lineup.
Friday, October 7th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, a new episode of Weekly Update scored 6.13 million viewers and a1.0/3 among adults 18-49, even with last week.

At 9pm, a new episode of The Inside Job dropped to 9.73 million viewers and a 1.4/4 among adults 18-49, down a tenth from last week.

At 10pm, a new episode of Cops of New York was down to 9.68 million viewers and a 1.9/6 among adults 18-49. Despite only dropping a few viewers, the show dropped two tenths in the demo.

Saturday, October 8th Ratings - YTN
At 10pm, week three of Weekly Update: Controversy continued to rise, this time to 5.71 million viewers and a 0.8/2 among adults 18-49.

Sunday, October 9th Ratings - YTN
At 7pm, a new episode of Can You Beat Ken? increased to 4.66 million viewers and a 1.3/4 among adults 18-49; a season high.

At 8pm, a new episode of Locked also hit a season high, jumping to 5.95 million viewers and a 1.8/5 among adults 18-49.

At 9pm, a new episode of The Weakest Link stayed even at 7.09 million viewers and a 2.3/6 among adults 18-49.

At 10pm, a new episode of Detroit Homicide increased to 8.70 million viewers and a 1.6/5 among adults 18-49, up a tenth in the demo and nearly a million viewers (a new season high).

yankeesrj12

10-11-2011, 11:17 AM

THE HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

BREAKING NEWS: OLIVIA PAVLIN COLLAPSES IN HER HOME
The Hollywood Insider has learned that the President of YTN, YTN Studios, and TCN collapsed in her Los Angeles home earlier this morning. First responders were on the scene around 7:22am Pacific Time, shortly after her husband called 911. There is no word on her current condition or why she collapsed, but we will give you the latest as soon as we have the information.

UPDATE: YTN has released the following statement: "Earlier this morning Olivia Pavlin collapsed in her Los Angeles home. She is now at a local hospital undergoing treatment. We ask that everyone pray for her and her family in this difficult time."

UPDATE 2: Olivia Pavlin has passed away at the young age of 39. Updates coming soon...

UPDATE 3 (STATEMENT FROM YTN): "Our beloved friend and colleague, Olivia Pavlin, has passed away at the age of 39. Olivia was the star of our network and had passion like no one else in the business. Olivia made our network shine, and because of her we are forever grateful. Our deepest sympathy is with her husband, Mark (41) her children, Jessica (5) and Brandon (7), and her sisters, Kaley and Michelle. We ask that everyone continue to pray for Olivia's family in this difficult time."

UPDATE 4 (STATEMENT FROM PRODUCERS OF BEING AVERAGE): "We are deeply saddened to hear the loss of Ms. Pavlin. She was an extraordinary woman who was able to keep our show on the air for six years. She knew where hits were to be made, and because of her fans have great television each and every night. Everyone from Being Average will forever remember her; she will be deeply missed."

UPDATE 5 (STATEMENT FROM CAST OF MOTHER & DAUGHTER): "Over a year ago, the executives at YTN passed on our series, and we thought that would be the end. Then a woman by the name of Olivia Pavlin became President of the network and decided to give us another chance. Without Olivia Pavlin, none of what we have created would be here on this day. When we learned of Ms. Pavlin's passing we were deeply saddened and could not believe what we heard. We will pray for her husband Mark and their two children, Jessica and Brandon."

UPDATE 6 (STATEMENT FROM CREATOR OF DETROIT HOMICIDE): "Olivia rescued our series and helped us expand our dream of what this show really could be. We are forever grateful for her decision and have the deepest sympathy with her family at this time."

UPDATE 7 (STATEMENT FROM CREATORS OF REBUILDING MY LIFE): "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Olivia Pavlin. We've only know her for a short time, but in that time we've grown close. YTN will never be the same without her."

UPDATE 8 (STATEMENT FROM CAST AND CREW OF ROOMMATES): "Ms. Pavlin was a truly good person who was taken from us way too soon. We deeply thank her for everything she has done, and will be here for the family whenever they may need us."

UPDATE 9 (STATEMENT FROM DIRECTOR OF CALL GIRLS): "Everyone was heartbroken when we heard the news that Olivia had passed away at such a young age. For as long as our series runs, Olivia will be remembered on our set. She will never be forgotten."

UPDATE 10 (STATEMENT FROM EVERYONE AT COLLEGE): "Olivia Pavlin was a wonderful woman. We will miss her visits to the set, and her bright smile that may the job worthwhile. No one can ever replace her, she is one of a kind.

UPDATE 11 (STATEMENT FROM PRODUCER OF SINGLES): "Ms. Pavlin gave us the task of starting a Thursday comedy block, which is no easy thing to do. She supported us from day one and with her gone it makes us work that much harder. Rest in peace, Olivia."

