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| Author: | Johnny Dollar [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:06 pm ] |
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Pushing Daises, I predict, will be the best new show of the fall (well, that or the Palladino thing). I'm so glad they picked it up. Great high concept. And Kristin Chenoweth to boot. It won't last long. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch. ... ng_daisies In addition, I can't wait to watch Women's Murder Club, described as the following: Quote: Combine the feminine wit and warmth of "Sex and the City" with the gritty reality of "CSI" and the dedication of Law and Order and you'll understand the unique appeal of "Women's Murder Club." Sex+gritty reality+dedication=yoshue. But the rest sound kind of lame. You've got lawyers, Dynasty-esque families and groups of successful adults navigating the murky waters of life and love. Also, Cavemen. And the fuckers didn't pick up Mitch Hurwitz's new show, which would have starred Oliver Platt, Michael McKean and John Michael Higgins. Oh, the things we get deprived of... |
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| Author: | jujubee [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:10 pm ] |
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yoshue wrote: And the fuckers didn't pick up Mutch Hurwitz's new show, which would have starred Oliver Platt, Michael McKean and John Michael Higgins. Oh, the things we get deprived of... I'm so pissed about this. I mean, every review has said the Cavemen is supposed to be the worst comedy in years, yet they picked that up over comedy gold that is guaranteed from Hurwitz? |
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| Author: | A. G. [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:12 pm ] |
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Is ABC TV run by a woman? Because they often act like they couldn't care less about attracting male viewers. |
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| Author: | Snrub [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:18 pm ] |
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I guess Life on Mars was a no go. Shame. |
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| Author: | A. G. [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:20 pm ] |
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Ack I was so looking forward to that. It seemed like the type that might crossover the atlantic with it's core good aspects intact. Although they'd have had a hard time finding a replacement for the girl in the UK version who, as Snrub delicately put it, was cute despite being a tubbo. |
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| Author: | Libs [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:21 pm ] |
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I've heard raves and raves about Pushing Daisies, so that could be good. I would be mixed on Women's Murder Club. I've actually read most of the novels in that series by James Patterson (I'm assuming Lindsay Boxer would be the main character of the program like she is in the books?) The problem with the books is that they're very, very, VERY lightweight and easy to read. I can't imagine how they could make a rewarding TV show out of them. |
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| Author: | jujubee [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:22 pm ] |
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Snrub wrote: I guess Life on Mars was a no go. Shame. Well, they pushed it to midseason, so I don't know, maybe they will still pick it up. The official schedule isn't announced until tomorrow, after all. |
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| Author: | Snrub [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:25 pm ] |
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Archie Gates wrote: Ack I was so looking forward to that. It seemed like the type that might crossover the atlantic with it's core good aspects intact. Although they'd have had a hard time finding a replacement for the girl in the UK version who, as Snrub delicately put it, was cute despite being a tubbo. As much as I loved the British version (it's one of the few British dramas I've ever even properly watched, let alone enjoyed), I couldn't help but dream of what you yanks could've done with it's central premise. Cop from 2007 gets knocked over, wakes up in Streets of San Francisco era 70s. It could've been fucking awesome. |
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| Author: | jujubee [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:27 pm ] |
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Snrub wrote: Archie Gates wrote: Ack I was so looking forward to that. It seemed like the type that might crossover the atlantic with it's core good aspects intact. Although they'd have had a hard time finding a replacement for the girl in the UK version who, as Snrub delicately put it, was cute despite being a tubbo. As much as I loved the British version (it's one of the few British dramas I've ever even properly watched, let alone enjoyed), I couldn't help but dream of what you yanks could've done with it's central premise. Cop from 2007 gets knocked over, wakes up in Streets of San Francisco era 70s. It could've been fucking awesome. Until ABC completely ruined it by making it last 7 seasons. |
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| Author: | Snrub [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:39 pm ] |
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jujubee wrote: Snrub wrote: Archie Gates wrote: Ack I was so looking forward to that. It seemed like the type that might crossover the atlantic with it's core good aspects intact. Although they'd have had a hard time finding a replacement for the girl in the UK version who, as Snrub delicately put it, was cute despite being a tubbo. As much as I loved the British version (it's one of the few British dramas I've ever even properly watched, let alone enjoyed), I couldn't help but dream of what you yanks could've done with it's central premise. Cop from 2007 gets knocked over, wakes up in Streets of San Francisco era 70s. It could've been fucking awesome. Until ABC completely ruined it by making it last 7 seasons. Unless the original creators insisted (ala Lost) on a set end-point. Truthfully, there's every chance the American version could suck. But The Office (US) has shown that, given the right care and talent, American TV can improve on an already pretty great British format. |
