ION Television October 2010 -- More Programming Hours Added

[clj2]

They have some great shows, they just don't have enough. I never understood why they let their absolute highest rated show, NCIS, expire. Too bad they can't combine their shows with those on MyNetworkTV.

[clj2]

NEW YORK, January 25, 2011- ION Television has inked a deal with CBS Television Distribution for the rights to all existing episodes and future production of the popular police drama “Flashpoint.” The announcement was made today by Brandon Burgess, Chairman/CEO, ION Media Networks.

ION Television acquires the rights to all existing “Flashpoint” episodes, including up to 18 originals which are currently in production and scheduled to air later this year. Additionally, the network has the right to continue original production for season five and beyond.

The production of the season’s upcoming episodes marks ION Television’s first venture into originals planned by the network in the coming year.

“After the success we have had with procedural dramas, we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to air original episodes of ‘Flashpoint.’ It’s a perfect fit for ION Television.” says Burgess. “This is the first step in our commitment to expand original programming over the coming 12-24 months in scripted and unscripted entertainment.”

“We’ve been extremely lucky to have wonderful broadcast partners in CBS and CBS Studios for several years. We now look forward to working with the committed team at ION,” said Anne Marie La Traverse and Bill Mustos, executive producers of “Flashpoint.”

“Flashpoint” joins ION Television’s primetime line-up of hit off-net series such as “Criminal Minds” and “Without a Trace,” and its blockbuster theatricals, which have driven record ratings for the network. In 2010, ION Television experienced tremendous year-over-year gains in its key demos, becoming its most watched year ever and making ION the only network to register a record double-digit growth for three consecutive years.

Starring Hugh Dillon (Durham County), Enrico Colantoni (Veronica Mars), Amy Jo Johnson (Felicity) and David Paetkau (Whistler), the nail-biting cop drama is an emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of police in the Strategic Response Unit (inspired by Toronto's Emergency Task Force). Members of a highly-skilled tactical team, they're trained in negotiating, profiling and getting inside the subject's head to understand the emotional breaking point (the "flashpoint") that triggered the crisis.

“Flashpoint” is produced by Pink Sky Entertainment and Avamar Entertainment in association with CTV and CBS. Executive producers are Anne Marie La Traverse and Bill Mustos. Creators are Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern. David Frazee is Series Consultant.

[Jude The Obscure]

So does this mean that CBS is giving up airing Flashpoint altogether?

[Pavan]

No, CBS is airing it this summer.

[Pavan]

Late night hours added:

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/0...bc-family.html

[Jude The Obscure]

Disappointing that they choose to air more of the same....aren't they going to run out of plays soon for some of these shows?

[sh3k]

not intrested in wasting my precious time,and watch it on tv, it's better for me to take bath at that tme,as i dont get time to take bath usually

[mets82]

I just joined a forum where you can talk about ION programming or lack there of. http://forums.iontelevision.com/index.php

You have to register but its pretty good if you want to talk about the lack of programming on there and what shows would you add.

[Tubehead]

i think they shold bring back the old comey if i were ion telveiso i would bing back
perfect stranger
the wonder years
night court
mammas family
haning with mrcooper
amen
alice

i would add
dick van dyke
the munsters
i love lucy
the incdabible hulk
batman withadam west
famiyl ties
grwoing pains


if you wont drama add:
early ediiton
kungfu
kung fu leden coutnies

[Du Mont]

ION surpassed The CW in Week 25 in households and P2+, while tying The CW in A18-49 demographic:

Week 25:
ION 0.9HH/2%, 0.4 A18-49, 1,320,000 P2+
CW 0.7HH/1%, 0.4 A18-49, 1,090,000 P2+

A good showing for a network with half the affiliates and no original programming vs. The CW's 2 hours/week.

[clj2]

Maybe CW should just become a programming service...

[mets82]

Btw, if ION wants(and they should) add some shows how about The Odd Couple, Mama's Family, Dick Van Dyke Show. There problem solved. I mean ION should at least try to get some new shows.