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Wednesday, February 26, 2003
The Lone Ranger is back on Television... Set in the 19th century, the saga of the classic Western hero begins with the introduction of Luke Hartman (Chad Michael Murray), a 20-year old Boston law student whose life is turned upside down when he is wounded in an ambush after witnessing the murder of his brother, a Texas Ranger. Rescued by an Apache named Tonto (Nathaniel Arcand, "American Outlaws"), Luke is instantly captivated by Tonto's beautiful sister Alope (newcomer Anita Brown). Luke assumes the guise of a mysterious masked champion to avenge his brother's death and fight the scourge of injustice.  Check out the trailer for the Lone Ranger movie over on the WB -- if the movie lives up to the trailer Wednesday night could be GREAT on the WB this week! We tuned in tonight and while this certainly wasn't your parents Lone Ranger it was a fun ride. For those wondering if it could have been a pilot for a series... we kinda hope so! Do you love Chad Michael Murray? I heard from The WB Street Team that he's starring as The Lone Ranger in a movie on The WB Wednesday Feb 26! Check him out!! The trailer is here. Faith is going to be back on Angel March 5! Eliza Dushku kicks butt! There'll probably be a trailer up on the Angel page in the next week or so - check it out here. Tuesday, February 25, 2003
Law & Order Feb 26, 2003 -- LUCIE ARNAZ GUEST-STARS AS COSMETICS MAVEN -- Lucie Arnaz ("Here's Lucy") makes a rare television appearance as rich cosmetics maven Jackie Kohl in an episode that features scandalous affairs, controversial stock transactions and hormone replacement therapy. Melissa Errico (Broadway's "My Fair Lady") and Fred Grandy ("The Love Boat") also guest-star. Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Sam Waterston, Elisabeth Rohm, Fred Thompson and S. Epatha Merkerson also star. Monday, February 24, 2003
  STAR IN "CODE 11-14," A SUSPENSEFUL NEW TELEVISION MOVIE TO BE BROADCAST APRIL 13 ON CBS Stephen Lang ("Gods and Generals") and Nanci Chambers ("JAG") Also Star David James Elliott ("JAG") and Terry Farrell ("Becker") star in CODE 11-14, a suspenseful new television movie to be broadcast as the "CBS Sunday Movie," Sunday, April 13 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The thriller follows an FBI agent whose search for a serial killer intensifies when he finds himself and his family trapped on board an international flight with the murderer. Stephen Lang ("The Fugitive," "Gods and Generals") and Nanci Chambers ("JAG") also star. Kurt Novack (Elliott) is a skilled FBI agent whose work continually takes him away from his wife, Michelle (Farrell), and their young son, Johnny. Kurt's latest case involves a serial killer who photographs his victims before killing them, then leaves the pictures beside their dead bodies. Thinking they have found a suspect in Australia, the FBI sends Kurt to witness the cross-examination while special agent Andrea Bowman (Chambers) helps out on the home front.   Flight attendant Justin Shaw (Lang) greets them, and the flight starts off pleasantly until Kurt returns from a short walk to find Michelle beaming after opening a gift box revealing a beautiful pair of earrings. Having thought the earrings were from her husband, she is shocked to learn that not only are they from a stranger, but they were taken off the body of the murderer's latest victim. The flight heats up even more when Kurt's phone rings and it is the killer on the line. Before long, one of the passengers is dead and Kurt realizes his own wife and son are the next targets. Terry Farrell is probably best known for her role as Reggie in the Network series, "Becker." Prior to that, she was known as science officer Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Farrell worked for several years as an Elite model while studying acting. After landing her first role in the television series, "Paper Dolls," she moved to Los Angeles to study at the Stella Adler Conservatory. Her additional television credits include guest-starring roles in the series "The Twilight Zone," "Quantum Leap," "The Cosby Show" and "Family Ties." She also appeared in the television movies "L.A. Madame" and "Reasons of the Heart" and the mini-series "Danielle Steel’s ‘Star.’" Her feature film credits include "Back to School" and "Hellraiser III."  