Nick@Nite Upfront 2003 -- Who's the Boss?, Full House, Roseanne, Fresh Prince, etc. - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 05-08-2003, 01:49 PM

Finally it feels good to release the Who's the Boss? info (see Who's the Boss? board for more info on that):

Nick at Nite Announces First Original Series, Fatherhood

New Acquisitions Include Roseanne, Full House,
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Who’s The Boss?

New York, NY, May 6, 2003 – Nick at Nite, the home to modern classic TV, will premiere its first original animated series, Fatherhood, and add four sitcoms to its line-up over the next year, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, Executive Vice President and General Manager, TV Land and Nick at Nite during the MTV Networks Upfront presentation held in New York today. Based on legendary comedian Bill Cosby’s best-selling book, “Fatherhood,” this original series will premiere in Spring, 2004 and be executive produced by Cosby. Additionally, joining the roster of Nick at Nite’s hit comedies will be Roseanne, Full House, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Who’s the Boss?

“Fatherhood is the perfect complement to Nick at Nite’s award-winning line-up of sitcoms like The Cosby Show,” said Larry W. Jones. “There is no better way for the network to venture into original programming than to team up with Bill Cosby, and with our new slate of programming, Nick at Nite truly is home to America’s favorite classic sitcoms.”

Nick at Nite experienced its most successful year ever in 2002 as the network recorded its highest audience levels ever among total viewers and in its target Adults 18-49 audience. The network has built its reputation and brand by providing a prime time home for America’s favorite TV series and beloved shows from the past.

The following shows will air on Nick at Nite:

Fatherhood (Spring, 2004)

Nick at Nite’s first original animated series, Fatherhood, will premiere on the network in Spring, 2004. The series is based on Bill Cosby’s best-selling book “Fatherhood” and will star David Alan Grier (In Living Color, Life with Bonnie, Dag). Cosby will executive produce the series for the network along with Charles Kipps (Little Bill, The Cosby Mysteries, Law and Order) and David Brokaw (Little Bill). The project marks the third installment of Cosby’s animation “trilogy” which includes Little Bill for Nickelodeon, Fat Albert, and now Fatherhood for Nick at Nite.

Each installment of the animated series will be a comedic, yet insightful journey that features the challenges, life lessons and confusions of family life. David Alan Grier will star as the voice of Dr. Bindlebeep -- a high school teacher, loving husband and father of three. Sabrina Le Beauf, who played Sondra, Cliff Huxtable’s eldest child on the beloved hit sitcom The Cosby Show, will star as Dr. Bindlebeep’s wife. Sal Maniaci, Vice President, Development and Production, TV Land and Nick at Nite, is overseeing the project.

Roseanne (September 21, 2003)

Roseanne, one of the most talked-about and celebrated sitcoms in television history will join the Nick at Nite lineup with a five-night marathon beginning September 21, 2003. Roseanne’s poignant, funny and true-to-life stories of a blue-collar family stars Roseanne, John Goodman and Laurie Metcalf. The show’s superb writing and talented cast have earned numerous Emmy, Golden Globe, People's Choice, and American Comedy awards, as well as the coveted Peabody and Humanitas prizes. Its huge popularity has translated into phenomenal performances in syndication, proving it is a classic, now and forever!

The show focuses on the life of Roseanne Conner, a blue-collar working mother with a big mouth, a big sense of humor and an even bigger personality. Roseanne not only tends to her home and takes care of her three kids -- Becky, Darlene and D.J. -- (Lecy Goranson and later Sarah Chalke; Sarah Gilbert and Michael Fishman) she also takes care of husband Dan (John Goodman) who was her high school sweetheart. She does all of this – in addition to working eight-hour days to ensure all the bills are paid.

