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vashti1999 · 07-22-2005, 11:27 AM

CBS is airing four episodes of UPN's critically hailed series, "Veronica Mars," to try and drum up viewers before the next season starts.
Back-to-back episodes will air on CBS starting Friday, July 29, Zap2it.com reported Thursday. The other two episodes will run Aug. 5 and Aug. 12.
"Veronica Mars" will become the first UPN show to air over its larger Viacom sister network, Zap2it.com said.
UPN Entertainment President Dawn Ostroff said "Veronica Mars" needs more exposure to gain "real traction."
"By airing these episodes on America's No. 1 network, CBS, our hope is that even more people will discover how wonderful this drama is and become loyal viewers in the fall," she said.

Dean Winchester · 07-22-2005, 02:36 PM

Charisma Carpenter, Cordelia during the first three seasons of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and during the first four seasons of Angel, is apparently joining the cast this season.

barwars · 07-26-2005, 06:33 PM

This is awesome, and definitely a vote of convidence. I'm looking forward to Season 2, and the DVD of Season 1.

vashti1999 · 07-29-2005, 07:59 PM

REMINDER, for anyone who wants to sample Veronica Mars on CBS, the pilot episode is airing tonight.

barwars · 07-29-2005, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

REMINDER, for anyone who wants to sample Veronica Mars on CBS, the pilot episode is airing tonight.

Tsk tsk. It's Arrested Development night on FOX!!

vashti1999 · 07-29-2005, 08:11 PM

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Tsk tsk. It's Arrested Development night on FOX!!

Tsk tsk. AD is already getting a third season. I gotta pump up VM so that it gets that far.

barwars · 07-29-2005, 08:28 PM

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Tsk tsk. AD is already getting a third season. I gotta pump up VM so that it gets that far.

It'll be interesting to see which show does better.

L&OFan4Eva · 07-29-2005, 08:36 PM

I'm TiVoing both on two TVs since right now as we speak I'm at my mom's house using her computer since I'm taking care of her for the night *she's recovering from knee replacement and she can't walk for another two days*

vashti1999 · 07-29-2005, 08:36 PM

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It'll be interesting to see which show does better.

To be totally honest, I was watching Degrassi from 8-8:30, and checking out scenes of both Veronica Mars and Arrested Development during the commercials. I must say (I guess I forget sometimes) Arrested Development is so so so so funny. Just a minute's worth cracked me up.

barwars · 07-30-2005, 10:46 PM

Veronica Mars came in 3rd both hours. Arrested Development came in 5th. Not very good news for either show.

Pavan · 07-31-2005, 12:29 AM

I think Veronica Mars on CBS at 9pm was tied with the UPN movie for 3rd place. So much for extra exposure, lol. Arrested Development was bad though, tied for last place in the 9pm hour with The WB.

Dean Winchester · 07-31-2005, 02:00 PM

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I think Veronica Mars on CBS at 9pm was tied with the UPN movie for 3rd place. So much for extra exposure, lol. Arrested Development was bad though, tied for last place in the 9pm hour with The WB.

well, third place isn't too bad considering the ratings it scored on UPN.

I'm surprised how it was UPN's lowest rated program because it's the ONLY UPN series I ever hear anyone talking about, besides Top Model.

Brent88 · 08-01-2005, 12:06 AM

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well, third place isn't too bad considering the ratings it scored on UPN.

I'm surprised how it was UPN's lowest rated program because it's the ONLY UPN series I ever hear anyone talking about, besides Top Model.

I am too... it seems to the biggest scripted show for UPN in several years and no one's watching.

Dean Winchester · 08-01-2005, 02:45 AM

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I am too... it seems to the biggest scripted show for UPN in several years and no one's watching.

maybe CBS and DVD exposure will help Veronica a bit.

Remember that "bad" CBS ratings are usually better than "good" UPN ratings, so all VM needs is maybe 4 million viewers a week and it would qualify as a hit for the network. Buffy at it's peak had 5.2 million viewers on WB and I believe Charmed peaked out around the same number, and those shows lasted a long time.

07-22-2005, 11:27 AM	#1
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	UPN's 'Veronica Mars' to air on CBS CBS is airing four episodes of UPN's critically hailed series, "Veronica Mars," to try and drum up viewers before the next season starts. Back-to-back episodes will air on CBS starting Friday, July 29, Zap2it.com reported Thursday. The other two episodes will run Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. "Veronica Mars" will become the first UPN show to air over its larger Viacom sister network, Zap2it.com said. UPN Entertainment President Dawn Ostroff said "Veronica Mars" needs more exposure to gain "real traction." "By airing these episodes on America's No. 1 network, CBS, our hope is that even more people will discover how wonderful this drama is and become loyal viewers in the fall," she said.
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07-22-2005, 02:36 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Charisma Carpenter, Cordelia during the first three seasons of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and during the first four seasons of Angel, is apparently joining the cast this season.

07-26-2005, 06:33 PM	#3
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	This is awesome, and definitely a vote of convidence. I'm looking forward to Season 2, and the DVD of Season 1.

07-29-2005, 07:59 PM	#4
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	REMINDER, for anyone who wants to sample Veronica Mars on CBS, the pilot episode is airing tonight.

07-29-2005, 08:36 PM	#8
L&OFan4Eva Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 02, 2005 Posts: 477	I'm TiVoing both on two TVs since right now as we speak I'm at my mom's house using her computer since I'm taking care of her for the night she's recovering from knee replacement and she can't walk for another two days

07-30-2005, 10:46 PM	#10
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Veronica Mars came in 3rd both hours. Arrested Development came in 5th. Not very good news for either show.

07-31-2005, 12:29 AM	#11
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	I think Veronica Mars on CBS at 9pm was tied with the UPN movie for 3rd place. So much for extra exposure, lol. Arrested Development was bad though, tied for last place in the 9pm hour with The WB.