Nanci Chambershas a recurring role on the CBS series, "JAG." She also starred with her husband, David James Elliot, in the Network television movie, "Dodson’s Journey."  Crossing Jordan BUG UNCHARACTERISTICALLY LOSES CONTROL SEARCHING FOR AN IDENTITY FOR 'JOHN DOE' -- The investigation into the brutal death of an unidentified vagrant labeled "John Doe" hits home for Bug (Ravi Kapoor), who sets out on an unorthodox, Jordan-esque mission to uncover the man's identity and find his murderer. Despite Jordan's (Jill Hennessy) advice to let the police handle the case, a relentless Bug uses his forensic skills to track the "John Doe's" final steps and uncovers more than he bargained for. Meanwhile, Garret (Miguel Ferrer) investigates the shooting death of a Boston detective allegedly testifying against his fellow officers, which the DA (guest star Susan Gibney) wants to label a suicide. Saturday, February 22, 2003
 Robin Leach -- one of 10 Celebrities who wants you to "get him out of here!" Robin began his television career simultaneously on KABC-TV in Los Angeles and WABC-TV in New York. In 1980 he joined CNN's "People Tonight," and was also roving editor for "Entertainment Tonight" in its first three years. In 1983 he created "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," which ran for an unprecedented 14 years. He has produced and hosted over 300 hours of TV series and specials, including the ABC-TV Daytime series "Fame, Fortune and Romance." In September 1993 Robin began hosting a nightly primetime call-in talk show to launch the new television Food Network, a 24-hour cable channel. His weekend series for the network, "Gourmet Getaways," began in September 1996 with Robin showcasing the world's greatest vacation resorts and their chefs and recipes. Episodes of the one-hour series were filmed in North Africa, Hawaii, Europe and Asia. Other television projects include hosting -- for the fourth consecutive year -- MTV's "Worlds Most Expensive Videos Countdown" and being a celebrity judge on PBS' "Masterchefs" series and A&E's "Top Ten Celebrity Chefs" special. He is currently under contract to NBC's new ShopNBC cable network, and has joined the television show "Extra" as Las Vegas show business editor. Robin is also the current entertainment editor for Fox TV in Las Vegas, with which he is developing a new live late-night show, "Penthouse F," which he will produce and host and which is set to air in Spring 2003. Did you hear?? Chad Michael Murray us coming back to The WB in The Lone Ranger. Check it out here as the trailer is lookin' mighty cool!  As many of you know we've posted images of Lana Clarkson in all her glory -- as a tribute to a beautiful woman who should not be forgotten. The link above will take you to some of those items. You can see a wonderful picture of Lana with me, Kay Kellam, on my site. Thursday, February 20, 2003
Here's a Smallville update from The WB Street Team - Christopher Reeve (the original Superman) is playing a brilliant scientist with a special message from Clark's home planet on Feb. 25th. More info when I get it, or you can check out the Smallville show - click here. Wednesday, February 19, 2003
Wanna have a little fun on the NBC website? Check out Tabitha's guide to being a witch Personaly I like tip number 7 -- Computers are the enemy Monday, February 17, 2003
