CBS Upfront: Fall 2008

[JulieSomoski]

I also would have liked BBT to move back to 8:30. It looks like HIMYM has gained a new audience lately at 8:30, and may do better at 8pm (while BBT will do better at 8:300. But, whatever works.

I'm also surprised Old Christine is on in the fall, but Rules of Engagement has been benched for midseason. Doesn't the latter usually do better than Old Christine?

[XYZ333]

Game Show In My Head is more of a summer show so I think it was the right decision. It will be interesting to see if CBS does indeed pick up Tower and My Secret Public Journal at a later date.

[Superbowl]

CBS had their hand forced by ABC, because they were threatening to poach the show from CBS if they did not give it a full season order. Rules of Engagement does better, but it is on the bench. CBS did say in their press conference that they may further expand the comedies another hour, so Rules of Engagement will be back at some point.

Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

I also would have liked BBT to move back to 8:30. It looks like HIMYM has gained a new audience lately at 8:30, and may do better at 8pm (while BBT will do better at 8:300. But, whatever works.

I'm also surprised Old Christine is on in the fall, but Rules of Engagement has been benched for midseason. Doesn't the latter usually do better than Old Christine?

[dawsongirl]

yawn. none of the new stuff excites me. and why on earth did they move without a trace??

[JTC]

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/upfront_2008/

CBS video clips available at the above site. I just looked at the sitcom clips. I am very skeptical about a single camera (Worst Week) working on CBS, especially Monday nights. It's really hard to tell how a show will be from a 30 second or one minute clip, though. Project Gary (multicamera with Jay Mohr) looked much more like a standard CBS sitcom.

[JTC]

Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

I also would have liked BBT to move back to 8:30. It looks like HIMYM has gained a new audience lately at 8:30, and may do better at 8pm (while BBT will do better at 8:300. But, whatever works.

I'm also surprised Old Christine is on in the fall, but Rules of Engagement has been benched for midseason. Doesn't the latter usually do better than Old Christine?

They seem to do very similar numbers following Two and a half Men. Honestly, I'm not really sure either show is strong enough to really lead off at 8PM, but they have now been around for 2 seasons each (at least partial seasons), so they have some sort of built-in audience. Based on the premise for the lead out, Project Gary, Old Christine appears to be more compatible than Rules of Engagement would be. I could easily see Rules of Engagement sliding into the 9:30 Monday slot once again if "Worst Week" does not make it.

[Brent88]

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

yawn. none of the new stuff excites me. and why on earth did they move without a trace??

To take down the weakening Law and Order: SVU on NBC. Tuesday at 10 has been a death slot on CBS for 3 years.

[dawsongirl]

Originally Posted by Brent88

To take down the weakening Law and Order: SVU on NBC. Tuesday at 10 has been a death slot on CBS for 3 years.

Ah. Well, good luck I guess.

[Scoobiedoo30]

I know my dad was upset that Moonlight was Cancelled

[Pavan]

CBS 2008-2009 Premiere Dates

Thursday, Sept. 18
8-9 p.m.: Survivor (17th season premiere)

Monday, Sept. 22
8-8:30 p.m.: The Big Bang Theory (2nd season premiere)
8:30-9 p.m.: How I Met Your Mother (4th season premiere)
9-9:30 p.m.: Two and a Half Men (6th season premiere)
9:30-10 p.m.: Worst Week (series debut)
10-11 p.m.: CSI: Miami (7th season premiere)

Tuesday, Sept. 23
8-9 p.m.: NCIS (6th season premiere)
9-10 p.m.: The Mentalist (series debut)
10-11 p.m.: Without a Trace (7th season premiere)

Wednesday, Sept. 24
8-8:30 p.m.: The New Adventures of Old Christine (4th season premiere)
8:30-9 p.m.: Project Gary (series debut)
9-10 p.m.: Criminal Minds (4th season premiere)
10-11 p.m.: CSI: NY (5th season premiere)

