Overheard at the Upfronts….
May 13, 2006 by Kath Skerry
As you probably are aware, the Network Upfronts are happening as we speak. The upfronts are a yearly tradition during which the networks unveil their lineup for the fall season to potential advertisers. Often the actors and actresses are there to shmooze with the ad execs. But for us, it’s when we learn what new shows we can look forward to in the fall, and start placing bets on which ones will be gone before their 4th episode. TV is fickle I tell ya.
I’ll be passing on any upfronts news as I hear it. Here’s the latest from the rumor mill.
- Inside sources are saying that The CW (the merger of The WB & UPN) isn’t too happy with their choices of dramatic programming for their debut season. In response it looks like they are bringing back 7th Heaven for an 11th season. Yes, the same 7th Heaven whose series finale they hyped to the point of nausea last week. The Camdens…they just won’t go away. They are pesky little Christians, aren’t they. I swear, if Everwood or Veronica Mars doesn’t make it on to The CW’s fall schedule and 7th Heaven does…well I’m not going to watch The CW…ever. I will glady give up Lorelai and Rory to honor Veronica, Logan, Ephram and Bright. (Source)
- Looks like the only Aquaman we will be seeing this year is the one starring Vincent Chase & Mandy Moore. The much rumored Aquaman TV show that was slated for The CW has been nixed. That’s the rumor around town according to E! Online’s Kristin Veitch.(Source)
- TV Diva, Kristin Veitch, is also reporting that there is new life for ABC’s midseason replacement, What About Brian? Having entered the schedule a few months ago with blah ratings, some, and by some I mean me, are surprised that this one will be back next year. (Source)
- ABC has been picking up shows left and right. New for us this fall will be”
- Brothers & Sisters – A family soap dealing with adult siblings starring Calista Flockhart, Balthazar Getty, Rachel Griffiths, and Patricia Wettig. Wait, does this mean that Mrs. VP won’t be on Prison Break next season? Upfronts are sucky spoilers!!!
- Ugly Betty – The U.S. adaptation of the popular Latin American telenovela that follows the life of a plain but lovable woman working in the fashion industry. It’s being produced by Salma Hayek and the Reveille (the folks behind “The Office”)
- Men in Trees – In this new drama, Anne Heche stars as a Manhattan shrink who flees big city life for Alaska…zzzzzzz
- Traveler – A conspiracy thriller about three Ivy Leaguers who get caught up in a national security emergency.
- Despite earlier rumors that it got the ax, it looks like Andy Barker, P.I. will be hitting NBC this fall. The show stars former Conan sidekick, Andy Richter, as an accountant who stumbles into a gig as a private investigator.
Check back soon for the latest news from the upfronts….
Men In Trees? Alaska? Anne Heche? Oh dear gawd, just no.
Thanks for the info! Let us know the SECOND you hear any CW/Veronica Mars info.