 “PASSIONS” IS NO. 2 FOR THE WEEK AMONG WOMEN 18-34 AND NO. 1 AMONG FEMALES 12-17 “Passions” is also No. 1 for the season among females 12-17. “Passions” is the season’s fastest-growing daytime series versus year-ago results in numerous categories, including women 18-49 viewers, where the drama is up 14 percent this season versus its average at this point last season (1.182 million vs. 1.037 million). And it looks like they'll be adding a bit more fun in upcoming episodes -- with Bernie Mac and Kim Fields!  February 17 the WB will air the 2 hour season finale of Birds of Prey. (They aren't saying Series finale... so might they be willing to work on the show and try it again? Who knows.)So, in hour of the WB airing Birds of Prey once more, we thought we'd remind you: The WB has added some great stuff to the Street Team, including a chance to get one of 12 Autographed Birds of Prey Posters! Autographed as in they say the ENTIRE CAST has signed these twelve posters. So go sign up for the Street Team and start earning points! Tuesday night, on an all-new Smallville: After Martha is infected with a toxic virus and falls into a coma, Clark rushes to find an antidote ... but when he also becomes ill, it's up to Jonathan to find the cure in time. See the trailer for "Fever" at theWB.com Saturday, February 15, 2003
Coming up tomorrow night on American Dreams: AMERICAN DREAMS --(8:00PM-9:00PM ET) --(TV-PG) "False Start" TRACK SEASON BEGINS WITH AN INTRASQUAD MEET THAT PITS JJ AGAINST SAM; ART GARFUNKEL AND INDIA.ARIE GUEST STAR - In the first track meet of the season, JJ (Will Estes) and Sam (Arlen Escarpeta) square off to determine who will race one of the fastest runners in the city, creating a new-found relationship between this unlikely pair.  Friday, February 14, 2003
 Celebrate Valentine's Day NBC style: TV'S MOST MEMORABLE WEDDINGS 02-14-2003 8:00PM (ET) Whether it's the modern day fairytale nuptials of Charles and Diana, the laugh-out-loud mismatch of Jack and Rosario on "Will & Grace," or the all-time absurdity of Tiny Tim marrying Miss Vicki on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" - "TV's Most Memorable Weddings" makes for unforgettable viewing. Hosted by "Frasier's" Jane Leeves. Thursday, February 13, 2003
 Passions celebrates Black History Month! Heard about Passions PSAs for Black History Month? But not caught one yet... well go to the NBC site and see them today! (I have to admit, part of what I like is that they show these actors are not just cast-mates, but they seem to be friends as well. Wednesday, February 12, 2003
The Other Half has a Valentines' news flash: The top five characteristics men look for in a woman, according to the results of THE OTHER HALF / E-Poll® Survey slated to be released nationwide on Valentine’s Day (Friday, February 14) exclusively on the daytime talk show THE OTHER HALF, are (check local listings for station and time): #1 good listener #2 intelligence #3 sense of humor #4 polite manners #5 shared values …and the top reasons men turn the ‘other’ way are: #1 poor sense of humor #2 lack of intelligence #3 too many partners #4 overweight #5 smokers Tuesday, February 11, 2003
Oscar Nominations have been announced!  Adrien Brody in THE PIANIST Nicolas Cage in ADAPTATION Michael Caine in THE QUIET AMERICAN Daniel Day-Lewis in GANGS OF NEW YORK Jack Nicholson in ABOUT SCHMIDT  Chris Cooper in ADAPTATION Ed Harris in THE HOURS Paul Newman in ROAD TO PERDITION John C. Reilly in CHICAGO Christopher Walken in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN  Salma Hayek in FRIDA Nicole Kidman in THE HOURS Diane Lane in UNFAITHFUL Julianne Moore in FAR FROM HEAVEN Renée Zellweger in CHICAGO  Kathy Bates in ABOUT SCHMIDT Julianne Moore in THE HOURS Queen Latifah in CHICAGO Meryl Streep in ADAPTATION Catherine Zeta-Jones in CHICAGO  ICE AGE LILO & STITCH SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON SPIRITED AWAY TREASURE PLANET  CHICAGO FRIDA GANGS OF NEW YORK THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS ROAD TO PERDITION ![](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0312311354.01._PE20_PI_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg") CINEMATOGRAPHY CHICAGO FAR FROM HEAVEN GANGS OF NEW YORK THE PIANIST ROAD TO PERDITION  COSTUME DESIGN CHICAGO FRIDA GANGS OF NEW YORK THE HOURS THE PIANIST  CHICAGO GANGS OF NEW YORK THE HOURS THE PIANIST TALK TO HER  BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE DAUGHTER FROM DANANG PRISONER OF PARADISE SPELLBOUND WINGED MIGRATION DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT THE COLLECTOR OF BEDFORD STREET MIGHTY TIMES: THE LEGACY OF ROSA PARKS TWIN TOWERS WHY CAN’T WE BE A FAMILY AGAIN?  