Full House (October 6, 2003)

Full House was a popular family favorite from 1987-1995 and captured the funny, heartfelt moments of a close-knit family in San Francisco. When successful sportscaster Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) loses his wife in a car accident, he takes on the dual role of both father and mother to his three daughters: D.J. (Candace Cameron), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Michelle (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen). It soon becomes difficult for Danny to raise the girls on his own so he enlists the next best things to a nanny -- his best friend, Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier), and brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos). Joey, a stand-up comedian, and Jesse, a long-haired musician, move into the home and chaos ensues as the men learn the ins and outs of raising children -- from changing diapers to setting rules. As years pass, the two men adjust to their different lifestyles and begin writing advertising jingles. Danny becomes the host of a popular talk show with Rebecca (Lori Loughlin), who eventually becomes Jesse’s wife and the mother of their twin sons, Alexander and Nicholas.

Who’s The Boss? (June, 2004)

Tony Danza starred in this comedy which aired from 1984 to 1992 as an ex-baseball player and widowed father of a young daughter. When Tony Micelli (Danza) decides to move from Brooklyn to suburban Connecticut to give Samantha (Alyssa Milano), a better life, he takes a job as a live-in-housekeeper for Angela Bower (Judith Light), a high-powered advertising executive. The divorced mother with a son of her own, Jonathan (Danny Pintauro), had been skeptical about hiring a man as a housekeeper, but Tony proved to bring order to the chaotic house and serve as a father figure to Jonathan. Mona, (Katherine Helmond), Angela’s sexy mother, adored Tony and hoped for years that the couple would eventually fall in love. The running theme of the show was Tony and Angela’s evolving relationship, and in 1991, the two finally admitted that they had fallen in love with each other.

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (September 13, 2004)

Grammy-award winning rapper and actor Will Smith settles into his throne as the Prince of Bel Air when the hilarious hit comedy, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, joins the Nick at Nite line-up beginning September 13, 2004. Amid the hilarious comedy of clashing cultures as the wealthy Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative Will, the teen adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle and reminds them that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price.

Co-executive produced by music legend Quincy Jones, the NBC comedy aired from 1990 to 1996 and focuses on Will (Smith), a teenager from a tough West Philadelphia neighborhood whose mother sends him to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel Air, California. It’s a tough adjustment for the teenager at first, whose streetwise ways don’t seem to fit in with their ornate mansion, luxurious cars and live-in butler. Will immediately clashes with Uncle Phillip (James Avery), a pompous, successful lawyer who was raised in a tough neighborhood much like Will’s and enjoys teaching him lessons and catching him on his crazy shenanigans. Aunt Vivian (Janet-Hubert Whitten and later Daphne Maxwell Reid) is the mediator between the two, and Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell), the always-proper butler, becomes one of Will’s closest allies. Among his cousins, Will enjoys teasing the preppy Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) and spoiled Hilary (Karyn Parsons), while taking teenager Ashley (Tatyana M. Ali) under his wing and becoming her confidante. The brood expands with the birth of Nicholas “Nicky” Banks (Ross Bagley).

Nick at Nite, the evening and overnight programming arm of cable's highest-rated network, is the home of television's modern classics including The Cosby Show, Cheers, Three's Company, Wings and Coach. The 17-year-old network, available in 86 million U.S. homes, offers timeless favorites the way our viewers love and remember them - in prime time and restored to their original graphic quality.

Chocoholic · 05-08-2003, 03:21 PM

Does this mean they'll finally cut back on The Cosby Show, Three's Company, and Cheers?

I just hope they don't shove Wings into an even worse time-slot.

Freakzilla · 05-08-2003, 04:29 PM

They probably will put Wings in a worse time-slot. But at least we'll get to see the episode of Who's the Boss? where Tony sees Angela naked in prime-time next year. It's the best episode in the entire 8 seasons.

Family Guy rules!

~Tropical Punch 19~ · 05-08-2003, 06:34 PM

Whatwill becoem of Family Ties? Are they going to get rid of it? I hope not.

Czas na Zywiec · 05-08-2003, 06:50 PM

Wow, I wasn't expecting Who's The Boss? at all. I used to love that show but never got to watch it. I'll have N@N in August, so this is something nice to look forward too. Not too fond of Roseanne, Full House and Fresh Prince though. It's still way too early for them, but WTB it's a surprising delight. Maybe N@N is getting better?

Nah, couldn't be.

