Hallmark Adds 7th Heaven (Jan. 2008), Cheers (Oct 2008), and I Love Lucy (Jan 2009) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 11-28-2007, 01:21 PM

More insight and details will come in today's blog. Check it later on!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 28, 2007

“7TH HEAVEN,” “CHEERS” AND “I LOVE LUCY”

FIND A NEW HOME ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Acquisition Deal with CBS Television Distribution Includes Additional Episodes of “Matlock” and “Touched By An Angel”

Hallmark Channel has just completed a major deal to acquire several award- winning series, including the critically acclaimed “7th Heaven,” the ever popular “Cheers” and classic baby boomer favorite, “I Love Lucy,” along with additional episodes of “Matlock” and “Touched By An Angel” from CBS Television Distribution.

“These acquisitions are part of our strategy of moving forward with the most appealing off-net series available to our audience, regardless of strikes or other interruptions. All three beloved programs are, of course, the perfect complement to our other, boomer-friendly series such as M*A*S*H, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote,’” said Michelle Vicary, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Scheduling/Programming.

“7th Heaven” is the first show that will be ready to launch on Hallmark Channel as early as January of 2008 with “Cheers” having the next window later in 2008 and “I Love Lucy” in January of 2009.

“7th Heaven,” the critically acclaimed family drama about a minister (Stephen Collins), his wife (Catherine Hicks) and their seven children, captured the hearts of television audiences with its witty, charming and heartwarming storytelling and has been praised for providing high-quality entertainment for all ages. At 11 seasons, it was the longest-running family drama in the history of American television. The series has received honors from organizations such as the Parents Television Council, Family Friendly Forum Awards, Teen Choice Awards and TV Guide Awards.

“Cheers,” the top-rated, 28-time Emmy AwardÒ-winning half-hour comedy series centering on the colorful characters who frequent a Boston bar owned by a former Red Sox pitcher, stars Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, John Ratzenberger, Woody Harrelson and Bebe Neuwirth.

“I Love Lucy,” a time-honored comedy classic with almost 200 episodes produced, set the standard for TV sitcoms. Lucy Ricardo is a scatterbrained housewife whose husband, Ricky, is a bandleader at a nightclub. Lucy and Ricky's best friends are landlords Fred and Ethel Mertz who often become unwitting participants in Lucy's get-rich-quick and other wild schemes. From sneaking into Ricky's shows to hiding household indiscretions, Lucy's antics have held audiences' attention for decades and have made her one of TV's most beloved characters. It stars Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, William Frawley and Vivian Vance.

“Matlock,” a classic legal drama starring Andy Griffith, has been on the Hallmark Channel schedule for over 4 years and averages a 1.0 HH rating as part of the prime time Sunday line-up.

“Touched By An Angel,” an inspiring drama starring Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye and Valerie Bertinelli, will return to the schedule in 2008.

lancelazer · 11-28-2007, 08:57 PM

So the lot who release the MASH sets are gonna release Cheers now? Hell yes.

Moondance · 05-06-2008, 03:25 PM

That's great news!!!!!!!!!!!

Pavan · 08-13-2008, 04:00 PM

Cheers will start Sunday, Oct. 5 airing Sundays 10a-12p ET/PT:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...-schedule.html

Pavan · 09-29-2008, 01:42 PM

More timeslots for Cheers have been added:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...heers-ion.html

Pavan · 10-09-2008, 02:01 PM

Weekdays added starting 10/27:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...2008-sees.html

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-09-2008, 02:10 PM

I am glad that Cheers is going to be airing at 3:00 pm And 3:30 pm CT Time this is great news

Pavan · 10-23-2008, 01:58 PM

Effective this weekend (Oct. 25-26), Cheers will not air on weekends anymore. It was airing Saturday nights 1-3am, Sunday mornings 10am-12pm, and Sunday nights from 1-3am.

The show will only air weekdays 4-5pm starting next week (Oct. 27).

Pavan · 11-05-2008, 02:58 PM

Cheers is now gone:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...-schedule.html

MikeLutton · 11-05-2008, 04:28 PM

that was fast wonder why it did not last

Pavan · 11-05-2008, 05:40 PM

It bombed big time in the ratings, nearly Family Ties style.