UPDATE 12 (STATEMENT FROM CREATOR OF TAKEN AND TAKEN: PHOENIX): "Early this morning our network lost a dear family member to the cast and crew of TAKEN and TAKEN: Phoenix, President Olivia Pavlin. We have the utmost sympathy for her family and friends, as we know this is a difficult time. Olivia was always on our set giving us thumbs up and telling us how well we were doing our jobs. We will miss those visits and that perky smile she had each and everyday."

UPDATE 13 (STATEMENT FROM NEWSCASTERS ON WEEKLY UPDATE): "None of us thought we'd have to go through this in our lifetime. We will forever remember Ms. Pavlin and her dedication to the network."

UPDATE 14 (YTN PRESS RELEASE): Friday's episode of "The Inside Job" will be pre-empted for a special edition of Weekly Update. The two hour special, titled Weekly Update: A Dedication to Olivia, will look at the life of Ms. Pavlin and all her accomplishments on the network. The pre-empted episode of The Inside Job will air the following week.

factsoflife

10-11-2011, 06:13 PM

GEN-TV's Katrina Bishop-Wry has released the following statement in regards to the passing of rival network YTN and TCN's Olivia Pavlin passing away "While it is easy to get caught up in rivalry and get lost in competition, we at GEN-TV are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Olivia Pavlin; a true professional with amazing talent and passion for her work."

yankeesrj12

10-11-2011, 11:39 PM

YTN/TCN PRESS RELEASE:

STATEMENT REGARDING NEW PRESIDENT
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dearest friend, Olivia Pavlin. This is a time to mourn, and not worry about the business of our network. We lost a truly wonderful person, and to think of replacing her in such a short amount of time is unthinkable. The process of looking for a new President will begin within the next few weeks, with a new President in place by January 2012. In the mean time, the position will remain vacant, with our CEO making all decisions for both networks.

factsoflife

10-12-2011, 02:54 AM

GEN-TV Ratings for October 10-11, 2011:

GEN-TV, Monday, October 10, 2011:

GEN-TV was handed a rare victory on Monday night with a 1st place finish; beating out both CBS and ABC.

At 8pm, a brand new "Knocked Down" was watched by 23.9 million viewers and posted a 5.3 (#2) in the 18-49 demo.

At 830pm, a brand new "Doctor/Patient" was watched by a wonderful 30.48 million viewers; down from last week, but still hugely successful. It posted a 10.3 (#1) in the 18-49 demo, especially impressive for a show in it's fourth season that never got numbers like that prior to this week.

At 9pm, a brand new "Hot Tamales" was watched by 12.2 million viewers and posted a 3.8 (#5) in the 18-49 demo. Far better than it got this summer, and which got it canceled, but a network rep says they have no plans to revive the series beyond the eight weeks these final episodes will air. They say "That ship has sailed, "Tamales" will end in seven weeks from now."

At 930pm, a brand new "Something Old, Something New" was watched by 13.32 million viewers and posted a 3.9 (#3) in the 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, a brand new "Boyfriends" was watched by 17.6 million viewers and posted a 3.2 (#7) in the 18-49 demo.

At 1030, a brand new "On The Air" was watched by 9.44 million viewers and posted a 3.0 (#10) in the 18-49 demo.

At 11pm, a brand new "Consumer Affairs" was watched by 14.4 million viewers and posted a 2.0 (#14) in the 18-49 demo.

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GEN-TV, Tuesday, October 11, 2011:

GEN-TV was victorious on Tuesday with a 2nd place finish and strong demos.

At 8pm, a rerun of "Lifting The Vail" was watched by 10.3 million viewers and posted a 2.0 (#9) in the 18-49 demo.

At 830pm, a brand new "West Of Broadway" was watched by 13.94 million viewers and posted a 3.3 (#5) in the 18-49 demo.

At 9pm, a brand new "Gone" was watched by 47.43 million viewers and posted a 11.8 (#1) in the 18-49 demo.

At 10pm, a rerun of "Sisters" was watched by 16.6 million viewers and posted a 4.6 (#3) in the 18-49 demo.

At 11pm, a rerun of "Melrose Place" was watched by 7.4 million viewers and posted a 1.7 (#13) in the 18-49 demo.

factsoflife

10-12-2011, 03:04 AM

GEN-TV orders full seasons.

GEN-TV has ordered full seasons of several highly performing series as of today.

Though only having aired two episodes, the network has committed to a full season 22 episode order for drama series "Consumer Affairs", which though not a massive hit yet has performed solidly in a difficult Monday night timeslot. A rep for the network says "On Mondays at 11pm, we've had a terrible time finding series that can perform in this slot. While the numbers for "Consumer Affairs" aren't yet a massive hit we can say we are impressed with it's performance and believe it has room for growth."

