Coming to TV Land in March 2010!

[Pavan]

TV Land has acquired Everybody Loves Raymond and Boston Legal, and will air Home Improvement and The Nanny...all in 2010:

TV LAND LOVES “RAYMOND”

TV Land PRIME Locks Up The Exclusive Primetime Broadcast Rights For “Everybody Loves Raymond”

Additional Acquisitions for 2010 Include “Boston Legal,” “Home Improvement” and “The Nanny”


New York, NY, October 6, 2009 -- TV Land has landed the primetime broadcast rights for the Emmy® Award-winning comedy, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” from CBS Television Distribution beginning June 2010, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land.

The winner of 15 Emmy® Awards, “Everybody Loves Raymond” ran in primetime for eight seasons, totaling 212 episodes and will premiere in TV Land PRIME, the network’s primetime programming block designed to appeal to the attitudes, life stage and interests of people in their 40s. Additionally, the network announced three other new acquisitions to hit the airwaves in 2010: “Boston Legal,” “Home Improvement” and “The Nanny.”

“‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ is one of TV’s quintessential comedies, and we are thrilled to have the Barones join the TV Land family,” stated Jones. “‘Raymond,’ ‘Boston Legal,’ ‘Home Improvement’ and ‘The Nanny’ all speak to our audience of forty-somethings in different ways. From an office-based dramedy to family-oriented comedies, the themes and relationships in these series continue to make us laugh.”

These four acquisitions represent a continued commitment to build TV Land PRIME, the network’s primetime programming destination dedicated to 40-somethings – a vibrant group with unmatched purchasing power and living in the most dynamic stage of their lives with relationships at work, with family and with friends all thriving. All of the programming in TV Land PRIME is hand-picked to appeal to the attitudes, life stage and interests of this important demo.

“Everybody Loves Raymond” (Premieres second quarter 2010):

“Everybody Loves Raymond” was born out of Ray Romano’s own life experiences of raising his children along with his wife, all while his parents and brother lived close by. In the show, Romano plays Ray Barone, father of three and a sports writer for a local newspaper. Patricia Heaton plays his wife, Debra, who endures her husband’s overbearing parents played brilliantly by Doris Roberts and the late Peter Boyle. As in real life, Ray’s brother Robert, played by Brad Garrett, is a policeman who lives with his parents. And in a quirky, life-imitating art moment, the Barone children – Ally and twin brothers Michael and Geoffrey – were actually played by real life siblings, Madylin, Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten. The eight seasons were filled with hilarious appearances by guest stars including Kevin James, Fred Willard, Georgia Engel and Chris Elliott.

TV Land paid its own special tribute to “Everybody Loves Raymond” in 2005, when the series wrapped its eighth and final season. TV Land pre-empted its regularly scheduled programming to honor the occasion by filling a room with guys named Raymond, each representing an episode in the series run. Each Ray introduced himself and named an episode all while TV Land continued to remind the viewers not to accidentally miss the series finale which was a truly historic television moment.


“Boston Legal” (Premieres first quarter 2010):

“Boston Legal” spent five years on broadcast television, bringing viewers fast-paced and irreverent comedy, yet at the same time providing intense and emotionally-driven plot lines. The cast included many celebrated talents including James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen and John Laroquette and was created by the famed David E. Kelly. The show was nominated for numerous awards with both Spader and Shatner winning Emmys for their stellar performances. A spin-off of “The Practice,” “Boston Legal” follows the professional and personal adventures of a group of attorneys at the law firm of Crane, Poole & Schmidt. The series ran on ABC from 2004 – 2008.


“Home Improvement” (Premieres first quarter 2010):

Tim Allen starred in “Home Improvement” as Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, an accident-prone television host and devoted family man. The series, which followed the trials and tribulations of family life, also starred Patricia Richardson as Tim’s wife and Zachary Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Taran Noah Smith as his three energetic and sometimes mischievous sons. Richard Karn played Tim’s best friend and co-host of “Tool Time” and Earl Hindman was Wilson, the eccentric voice of reason and the Taylors’ neighbor whose face – as a running gag – was always concealed mostly behind the fence separating their yards. The series also launched the television career of Pamela Anderson who played the “Tool Time Girl” for two seasons and then by Debbe Dunning who replaced Anderson. In addition to garnering several awards, the popularity of “Home Improvement” in the 90s made the series finale the fourth highest-rated comedy series finale of the decade behind “Cheers,” “The Cosby Show” and “Seinfeld.”


