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Pavan · 03-08-2007, 11:24 AM

Nick at Nite Adds Two Hit Comedies: George Lopez to Join the Lineup This Fall; YouTube Predecessor America's Funniest Home Videos, Hosted By Bob Saget, to Premiere Monday, April 30

George Lopez will premiere on Nick at Nite in Fall 2007. The award-winning series stars famed comedian George Lopez in this comedy series loosely based on Lopez's own experiences as a Mexican-American native of Los Angeles. Also stars Benny (Belita Moreno), Ernie (Valente Rodriguez), Angie (Constance Marie), Max (Luis Armand Garcia) and Carmen (Masiela Lusha).

New Series Will Join Previously Announced Home Improvement, as well as Hits Roseanne, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Cosby Show

NEW YORK, March 8 -- Nick at Nite has acquired two new hit comedy series - George Lopez and the show that began the user-generated content phenomenon, America's Funniest Home Videos, it was announced today by Tom Ascheim, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Nickelodeon Television. The network will roll out 111 half-hour episodes and two, one-hour specials of America's Funniest Home Videos beginning Monday, April 30 at 8:30 PM (ET/PT). The reality comedy hosted by Bob Saget (1990-97) features viewers' wacky candid videos, as Saget (Full House) does double-duty on Nick at Nite. In addition, the network has purchased all 120 episodes of George Lopez which will premiere Fall 2007 during Hispanic Heritage Month.

"Both series are huge favorites with families and are perfect for our audience. Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite is a pioneer of sharing 'user-generated content' with viewers, and America's Funniest Home Videos fit the 'UGC' definition before the term existed," said Ascheim. "George Lopez is one of America's funniest comedians, and he and his TV family connect with all ages and ethnicities."

The two new series join the Nick at Nite lineup of comedies, which will include Home Improvement, the recently added Growing Pains, the Emmy(TM) Award-winning series The Cosby Show, Full House, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Roseanne.

George Lopez debuted on ABC in 2002 and is now in its sixth season. Stand-up comedian George Lopez (Bread and Roses, Resurrection Blvd.) stars as the first guy to be promoted from the assembly line to plant manager at a Los Angeles airplane-parts factory. George's life at work and home never gets dull, thanks to his hilariously stubborn mother Benny (Belita Moreno), his pal Ernie (Valente Rodriguez) and his devoted wife Angie (Constance Marie) and kids. Their dyslexic son Max (Luis Armand Garcia) is a ball of energy, while daughter Carmen (Masiela Lusha) struggles to assert her own independence and conquer high school hurdles. George is further tested daily by the arrival of his newly divorced father-in-law Vic (Emiliano Diez). The executive producers of The Drew Carey Show - Bruce Helford, Academy Award(R) winner Deborah Oppenheimer and Robert Borden - team up with superstar actress/producer Sandra Bullock (Miss Congeniality, 28 Days, Speed) for this comedy loosely based on Lopez's own experiences as a Mexican-American native of Los Angeles. George Lopez is produced by Fortis Films, Mohawk Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Lopez, David A. Caplan, Paul A. Kaplan and Mark Torgove serve as executive producers.

America's Funniest Home Videos premiered on ABC on January 14, 1990. Bob Saget served as host for eight seasons of the timeless American TV institution (1990-1997). Each episode features hilarious home videos that capture unexpected mishaps, practical jokes, embarrassing moments, animal acts and more. Bob Saget lends his extraordinary charisma and sense of humor, tying clips together in a style all his own. He has a humorous way of interacting with the audience and his voiceovers are truly memorable.

Now in its 17th season, America's Funniest Home Videos continues to entertain audiences nationwide. America's Funniest Home Videos is the longest-running entertainment program on ABC. It is produced by Vin Di Bona Productions and is distributed by Disney's Buena Vista Television.

MLBonTBS · 03-08-2007, 01:07 PM

The AFV episodes with Bob Saget were always my favorite. And they are picking up a show that's still on the air? (actually 2 shows if you count the new version of AFV). Is this part of the influence of Nickelodeon running Nick at Nite now?