11-28-2007, 01:21 PM	#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: 26,821	Hallmark Adds 7th Heaven (Jan. 2008), Cheers (Oct 2008), and I Love Lucy (Jan 2009) More insight and details will come in today's blog. Check it later on! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2007 “7TH HEAVEN,” “CHEERS” AND “I LOVE LUCY” FIND A NEW HOME ON HALLMARK CHANNEL Acquisition Deal with CBS Television Distribution Includes Additional Episodes of “Matlock” and “Touched By An Angel” Hallmark Channel has just completed a major deal to acquire several award- winning series, including the critically acclaimed “7th Heaven,” the ever popular “Cheers” and classic baby boomer favorite, “I Love Lucy,” along with additional episodes of “Matlock” and “Touched By An Angel” from CBS Television Distribution. “These acquisitions are part of our strategy of moving forward with the most appealing off-net series available to our audience, regardless of strikes or other interruptions. All three beloved programs are, of course, the perfect complement to our other, boomer-friendly series such as MAS*H, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote,’” said Michelle Vicary, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Scheduling/Programming. “7th Heaven” is the first show that will be ready to launch on Hallmark Channel as early as January of 2008 with “Cheers” having the next window later in 2008 and “I Love Lucy” in January of 2009. “7th Heaven,” the critically acclaimed family drama about a minister (Stephen Collins), his wife (Catherine Hicks) and their seven children, captured the hearts of television audiences with its witty, charming and heartwarming storytelling and has been praised for providing high-quality entertainment for all ages. At 11 seasons, it was the longest-running family drama in the history of American television. The series has received honors from organizations such as the Parents Television Council, Family Friendly Forum Awards, Teen Choice Awards and TV Guide Awards. “Cheers,” the top-rated, 28-time Emmy AwardÒ-winning half-hour comedy series centering on the colorful characters who frequent a Boston bar owned by a former Red Sox pitcher, stars Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, John Ratzenberger, Woody Harrelson and Bebe Neuwirth. “I Love Lucy,” a time-honored comedy classic with almost 200 episodes produced, set the standard for TV sitcoms. Lucy Ricardo is a scatterbrained housewife whose husband, Ricky, is a bandleader at a nightclub. Lucy and Ricky's best friends are landlords Fred and Ethel Mertz who often become unwitting participants in Lucy's get-rich-quick and other wild schemes. From sneaking into Ricky's shows to hiding household indiscretions, Lucy's antics have held audiences' attention for decades and have made her one of TV's most beloved characters. It stars Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, William Frawley and Vivian Vance. “Matlock,” a classic legal drama starring Andy Griffith, has been on the Hallmark Channel schedule for over 4 years and averages a 1.0 HH rating as part of the prime time Sunday line-up. “Touched By An Angel,” an inspiring drama starring Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye and Valerie Bertinelli, will return to the schedule in 2008.
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10-09-2008, 02:10 PM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I am glad that Cheers is going to be airing at 3:00 pm And 3:30 pm CT Time this is great news
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11-05-2008, 04:28 PM	#10
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	that was fast wonder why it did not last
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11-28-2007, 08:57 PM	#2
lancelazer Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 23	So the lot who release the MASH sets are gonna release Cheers now? Hell yes.

05-06-2008, 03:25 PM	#3
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	That's great news!!!!!!!!!!!

08-13-2008, 04:00 PM	#4
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	Cheers will start Sunday, Oct. 5 airing Sundays 10a-12p ET/PT: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...-schedule.html

09-29-2008, 01:42 PM	#5
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	More timeslots for Cheers have been added: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...heers-ion.html

10-09-2008, 02:01 PM	#6
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	Weekdays added starting 10/27: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...2008-sees.html

10-23-2008, 01:58 PM	#8
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	Effective this weekend (Oct. 25-26), Cheers will not air on weekends anymore. It was airing Saturday nights 1-3am, Sunday mornings 10am-12pm, and Sunday nights from 1-3am. The show will only air weekdays 4-5pm starting next week (Oct. 27).

11-05-2008, 02:58 PM	#9
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	Cheers is now gone: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...-schedule.html

11-05-2008, 05:40 PM	#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	It bombed big time in the ratings, nearly Family Ties style.