“The Nanny” (Premieres third quarter 2010):

Fran Drescher helmed this beloved ‘90s sitcom as Fran Fine, a bubbly and nasal-voiced Queens native who becomes the nanny to three children of an upper-class Manhattanite. Fran’s nurturing style included out of the ordinary techniques coupled with a tell-it-like-it-is attitude which made the children – and eventually her boss – fall in love with her. Fran Drescher was nominated twice for an Emmy and the show received countless awards. “The Nanny” ran on CBS from 1993-1999.

[dakert]

TV Land still blows

[FanofRetroTV]

I love thoese shows don't get me wrong. But TV Land was suppose to be classic tv, not semi-current. Boston Legal was just cancled last year, Raymond ended what four or five years ago. Hello TV LAND your starting to air shows made in these centry where every one knows or at lesast knows of. The thing that made TV Land different ten years ago was the fact that they showed shows on before i was born.

[TMC]

Can somebody get me a Patrick Stewart face palm image? TV Land shouldn't be airing shows that are at least, ten years old? I thought the original point of TV Land was to air stuff from the 1950s on through at the most, the 1970s. But then again, this channel has been decaying for quite a while, with them airing movies (that have nothing to do with classic television) and reality shows like The Cougar and She's Got the Look. Even Nick at Nite is missing the point of its original purpose by airing "recent" stuff like Everybody Hates Chris, Malcolm in the Middle, and The George Lopez Show.

[McGillicuddy]

Originally Posted by TMC

Can somebody get me a Patrick Stewart face palm image? TV Land shouldn't be airing shows that are at least, ten years old? I thought the original point of TV Land was to air stuff from the 1950s on through at the most, the 1970s. But then again, this channel has been decaying for quite a while, with them airing movies (that have nothing to do with classic television) and reality shows like The Cougar and She's Got the Look. Even Nick at Nite is missing the point of its original purpose by airing "recent" stuff like Everybody Hates Chris, Malcolm in the Middle, and The George Lopez Show.

I think TVLand has been effected by classic tv shows being available on DVD.
Their original core audience probably watch them instead of TV.

[WilburAndMrEd]

TV Land has managed to do what I thought was impossible: become even more irrelevant.

[WilburAndMrEd]

By request:

[ryan423]

THIS BLOWS! Viacom stations aren't even in HD! I figure with this, TBS loses the rights to the show, but do locals also lose the rights?

[clj2]

Originally Posted by ryan423

THIS BLOWS! Viacom stations aren't even in HD! I figure with this, TBS loses the rights to the show, but do locals also lose the rights?

I think TBS will have the daytime rights and TV Land has the nighttime rights.

[Pavan]

More info: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=260529

Marathon details:

-Everybody Loves Raymond Launch Marathon
Thursday, March 18, 2010 through Sunday, March 21, 2010
9pm-12am on Thursday & Friday and 9pm-1am on Saturday & Sunday
TV Land welcomes the hilarious Barone family to the network when the Emmy Award-winning sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond” premieres on Thursday, March 18 with a four-day primetime event. The series then joins the schedule for a primetime block each weeknight starting at 9PM ET/PT. Viewers will fall in love all over again with the antics of Ray Barone’s entire family, from his over-bearing mother Marie and his wise-cracking father, Frank, to his wife Debra’s no-nonsense impatience with him and the incessant sibling rivalry between Ray and younger brother Robert.
The series will air regularly starting Monday, March 22, Mon-Sat in the 9pm hour and also in the 10pm hour Mon-Tues, Thurs, & Sat. Additional airings are 8-9pm on Wednesdays & Fridays; Saturdays from 11pm-1am.

