MyNetworkTV Upfront: Fall 2008 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Du Mont · 04-14-2008, 06:47 PM

Over the weekend, Mr. Greg Meidel, President of MyNetworkTV released a first draft of the MyNetworkTV schedule for this coming fall. MyNetworkTV is conducting their upfront in the upcoming weeks on an agency-by-agency one-on-one basis rather than the traditional press conference format used by other networks.

Interesting news to sitcomsonline members and visitors is that MyNetworkTV is planning a night of comedy on Wednesday nights.

Here is the fall sked, with new shows in CAPS:

Monday:
8:00 pm - Celebrity Expose (2nd season)
9:00 pm - MAGIC SECRETS

Tuesday:
8:00 pm - Street Patrol (second season)
8:30 pm - Street Patrol (encore)
9:00 pm - Jail (second season)
9:30 pm - Jail (encore)

Wednesday:
8:00 pm - Under One Roof (second season)
8:30 pm - TBA
9:00 pm - LIFE'S FUNNIEST MOMENTS

Thursday:
8:00 pm - My Thursday Night Movie (third season)

Friday:
8:00 pm - WWE SMACKDOWN

Saturday:
9:00 PM - MY SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIE

"MAGIC SECRETS" seems to be an umbrella series encompassing new and encore episodes of "Breaking the Magicians Code" (a special series originally run on FOX) and "Masters of Illusion: Impossible Magic" (a special series originally run on PAX several seasons back).

"LIFE'S FUNNIEST MOMENTS" is a comedic clip-show that is a spinoff of three specials that have aired on MyNetworkTV this season: "Santa's Funniest Moments", "Cupid's Funniest Moments" and "Easter's Funniest Moments".

"WWE SMACKDOWN" moves over from The CW in September, after having completed a seven season run on UPN and a two season run on The CW (where it is The CW's most-viewed series).

"MY SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIES" will be comprised of a mix of broadcast premieres and encores.

MyNetworkTV has previously cancelled "IFL Battleground", but the network did not disclose which of it's existing series have been cancelled and/or renewed for midseason, including:

Academy, The (greenlit for a second FOX REALITY season)
Best of In Living Color, The (receiving a try-out this spring post "Under One Roof")
Control Room Presents...
Decision House
Meet My Folks
NFL Network: Total Access
Paradise Hotel 2
Whacked Out Videos

In interviews surrounding the release of the fall schedule, Mr. Meidel also revealed that the network has pilots under consideration for a new sitcom and/or skit-variety series, plus a pilot for a new dramatic series. If picked up, the sitcom could be slotted into the Wednesday at 8:30 TBA slot.

JulieSomoski · 04-15-2008, 03:33 PM

Why did CW cancel WWE Smackdown in the first place if it's their highest rated series.

I hope it does really well on MyNetworkTV. Wouldn't it be funny if this network started pulling higher ratings than the CW?

GameShowFan1986 · 04-15-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Why did CW cancel WWE Smackdown in the first place if it's their highest rated series.

I hope it does really well on MyNetworkTV. Wouldn't it be funny if this network started pulling higher ratings than the CW?

WWE Smackdown doesn't fit CW because they are only trying to reach the teen scene...

JulieSomoski · 04-15-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GameShowFan1986

WWE Smackdown doesn't fit CW because they are only trying to reach the teen scene...

That's exactly why they're pulling in ratings lower than ever right now.

GameShowFan1986 · 04-16-2008, 09:18 AM

I read that Decision House is looking for new couples for second season...

Du Mont · 05-19-2008, 11:46 PM

Earlier today MyNetworkTV announced that "WWE Smackdown" will make it's MyNetworkTV debut on Friday October 3, 2008 from 8-10 pm.

In an effort to kickstart the premiere, MyNetworkTV will have a first-ever-for-broadcast special edition of "WrestleMania" airing one night earlier on Thursday October 2nd at 8 pm.

Du Mont · 06-06-2008, 12:47 AM

MyNetworkTV has filled out its Wednesday night of comedy with an 8-episode pick-up from Langley Productions of a sketch-comedy show titled "The Tony Rock Project".

The amended fall sked, with new shows in CAPS, is as follows:

Monday:
8:00 pm - Celebrity Expose (2nd season)
9:00 pm - MAGIC SECRETS

Tuesday:
8:00 pm - Street Patrol (second season)
8:30 pm - Street Patrol (encore)
9:00 pm - Jail (second season)
9:30 pm - Jail (encore)

Wednesday:
8:00 pm - Under One Roof (second season)
8:30 pm - THE TONY ROCK PROJECT
9:00 pm - LIFE'S FUNNIEST MOMENTS

Thursday:
8:00 pm - My Thursday Night Movie (third season)

Friday:
8:00 pm - WWE SMACKDOWN (10th season [7 on UPN, 2 on CW, 1st on MNT] debuts October 3, 2008)

Saturday:
9:00 PM - MY SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIE

"MAGIC SECRETS" is an umbrella series encompassing new and encore episodes of "Breaking the Magicians Code", a series of specials that originally aired on FOX.

"THE TONY ROCK PROJECT" is a sketch comedy show starring Mr. Tony Rock, the brother of Mr. Chris Rock from "Everybody Hates Chris", that will fuse reality (streeter interviews, hidden camera footage) with comic examination of race, class and power.

"LIFE'S FUNNIEST MOMENTS" is a comedic clip-show that is a series out-growth of four specials that have aired on MyNetworkTV this season: "Santa's Funniest Moments", "Cupid's Funniest Moments", "Easter's Funniest Moments" and "Mother's Funniest Moments".