Also getting full season orders are comedy series "West Of Broadway" which initially was given a 13 episode order, but it's performance this season has been fantastic and it will air the entire season. "On The Air" another sitcom on the network schedule that was to only air 13 episodes has earned a full-season order as well. The retooled sitcom now stars Fran Drescher and Lindsay Sloane as a wealthy New York Jewish mother and daughter who host a syndicated radio show called "Jew Talk" in which they help desperate singles find , keep and repair relationships. They co-star with Jeanine Grafalo, Joey Lawrence, Craig Beirko and Scott Foley. This season character actress Edie McClurg joined the cast as an uppity radio station executive with less than happy feelings for the show. The series isn't a top 10 hit yet, but has managed decent ratings.

Lastly, thanks to fantastic ratings and superb reviews, the network has ordered a full-season of "Better With You", the revamped sitcom they saved from ABC has been a smash hit. It will now air a full 24 episodes this season.

Now, for the bad news, the network has cut the orders for a few shows as well. "The Arrival" which will end this May has had it's order cut from 28 episodes down to only 21 episodes. The network has also trimmed the order of smash hit "The Huntress" down from 34 episodes to 26 episodes; still far more than most shows, this decision apparently is purely financial.

factsoflife

10-12-2011, 03:24 AM

Penny Marshall, the beloved director, producer, writer and actress has landed a rare TV role. The acclaimed performer will appear in a recurring role on GEN-TV's upcoming "NUNS" as a roommate and eventual friend to Carrie Fisher's character Mary Saint Marie. Details are sketchy but her character is described as "an eccentric pot-smoking lesbian with a pivotal role in showing Mary Saint Marie the world outside the convent."

The cast for "NUNS" is also shaping up nicely; veteran character actress Julie White has also landed a role on the series as one of the main nuns in the convent, Sister Mary Catherine, who is described as "a devout nun with a wild streak and a sarcastic sense of humor." The principal roles on the series are still being cast, but should be available soon.

Advanced word is that this series is going to be a breakthrough series for the network and will be quote on quote "an Emmy magnet."

GEN-TV has announced the behind the scenes talent of the series; it was created by famed "Golden Girls" producer Susan Harris and will be co-written and produced by Harris along with comedian Laura Kightlinger who describes the tone of the show as "Moody, Surprising, Sarcastic and a little bit heart-warming."

factsoflife

10-12-2011, 03:27 AM

Goldie Hawn, the legendary actress and Oscar winner has inked a serious talent pact with GEN-TV. The icon of Hollywood has signed a 5.9 million dollar holding and talent development deal with the network to produce new scripted programming for the cable net as well as to appear in acting roles on the studio's staple of programming. It appears the network is serious about working with her and has offered her unlimited creative control over any project she creates for the network or studio.

Her first acting role is going to be a biggie, she'll be guest-starring on "This Time Around" as a domestic violence victim that Stacey (Daphne Zuniga) works with at the domestic violence shelter. Stacey will see some stunning parallels between herself and this woman explains Hawn who is said to be excited to work for the network.

factsoflife

10-13-2011, 12:25 AM

GEN-TV has made a big announcement regarding the fate of veteran drama series "One Of These Days", whose end date has been in question for sometime now. The network has confirmed that after much negotiation that they have renewed the hit series beyond it's current contract which would see it end in the 2012-2013 season. The series has been issued a renewal that will take it through the 2014-2015 season, which would mark the series sixth season. "One Of These Days has continually been a major hit for our network and has a loyal, devoted audience that has yet to abandon the show." "We are proud to be able to continue the series legacy and allow it to be apart of our family for the next three years."

The fate of the series had been in doubt due to a prior announcement the series would wrap next season; a reality that looked almost certain when two cast members; Angie Harmon and Tom Irwin both announced their departure from the series. Irwin eventually resigned with the series, after inking a lucrative new contract that allowed him a greater percentage of the shows back-end profits. Though his character will appear less on-screen, he will remain with the series. Harmon, on the other hand has left the series and aired her last episode this past summer. Her character, Linda Bishop, the main female adult on the teen centered drama was realistically written out, as her character got a divorce from Irwin's character Gary, and she left town to take a well-paying job in Canada. Producers say that Linda will be frequently referenced on-screen but will not be seen.

In an effort to replace the character of Linda, a new adult character will be introduced. The character, named Sydney Jensen, will be introduced as the new guidance counselor at the high school, who first makes contract with a troubled Randi (Mandy Musgrove) who is having a difficult time adjusting to her new status as a Gary's biological daughter (the fact which was revealed at the end of last season; and was a major factor in Linda's decision to divorce Gary, who she learned has been unfaithful multiple times in their marriage; at least one resulting in the birth of a child she knew nothing of). Eventually, Sydney will become a major fixture in the life of the Bishop's and will become Gary's love interest.

