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BLT · 04-16-2003, 10:22 AM

'Canceled' shows to be Trio staple
April 16, 2003

NEW YORK -- Universal-owned digital network Trio will transform its "Brilliant but Canceled" programming stunt into its primetime anchor in September. First introduced by the pop-culture channel as a monthlong initiative in December, "Brilliant" replayed such short-lived but critically acclaimed TV series as "Profit," "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" and "The Famous Teddy Z." Although which series will return has yet to be determined, Trio will schedule them at 8 p.m. weekdays. The network, available to 18 million homes, also said it will tweak its brand with a new logo and tag line. Previously described as "popular arts television," Trio's new tag line is "pop, culture, tv." Trio president Lauren Zalaznick believes the change emphasizes the network's embrace of the medium as a cultural force. "We're the first channel to celebrate TV as an art form," she said.

source : hollywood reporter

Rob1 · 04-16-2003, 11:45 AM

I never really watched "The Famous Teddy Z", but I have seen "Kolchak : The Night Stalker" (in reruns on The Sci-Fi Channel), and I enjoyed it. I'm glad to know that there will be another channel that I can watch it on. One other show that I hope I will see on Trio is "The Flash."

SBTB Geek · 04-16-2003, 12:53 PM

LOL... I hope they re-air some episodes of The WB's, "Popular."

Does anyone remember when Trio aired, "Action"?

dawsongirl · 04-16-2003, 04:21 PM

I don't even get TRIO.

theshark8777 · 04-16-2003, 08:33 PM

Maybe they will put Brooklyn Bridge on!

*PinkLady* · 04-16-2003, 09:05 PM

I've never even heard of that station...

Sitcomwriter · 04-16-2003, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dawsongirl
I don't even get TRIO.

Me Either

That sucks cockney.

TJL · 04-16-2003, 10:16 PM

I really enjoyed the last "brilliant but canceled" programs Trio aired.
There certainly many great one year wonders they can choose from.

04-16-2003, 10:22 AM	#1
BLT Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2003 Posts: 496	'Canceled' shows to be Trio staple 'Canceled' shows to be Trio staple April 16, 2003 NEW YORK -- Universal-owned digital network Trio will transform its "Brilliant but Canceled" programming stunt into its primetime anchor in September. First introduced by the pop-culture channel as a monthlong initiative in December, "Brilliant" replayed such short-lived but critically acclaimed TV series as "Profit," "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" and "The Famous Teddy Z." Although which series will return has yet to be determined, Trio will schedule them at 8 p.m. weekdays. The network, available to 18 million homes, also said it will tweak its brand with a new logo and tag line. Previously described as "popular arts television," Trio's new tag line is "pop, culture, tv." Trio president Lauren Zalaznick believes the change emphasizes the network's embrace of the medium as a cultural force. "We're the first channel to celebrate TV as an art form," she said. source : hollywood reporter

04-16-2003, 11:45 AM	#2
Rob1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 19, 2003 Location: NY Posts: 180	I never really watched "The Famous Teddy Z", but I have seen "Kolchak : The Night Stalker" (in reruns on The Sci-Fi Channel), and I enjoyed it. I'm glad to know that there will be another channel that I can watch it on. One other show that I hope I will see on Trio is "The Flash."
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04-16-2003, 12:53 PM	#3
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	LOL... I hope they re-air some episodes of The WB's, "Popular." Does anyone remember when Trio aired, "Action"?

04-16-2003, 04:21 PM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I don't even get TRIO.

04-16-2003, 09:05 PM	#6
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I've never even heard of that station...