ABC Upfront: Fall 2009 - Page 6 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JulieSomoski · 07-05-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrj12

I'm also favoring the 9pm comedies more. Modern Family looks hilarious, and so does Cougar Town. Hank looks okay, but The Middle looks stupid. Thus I will watch the CBS comedies LIVE at 8pm and the ABC comedies LIVE at 9pm.

I think all 4 comedies look good. The only one I won't be watching live is Hank, since I'll be watching Old Christine at 8pm (it needs its viewers-lol). I might have to switch back and forth between it and Parenthood, though. Wednesdays are really crowded this year.

Brent88 · 07-05-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

I think all 4 comedies look good. The only one I won't be watching live is Hank, since I'll be watching Old Christine at 8pm (it needs its viewers-lol). I might have to switch back and forth between it and Parenthood, though. Wednesdays are really crowded this year.

Too crowded. I can't wait for Middle/Modern/Cougar but I'm also indifferent on Hank. I'm also watching Parenthood and Glee. These shows better impress or I'll be dropping them.

Meanwhile Tuesday has nothing on now. Blah.

JulieSomoski · 07-05-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

Too crowded. I can't wait for Middle/Modern/Cougar but I'm also indifferent on Hank. I'm also watching Parenthood and Glee. These shows better impress or I'll be dropping them.

Meanwhile Tuesday has nothing on now. Blah.

I'll also be watching Glee. We'll definitely be doing some adjustments once the season starts. And Tuesdays have nothing - Wednesdays are definitely the place to watch TV this season.

Pavan · 07-05-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

But how would Eastwick do against Cold Case? The smart thing to do would be to wait and see how Eastwick is doing on Wednesdays - if its holding strong and doing well, then they should move it to Sundays. At least ABC knows what they're getting with B&S Sundays at 10pm - a switch may be too risky for them, considering all the risks they're already taking.

ABC is not competing for the same audience there. Cold Case skews very old. Whether it be B&S or Eastwick, ABC will easily win the hour in the demo.

JulieSomoski · 07-05-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

ABC is not competing for the same audience there. Cold Case skews very old. Whether it be B&S or Eastwick, ABC will easily win the hour in the demo.

That's true. But since DH isn't exactly the greatest lead-in anymore, I tink its better to hold off moving B&S and Eastwick before the season starts.

yankeesrj12 · 07-05-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

I'll also be watching Glee. We'll definitely be doing some adjustments once the season starts. And Tuesdays have nothing - Wednesdays are definitely the place to watch TV this season.

I'm glad Tuesdays lost some shows. Now I can watch The Biggest Loser for the entire 2 hours.

JulieSomoski · 07-05-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrj12

I'm glad Tuesdays lost some shows. Now I can watch The Biggest Loser for the entire 2 hours.

If you're a Biggest Loser fan, I guess thats a good thing.

Zedman2 · 07-05-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

But how would Eastwick do against Cold Case? The smart thing to do would be to wait and see how Eastwick is doing on Wednesdays - if its holding strong and doing well, then they should move it to Sundays. At least ABC knows what they're getting with B&S Sundays at 10pm - a switch may be too risky for them, considering all the risks they're already taking.

If Eastwick does succeed on Wednesdays, why would you move the show in mid-season to Sundays? Unless Brothers & Sisters completely collapses, there would be no point. Unfortunately, with an all new lineup on Wednesdays and comedies as a lead-in, an area where ABC has not done well in for the past four seasons, I don't believe Eastwick will get much traction on Wednesdays. At least Brothers & Sisters and can bring their fan base to the night and DH can help launch a new show while it is still can.

Keep in mind, by mid-season, the pattern for the past three years has been that ABC Sundays take a ratings, so I don't see moving Eastwick at that time would help the show.

Mr. Television · 07-05-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

If you're a Biggest Loser fan, I guess thats a good thing.

I wish the Mentalist stayed on Tuesdays. With SVU off Tuesdays too, the only returning show I have on that night is NCIS.

Mr. Television · 07-05-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zedman2

If Eastwick does succeed on Wednesdays, why would you move the show in mid-season to Sundays? Unless Brothers & Sisters completely collapses, there would be no point. Unfortunately, with an all new lineup on Wednesdays and comedies as a lead-in, an area where ABC has not done well in for the past four seasons, I don't believe Eastwick will get much traction on Wednesdays. At least Brothers & Sisters and can bring their fan base to the night and DH can help launch a new show while it is still can.

Keep in mind, by mid-season, the pattern for the past three years has been that ABC Sundays take a ratings, so I don't see moving Eastwick at that time would help the show.

ABC's Wednesday lineup is very risky with all new shows. I hope they all succeed because they do sound pretty good but if they flop I can see Lost coming back to Wednesdays in midseason.

JulieSomoski · 07-05-2009, 08:22 PM

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I wish the Mentalist stayed on Tuesdays. With SVU off Tuesdays too, the only returning show I have on that night is NCIS.

I agree - I will be watching Hell's Kitchen on Tuesdays, but that'll only be for September. Besides that, there's nothing. At least I'll have Jay Leno to watch every night at 10. The Mentalist was doing great Tuesdays at 9pm - I didn't see the need to move. And 2 hours of NCIS is a bad idea.