Sydney will be played by Florencia Lozano, a veteran actress whose primetime credits include work on "Blue Bloods", "Royal Pains", "Ugly Betty", "Gossip Girl", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent". She is perhaps best known for her work on the canceled daytime soap opera "One Life To Live" where she played ruthless and unlucky in love lawyer Tea Delgado in multiple stints; first from 1997-2000, then again in 2002, and then from 2008 through the present. The role earned her critical acclaim and she became one of soap opera's most popular and volatile characters.

The fourth season of "One Of These Days" debuts November 2nd.

-------------ABOUT:

"One Of These Days" is a teen drama that has aired on the GEN-TV network since 2009. It stars Lacey Chabert ("Party Of Five", "Mean Girls"), Tom Irwin ("My So-Called Life"), James Masters ("Buffy, The Vampire Slayer"), Chad Michael Murray ("One Tree Hill") and Mandy Musgrove ("South of Nowhere"). Angie Harmon ("Law & Order", "Rizzoli & Isles") previously co-starred on the series until she left in June 2011. Marla Sokolove ("The Practice") also co-starred until the series second season when she left to pursue work on GEN-TV's comedy series "Knocked Down".

The series focuses on Kimberly Bishop (Chabert), a 16 year old teenager from Beverly Hills, CA whose life changes when her wealthy parents are killed in a car accident, and her trust fund is frozen until she turns 25 or completes college (whichever comes first). She is also sent off to live in Iowa, with Linda and Gary Bishop (Harmon, Irwin), her Aunt and Uncle, who she has not seen since she was five years old. After arriving in Iowa, she has a hard time fitting in and is the victim of a brutal rape, partly organized by her cousin Megan (Sokolove). She becomes pregnant and must fight for custody of the child with the family of her rapist. In season two, Mandy Musgrove joined the cast as Randi, a drifter and rape survivor who Kimberly meets at a support group and becomes friends with. Eventually it is found out that Randi is actually Gary's illegitimate daughter, born when he cheated on Linda years ago.

"One Of These Days" is one of the highest rated programs in GEN-TV history and has earned numerous critical acclaim; including 144 Emmy nominations; 14 Golden Globe nominations and tw0 consecutive Screen Actor's Guild Awards for "Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Television Drama Series" (2009, 2010). In May 2010 the series was honored with the prestigious Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting. TV Guide named it in July 2011, as the #3 "Best Teen Drama In TV History" (loosing out only to "Freaks & Geeks" #1 and "My So-Called Life" #2). It was ranked ahead of "Beverly Hills, 90210" #4, "Dawson's Creek" #5, "Party Of Five #6" and "Gilmore Girls" #7.

Currently it is GEN-TV's sixth highest rated show; ranking below "Sisters", "Knocked Down", "Over My Head", "This Time Around" and "Gone".

The series entered national syndication on September 4, 2011 and has become a major hit, earning the #1 spot among nationally syndicated series this season. On cable network Lifetime, it is the most watched second-run program the network has had since launching "The Golden Girls" in 1997.

factsoflife

10-13-2011, 12:31 AM

She hasn't even debuted in her beefed up guest role on "County General", but Kerri Russell, has already booked her next arch. The actress has landed the prime lead role in the network's mid-season drama "Hawking Falls", a poignant look at the state of being in a small town struggling to survive. The series is set in Hawking Falls, New York, a once peaceful coastal fishing town that is rocked by scandal when a state senator is found murdered and the entire population is suspected. Russell will play Madeline Roberts; the daughter of the town's mayor who has a few secrets up her sleeve.

The series is a mid-season drama and has yet to be given an airdate, but 6 episodes have been ordered thus far. Russell has already finished her four episode guest stint on "County General", although those episodes have not yet aired.

factsoflife

10-13-2011, 07:31 PM

Ratings for GEN-TV, Wednesday, October 12, 2011:

GEN-TV scores 3rd place win on Wed.

GEN-TV had a tough night Wednesday against ABC's sitcoms and "Revenge" and a dominant FOX with Baseball.

At 8pm, a rerun of "The Huntress" was watched by 10.3 million viewers and posted a 2.8 in the 18-49 demo (#6) .

At 9pm, a brand new "GEN-TV Concert" featuring Maroon 5 and Train was watched by 18.49 million viewers and posted a 4.3 in the 18-49 demo (#3).