Pavan · 03-08-2007, 01:11 PM

Yes, you can expect newer stuff on Nick at Nite now since Nickelodeon is running the show now. George Lopez is not a lock yet to return for season 7 this fall on ABC. If it does, I think this might be the first time a show is still on the air and also in reruns on Nick at Nite.

George Lopez is coming to local channels in September and Nick at Nite probably October 1.

Chillerfan · 03-08-2007, 02:12 PM

Actually, AFV would be the first! Lopez is such a bad show. It can't be expected to well in syndication if they are grabbing every dollar they can by selling to Nick at Nite.

Madness · 03-08-2007, 03:28 PM

Hmmm...never expected that, especially George Lopez. Interesting picks to say the least!

TVJunkie101 · 03-08-2007, 03:40 PM

I'm a bit surprised at George Lopez. That belongs on TBS and syndication, not N@N, not that it's not a good fit for it. Too soon.

AFV isn't a bad choice, actually. It could lead into the night well.

Doesn't Roseanne's contract expire this year?

EmoJoe · 03-08-2007, 03:53 PM

AFV kinda fits, but George Lopez?! isnt Scrubs coming next year, too?

NASHMAN · 03-08-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe®

AFV kinda fits, but George Lopez?! isnt Scrubs coming next year, too?

Scrubs is already in syndication and on Comedy Central. George Lopez is expected to air this fall.

Ireneparalegal · 03-08-2007, 03:59 PM

GOOD FOR GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW. However, I would have loved to see it on TBS or something like that...weird that N&N picked it up.

JulieSomoski · 03-08-2007, 04:27 PM

Something has to be done. Nick at Nite going to just modern classics was bad enough, but now going to shows still on the air? What are they doing? What are they expecting? There is no way George Lopez is going to do well on Nick at Nite. It can't even do well on ABC let alone a cable station.

It's about time they brought AMF to Nick at Nite. I've been waiting patiently for a long time, and this is it. It is sure to do well, Especially at 8:30.

So now since Home Improvement and [help me] George Lopez is coming in the fall, does this mean that Roseanne and Full House are not going to get renewed when they end in September? I mean, where else are they going to find room on there schedule other than not renew these 2 shows?

I am still really angry that Lopez is coming to NAN. I'll tell you, when Nickeodeon first bought out NAN, I was glad, since I thought we might see some great improvements. But now, it could be just about the worst thing that has ever happened in the history of NAN.

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-08-2007, 04:29 PM

I think they will put AVF at 7:30 pm Central Time

clj2 · 03-08-2007, 05:11 PM

I somewhat agree with Roseanne88-97. I thought Nickolodeon was really going to improve it, and with Growing Pains coming, maybe we could get some more decent 80s sitcoms in there....then came those constant schedule changes, the pre-emptions, etc now this..what are they thinking? I am starting to wonder how they expect to cram all of these shows in the line-up in addition to Family Matters coming next year and if they decide to air Scrubs. Except for Roseanne and Full House, I don't think any of their shows are expiring for a while.

Well at least they're getting on the ball and acquiring some shows. TV Land seems to keep everything hush and announce all of their shows at once, but the 'surprises' (like GP) are rather pleasant, IMO. I hope TV Land says something soon about their upcoming acquisitions.

Ireneparalegal · 03-08-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Something has to be done. Nick at Nite going to just modern classics was bad enough, but now going to shows still on the air? What are they doing? What are they expecting? There is no way George Lopez is going to do well on Nick at Nite. It can't even do well on ABC let alone a cable station.

Hmmmm, what ratings are you looking at?