Thursday, March 18, 2010
9:00pm #1 - Pilot
9:30pm #2 – I Love You
10:00pm #08 – In-Laws
10:30pm #73 – How They Met
11:00pm #46 – The Wedding pt. 1
11:30pm #47 – The Wedding pt. 2

Friday, March 19, 2010
9:00pm #04 – Standard Deviation
9:30pm #10 – Turkey or Fish
10:00pm #17 – The Game
10:30pm #22 – Why Are We Here
11:00pm #95 – Bad Moon Rising
11:30pm #111 – Ray’s Journal

Saturday, March 20, 2010
9:00pm #138 – Lucky Suit
9:30pm #139 – The Skit
10:00pm #144 – Mother’s Day pt. 1
10:30pm #145 – The Bigger Person pt. 2
11:00pm #146 – The First Time pt. 3
11:30pm #142 – A Vote For Debra
12:00am #170 - Baggage
12:30am #180 - Liars

Sunday, March 21, 2010
9:00pm #199 - Angry Sex
9:30pm #200 – P.T & A
10:00pm #203 – Debra’s Parents
10:30pm #205 – A Date For Peter
11:00pm #206 - Favors
11:30pm #210 – The Power Of No
12:00am #211 – Pat’s Secret
12:30am #212 – Finale



- "Raymond Best of Week"
The best episodes during its regular timeslots!

Monday, March 22, 2010
9:00pm #08 – In-Laws
9:30pm #33 – The Letter
10:00pm #37 – Marie’s Meatballs
10:30pm #41 – Good Girls

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
9:00pm #53 – Halloween Candy
9:30pm #57 – No Fat
10:00pm #58 – The Apartment
10:30pm #62 – Robert’s Date

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
8:00pm #84 – Christmas Picture
8:30pm #89 – The 10th Anniversary
9:00pm #91 – Debra Makes Something Good
9:30pm #100 – The Wallpaper

Thursday, March 25, 2010
9:00pm #105 – Young Girl
9:30pm #116 – The Cannister
10:00pm #123 – Angry Family
10:30pm #127 – Marie’s Sculpture

Friday, March 26, 2010
8:00pm #155 – The Sigh
8:30pm #187 – Lateness
9:00pm #182 – The Bird
9:30pm #191 – Crazy Chin

Saturday, March 27, 2010
9:00pm #157 – She’s The One
9:30pm #162 – Just A Formality
10:00pm #165 – Meeting The Parents
10:30pm #166 – The Plan
11:00pm #169 – The Shower
11:30pm #171 – The Bachelor Party
12:00am #172 – Robert’s Wedding pt. 1
12:30am #173 – Robert’s Wedding pt. 2

[Pavan]

TV LAND VIEWERS LOVE “EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND!”

Series Launch Marathon Posts Increases of +56% Over Recent Levels


New York, NY, March 24, 2010 -- TV Land viewers fell in love all over again with the hilarious Barone family during the Emmy Award-winning sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond” launch marathon on Thursday, March 18th through Sunday, March 21st from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET/PT. The primetime launch marathon event averaged nearly 1 million total viewers and posted double digit ratings and delivery increases over recent and year ago primetime levels.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the marathon posted an increase of 56% over recent levels among total viewers and was up 22% over a year ago attracting 942,000 total viewers. The event scored a 0.4 rating (430,000 viewers) among the network’s target A25-54 audience, up 37% in rating and 35% in viewers 25-54 over recent levels and up 41% in rating and 39% in viewers 25-54 versus a year ago.

Among TV Land’s core A40-54 audience, the launch event posted a 0.5 rating and 276,000 viewers 40-54, scoring double digit increases of 26% in both rating and viewers 40-54 over recent levels. Compared to a year ago, it scored a 20% increase in rating and was up 18% in viewers 40-54.

The event was a success with TV Land’s female audience posting a 0.5 rating and 278,000 viewers among W25-54, up 44% in rating and 42% in W25-54 viewers over recent levels. Versus a year ago, it was up 58% in rating and 57% in W25-54 viewers.

The winner of 15 Emmy® Awards, “Everybody Loves Raymond” ran in primetime on CBS for eight seasons. The premise was born out of Ray Romano’s own life experiences of raising his children along with his wife, all while his parents and brother lived close by. In “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Romano plays Ray Barone, father of three and a sports writer for a local newspaper. Patricia Heaton plays his wife, Debra, who endures her husband’s overbearing parents played brilliantly by Doris Roberts and the late Peter Boyle. As in real life, Ray’s brother Robert, played by Brad Garrett, is a policeman who lives with his parents. Guest stars for the series run included hilarious appearances by Kevin James, Fred Willard, Georgia Engel and Chris Elliott.

[Pavan]

Blog story on the ratings: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...-wife-and.html

[Hughsgirl]

I will not be viewing Raymond on TV Land. It airs on both Fox and TBS in my area so those are the networks I will watch it on. I will NEVER watch TV Land again UNLESS they revert back to what they started out as.