Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 8:39 AM
CBS Says Yes to Five New Dramas, Two New Comedies
By Brian Ford Sullivan

CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) - While CBS is keeping a tight lid on its fall 2003 schedule, various sources have indicated the Eye network will go forward with five new dramas and two new comedies. In addition, the network is expected to make several drastic changes including shifting "King of Queens" and "The Guardian" to new nights.

Here's a breakdown of the latest rumblings:

-- Mondays see "Yes, Dear" taking over the leadoff position at 8:00/7:00c followed by a relocated "Still Standing" at 8:30/7:30c. "Raymond" and "C.S.I.: Miami" will of course stay in their current homes, with Charlie Sheen's new comedy "Two and a Half Men" filling the gap between the two.

-- Tuesdays have "J.A.G." and its spin-off "N.C.I.S." (working title) filling the 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c hours respectively with "Judging Amy" rounding out the night at 10:00/9:00c.

-- Wednesdays are set to have a newly relocated "King of Queens" open a new one-hour comedy block along with newcomer "The Stones" at 8:30/7:30c. "60 Minutes II" will stick around at 9:00/8:00c followed by the Joe Pantoliano-led drama "Street Boss."

-- Thursdays, as expected, will see "Survivor," "C.S.I." and "Without a Trace" holding steady in their current slots.

-- Fridays are looking to lean on David E. Kelley's latest "The Brotherhood of Poland, N.H." kicking off the night at 8:00/7:00c followed by another newcomer, Jerry Bruckheimer's "The Unsolved" at 9:00/8:00c. "48 Hours Investigates" would then move back to its old Friday, 10:00/9:00c home.

-- Saturdays have former Friday drama "Hack" opening the night at 8:00/7:00c followed by former Tuesday drama "The Guardian." "The District" should get bumped back to its old 10:00/9:00c slot. "The Agency" is looking unlikely to make the cut.

-- And despite the rumors, CBS' Sunday movie night is set to remain intact at 9:00/8:00c along with Sunday mainstsay "60 Minutes" at 7:00/6:00c. The only addition: the new drama "Joan of Arcadia" in the 8:00/7:00c hour. Surprisingly "My Big Fat Greek Life" is expected to get the axe while "Becker" may return at midseason.

I was about to report this, gald YOU did! :) Anyway, CBS is keeping mouths closed about the schedule until tomorrow. I hope becker gets a full season. But, for some reason, I don't know if it will even come back. You know CBS' Evil ways.

I know, that EVIL EYE......
we won't know until the pigs fly!
LOL.....:)

Let me get this straight - a show that has been around for 5 years will come back midseason?

Where is the logic in that?
They will lose anyone who had a passing interest in the show and just piss off those who are regular viewers.

All the while assuring that this is the last we will see of Becker.
Because CBS won't use Becker to bring in strong ratings, just to fill a gap when one of their new crap shows bombs.

If there are 12 or less episodes this year you can be sure that they will be the last.

That sucks :( :mad: Becker is SO much better than Yes, Dear and Still Standing! It deserves to come back for a whole season.

I blame CBS for it's downfall. They move it to a crappy timeslot, pre-empted it a lot, and fired Terry Farrel. Why does this sound like Early Edition all over again?

Originally posted by dlemond
Let me get this straight - a show that has been around for 5 years will come back midseason?

Where is the logic in that?
They will lose anyone who had a passing interest in the show and just piss off those who are regular viewers.

All the while assuring that this is the last we will see of Becker.
Because CBS won't use Becker to bring in strong ratings, just to fill a gap when one of their new crap shows bombs.

If there are 12 or less episodes this year you can be sure that they will be the last.

Good point.....your more than likely right.

We can't forget CBS is twisted, and can very evil minded at times with their shows.

I don't understand how CBS expects to keep a strong Monday with moving King of Queens to Wednesday and starting the night with Yes, Dear.
Mark these words- this lineup for Monday will change before the season ends.

CBS had the perfect opportunity to stick Becker back into Monday which would have been smart considering they were there before and had done well.

Instead they give us this new lineup?

If this is Raymond's last year then I predict at least 3 of these shows on CBS Monday will not be back next year. Because there are definitely 2 that are going down.
Take your pick.

Good job CBS - see you in last place.

-while "Becker" may return at midseason. [/B][/QUOTE]

ok we now know that CBS obiviously doesn't care about a great show with lots of potetnial like Becker.

Dlemond you are so right, their so called new line-up is gonna doi not so well in the ratings. And that new Charlie SHeen show, I think will only last for about 4 weeks.

I'm sure gonna miss Becker.
It better be back by January, or I'm going to be flamming mad, if it doesn't return.