Top 10 shows (Dec. 25-31, 2006)
1. George Lopez – Wednesday, 9 p.m. (ABC), 5.2
2. George Lopez – Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. (ABC), 5.1
3. Deal or No Deal (NBC), 4.6
4. Primetime (ABC), 4.5
5. Friday Night Smackdown (CW), 4.1
6. George Lopez – Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. (ABC), 4.0
7. Sunday Night Football (NBC), 3.6
8. George Lopez – Wednesday, 8 p.m. (ABC), 3.4
9. Ugly Betty (ABC), 3.2
10. Grey's Anatomy (ABC), 3.1
10. 1 vs. 100 (NBC), 3.1
10. Law and Order SVU (NBC), 3.1

Pav, can you provide more recent ratings regarding George Lopez show...it seems someone is mistaken regarding how "badly" it is doing...

Brian Damage · 03-08-2007, 08:16 PM

eh...

Chillerfan · 03-08-2007, 08:20 PM

What demo are those ratings from? That may be the week with the lowest HUT levels of the year but don't even try to tell me that George Lopez beats CSI, Grey's Anatomy and other hit shows that were in reruns (not to mention the shows pre-empted during that holiday week). Lopez couldn't be #1 anywhere except among Latina viewers.

03-08-2007, 11:24 AM	#1
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: 26,814	Nick at Nite Acquires AFV for April 2007 and George Lopez for Fall 2007 Nick at Nite Adds Two Hit Comedies: George Lopez to Join the Lineup This Fall; YouTube Predecessor America's Funniest Home Videos, Hosted By Bob Saget, to Premiere Monday, April 30 George Lopez will premiere on Nick at Nite in Fall 2007. The award-winning series stars famed comedian George Lopez in this comedy series loosely based on Lopez's own experiences as a Mexican-American native of Los Angeles. Also stars Benny (Belita Moreno), Ernie (Valente Rodriguez), Angie (Constance Marie), Max (Luis Armand Garcia) and Carmen (Masiela Lusha). New Series Will Join Previously Announced Home Improvement, as well as Hits Roseanne, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Cosby Show NEW YORK, March 8 -- Nick at Nite has acquired two new hit comedy series - George Lopez and the show that began the user-generated content phenomenon, America's Funniest Home Videos, it was announced today by Tom Ascheim, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Nickelodeon Television. The network will roll out 111 half-hour episodes and two, one-hour specials of America's Funniest Home Videos beginning Monday, April 30 at 8:30 PM (ET/PT). The reality comedy hosted by Bob Saget (1990-97) features viewers' wacky candid videos, as Saget (Full House) does double-duty on Nick at Nite. In addition, the network has purchased all 120 episodes of George Lopez which will premiere Fall 2007 during Hispanic Heritage Month. "Both series are huge favorites with families and are perfect for our audience. Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite is a pioneer of sharing 'user-generated content' with viewers, and America's Funniest Home Videos fit the 'UGC' definition before the term existed," said Ascheim. "George Lopez is one of America's funniest comedians, and he and his TV family connect with all ages and ethnicities." The two new series join the Nick at Nite lineup of comedies, which will include Home Improvement, the recently added Growing Pains, the Emmy(TM) Award-winning series The Cosby Show, Full House, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Roseanne. George Lopez debuted on ABC in 2002 and is now in its sixth season. Stand-up comedian George Lopez (Bread and Roses, Resurrection Blvd.) stars as the first guy to be promoted from the assembly line to plant manager at a Los Angeles airplane-parts factory. George's life at work and home never gets dull, thanks to his hilariously stubborn mother Benny (Belita Moreno), his pal Ernie (Valente Rodriguez) and his devoted wife Angie (Constance Marie) and kids. Their dyslexic son Max (Luis Armand Garcia) is a ball of energy, while daughter Carmen (Masiela Lusha) struggles to assert her own independence and conquer high school hurdles. George is further tested daily by the arrival of his newly divorced father-in-law Vic (Emiliano Diez). The executive producers of The Drew Carey Show - Bruce Helford, Academy Award(R) winner Deborah Oppenheimer and Robert Borden - team up with superstar actress/producer Sandra Bullock (Miss Congeniality, 28 Days, Speed) for this comedy loosely based on Lopez's own experiences as a Mexican-American native of Los Angeles. George Lopez is produced by Fortis Films, Mohawk Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Lopez, David A. Caplan, Paul A. Kaplan and Mark Torgove serve as executive producers. America's Funniest Home Videos premiered on ABC on January 14, 1990. Bob Saget served as host for eight seasons of the timeless American TV institution (1990-1997). Each episode features hilarious home videos that capture unexpected mishaps, practical jokes, embarrassing moments, animal acts and more. Bob Saget lends his extraordinary charisma and sense of humor, tying clips together in a style all his own. He has a humorous way of interacting with the audience and his voiceovers are truly memorable. Now in its 17th season, America's Funniest Home Videos continues to entertain audiences nationwide. America's Funniest Home Videos is the longest-running entertainment program on ABC. It is produced by Vin Di Bona Productions and is distributed by Disney's Buena Vista Television.
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03-08-2007, 03:40 PM	#6
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03-08-2007, 04:29 PM	#11
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03-08-2007, 01:07 PM	#2
MLBonTBS Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 03, 2006 Posts: 80	The AFV episodes with Bob Saget were always my favorite. And they are picking up a show that's still on the air? (actually 2 shows if you count the new version of AFV). Is this part of the influence of Nickelodeon running Nick at Nite now?