CHICAGO GANGS OF NEW YORK THE HOURS THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS THE PIANIST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM EL CRIMEN DEL PADRE AMARO HERO THE MAN WITHOUT A PAST NOWHERE IN AFRICA ZUS & ZO  FRIDA THE TIME MACHINE  MUSIC – ORIGINAL SCORE CATCH ME IF YOU CAN FAR FROM HEAVEN FRIDA THE HOURS ROAD TO PERDITION MUSIC – ORIGINAL SONG "Burn It Blue" from FRIDA "Father and Daughter" from THE WILD THORNBERRYS MOVIE "The Hands That Built America" from GANGS OF NEW YORK "I Move On" from CHICAGO "Lose Yourself" from 8 MILE BEST PICTURE CHICAGO GANGS OF NEW YORK THE HOURS THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS THE PIANIST SHORT FILM - ANIMATED THE CATHEDRAL THE CHUBBCHUBBS! DAS RAD MIKE’S NEW CAR MT. HEAD SHORT FILM – LIVE ACTION FAIT D’HIVER I’LL WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE… (J'ATTENDRAI LE SUIVANT...) INJA (DOG) JOHNNY FLYNTON THIS CHARMING MAN (DER ER EN YNDIG MAND) SOUND CHICAGO GANGS OF NEW YORK THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS ROAD TO PERDITION SPIDER-MAN SOUND EDITING THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS MINORITY REPORT ROAD TO PERDITION VISUAL EFFECTS THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS SPIDER-MAN STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES SCREENPLAY - ADAPTED ABOUT A BOY ADAPTATION CHICAGO THE HOURS THE PIANIST SCREENPLAY - ORIGINAL FAR FROM HEAVEN GANGS OF NEW YORK MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING TALK TO HER Y TU MAMÁ TAMBIÉN Monday, February 10, 2003
Boomtown may have given Kingpin a chance to borrow it's time slot, but NBC doesn't want viewers forgetting this great show... NBC’s critically acclaimed “Boomtown” (Sundays, 10-11 p.m. ET) will return with a bang to the network’s primetime schedule on March 2 following a “Boomtown” bonanza of 12 consecutive episodes to be broadcast on Bravo the same day (March 2) for 12 hours beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding at 10 p.m. The announcement was made by Jeff Zucker, President, NBC Entertainment. “This effort gives us a great platform to re-launch ‘Boomtown’ when it returns from a brief respite,” said Zucker. “It also affords viewers a change to catch up with the plotlines and appreciate its unique storytelling style over a condensed period of time.” “’Boomtown’ is a drama of the highest quality that speaks to the smart upscale audience of both Bravo and NBC,” said Jeff Gaspin, Executive Vice President, Alternative Series, Longform and Program Strategy, NBC Entertainment. “This match offers the perfect promotional opportunity.”  The Other Half The first-annual “Mr. Other Half Pageant” debuts nationwide exclusively on THE OTHER HALF Wednesday, February 12 with commentary from Geri Manthey (Survivor, The Surreal Life) and actress/singer Tatyana Ali (The Fresh Prince of Bel Air) (syndicated, check local listings for station and time). “We’ve decided to give you ladies a full hour of gorgeous, hunky, and at times, barely-clad men,” says Mario Lopez, co-host of THE OTHER HALF. Each weekday Lopez and his co-hosts Dick Clark, Danny Bonaduce and Dorian Gregory open the doors into the male psyche to offer four honest perspectives about what men really think. Judged by the studio audience of over 100 women, ten men will compete in talent, personality, formalwear and swimsuit