Saturday, Sept. 27
8-9 p.m.: Crimetime Saturday
9-10 p.m.: Crimetime Saturday
10-11 p.m.: 48 Hours Mystery (season premiere)

Sunday, Sept. 28
7:00-8 p.m.: 60 Minutes (41st season premiere)
8-9 p.m.: The Amazing Race (13th edition)
9-10 p.m.: Cold Case (6th season premiere)
10-11 p.m.: The Unit (4th season premiere)

Friday, Oct. 3
8-9 p.m.: Ghost Whisperer (4th season premiere)
9-10 p.m.: The Ex List (series premiere)
10-11 p.m.: Numb3rs (5th season premiere)

Thursday, Oct. 9
9-10 p.m.: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (9th season premiere)
10-11 p.m.: Eleventh Hour (series debut)


Presidential Debates are scheduled for Friday, September 26 (Presidential) and Thursday, October 2 (VP Debate).














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Press Release from CBS:

Pre-Season Launch for "Survivor: Gabon" on Thursday, Sept. 18

Monday Comedies, Including the Series Debut of "Worst Week" and the Night's Top Drama "CSI: Miami," Premiere Sept. 22

"NCIS," Freshman Drama "The Mentalist" and "Without a Trace" (On Its New Night) Premiere Tuesday, Sept. 23

CBS's New Wednesday Comedy Block of "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and Freshman "Project Gary," Along with Returning Dramas "Criminal Minds" and "CSI: NY," Premiere Sept. 24

"60 Minutes," "The Amazing Race," "Cold Case" and "The Unit," Premiere Sunday, Sept. 28

CBS's Friday Lineup Including "Ghost Whisperer," Freshman Drama "The Ex List" and "Numb3rs" Return Oct. 3

"CSI" and New Drama "Eleventh Hour" Premiere Thursday, Oct. 9

CBS today announced dates for the fall premieres of its new and returning series, which include a pre-season debut for SURVIVOR: GABON and the launch of its Thursday and Friday drama series in early October. The Network will introduce the majority of its schedule beginning Monday, Sept. 22, the official start of the 2008-2009 season.

For the seventh consecutive season, SURVIVOR: GABON, the 17th installment of the hit reality series, will debut a week prior to the formal start of the season, returning on Thursday, Sept. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

CBS's new season rollout officially begins on Monday, Sept. 22 with the second season premiere of THE BIG BANG THEORY (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT), the fourth season debut of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT), the sixth season premiere of television's Number One comedy TWO AND A HALF MEN (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT), the debut of new comedy WORST WEEK (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and the seventh season premiere of CSI: MIAMI (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), the night's Number One drama.

NCIS begins its sixth season on Tuesday, Sept. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the new drama THE MENTALIST (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and the seventh season premiere of WITHOUT A TRACE on its new night (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

CBS premieres its new Wednesday comedy block on Sept. 24 with the fourth season of THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) and new comedy PROJECT GARY (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the fourth season of CRIMINAL MINDS (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and the fifth season premiere of CSI: NY (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Premiering on Sunday, Sept. 28 is the 41st season of 60 MINUTES, the longest running and highest rated newsmagazine (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT), the 13th edition of multi-Emmy Award winning THE AMAZING RACE (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), the sixth season of COLD CASE (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and the fourth season premiere of THE UNIT on its new night (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

The Network's top-rated Friday lineup returns on Oct. 3 with the fourth season premiere of GHOST WHISPERER (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), the debut of the new drama THE EX LIST (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the fifth season premiere of NUMB3RS (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION returns for its ninth season on Thursday, Oct. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the premiere of freshman drama ELEVENTH HOUR (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

The premieres of the Thursday and Friday night dramas have been scheduled outside of premiere week to accommodate the scheduled presidential debate on Sept. 26 and a vice presidential debate on Oct. 2.

