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TJ · 09-27-2005, 06:13 PM

Commander in Chief premieres on ABC tonight. Read our review here:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/command...iefreview.html

Brent88 · 09-27-2005, 09:30 PM

I like it a lot... but there's two things that annoy me BIG time.

The President's name is TEDDY ROOSEVELT Bridges. Please come up with something more creative.

Second... flashback to 2 1/2 years ago(around the time the Iraq war started) mentions WMD-gate. Please check your timeline.

As a history freak, I cannot stand that.

Pavan · 09-27-2005, 11:35 PM

I agree, pretty good. Sutherland's character, wow. Evil!

As far as ratings go, I'm predicting huge numbers for this. For this week I predict in order: Commander in Chief, House, Amazing Race, Earl/Office.

Very tough hour, but I think all will do decent (except The Office). After this week, I still have my bets on House for the season.

Brent88 · 09-28-2005, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

I agree, pretty good. Sutherland's character, wow. Evil!

As far as ratings go, I'm predicting huge numbers for this. For this week I predict in order: Commander in Chief, House, Amazing Race, Earl/Office.

Very tough hour, but I think all will do decent (except The Office). After this week, I still have my bets on House for the season.

I'm not sure how the ratings will go... I wouldn't be surprised to see the show in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. I'm thinking 2nd or 3rd. I'm just confused over whether Race will beat it or not. The Family Edition will probably turn a lot of people off.

Brent88 · 09-28-2005, 12:01 PM

#1!!

10.9/16 in Fast Nationals... over 16 million viewers. BL dropped off significantly at 10pm.

Mr. Television · 09-28-2005, 12:13 PM

I finally saw it. Its a pretty good show.

Pavan · 09-28-2005, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brent88

#1!!

10.9/16 in Fast Nationals... over 16 million viewers. BL dropped off significantly at 10pm.

Just the order I expected! More good news for Chief is that it built on its first half hour. Good sign.

Legal may have dipped, but I still expect it to be 2nd. Better than 3rd place like shows in that slot did last season. CBS has no chance at 10pm.

Brent88 · 09-28-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Just the order I expected! More good news for Chief is that it built on its first half hour. Good sign.

Legal may have dipped, but I still expect it to be 2nd. Better than 3rd place like shows in that slot did last season. CBS has no chance at 10pm.

I agree there... whatever CBS is debuting there next week is DEAD.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-01-2005, 01:00 AM

I watched Commander in Chief and I want to say that Commander in Chief
is a very good Show I give it 2 Thumbs up.

Mr. Television · 10-01-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

I agree there... whatever CBS is debuting there next week is DEAD.

I don't know. Close To Home is getting great reviews and its a Jerry Bruckheimer show and he's never had a flop at CBS. Plus its a crime show and even Criminal Minds which got awful reviews is doing better than expected opposite Lost. I think its possible for Close To Home and Boston Legal to run neck to neck with SVU winning the hour.

ghostwriter · 10-01-2005, 11:40 PM

Thought the show was really good....looks like it could be #1.

cpmaz · 10-02-2005, 01:15 AM

[QUOTE=pavanbadal]I agree, pretty good. Sutherland's character, wow. Evil!

QUOTE]

I just saw it, and think it has a lot of potential. Donald Sutherland is a great actor, and as the primary antagonist will be one of the strengths of the show.

Geena Davis worked well, too, and the interactions with Kyle Secor as her husband, and the rest of her family, should be very interesting.

One negative: Geena Davis' speechmaking. Maybe it's because of too many years of listening to Martin Sheen's character on West Wing, or maybe because WW's writers are better, but I thought the speech segment was the weakest of the show.

It was a good start though, and they should have plenty of time to improve the speeches. I'll watch again, and recommend Commander-In-Chief to anyone who likes dramas.

Pavan · 10-05-2005, 01:21 PM

Saw episode 2, too. Loved it. I'll be watching this series for sure now. Ratings were on par from last week and higher in 18-49. It looks to be a hit!

The Chauffeur · 10-07-2005, 10:46 PM

I've only seen the second ep (kicking myself for missing the first). I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Can't wait to see how far they take it!

Pavan · 10-08-2005, 11:37 AM

I think a full season order for this show will come very soon. They have just picked up Steven Bochco for an exec. producer!

Steven Bochco is joining ABC’s Commander in Chief as an executive producer as part of his new deal with Disney’s Touchstone Television.

According to sources, series creator Rod Lurie will focus on new projects for Touchstone while maintaining an executive producer title on Chief. Sources also said Lurie's producing partner Marc Frydman, also an executive producer, is expected to remain with the show in some capacity.