Pavan · 07-14-2009, 02:39 AM

ABC Local Affiliate Fall 2009 Preview Special
Can be aired between September 5-20, 2009 (affiliate exclusive clearance window is September 5-6, then could air on ABC cable nets)

The fall preview special is about ABC’s new Wednesday night comedies and the most talked about new drama this season, “Flash Forward.” The special will also include material about the two new 10pm dramas: “Eastwick” and “The Forgotten” as well as the returning hit drama, “Castle.”

This ABC Affiliate Special will introduce viewers to character descriptions, storylines and recaps of last season and provide a sneak peek at the new season ahead! ABC: Start here!

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-14-2009, 11:55 AM

Man I cant wait to see The ABC Local Affiliate Special on September 5, 2009 my guess is WGNO will air The Special at 11:05 pm CT Time.

Pavan · 07-22-2009, 04:04 PM

Eastwick and Brothers & Sisters premiere dates:

ABC ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES FOR REMAINING FALL SERIES

ABC announced premiere dates for “Eastwick” and “Brothers & Sisters” for the 2009-10 season today. Times listed are ET.

Wednesday, September 23
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Eastwick”

Sunday, September 27
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Brothers & Sisters”

These join the previously announced premiere dates below, and complete ABC’s fall season premieres:

Saturday, September 5
8:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. “Saturday Night Football”

Friday, September 11
10:00-11:00 p.m. 20/20

Monday, September 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Castle”

Tuesday, September 22
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (special two-hour episode)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Forgotten”

Wednesday, September 23
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show” (special day and time)
9:00-9:30 p.m. “Modern Family”
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Cougar Town”

Thursday, September 24
8:00-9:00 p.m. “FlashForward”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”

Sunday, September 27
7:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (two-hour season premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”

Tuesday, September 29
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (in-season premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show” (regular day and time period premiere)

Wednesday, September 30
8:00-8:30 p.m. “Hank”
8:30-9:00 p.m. “The Middle”

Thursday, October 1
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Private Practice”

Sunday, October 4
7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”

Friday, October 9
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Ugly Betty” (two-hour season premiere)

Friday, October 16
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Supernanny”

tvcrazed · 07-22-2009, 04:05 PM

According to Hollywood Reporter, ABC has scheduled permiere dates for Eastwick -Wed 9/23 and Bothers & Sisters - 9/27

07-14-2009, 11:55 AM	#88
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Man I cant wait to see The ABC Local Affiliate Special on September 5, 2009 my guess is WGNO will air The Special at 11:05 pm CT Time.
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07-14-2009, 02:39 AM	#87
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	ABC Local Affiliate Fall 2009 Preview Special Can be aired between September 5-20, 2009 (affiliate exclusive clearance window is September 5-6, then could air on ABC cable nets) The fall preview special is about ABC’s new Wednesday night comedies and the most talked about new drama this season, “Flash Forward.” The special will also include material about the two new 10pm dramas: “Eastwick” and “The Forgotten” as well as the returning hit drama, “Castle.” This ABC Affiliate Special will introduce viewers to character descriptions, storylines and recaps of last season and provide a sneak peek at the new season ahead! ABC: Start here!

07-22-2009, 04:04 PM	#89
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Eastwick and Brothers & Sisters premiere dates: ABC ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES FOR REMAINING FALL SERIES ABC announced premiere dates for “Eastwick” and “Brothers & Sisters” for the 2009-10 season today. Times listed are ET. Wednesday, September 23 10:00-11:00 p.m. “Eastwick” Sunday, September 27 10:00-11:00 p.m. “Brothers & Sisters” These join the previously announced premiere dates below, and complete ABC’s fall season premieres: Saturday, September 5 8:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. “Saturday Night Football” Friday, September 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. 20/20 Monday, September 21 8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” 10:00-11:00 p.m. “Castle” Tuesday, September 22 8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (special two-hour episode) 10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Forgotten” Wednesday, September 23 8:00-9:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show” (special day and time) 9:00-9:30 p.m. “Modern Family” 9:30-10:00 p.m. “Cougar Town” Thursday, September 24 8:00-9:00 p.m. “FlashForward” 9:00-10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” Sunday, September 27 7:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (two-hour season premiere) 9:00-10:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives” Tuesday, September 29 8:00-9:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (in-season premiere) 9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show” (regular day and time period premiere) Wednesday, September 30 8:00-8:30 p.m. “Hank” 8:30-9:00 p.m. “The Middle” Thursday, October 1 10:00-11:00 p.m. “Private Practice” Sunday, October 4 7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” Friday, October 9 8:00-10:00 p.m. “Ugly Betty” (two-hour season premiere) Friday, October 16 8:00-9:00 p.m. “Supernanny”

07-22-2009, 04:05 PM	#90
tvcrazed Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 01, 2008 Location: ny Posts: 952	According to Hollywood Reporter, ABC has scheduled permiere dates for Eastwick -Wed 9/23 and Bothers & Sisters - 9/27