At 10pm, a rerun of "One Of These Days" was watched by 17.4 million viewers and posted a 3.9 in the 18-49 demo (#4)

At 11pm, a rerun of "One Of These Days" was watched by 17.0 million viewers and posted a 2.8 in the 18-49 demo (#6- TIED).

factsoflife

10-13-2011, 09:08 PM

GEN-TV has a slew of pilots in the works for contention on their schedule, but the network has managed to sort through the pile and has ordered to series two of their strongest for a launch in January.

According to sources, the network has ordered 10 episodes of "A Different World" a remake of the classic 80's sitcom that has been in the works for months now. Thus far the only casting available is that Keke Palmer has signed on to play the lead role; and that Jasmine Guy, from the original series has signed on to reprise her role as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne, who will in this new version appear as Dean of Students at Hillman College.

Also getting the okay for a series order is long in the works drama "Abducted" starring Christine Lathi as a FBI agent frantically searching for her daughter, who was kidnapped ten years ago. The series was at one point going to be a spin-off of "One Of These Days" but plans for that were scrapped and the series has been reworked as a more traditional police procedural series.

Lastly, the network has announced that long-delayed "This Glossy Life" will finally air in January, on an unspecified night. The drama starring Becki Newton, Kim Cattrall and Susan Lucci had tested well but creative issues forced it to be pushed from a fall launch until mid-season.

ryan423

10-14-2011, 01:34 AM

MBN BREAKING -

Major battle behind the scenes between MBN executives, Craig Ferguson, and ABC following the news that broke today, connecting the MBN talk-show host to a pilot commitment over at the alphabet network. This looks to be the biggest scandal since 2010's Tonight Show debacle! More news is expected to break as we head into business hours tomorrow. For now, the network has announced that "Weeknight with Craig Kilborn" will now air a rerun tomorrow night at 11. Originally scheduled guests for tomorrow's show included Zachary Levi ("Chuck") and Bianca Kajlich ("Rules of Engagement").

On Monday, MBN is expected to announce the cancellations of HUDSON and SEACREST LIVE, which have both failed to generate an audience behind higher-rated lead ins. HUDSON currently airs Mondays at 8:30pm behind ABC's THE MIDDLE, while SEACREST LIVE airs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10pm.

factsoflife

10-15-2011, 08:21 PM

GEN-TV Ratings for Thursday, October 6, 2011:

GEN-TV had the strongest night of it's premiere week with a first place finish on Thursday among key demos and total viewers.

Season Premiere of "Over My Head" posts double digit increases over last outing; and doubles networks Thursday average in timeslot. "Better With You" out-ranks NBC's "Whitney" by 45%.

At 7pm, a brand new "Celebrity" was watched by 8.4 million viewers and posted a 3.9 in the 18-49 demo.

At 8pm, a rerun of "Elizabeth Bordoe" was watched by 19.4 million viewers and posted a 10.2 (#5) in the 18-49 demo.

At 830pm, the season premiere of "Over My Head" was watched by 50.2 million viewers and posted a stunning 20.4 (#1) in the 18-49 demo. This marks a double digit increase for the series versus it's last original episode and a double digit increase over the networks previous Thursday 8pm record.

At 9pm, the final season premiere of "The Arrival" was watched by 43.91 million viewers and posted a solid 13.3 (#2) in the 18-49 demo. This marks the series largest viewership in five months and double's it's last demographic record.

At 930pm, the season premiere of "Better With You" was watched by 36.69 million viewers and posted a 10.94 (#4) in the 18-49 demo. This marks a triple-digit increase over the series numbers last season on ABC and shows the series out-performing NBC's "Whitney" by nearly 45%.

At 10pm, the season premiere of "This Time Around" showed significant loss with only 20.3 million viewers tuning in and a 6.4 (#6) in the 18-49 demo. This is the series lowest season opener to date and overall the series lowest rated episode in fifteen months. It's lowest ever demo rating.

At 11pm, a rerun of "Judging Amy" was watched by 5.58 million viewers and posted a 4.8 (#12) in the 18-49 demo.
GEN-TV Ratings for Thursday, October 13

Thursday, October 13, 2011:

GEN-TV soared to a first place finish among total viewers; and posted highest Thursday demos EVER. "Over My Head" nearly triples viewers from previous week...

At 8pm, a brand new "Over My Head" was watched by 65.83 million viewers and posted a 28.4 in the 18-49 demo (#1).

At 830pm, a brand new "Elizabeth Bordoe" was watched by 19.29 million viewers and posted a 4.9 (#8) in the 18-49 demo. Not bad considering it's last original episode was back on September 29th.

At 9pm, a brand new "the Arrival" was watched by 46.96 million viewers (up 5% week to week) and posted a 13.91 in the 18-49 demo (#2) .

