EARLY REPORT: ABC Picks Up "Commander In Chief" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Superbowl · 05-08-2005, 08:55 PM

XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX SUN MAY 08, 2005 20:46:22 ET XXXXX

ABC: THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; NETWORK SAID TO PICK UP 'COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF' FOR FALL

**Exclusive**

Is America ready for Ms. President!?!

The new fall schedule will not be announced until later this month, but the DRUDGE REPORT has learned that ABC has picked up COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, a drama following the challenges facing the first female President of the United States.

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ABC suits are are prepared to give the project a timeslot and series commitment, sources said.

Actress Geena Davis, a Democrat political activist, will play the president.

ABC executives "adored" the two-hour pilot of CHIEF.

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"It's not in your face, preaching politics," a network source explained. "Not that we will shy away from controversy, but do not look for, say, abortion to be in the opening episodes."

A Hillary Clinton walk-on?

"I am not going to go there," laughed the insider.

Developing...

http://www.drudgereport.com/flash3cic.htm

Brent88 · 05-08-2005, 10:50 PM

Ever since I heard about this months ago... I was expecting it to be picked up. It looks pretty good.

Mr. Television · 05-08-2005, 11:09 PM

As long as it isn't preachy I might give it a try. Thats one reason I never got into The West Wing.

barwars · 05-14-2005, 09:41 PM

Sounds good.... I'll definitely be tuning in.

Just don't air it Wednesdays at 9.... people may get confused between the female president, President Bartlett on The West Wing, and the future president on Jack & Bobby. Then if Bush has a teleconference.... mindboggling.

05-08-2005, 08:55 PM	#1
Superbowl Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 13, 2005 Posts: 1,107	EARLY REPORT: ABC Picks Up "Commander In Chief" XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX SUN MAY 08, 2005 20:46:22 ET XXXXX ABC: THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; NETWORK SAID TO PICK UP 'COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF' FOR FALL Exclusive Is America ready for Ms. President!?! The new fall schedule will not be announced until later this month, but the DRUDGE REPORT has learned that ABC has picked up COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, a drama following the challenges facing the first female President of the United States. MORE ABC suits are are prepared to give the project a timeslot and series commitment, sources said. Actress Geena Davis, a Democrat political activist, will play the president. ABC executives "adored" the two-hour pilot of CHIEF. MORE "It's not in your face, preaching politics," a network source explained. "Not that we will shy away from controversy, but do not look for, say, abortion to be in the opening episodes." A Hillary Clinton walk-on? "I am not going to go there," laughed the insider. Developing... http://www.drudgereport.com/flash3cic.htm

05-08-2005, 10:50 PM	#2
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,180	Ever since I heard about this months ago... I was expecting it to be picked up. It looks pretty good.
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05-08-2005, 11:09 PM	#3
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	As long as it isn't preachy I might give it a try. Thats one reason I never got into The West Wing.
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05-14-2005, 09:41 PM	#4
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Sounds good.... I'll definitely be tuning in. Just don't air it Wednesdays at 9.... people may get confused between the female president, President Bartlett on The West Wing, and the future president on Jack & Bobby. Then if Bush has a teleconference.... mindboggling.