"WWE SMACKDOWN" moves over from The CW in September, after having completed a seven season run on UPN and a two season run on The CW (where it is The CW's most-viewed series).

"SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES" will be comprised of a mix of broadcast premieres and encores. Fall theatrical titles to be broadcast on Thursday or Saturday nights include BATMAN RETURNS, DR. DOOLITTLE, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, LETHAL WEAPON, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, MEN IN BLACK 2, and PASSENGER 57.

mgsports · 06-11-2008, 10:53 AM

How about Sunday Nights?
How about a Game Shows to?
How about their own Daytime programming with rights to the Court Shows and others?
Moments shows are good meaning the ones with Videos.

Jude The Obscure · 06-11-2008, 11:30 AM

I think the days of networks trying to program Daytime are gone....Fox has never attempted it, with the exception of "After Breakfast" with Tom Bergeron and NBC is almost completely out of daytime--except for airing a 4th hour of "Today" and "Days of Our Lives".

ThomasE · 06-11-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

I think the days of networks trying to program Daytime are gone....Fox has never attempted it, with the exception of "After Breakfast" with Tom Bergeron and NBC is almost completely out of daytime--except for airing a 4th hour of "Today" and "Days of Our Lives".

Ewww, NBC. UR right about that Jude.

Du Mont · 06-11-2008, 02:16 PM

As has been widely reported over the past two days, Mr. Arsenio Hall has signed on as host for "Funniest Moments", MyNetworkTV's new You-Tubish clips show on Wednesday nights at 9 pm.

For those who want to see a preview of the look and feel of this show, there is a Father's Day-themed special version on tonight at 9 pm called "Dad's Funniest Moments".

clj2 · 06-11-2008, 05:36 PM

I'm still betting that MNTV will outlast the CW. They have much lower operating expenses I'm sure and SmackDown! will help.

JulieSomoski · 06-11-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 60s70s80stvfan

I'm still betting that MNTV will outlast the CW. They have much lower operating expenses I'm sure and SmackDown! will help.

Yeah, wresting will definitely help them out a lot. It could even be the show that puts them ahead of the CW in the ratings next season.

PWEDTC · 06-13-2008, 01:48 PM

The CW shot themselves in the foot by ditching Smackdown.

http://www.ProWrestlingEvents.tk

Du Mont · 07-28-2008, 04:11 AM

In a major fall line-up change, MyNetworkTV has revised its Wednesday comedy line-up, shuffling the time period for all three series, two of which are new series.

Wednesdays will kick off with Mr. Arsenio Hall's "FUNNIEST MOMENTS" (working title), a You-Tubeish clip series at 8 pm, followed by "THE TONY ROCK PROJECT" getting the tentpole slot at 9 pm, and the sophmore season of Mr. Flavor Flav's "Under One Roof" sitcom following at 9:30 pm.

Also, according to the MyNetworkTV website, the new title for Smackdown appears to be "WWE FRIDAY NIGHT".

The revised MyNetworkTV fall sked is as follows (NEW SHOWS IN CAPS):

Monday:
8:00 pm Celebrity Expose
9:00 pm MAGIC'S BIGGEST SECRETS REVEALED

Tuesday:
8:00 pm Street Patrol
8:30 pm Street Patrol encore
9:00 pm Jail
9:30 pm Jail encore

Wednesday:
8:00 pm FUNNIEST MOMENTS (WORKING TITLE)
9:00 pm THE TONY ROCK PROJECT
9:30 pm Under One Roof

Thursday:
8:00 pm My Thursday Night Movie

Friday:
8:00 pm WWE FRIDAY NIGHT

Saturday:
8:00 pm My Saturday Night Movie

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05-19-2008, 11:46 PM	#6
Du Mont Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2007 Posts: 331	WWE Smackdown debuts Friday October 3, 8-10 pm Earlier today MyNetworkTV announced that "WWE Smackdown" will make it's MyNetworkTV debut on Friday October 3, 2008 from 8-10 pm. In an effort to kickstart the premiere, MyNetworkTV will have a first-ever-for-broadcast special edition of "WrestleMania" airing one night earlier on Thursday October 2nd at 8 pm.

06-11-2008, 10:53 AM	#8
mgsports Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 30, 2006 Location: Olathe,KS Posts: 158	How about Sunday Nights? How about a Game Shows to? How about their own Daytime programming with rights to the Court Shows and others? Moments shows are good meaning the ones with Videos.
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04-16-2008, 09:18 AM	#5
GameShowFan1986 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 17, 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 59	I read that Decision House is looking for new couples for second season...

06-11-2008, 11:30 AM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	I think the days of networks trying to program Daytime are gone....Fox has never attempted it, with the exception of "After Breakfast" with Tom Bergeron and NBC is almost completely out of daytime--except for airing a 4th hour of "Today" and "Days of Our Lives".

06-11-2008, 02:16 PM	#11
Du Mont Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2007 Posts: 331	Mr. Arsenio Hall set to host "Funniest Moments" As has been widely reported over the past two days, Mr. Arsenio Hall has signed on as host for "Funniest Moments", MyNetworkTV's new You-Tubish clips show on Wednesday nights at 9 pm. For those who want to see a preview of the look and feel of this show, there is a Father's Day-themed special version on tonight at 9 pm called "Dad's Funniest Moments".

06-11-2008, 05:36 PM	#12
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	I'm still betting that MNTV will outlast the CW. They have much lower operating expenses I'm sure and SmackDown! will help.

06-13-2008, 01:48 PM	#14
PWEDTC Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jun 13, 2008 Posts: 4	The CW shot themselves in the foot by ditching Smackdown. http://www.ProWrestlingEvents.tk