At 930pm, a brand new "Better With You" delivered on it's early promise, with a 14% increase week-to-week. It was watched by 41.82 million viewers. It also delivered in the demos, with a 11.9 (#3) in the 18-49 demo. This is the show's highest rated episode of all-time (nearly 80% better than anything it did on ABC). More importantly, the series was #1 among Females and #2 among Males, within that demographic. It was also #1 among Teen Girls.

At 10pm, a brand new "This Time Around" lost 2% of last week's audience and was watched by 19.62 million viewers. Among the demos it was solid with a 6.1 in the 18-49 demo (#4)

At 11pm, a rerun of "Judging Amy" was watched by 5.42 million viewers and posted a 4.9 in the 18-49 demo (#8-TIED).

factsoflife

10-15-2011, 08:27 PM

Friday, October 14, 2011:

GEN-TV Ratings:

GEN-TV Ratings for Friday, October 14, 2011:

GEN-TV was the #1 victor on Friday Night. Beating CBS's out-right among total viewers

At 8pm, the season premiere of "County General" was watched by 20.39 million viewers and posted a 4.4 in the 18-49 demo. (#2)

At 9pm, the season premiere of "L.A. Casino" was down from last season's premiere with 10.38 million viewers and posted a 3.3 in the 18-49 demo (#3)

At 10pm, the season premiere of "Chase" was the clear-cut winner with 25.53 million viewers tuning in and a 4.8 in the 18-49 demo (#1). It was the most watched program of the evening and trounced "Blue Bloods" on CBS and "20/20" on ABC.

factsoflife

10-15-2011, 08:35 PM

GEN-TV has a slew of pilots in the works for contention on their schedule, but the network has managed to sort through the pile and has ordered to series two of their strongest for a launch in January.

Also getting the okay for a series order is long in the works drama "Abducted" starring Christine Lathi as a FBI agent frantically searching for her daughter, who was kidnapped ten years ago. The series was at one point going to be a spin-off of "One Of These Days" but plans for that were scrapped and the series has been reworked as a more traditional police procedural series.

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GEN-TV has announced that upcoming drama "Abducted" which launches in January will get a bit of a head-start. First off, the new drama series will first be introduced to viewers in a December episode of "GONE", which is currently one of the network's biggest hits. The lead character played by Christine Lathi, will first be seen in a December episode in which her backstory is introduced to viewers.

Also giving the drama a boost, the network will give viewers two different ways to catch an early glimpse of the pilot for the series. First of all, the series full pilot will be available to screen on-line on the network website starting November 1st through November 22nd. After viewing the pilot on-line viewers will be asked to complete a simple five question survey about the content of the episode. Secondly, they will air the full-pilot nationally October 28th at 11pm, after a brand new "Chase".

Network spokesperson Rhanda Mitchell Ryerson said this "GEN-TV is fully committed to making "Abducted" our next big hit and we are going to pull out every single stop to make this a reality."

Principal casting for the show is still underway with about four or five main roles being re-envisioned or re-cast after actors from the pilot were no longer available.

factsoflife

10-15-2011, 08:47 PM

Sarah Brown has been let-go from her lucrative role as Melinda on "One Of These Days". Though the actress who first debuted in the season one finale has generated much attention for the show and attracted critical acclaim, her hated character will be written out of the series mid-way through this season. Brown's rep says "Sarah has loved working on "One Of These Days" these last three seasons, but for storyline dictated reasons the network and Sarah have decided to part ways."

That statement is very telling, as GEN-TV typically retains all of their talent on a network-wide contract but apparently this is not the case with Sarah, who has seemingly been dismissed from the entire network. She does not have a talent deal with the network as other actors do on the show.

Melinda, a psychotic with no heart will make her final appearance sometime in early December.

Melinda of course first debuted as the nurse treating Linda after she was shot in the season one finale, and quickly became a major presence on the show as she and Gary embarked on a tumultuous and often-aggressive affair and break-up that led to her subsequent pregnancy. Initially, Gary tried doing the right thing by Melinda and her baby, and agreed to marry her, but upon learning that she had lied about being pregnant he broke off their engagement and returned to his wife, Linda who had just recovered from her traumatic injuries. Melinda didn't go quietly and made huge noise even switching tests at the hospital so that Gary believed he had contracted HIV and making Linda (who was her physical therapy patient) believe that she was going crazy.
In the season three finale, Melinda was sent away to a mental hospital, but will return this season for her final act of terror upon the Bishop family. Producers are keeping her final story under wraps tightly but do say "It will be absolutely memorable. Fans will talk about this for years."

factsoflife

10-15-2011, 08:59 PM

After seeing huge ratings growth this past summer, GEN-TV has ordered a pilot for a spin-off of hit drama "Malibu Country Club". Currently producers of the series are working on a concept for a show, with two current ideas strongly gaining traction, one proposed spin-off would go the "CSI" route and simply focus on a set of characters in a different city. It's considered the "traditional spin-off", and the other proposed spin-off would keep the Malibu connection but instead of focusing on a country club would shift the action elsewhere in the city. Current concepts being considered for this include "Malibu County Jail", "Malibu County Courthouse" and "Malibu Firefighters"; the titles of which seem self-explanatory enough.

