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Sean Snow · 07-08-2004, 04:49 PM

Official SOAPnet Press Release

SOAPnet ACQUIRES PARAMOUNT DOMESTIC TELEVISION'S "MELROSE PLACE" AND "BEVERLY HILLS 90210"

Melrose Place to begin September 13; 90210 slated for early 2005.

(Burbank, CA) - SOAPnet has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights to all 7 seasons of Spelling Television's Melrose Place and all 10 seasons of Spelling Television's Beverly Hills 90210 from Paramount Domestic Television, it was announced today by Deborah Blackwell, General Manager, SOAPnet.

Melrose Place will air weekdays on SOAPnet beginning September 13th at 6PM. The series starring Heather Locklear, Josie Bissett, Thomas Calabro, Doug Savant, Grant Show, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Jack Wagner and SOAPnet's own Lisa Rinna first aired on Fox from 1992-1999.

Beverly Hills 90210, the long running teen drama featuring Jason Priestly, Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry and Brian Austin Green is slated to begin airing weekdays in early 2005.

"We are thrilled to be the new residence for Melrose Place and Beverly Hills 90210. SOAPnet continues to add popular soaps our viewers want to see and real estate doesn't get any better than this," said Ms. Blackwell. "Melrose and 90210 from executive producer Aaron Spelling, were two of the highest rated primetime soaps of the '90s and their addition to our lineup continues to establish our brand and provide our viewers with a 24-hour soapy environment."

Melrose Place originally premiered in July 1992 and showcased the lives of a group of residents in an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Viewers were witness to all the scheming and scandals amongst this group of not-so-nice neighbors. These young singles also knew how to heat up the screen with their many romances.

Beverly Hills 90210, which premiered in October 1990, features the lives and loves of a group of friends in Beverly Hills. The show touches base on a variety of growing pains including drug addictions, bitter break-ups, and divorce. This long-running series traces the lives of these close high school friends through college and into their adulthood.

SOAPnet, the new way to watch soaps, offers same day episodes of popular daytime dramas including All My Children, Days of our Lives, One Life To Live and General Hospital at night for convenient viewing. In addition, the network provides inside access to stars and storylines with original programs including the Emmy-nominated one-hour talk show, Soap Talk and the entertainment magazine show Soap Center. Wrapped in a 24-hour environment, SOAPnet also offers primetime classics including Dynasty, Dallas and Knots Landing as well as former daytime series Port Charles, Ryan's Hope and Another World.

JRfan · 07-11-2004, 04:03 PM

is there any news when melrose will be on?

Pavan · 07-11-2004, 05:21 PM

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Originally posted by JRfan
is there any news when melrose will be on?

Weeknights at 6 PM starting 9/13.

JRfan · 07-11-2004, 05:22 PM

thank you

david&maddie4ever · 07-22-2004, 01:53 PM

Great news.

JRfan · 07-23-2004, 09:28 PM

Just one more question.....
Does it say what will happen to Dallas for sure yet?

07-08-2004, 04:49 PM	#1
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	SOAPnet acquires 'Melrose Place' Official SOAPnet Press Release SOAPnet ACQUIRES PARAMOUNT DOMESTIC TELEVISION'S "MELROSE PLACE" AND "BEVERLY HILLS 90210" Melrose Place to begin September 13; 90210 slated for early 2005. (Burbank, CA) - SOAPnet has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights to all 7 seasons of Spelling Television's Melrose Place and all 10 seasons of Spelling Television's Beverly Hills 90210 from Paramount Domestic Television, it was announced today by Deborah Blackwell, General Manager, SOAPnet. Melrose Place will air weekdays on SOAPnet beginning September 13th at 6PM. The series starring Heather Locklear, Josie Bissett, Thomas Calabro, Doug Savant, Grant Show, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Jack Wagner and SOAPnet's own Lisa Rinna first aired on Fox from 1992-1999. Beverly Hills 90210, the long running teen drama featuring Jason Priestly, Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry and Brian Austin Green is slated to begin airing weekdays in early 2005. "We are thrilled to be the new residence for Melrose Place and Beverly Hills 90210. SOAPnet continues to add popular soaps our viewers want to see and real estate doesn't get any better than this," said Ms. Blackwell. "Melrose and 90210 from executive producer Aaron Spelling, were two of the highest rated primetime soaps of the '90s and their addition to our lineup continues to establish our brand and provide our viewers with a 24-hour soapy environment." Melrose Place originally premiered in July 1992 and showcased the lives of a group of residents in an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Viewers were witness to all the scheming and scandals amongst this group of not-so-nice neighbors. These young singles also knew how to heat up the screen with their many romances. Beverly Hills 90210, which premiered in October 1990, features the lives and loves of a group of friends in Beverly Hills. The show touches base on a variety of growing pains including drug addictions, bitter break-ups, and divorce. This long-running series traces the lives of these close high school friends through college and into their adulthood. SOAPnet, the new way to watch soaps, offers same day episodes of popular daytime dramas including All My Children, Days of our Lives, One Life To Live and General Hospital at night for convenient viewing. In addition, the network provides inside access to stars and storylines with original programs including the Emmy-nominated one-hour talk show, Soap Talk and the entertainment magazine show Soap Center. Wrapped in a 24-hour environment, SOAPnet also offers primetime classics including Dynasty, Dallas and Knots Landing as well as former daytime series Port Charles, Ryan's Hope and Another World.
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07-22-2004, 01:53 PM	#5
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07-11-2004, 04:03 PM	#2
JRfan My lovely Donald Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 105	is there any news when melrose will be on?

07-11-2004, 05:22 PM	#4
JRfan My lovely Donald Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 105	thank you

07-23-2004, 09:28 PM	#6
JRfan My lovely Donald Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 105	Just one more question..... Does it say what will happen to Dallas for sure yet?