ClassicTVHits · 05-08-2003, 08:23 PM

I was also surprised to see "Who's The Boss?" coming to Nick at Nite! I think it will fit in well with their other programming

I am dissapointed to see Fresh Prince and Fall House coming in the future. Though I understand Nick@Nite is now trying to focus on current series, I just don't find either of those series to be Nick@Nite worthy

.

and for Roseanne, I guess that could be considered a classic!

GoldenFamilyTies · 05-08-2003, 09:48 PM

More Bill Cosby related material??

All I can say is guuuuh....

ClassicTVHits · 05-08-2003, 09:52 PM

Agreed.

It shall be interesting to see how an animated series works out on Nick@Nite!

ClassicComedyFan2 · 05-08-2003, 09:58 PM

I can't say that I'm very excited about this. Compared to the AWESOME TV Land acquisitions, these pretty much pale in comparison, although I haven't seen Full House in a while.

I predict by 2004, Full House, Fresh Prince, Roseanne and Cosby will dominate the primetime while all of the others (yes, even Cheers) are relegated to the late/overnight slots.

ClassicTVHits · 05-08-2003, 10:03 PM

Very Good Prediction, I can definately see that happening!

The new shows coming to TV Land do some far more exciting to Nick@Nite's gains

tvfan 2 · 05-09-2003, 01:41 AM

I hope they will move Family Ties on TV Land. At least it will get a better time.

ClassicTVHits · 05-09-2003, 09:59 AM

Family Ties on TV Land would be awesome!

It hasn't been on during a decent time slot in a while!

SBTB Geek · 05-10-2003, 01:40 AM

The "Who's The Boss?" news comes as a pleasant surprise. This makes up for the mal-treatment of "Charles In Charge."

David · 05-10-2003, 08:50 AM

By October:

9:00 Full House
9:30 Full House
10:00 Cosby Show
10:30 Cosby Show
11:00 Roseanne
11:30 Roseanne
12:00 Three's Company (if it gets moved to TVLAND by now,
12:30 Three's Company then this slot will be more Full House)
1:00 Cheers
1:30 Cheers
2:00 Wings
2:30 All in the Family
3:00 Cosby Show
3:30 Cosby Show
4:00 Roseanne
4:30 Roseanne
5:00 Perfect Strangers
5:30 Family Ties

Brett Ferino · 05-10-2003, 10:08 AM

How long does ABC Family Channel have WTB? for, PB?