Personally, at Hollywood Now, we are rooting very much for the "Malibu Firefighters" concept to take shape, as the casting options are endless.

factsoflife

10-15-2011, 09:38 PM

With so many hit drama's on the network, GEN-TV has a pretty high bar for it's drama's, and when a show doesn't perform it hits home. One such series in this bind currently is "Black's Law" which debuted a year ago to decent ratings, but slowly dissolved into a low-rated mess that critics abandoned. Early critical acclaim for the series actors and writing was left null and void by the end of the season. Late into the season it was cancelled, but eventually earned a second season pick-up. GEN-TV has since issued statements suggesting that if ratings don't improve with recent cast changes that the series will be cancelled for good.

factsoflife

10-16-2011, 03:46 AM

GEN-TV's massive hit series "One of These Days" returns November 2nd for it's fourth season, and major changes will have taken place by the time we see our favorite characters again. First off, Linda Bishop, played by Angie Harmon, is long gone, having already finalized her divorce from Gary (Tom Irwin) after learning of his latest (or rather, his oldest) infidelity, that produced Randi, she has fled out of town to take a job elsewhere. The absence of Linda from the canvas will present major life issues for Gary as well as her niece Kimberly who will struggle without a female role model. As associate producer Clarke Middleton says "Kimberly already has major issues to deal with from the traumatic way her father and step-mother died and from being raped by Chuck, and the resulting pregnancy and custody issues, so the sudden absence of Linda will be yet another event she has to work her way through. She will find herself in an emotional upheaval and will go to some very dark places before she can dig her way out." Another big moment for the show will be the three episode guest return of Marla Sokolove as Megan Bishop; Gary and Linda's daughter, who will return from boarding school abroad to get the low-down on her families crisis.

Randi (Mandy Musgrove) will be dealing with the shock of learning that Gary, who she believed to be only a distant relative is actually her father. This news stuns her, and she will attempt to forge a father-daughter relationship with him. This won't be easy and isn't exactly reciprocated, at least at first. She will also have to deal with Megan, who returns with an agenda and wants to figure out how to reconcile the truth about her parents marriage. Sadly, Randi also gets mixed up in some upsetting stuff with Melinda (Sarah Brown, who exits the series this season). Luckily, for Randi, a school guidance counselor named Sydney Jensen (Florencia Lozano) will step in and provide some much needed stability and advice for the troubled girl.

Kimberly will also be dealing with the fall-out from the stunning custody hearing that will have her sharing custody of baby Nathan with Chuck's mother Bethany (Ilene Kristen), who returns for five episodes this season. She also begins her senior year of high school, which proves troublesome as Corey (Chad Michael Murray) and her are at a crossroads in their relationship, as they begin to think about their future and they realize both have different goals for their life. Corey also deals with a devastating family loss when his younger brother, David (David Gallagher) commits suicide and he must come to grips with the reality of what caused his brother to make this horrible decision.

Lastly, a few hints about upcoming stories:

#1: Somebody will be married by the end of the third episode of the season
#2: Somebody major will die by the end of the season premiere; and it's not who you think.
#4: The series will have a splashy and more organic opening sequence, as fans vehemently detested the new, shorter opening intro that was introduced this summer. Producers say "The familiar and popular theme song will return in it's full saxophone and brass infused glory, but this time with some lyrical content performed by Avril Lavinge." "Cast pictures and credits will be apart of this opening" assures a network rep.
#5: At least two of the series long-standing mysteries will finally be revealed by the end of the season premiere.
#6: One of These Days will celebrate it's historical 100th episode this season. It entered syndication back in September and is a massive success.

factsoflife

10-16-2011, 03:55 AM

This September four of GEN-TV's biggest hits debuted in national syndication, and have proven to be very successful. The first series, "One of These Days" has became the #1 most watched second--run series in syndication with nearly 1.8 million viewers watching the M-F run of the show. It recently topped "Seinfeld" as the most-watched syndicated series on TV. The show is also making huge profits for GEN-TV Studios, it has made about 3.8 million dollars so far. Aside from running in local syndication, the series debuted on LIFETIME TV as well, and is currently the #1 highest rated syndicated program on the network, having overthrown reruns of "Grey's Anatomy".

