Coming to TV Land in August 2010!

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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.

[spunkygirl]

Does this mean that the Nanny will air on both N@N and TV Land or just TV Land?

[Pavan]

Too far away to figure out, but TV Land will likely only air it by then.

[Pavan]

It starts Aug. 8:

TV Land Summer Details:

TV LAND HEATS UP THE SUMMER WITH PREMIERES OF EXCITING NEW ORIGINALS INCLUDING THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SCRIPTED SERIES “HOT IN CLEVELAND,”

AN UNFORGETTABLE AFI TRIBUTE TO MIKE NICHOLS

AND THE RETURN OF HIT REALITY SERIES
“HOW’D YOU GET SO RICH?” AND “SHE’S GOT THE LOOK”

“The Nanny” Joins The Network And Hit Movies
Continue All Summer Long


New York, New York, April 6, 2010 -- TV Land kicks off the summer in a sizzling way with exciting new PRIME originals including the long-anticipated sitcom “Hot in Cleveland,” an unforgettable tribute to director/producer Mike Nichols, the addition of the hilarious sitcom “The Nanny” and unforgettable movies. It all kicks off on May 5th with the second season premiere of “How’d You Get So Rich?” starring the hilarious Joan Rivers. Then, on June 16th, from the writer of “Frasier” - Suzanne Martin - and produced by Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”), TV Land debuts the first scripted sitcom for the network, “Hot in Cleveland” starring Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, Jane Leeves and Betty White. Shortly after, on June 27th, TV Land will air an exclusive celebrity-filled soiree honoring the career of legendary filmmaker Mike Nichols – who has worked with the likes of Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks - with the “TV Land Presents The AFI Life Achievement Award: Mike Nichols.” On August 25th, television’s only modeling competition for women 35 and older returns with notable new celebrity host - Brooke Burke - and a new supermodel judge Roshumba Willliams.

Enhancing TV Land’s summer original programming schedule further, TV Land welcomes the popular series “The Nanny” to the network plus Friday night blockbuster movies including “Top Gun” and “Sister Act.”


Below is a detailed look at TV Land’s summer programming:

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING:

“HOW’D YOU GET SO RICH?”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010, 10 p.m. ET/PT
6 episodes
Notoriously uncensored gossip diva Joan Rivers stars in TV Land’s PRIME original series, “How’d You Get So Rich?” Executive produced by Mark Burnett (“Survivor,” “The Apprentice”) and Zoo Productions, Inc., Joan Rivers takes viewers on a journey to meet mega-rich millionaires who worked hard and struck gold. As she tours the most lavish and extravagant homes, she introduces viewers to folks who made a lot of money in out of the ordinary, fascinating ways and asks all the questions no one else would – in the way only Joan can.


“HOT IN CLEVELAND”
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010, 10 p.m. ET/PT
10 episodes
This PRIME original sitcom revolves around three fabulous, LA women of a certain age and best friends (Bertinelli, Leeves and Malick). Their lives are changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new “promised land.” Loving their new home, the women find themselves living under one roof and battling their sassy, property caretaker, played by Betty White. “Hot in Cleveland” is produced by Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”) and written by Suzanne Martin (“Frasier”).


“SHE’S GOT THE LOOK”
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2010, 10 p.m. ET/PT
6 episodes
TV Land’s successful reality series sets out to discover a beautiful, sophisticated and confident woman, over the age of 35, who has the potential to transform herself into a model representing some of the most high-profile brands and highly-coveted campaigns in the fashion and beauty industries. The PRIME original series stars new host, Brooke Burke (“Dancing with the Stars”), along with new judge, supermodel Roshumba and returning judges Wilhelmina president Sean Patterson and celebrity stylist Robert Verdi. Emmy® Award-Winner Allison Grodner (“Big Brother,” “Blowout”) returns as executive producer and has teamed up with executive producer Rich Meehan (“Big Brother”) in their first project together under their new banner, Fly On The Wall Entertainment. The show has also renewed partnerships with SELF Magazine and world-renowned modeling agency, Wilhelmina Models, Inc.


SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

“TV LAND PRESENTS THE AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: MIKE NICHOLS”
SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2010, 9 p.m. ET/PT
TV Land will air the American Film Institute’s (AFI) Life Achievement Award tribute – the highest honor for someone with a career in film – to director/producer, Mike Nichols, on June 27. Mike Nichols is a legendary filmmaker who has worked with acclaimed actors such as Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hanks, and Julia Roberts. Nichols has directed renowned films including: “The Graduate,” “Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf,” “Working Girl,” “The Birdcage” and many more. The gala tribute will be taped in Los Angeles on June 10, 2010. Every year this prestigious honor is presented to a single honoree. The first recipient of this award, John Ford, is joined by a list of highly respected recipients that includes Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Sean Connery, Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, Barbara Streisand, Harrison Ford and Michael Douglas.


ACQUISITION:

“THE NANNY”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8th, airing daily
Fran Drescher starred in 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.


MOVIES:

“FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES”
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT, 10 p.m. ET/PT
Hit movies that TV Land viewers love every Friday night on TV Land. The movie block line-up includes films “Top Gun” and “The Firm,” as well as “Sister Act,” “Ghostbusters” and more.

[spunkygirl]

I still don't get N@N, TVLand's logic. Who puts a show that's doing well one network and put it on another. That's totally dumb. What if it flops on TV Land?

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