05-08-2003, 01:49 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	Nick@Nite Upfront 2003 -- Who's the Boss?, Full House, Roseanne, Fresh Prince, etc. Finally it feels good to release the Who's the Boss? info (see Who's the Boss? board for more info on that): Nick at Nite Announces First Original Series, Fatherhood New Acquisitions Include Roseanne, Full House, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Who’s The Boss? New York, NY, May 6, 2003 – Nick at Nite, the home to modern classic TV, will premiere its first original animated series, Fatherhood, and add four sitcoms to its line-up over the next year, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, Executive Vice President and General Manager, TV Land and Nick at Nite during the MTV Networks Upfront presentation held in New York today. Based on legendary comedian Bill Cosby’s best-selling book, “Fatherhood,” this original series will premiere in Spring, 2004 and be executive produced by Cosby. Additionally, joining the roster of Nick at Nite’s hit comedies will be Roseanne, Full House, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Who’s the Boss? “Fatherhood is the perfect complement to Nick at Nite’s award-winning line-up of sitcoms like The Cosby Show,” said Larry W. Jones. “There is no better way for the network to venture into original programming than to team up with Bill Cosby, and with our new slate of programming, Nick at Nite truly is home to America’s favorite classic sitcoms.” Nick at Nite experienced its most successful year ever in 2002 as the network recorded its highest audience levels ever among total viewers and in its target Adults 18-49 audience. The network has built its reputation and brand by providing a prime time home for America’s favorite TV series and beloved shows from the past. The following shows will air on Nick at Nite: Fatherhood (Spring, 2004) Nick at Nite’s first original animated series, Fatherhood, will premiere on the network in Spring, 2004. The series is based on Bill Cosby’s best-selling book “Fatherhood” and will star David Alan Grier (In Living Color, Life with Bonnie, Dag). Cosby will executive produce the series for the network along with Charles Kipps (Little Bill, The Cosby Mysteries, Law and Order) and David Brokaw (Little Bill). The project marks the third installment of Cosby’s animation “trilogy” which includes Little Bill for Nickelodeon, Fat Albert, and now Fatherhood for Nick at Nite. Each installment of the animated series will be a comedic, yet insightful journey that features the challenges, life lessons and confusions of family life. David Alan Grier will star as the voice of Dr. Bindlebeep -- a high school teacher, loving husband and father of three. Sabrina Le Beauf, who played Sondra, Cliff Huxtable’s eldest child on the beloved hit sitcom The Cosby Show, will star as Dr. Bindlebeep’s wife. Sal Maniaci, Vice President, Development and Production, TV Land and Nick at Nite, is overseeing the project. Roseanne (September 21, 2003) Roseanne, one of the most talked-about and celebrated sitcoms in television history will join the Nick at Nite lineup with a five-night marathon beginning September 21, 2003. Roseanne’s poignant, funny and true-to-life stories of a blue-collar family stars Roseanne, John Goodman and Laurie Metcalf. The show’s superb writing and talented cast have earned numerous Emmy, Golden Globe, People's Choice, and American Comedy awards, as well as the coveted Peabody and Humanitas prizes. Its huge popularity has translated into phenomenal performances in syndication, proving it is a classic, now and forever! The show focuses on the life of Roseanne Conner, a blue-collar working mother with a big mouth, a big sense of humor and an even bigger personality. Roseanne not only tends to her home and takes care of her three kids -- Becky, Darlene and D.J. -- (Lecy Goranson and later Sarah Chalke; Sarah Gilbert and Michael Fishman) she also takes care of husband Dan (John Goodman) who was her high school sweetheart. She does all of this – in addition to working eight-hour days to ensure all the bills are paid. Full House (October 6, 2003) Full House was a popular family favorite from 1987-1995 and captured the funny, heartfelt moments of a close-knit family in San Francisco. When successful sportscaster Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) loses his wife in a car accident, he takes on the dual role of both father and mother to his three daughters: D.J. (Candace Cameron), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Michelle (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen). It soon becomes difficult for Danny to raise the girls on his own so he enlists the next best things to a nanny -- his best friend, Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier), and brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos). Joey, a stand-up comedian, and Jesse, a long-haired musician, move into the home and chaos ensues as the men learn the ins and outs of raising children -- from changing diapers to setting rules. As years pass, the two men adjust to their different lifestyles and begin writing advertising jingles. Danny becomes the host of a popular talk show with Rebecca (Lori Loughlin), who eventually becomes Jesse’s wife and the mother of their twin sons, Alexander and Nicholas. Who’s The Boss? (June, 2004) Tony Danza starred in this comedy which aired from 1984 to 1992 as an ex-baseball player and widowed father of a young daughter. When Tony Micelli (Danza) decides to move from Brooklyn to suburban Connecticut to give Samantha (Alyssa Milano), a better life, he takes a job as a live-in-housekeeper for Angela Bower (Judith Light), a high-powered advertising executive. The divorced mother with a son of her own, Jonathan (Danny Pintauro), had been skeptical about hiring a man as a housekeeper, but Tony proved to bring order to the chaotic house and serve as a father figure to Jonathan. Mona, (Katherine Helmond), Angela’s sexy mother, adored Tony and hoped for years that the couple would eventually fall in love. The running theme of the show was Tony and Angela’s evolving relationship, and in 1991, the two finally admitted that they had fallen in love with each other. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (September 13, 2004) Grammy-award winning rapper and actor Will Smith settles into his throne as the Prince of Bel Air when the hilarious hit comedy, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, joins the Nick at Nite line-up beginning September 13, 2004. Amid the hilarious comedy of clashing cultures as the wealthy Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative Will, the teen adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle and reminds them that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price. Co-executive produced by music legend Quincy Jones, the NBC comedy aired from 1990 to 1996 and focuses on Will (Smith), a teenager from a tough West Philadelphia neighborhood whose mother sends him to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel Air, California. It’s a tough adjustment for the teenager at first, whose streetwise ways don’t seem to fit in with their ornate mansion, luxurious cars and live-in butler. Will immediately clashes with Uncle Phillip (James Avery), a pompous, successful lawyer who was raised in a tough neighborhood much like Will’s and enjoys teaching him lessons and catching him on his crazy shenanigans. Aunt Vivian (Janet-Hubert Whitten and later Daphne Maxwell Reid) is the mediator between the two, and Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell), the always-proper butler, becomes one of Will’s closest allies. Among his cousins, Will enjoys teasing the preppy Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) and spoiled Hilary (Karyn Parsons), while taking teenager Ashley (Tatyana M. Ali) under his wing and becoming her confidante. The brood expands with the birth of Nicholas “Nicky” Banks (Ross Bagley). Nick at Nite, the evening and overnight programming arm of cable's highest-rated network, is the home of television's modern classics including The Cosby Show, Cheers, Three's Company, Wings and Coach. The 17-year-old network, available in 86 million U.S. homes, offers timeless favorites the way our viewers love and remember them - in prime time and restored to their original graphic quality.
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05-10-2003, 10:08 AM	#15
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	Re: Nick@Nite Upfront 2003 -- Who's the Boss?, Full House, Roseanne, Fresh Prince, etc. How long does ABC Family Channel have WTB? for, PB?