competitions for a chance to win the coveted “Mr. Other Half” title as well as a walk-on role on the hit NBC drama AMERICAN DREAMS. Three finalists will be selected, with the wining title going to the man who best answers the question: If you wake up tomorrow and discover you have turned into a woman, what woman would you want to be, and why? “Ladies, it’s sure to be one of the most spectacular, one of the most amazing, and one of the most pleasurable events of your lives!” promises Bonaduce. Looking Beyond February Sweeps... RETURN TO THE BATCAVE: THE MISADVENTURES OF ADAM AND BURT, a new television movie that reunites "Batman" series stars Adam West and Burt Ward in a comedy adventure where they stumble upon a diabolical plot to steal the original Batmobile from a charity benefit, will be broadcast as the "CBS Sunday Movie," Sunday, March 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Original series stars Frank Gorshin (The Riddler), Lee Meriwether (Cat Woman) and Julie Newmar (Cat Woman) make special appearances. While trying to unravel the details and find the Batmobile, West and Ward flashback to the tumultuous times of their 60s television series to reveal a bizarre behind-the-scenes story of the creation of a television classic, from their on-the-set explosions to their wild real-life encounters with fans.  Are You Hot, the Search for America's Sexiest People.Normally I'd ignore a show like this out of hand. There just isn't much in the premise of this show that screams out to me that I have to watch it -- but Lorenzo Lamas has been gracing TV Screens in this country for the better part of 20 years. His son AJ has grown into a talent worth watching, appearing with Edward James Olmos on PBS' American Family. I have to admit, I'm inclined to think Lorenzo could be a fun judge to watch on this show. (His fellow judges, per the ABC website, are Rachel Hunter and Randolph Duke.  So here's the official line from ABC: From coast to coast, thousands of hopefuls gathered in recent weeks to get the chance to compete for the crown of the sexiest man or woman in America. Talent, personality and strategy were not required, just physical beauty and innate sexiness. Now TV viewers get their chance to vote on the regional finalists as they face a celebrity panel of experts, including Rachel Hunter, Randolph Duke and Lorenzo Lamas. (Are You Hot is the first item to make it onto Lorenzo Lamas' new official website! Check it out here!) For those of you who've got your eye on something special at the circuit city website, check this out:  my big fat greek wedding available 2-11-03 or nec 17 inch flat screen monitor Sunday, February 09, 2003
 The episode you'll have to wait two weeks to watch -- Alias on ABC Feb. 23: SLOANE DISCOVERS THE POWERS OF A MYSTERIOUS RAMBALDI DEVICE, AND SYDNEY SENSES THAT FRANCIE IS KEEPING SECRETS, ON ABC'S "ALIAS" "Firebomb" - A mysterious Rambaldi device's powers are finally revealed -- and a renegade Sloane has its secrets. Meanwhile, Vaughn begs an uncooperative Dixon to aid the CIA in rescuing Sydney, Will is called upon to participate in a crucial CIA briefing session, and Sydney senses that Francie is keeping secrets, on "Alias," SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on ABC. "Alias" stars Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow, Victor Garber as Jack Bristow, Ron Rifkin as Arvin Sloane, Michael Vartan as Michael Vaughn, Lena Olin as Irina Derevko, Bradley Cooper as Will Tippin, Merrin Dungey as Francie Calfo, Carl Lumbly as Marcus Dixon, Kevin Weisman as Marshall Flinkman and David Anders as Mr. Sark. Guest starring are Terry O'Quinn as Kendall, Greg Grunberg as Weiss, Ken Lally as lead agent, Roy Werner as bomb squad leader, Eli Danker as Kabir, Yvonne Farrow as Diane Dixon, David A. Kimball as analyst no. 1 - Fleming, Bonita Friedericy as analyst no. 2 - Joyce and Lina Patel as Alia Gizabi. Tonight on NBC on American Dreams: LOVE IS