Four of the network's hit sitcoms also debuted in syndication this season; "Life's Facts" debuted in local syndication on September 1st and has proven to be a modest hit. "It is by no means in the top 10 syndicated programs, but it is making a hefty profit for our network" says a studio rep. It sold for 239,000 dollars and has already made over 800,000 dollars in profit.

Lastly, hit sitcom "Doctor/Patient" has been airing in syndication and has been a massive success. It is the highest rated syndicated half-hour on TV right now, recently topping "Wheel of Fortune" and "Entertainment Tonight" in the ratings. Selling to locals for 460,000 dollars it has amassed profits in excess of 1.6 million dollars this season. It also airs on cable as well, where it is very popular. (It airs alongside another GEN-TV sitcom "Something Old, Something New" on YTN network. "Something Old, Something New" still has under 100 episodes in production but has been popular with YTN viewers. The series has made a profit of 854,000 dollars so far this season by airing in syndication.

GEN-TV Studios is a fairly new company when it comes to syndication; as this is the first season the network had any shows eligible for syndication. Next season they will hit pay dirt when numerous successful series hit the market. The most anticipated is "This Time Around" a popular drama that is expected to make the largest profit in syndication history.

yankeesrj12

10-16-2011, 09:26 PM

YTN just released their numbers for Monday-Thursday of last week. No apology was issued, but given the loss of their President, no one expected numbers for at least another week, so it's all good. We are praying for Olivia Pavlin's family, friends, and co-workers. We had the pleasure of having two interviews with her, and she had the utmost respect for everyone in the business. It won't be the same without her in this cruel world we call television.

Monday, October 10th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, week four of Rebuilding My Life rebounded a tad to 5.81 million viewers and a 1.9/5 among adults 18-49, up 10% in total viewers and 12% in the demo. If given time to grow (which it will be, given the circumstances) the series will be just fine.

At 9pm, week four of Secret Service rebounded a lot better, up to 7.24 million viewers and a 2.2/5 among adults 18-49, gaining 13% in total viewers and 16% in the demo. While the numbers don't look all that great, the competition was pretty rough and it seems to have stabilized.

At 10pm, a new episode of TAKEN: Phoenix inched up to 8.87 million viewers and a 2.7/7 among adults 18-49, up a tenth from last week.

Tuesday, October 11th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, week four of Looking for Love 5 slipped to 7.12 million viewers and a 2.5/6 among adults 18-49, down two-tenths from last week.

At 9pm, week four of new legal drama Chicago District Attorney grew to 7.35 million viewers, but remained stable with a 1.8/5 among adults 18-49.

At 10pm, a new episode of TAKEN fell back to 10.84 million viewers and a 2.9/7 among adults 18-49, down two-tenths from last week.

Wednesday, October 12th Ratings - YTN
At 8pm, a new episode of Kate and Zoe jumped to 9.31 million viewers and a 3.2/7 among adults 18-49, up two-tenths from last week.

At 8:30pm, week four of Mother & Daughter stopped the downward trend, increasing to 9.53 million viewers and a 3.4/7 among adults 18-49. As soon as YTN reorganizes itself after the loss of Ms. Pavlin, this series will be given a full season order.

At 9pm, a new episode of Behind the Scenes remained even at 10.42 million viewers and a 3.8/8 among adults 18-49.

At 9:30pm, a new episode of College increased to 9.87 million viewers and a 3.5/7 among adults 18-49, up two tenths in the demo from last week. Retention out of its lead in was an increased 95% in total viewers and 92% in the key 18-49 demo. It looks as if College is finally starting to grow in its new timeslot after a few weeks.

At 10pm, week four of controversial drama Call Girls defined itself as the biggest hit of the season by growing to 13.91 million viewers and a 5.0/10 among adults 18-49, an increase of 8% in total viewers and 6% in the demo. If not for the brilliant work of Ms. Pavlin, this series would have sat on the shelves for the remainder of time.

Thursday, October 13th Ratings - YTN
At 9pm, a new episode of Singles regained some lost ground from last week, increasing to 7.50 million viewers and a 2.8/7 among adults 18-49, up 10% in total viewers and 12% in the demo. Despite those gains, its still down by 10% from two weeks ago in both total viewers and the demo.

At 9:30pm, a new episode of Roommates made huge gains (to season highs) by growing to 6.26 million viewers and a 2.3/6 among adults 18-49, up a massive 29% in total viewers and 28% in the demo. Retention out of its lead in was 83% in total viewers and 82% in the demo - a season best.

At 10pm, a new episode of Reversing History also made back some of its losses, growing to 10.97 million viewers and a 3.2/8 among adults 18-49, up 9% in total viewers and 10% in the demo. As the case is with Singles, the show is still down by more than 10-15% from two weeks ago.