03-08-2007, 01:11 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: 26,814	Yes, you can expect newer stuff on Nick at Nite now since Nickelodeon is running the show now. George Lopez is not a lock yet to return for season 7 this fall on ABC. If it does, I think this might be the first time a show is still on the air and also in reruns on Nick at Nite. George Lopez is coming to local channels in September and Nick at Nite probably October 1.

03-08-2007, 02:12 PM	#4
Chillerfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 08, 2007 Location: LA Posts: 18	Actually, AFV would be the first! Lopez is such a bad show. It can't be expected to well in syndication if they are grabbing every dollar they can by selling to Nick at Nite.

03-08-2007, 03:28 PM	#5
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	Hmmm...never expected that, especially George Lopez. Interesting picks to say the least!

03-08-2007, 04:27 PM	#10
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	Something has to be done. Nick at Nite going to just modern classics was bad enough, but now going to shows still on the air? What are they doing? What are they expecting? There is no way George Lopez is going to do well on Nick at Nite. It can't even do well on ABC let alone a cable station. It's about time they brought AMF to Nick at Nite. I've been waiting patiently for a long time, and this is it. It is sure to do well, Especially at 8:30. So now since Home Improvement and [help me] George Lopez is coming in the fall, does this mean that Roseanne and Full House are not going to get renewed when they end in September? I mean, where else are they going to find room on there schedule other than not renew these 2 shows? I am still really angry that Lopez is coming to NAN. I'll tell you, when Nickeodeon first bought out NAN, I was glad, since I thought we might see some great improvements. But now, it could be just about the worst thing that has ever happened in the history of NAN.

03-08-2007, 05:11 PM	#12
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	I somewhat agree with Roseanne88-97. I thought Nickolodeon was really going to improve it, and with Growing Pains coming, maybe we could get some more decent 80s sitcoms in there....then came those constant schedule changes, the pre-emptions, etc now this..what are they thinking? I am starting to wonder how they expect to cram all of these shows in the line-up in addition to Family Matters coming next year and if they decide to air Scrubs. Except for Roseanne and Full House, I don't think any of their shows are expiring for a while. Well at least they're getting on the ball and acquiring some shows. TV Land seems to keep everything hush and announce all of their shows at once, but the 'surprises' (like GP) are rather pleasant, IMO. I hope TV Land says something soon about their upcoming acquisitions.
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03-08-2007, 08:20 PM	#15
Chillerfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 08, 2007 Location: LA Posts: 18	What demo are those ratings from? That may be the week with the lowest HUT levels of the year but don't even try to tell me that George Lopez beats CSI, Grey's Anatomy and other hit shows that were in reruns (not to mention the shows pre-empted during that holiday week). Lopez couldn't be #1 anywhere except among Latina viewers.