CBS's 2008-2009 Premiere Dates

Thursday, Sept. 18

8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR (17th Installment Premiere)

Monday, Sept. 22

8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (2nd Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (4th Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN (6th Season Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM WORST WEEK (Series Debut)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMI (7th Season Premiere)

Tuesday, Sept. 23

8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (6th Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE MENTALIST (Series Debut)
10:00-11:00 PM WITHOUT A TRACE (7th Season Premiere)

Wednesday, Sept. 24

8:00-8:30 PM THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE
(4th Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM PROJECT GARY (Series Debut)
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (4th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: NY (5th Season Premiere)

Saturday, Sept. 27

8:00-9:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY (Season Premiere)

Sunday, Sept. 28

7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES (41st Season Premiere)
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (13th Edition)
9:00-10:00 PM COLD CASE (6th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM THE UNIT (4th Season Premiere)

Friday, Oct. 3

8:00-9:00 PM GHOST WHISPERER (4th Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE EX LIST (Series Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM NUMB3RS (5th Season Premiere)

Thursday, Oct. 9

9:00-10:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (9th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM ELEVENTH HOUR (Series Debut)

[dawsongirl]

Man...I can't believe Criminal Minds is in its fourth season already!

[ryan423]

Monday nights were perfect in the 2007-08 season where new episodes aired. You had four sitcoms in a row that were enjoyable. I wont even give Worst week the time of day cause I want 'Rules' back asap!

[icecream]

CBS press release for Greatest American Dog ratings

PREMIERE OF "GREATEST AMERICAN DOG" CHEWS THROUGH COMPETITION AMONG CANINES 1.79-7 YEARS OLD (18-49 IN DOG YEARS)

CBS Research Estimates It's the Most Watched Telecast by Dogs Since "Lassie" In 1974

"Greatest American Dog" Marks Its Territory Over ABC's "Ugly Betty" in Key Upscale Purebreds

The premiere of CBS's GREATEST AMERICAN DOG, a reality series that pits 12 teams of dogs and owners in a competition that tests owners' skills in handling dogs, won its time period among dogs 1.79-7 years old (18-49 in dog years) and delivered the highest prime time audience among canines since Lassie in 1974, according to the CBS data that hasn't been chewed apart or eaten.

Airing against ABC's catfight comedy "Ugly Betty," GREATEST AMERICAN DOG premiered in first place in dog-patrolled households, canine viewers, upscale purebreds, "Heinz 57" (mutt) adults and the advertiser coveted 1.79-7 years olds.

GREATEST AMERICAN DOG captured cross-breed success, with particularly strength among golden retrievers, beagles, terriers, female poodles ages 3.6-7.7 years old (25-54 in dog years) and the elusive young, male pit bull audience. In contrast, time period competitor "Ugly Betty" captured Siamese cats and tiara-wearing Chihuahuas in the same timeslot. Against NBC's "Last Comic Standing," GREATEST AMERICAN DOG won the entire mammal viewing audience, including dogs, cats, ferrets, skunks and rodents.

GREATEST AMERICAN DOG also dominated the upscale canine audience, placing first with English bulldogs, Akitas, Cavalier King Charles spaniels and Norfolk Terriers

Impressively, GREATEST AMERICAN DOG improved on last year's "Ultimate Frisbee Competition" by +71%.

"Our testing audience with schnauzers in Vegas suggested a high opening number, but this exceeds our wildest expectation," said CBS Research Chief David Poltrack when he saw the preliminary numbers. Poltrack said the number should go even higher in Live Plus 7, factoring in dogs who know how to use their paws to program their DVRs.

Viewers who missed last night's GREATEST AMERICAN DOG premiere can circle the computer three times, sit down and watch the full episode on cbs.com and across the CBS Audience Network.

GREATEST AMERICAN DOG was also quite popular among humans. The show premiered with a time period win in households (6.1/12), viewers (9.46m), adults 25-54 (2.7/09) and adults 18-49 (2.1/08).

Updated Thursday ratings will be available this afternoon. Data on endangered species viewing has been postponed.