The Geena Davis drama about a female president of the United States has been one of the most successful new shows this fall, garnering a 4.8/12 in the demo in its second airing on Tuesday, a 12% jump from its premiere.

With more than 30 years in the TV industry, Bochco has collected 10 Emmy Awards—six for Hill Street Blues and three for L.A. Law. The NYPD Blue creator also co-created and executive produced Hooperman, Doogie Howser, M.D., Cop Rock, Murder One, Total Security, Brooklyn South, City of Angels and Philly, and served as executive producer on Civil Wars and The Byrds of Paradise.

Bochco’s latest series and first cable venture, the military drama, Over There, now airs on FX. Bochco was previously at Paramount Network Television since January 2000, after leaving 20th Century Fox Television.

09-27-2005, 09:30 PM	#2
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	I like it a lot... but there's two things that annoy me BIG time. The President's name is TEDDY ROOSEVELT Bridges. Please come up with something more creative. Second... flashback to 2 1/2 years ago(around the time the Iraq war started) mentions WMD-gate. Please check your timeline. As a history freak, I cannot stand that.
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09-27-2005, 11:35 PM	#3
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: 26,815	I agree, pretty good. Sutherland's character, wow. Evil! As far as ratings go, I'm predicting huge numbers for this. For this week I predict in order: Commander in Chief, House, Amazing Race, Earl/Office. Very tough hour, but I think all will do decent (except The Office). After this week, I still have my bets on House for the season.
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09-28-2005, 12:13 PM	#6
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	I finally saw it. Its a pretty good show.
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10-01-2005, 01:00 AM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Commander in Chief I watched Commander in Chief and I want to say that Commander in Chief is a very good Show I give it 2 Thumbs up.
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10-07-2005, 10:46 PM	#14
The Chauffeur Good Evening... Senior Member Join Date: Jan 24, 2005 Location: Under the sun Posts: 2,866	I've only seen the second ep (kicking myself for missing the first). I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Can't wait to see how far they take it!
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09-27-2005, 06:13 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,664	Commander in Chief Commander in Chief premieres on ABC tonight. Read our review here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/command...iefreview.html

09-28-2005, 12:01 PM	#5
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	#1!! 10.9/16 in Fast Nationals... over 16 million viewers. BL dropped off significantly at 10pm.

10-01-2005, 11:40 PM	#11
ghostwriter Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 07, 2005 Posts: 11	Thought the show was really good....looks like it could be #1.

10-02-2005, 01:15 AM	#12
cpmaz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 364	[QUOTE=pavanbadal]I agree, pretty good. Sutherland's character, wow. Evil! QUOTE] I just saw it, and think it has a lot of potential. Donald Sutherland is a great actor, and as the primary antagonist will be one of the strengths of the show. Geena Davis worked well, too, and the interactions with Kyle Secor as her husband, and the rest of her family, should be very interesting. One negative: Geena Davis' speechmaking. Maybe it's because of too many years of listening to Martin Sheen's character on West Wing, or maybe because WW's writers are better, but I thought the speech segment was the weakest of the show. It was a good start though, and they should have plenty of time to improve the speeches. I'll watch again, and recommend Commander-In-Chief to anyone who likes dramas.

10-05-2005, 01:21 PM	#13
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: 26,815	Saw episode 2, too. Loved it. I'll be watching this series for sure now. Ratings were on par from last week and higher in 18-49. It looks to be a hit!

10-08-2005, 11:37 AM	#15
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: 26,815	I think a full season order for this show will come very soon. They have just picked up Steven Bochco for an exec. producer! Steven Bochco is joining ABC’s Commander in Chief as an executive producer as part of his new deal with Disney’s Touchstone Television. According to sources, series creator Rod Lurie will focus on new projects for Touchstone while maintaining an executive producer title on Chief. Sources also said Lurie's producing partner Marc Frydman, also an executive producer, is expected to remain with the show in some capacity. The Geena Davis drama about a female president of the United States has been one of the most successful new shows this fall, garnering a 4.8/12 in the demo in its second airing on Tuesday, a 12% jump from its premiere. With more than 30 years in the TV industry, Bochco has collected 10 Emmy Awards—six for Hill Street Blues and three for L.A. Law. The NYPD Blue creator also co-created and executive produced Hooperman, Doogie Howser, M.D., Cop Rock, Murder One, Total Security, Brooklyn South, City of Angels and Philly, and served as executive producer on Civil Wars and The Byrds of Paradise. Bochco’s latest series and first cable venture, the military drama, Over There, now airs on FX. Bochco was previously at Paramount Network Television since January 2000, after leaving 20th Century Fox Television.