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| Author: | Johnny Dollar [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:41 pm ] |
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You guys are forgetting who is making the new Life on Mars. DAVID E. KELLEY. Be glad it could be dead. Although, I suspect its still in contention for midseason. Kelley shows rarely go away without getting on the air somewhere, however briefly. |
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| Author: | Christian [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:45 pm ] |
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I did read somewhere (forgot where) that Pushing Daisies is one of, if not the best pilot for this upcoming season. |
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| Author: | Johnny Dollar [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:52 pm ] |
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I hadn't heard about it until this morning. But I was immediately taken. Does anyone have a source on Daisies, re: quality? |
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| Author: | jujubee [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:55 pm ] |
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Snrub wrote: jujubee wrote: Snrub wrote: Archie Gates wrote: Ack I was so looking forward to that. It seemed like the type that might crossover the atlantic with it's core good aspects intact. Although they'd have had a hard time finding a replacement for the girl in the UK version who, as Snrub delicately put it, was cute despite being a tubbo. As much as I loved the British version (it's one of the few British dramas I've ever even properly watched, let alone enjoyed), I couldn't help but dream of what you yanks could've done with it's central premise. Cop from 2007 gets knocked over, wakes up in Streets of San Francisco era 70s. It could've been fucking awesome. Until ABC completely ruined it by making it last 7 seasons. Unless the original creators insisted (ala Lost) on a set end-point. Truthfully, there's every chance the American version could suck. But The Office (US) has shown that, given the right care and talent, American TV can improve on an already pretty great British format. Oh, I would love it for a while, I'm sure. But even with Lost, there is definitely an argument that it has gone on too long. The British series was 16 episodes, not even a whole season here. That's part of why it worked so well. |
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| Author: | Christian [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:55 pm ] |
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YAY Lee Pace was the "girl" in Soldier's Girl. |
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| Author: | Johnny Dollar [ Mon May 14, 2007 7:56 pm ] |
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yoshue wrote: Pushing Daises, I predict, will be the best new show of the fall (well, that or the Palladino thing). I need to retract that statement about 'the Palladino thing.' Apparently, its a multi-camera (!) comedy. So, really, the best we can hope for is that its pretty good. But CBS has, for once, something that sounds really awesome, and they're billing it as a musical. I'm intrigued. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch.aspx?id=viva_laughlin Viva Laughlin! |
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| Author: | jujubee [ Mon May 14, 2007 8:08 pm ] |
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yoshue wrote: yoshue wrote: Pushing Daises, I predict, will be the best new show of the fall (well, that or the Palladino thing). I need to retract that statement about 'the Palladino thing.' Apparently, its a multi-camera (!) comedy. So, really, the best we can hope for is that its pretty good. Sherman-Palladino has said that she's excited to be going back to her roots. Want to know why I won't be watching, other than the horrible drop in quality in the past couple of years of Gilmore Girls? Including while she was there? Go check out the Best/Worst Series Finale thread. Guess who was a writer/producer for Roseanne? So that's two shows she's been involved with that had horrible horrible endings. |
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| Author: | jujubee [ Mon May 14, 2007 10:58 pm ] |
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yoshue wrote: But CBS has, for once, something that sounds really awesome, and they're billing it as a musical. I'm intrigued. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch.aspx?id=viva_laughlin Viva Laughlin! OMG! Ausiello just said that if Veronica Mars isn't picked up, Rob Thomas has been asked to be showrunner! |
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| Author: | Jim Halpert [ Tue May 15, 2007 9:04 pm ] |
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footballers wives and mr and mrs smith both bomb, interesting. |
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| Author: | Harry Warden [ Tue May 15, 2007 9:05 pm ] |
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I was kind of hoping Mr. and Mrs. Smith would get picked up. Is there any chance of a mid-season run? |
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| Author: | Jim Halpert [ Tue May 15, 2007 9:05 pm ] |
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Joe wrote: I was kind of hoping Mr. and Mrs. Smith would get picked up. Is there any chance of a mid-season run? they didnt pick up its option, so no. |
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| Author: | Dkmuto [ Tue May 15, 2007 11:05 pm ] |
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yoshue wrote: I hadn't heard about it until this morning. But I was immediately taken. Does anyone have a source on Daisies, re: quality? Ausiello love: http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry ... e=12345678 |
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