05-08-2003, 03:21 PM	#2
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Does this mean they'll finally cut back on The Cosby Show, Three's Company, and Cheers? I just hope they don't shove Wings into an even worse time-slot.

05-08-2003, 04:29 PM	#3
Freakzilla Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2000 Location: Portage, Michigan, United States Posts: 556	They probably will put Wings in a worse time-slot. But at least we'll get to see the episode of Who's the Boss? where Tony sees Angela naked in prime-time next year. It's the best episode in the entire 8 seasons. Family Guy rules!

05-08-2003, 06:34 PM	#4
~Tropical Punch 19~ Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: I'm a fly on Clay's wall Posts: 1,961	Whatwill becoem of Family Ties? Are they going to get rid of it? I hope not.

05-08-2003, 06:50 PM	#5
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	Wow, I wasn't expecting Who's The Boss? at all. I used to love that show but never got to watch it. I'll have N@N in August, so this is something nice to look forward too. Not too fond of Roseanne, Full House and Fresh Prince though. It's still way too early for them, but WTB it's a surprising delight. Maybe N@N is getting better? Nah, couldn't be.

05-08-2003, 09:48 PM	#7
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	More Bill Cosby related material?? All I can say is guuuuh....

05-08-2003, 09:52 PM	#8
ClassicTVHits Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: Forest Hills, NY Posts: 190	Agreed. It shall be interesting to see how an animated series works out on Nick@Nite!

05-08-2003, 09:58 PM	#9
ClassicComedyFan2 Coolicious! Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 28, 2001 Location: AL, United States, Alpha Quadrant Posts: 698	I can't say that I'm very excited about this. Compared to the AWESOME TV Land acquisitions, these pretty much pale in comparison, although I haven't seen Full House in a while. I predict by 2004, Full House, Fresh Prince, Roseanne and Cosby will dominate the primetime while all of the others (yes, even Cheers) are relegated to the late/overnight slots.

05-08-2003, 10:03 PM	#10
ClassicTVHits Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: Forest Hills, NY Posts: 190	Very Good Prediction, I can definately see that happening! The new shows coming to TV Land do some far more exciting to Nick@Nite's gains

05-09-2003, 09:59 AM	#12
ClassicTVHits Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: Forest Hills, NY Posts: 190	Family Ties on TV Land would be awesome! It hasn't been on during a decent time slot in a while!

05-10-2003, 01:40 AM	#13
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	The "Who's The Boss?" news comes as a pleasant surprise. This makes up for the mal-treatment of "Charles In Charge."