CBS RATINGS EXTRA... CBS IS TOP DOG THURSDAY AT 8:00 PM

The Premiere of "Greatest American Dog" Finishes First in Its Time Period in Viewers and Key Demographics

The premiere of CBS's new reality series GREATEST AMERICAN DOG won its time period in viewers and key demographics, according to updated Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, July 10.

At 8:00 PM, GREATEST AMERICAN DOG premiered with a time period win in households (6.2/12), viewers (9.53m), adults 25-54 (2.8/09) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (2.1/08, with FOX).

GREATEST AMERICAN DOG will be rebroadcast on Saturday, July 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[Pavan]

CBS MOVES PREMIERE OF "SURVIVOR: GABON -- EARTH'S LAST EDEN" TO THURSDAY, SEPT. 25, 8:00-10:00 PM


First-Ever Two-Hour Premiere for "Survivor"

First Time Series To Be Broadcast in High Definition


CBS is moving the season premiere of SURVIVOR: GABON - EARTH'S LAST EDEN to Thursday, Sept. 25 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), marking the first-ever two-hour premiere for any edition of the long-running hit series.


The premiere of SURVIVOR: GABON - EARTH'S LAST EDEN was originally announced for Thursday, Sept. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).


The premiere of SURVIVOR: GABON - EARTH'S LAST EDEN, which will also be the first edition broadcast in high definition, will be followed by a rebroadcast of last season's CSI cliffhanger finale.


CBS's revised schedule for Thursday, Sept. 25:
8:00-10:00 PM SURVIVOR: GABON - EARTH'S LAST EDEN (Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI (R)

[Pavan]

Some upcoming special programming (subject to change):

Wednesday, October 29
8:00PM OBAMA PAID POLITICAL AD
8:30PM OLD CHRISTINE (special time)

Tuesday, November 4
7PM-2AM CBS CAMPAIGN 2008: ELECTION NIGHT

Wednesday, December 3
8:00PM RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
9:00PM THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! — COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT
10:00PM VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW

Sunday, December 7
9:00PM-11:00PM Hallmark Hall of Fame: FRONT OF THE CLASS

Friday, December 12
8:00PM FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
8:30PM FROSTY RETURNS
9:00PM-10:00PM THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
In this animated special, a young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father who he believes is a member of Santa’s famous Flying Forces. Despite suffering from severe vertigo, he sneaks out of his home to take flying lessons from his friend Julius, a clumsy flying squirrel. Soon after, Niko and Julius learn that Santa and his reindeer are in serious trouble so the pair gather their forest friends and head North to save the day. Andrew McMahon, Norm MacDonald and Emma Roberts lend their voices to this touching holiday tale.

Thursday, December 18
8:00PM MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD (R)

Friday, December 19
9:00PM NUMB3RS (R)

Saturday, December 20
8:00-10:00PM CBS MOVIE: ELF

Tuesday, December 23
8:00PM 10th ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
9:00PM NCIS (R)
10:00PM THE MENTALIST (R)

Thursday, December 25
8:00PM WITHOUT A TRACE (R)

Friday, December 26
9:00PM GHOST WHISPERER (R)

Tuesday, December 30
9-11PM KENNEDY CENTER HONORS

Thursday, January 1, 2009
8:00PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (R)
9:00PM TWO AND A HALF MEN (R)

Friday, January 2
9:00PM GHOST WHISPERER (R)

Sunday, January 4
1:00PM AFC Wild Card Game

Thursday, January 8:
8:00PM CSI: NY (R)

Saturday, January 10
4:30PM AFC Divisional Playoff Game

Sunday, January 11
4:30PM AFC Divisional Playoff Game

Thursday, January 15
8:00PM CSI (R)

Sunday, January 18
6:30PM AFC Conference Championship Game

Sunday, January 25
9:00-11:00PM ET HALLMARK HALL OF FAME PRESENTATION: LOVING LEAH