IN THE AIR...OR AT LEAST IT SHOULD BE; VANESSA CARLTON GUEST-STARS -- Preparing for the East Catholic High School Valentine's Day dance, Meg (Brittany Snow) tries to convince boyfriend Luke (guest star Jamie Elman) of the importance of the holiday, while Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) waits for a brave boy to ask her to the dance . Meanwhile, a health scare sends Jack (Tom Verica) to the hospital, while JJ (Will Estes) searches for forgiveness from Beth (Rachel Boston). Elsewhere, Patty (Sarah Ramos) braces for her own Valentine's Day festivities as she makes arrangements for her first coed party. Vanessa Carlton guest-stars as the legendary Dusty Springfield singing "Wishin' and Hopin.'" Gail O'Grady and Ethan Dampf also star.. Looking forward to May on NBC: The 100th birthday of Bob Hope will be marked (as was Hope’s 90th birthday) with this two-hour event for May that features various celebrity interviews, clips and outtakes encompassing Hope's amazing range of films, NBC Specials and Christmas shows, public service announcements and commercials -- as well as his unforgettable USO tours entertaining the troops overseas. The multi-faceted entertainer’s staggering career has long had a distinct NBC connection that helped shape the network’s future. Thursday, February 06, 2003
Everyone’s talking about the Christopher Reeve episode of Smallville. The WB says that he’s playing a scientist named “Dr. Swann.” Episode’s on the 25th of this month, and I should have more info soon - click here. Tomorrow on CBS: "Brothers in Arms" – To punish Olshansky for the arrest that resulted in his brother’s scheduled execution later that day, a man kidnaps Olshansky and plans to kill him at the moment of his brother’s death, on HACK, Friday, Feb. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Alex Zakrzewski directed the episode that was written by Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming. Gary Cole ("Midnight Caller") and Emmy Award-winning Chad Lowe ("Life Goes On") guest star. Outraged by what he believes is Olshansky’s role in the controversial circumstances surrounding the arrest of Jimmy Scanlon (Lowe) and Jimmy’s subsequent fatal shooting of an officer at the precinct, John Scanlon (Cole) holds Olshansky in a cell and forces him to endure the same death day rituals that his brother is encountering. Having only a few clues to follow based on John and Olshansky’s brief phone calls to the horrified Heather, an anxious Marcellus attempts to spearhead the effort to find his former partner before John can complete his deadly plan.  CMA'S FAN FAIR: BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER IN 2003! Dubbed the "crown jewel" of Country Music festivals by USA Today, Fan Fair features nightly, star-packed concerts at The Coliseum, home of the NFL Tennessee Titans, with state-of-the-art production, two huge concert stages and giant screens capturing all of the excitement in the stands and on the stage. Already scheduled to perform are Brooks & Dunn, Deana Carter, Kenny Chesney, Diamond Rio, Sara Evans, Lonestar and Martina McBride. And many more acts will be added to The Coliseum shows in the coming weeks. Other artists currently set to appear at Fan Fair 2003 include Trace Adkins, Steve Azar, Chris Cagle, Terri Clark, Kellie Coffey, Bill Engvall, Andy Griggs, Jennifer Hanson, Tracy Lawrence, Little Big Town, MARCEL, Jo Dee Messina, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Neal McCoy, Pinmonkey, Sixwire, Anthony Smith, Marty Stuart, Rick Trevino, Trick Pony, Keith Urban and Mark Wills. Wednesday, February 05, 2003
 PRESIDIO MED and QUEENS SUPREME will go on hiatus, beginning this week (Jan 31, 2003), with the Friday 10:00-11:00 PM time to be programmed with a rotation of rebroadcasts of CBS's top rated dramas CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, CSI: MIAMI and WITHOUT A TRACE and additional original broadcasts of 48 HOURS. CBS's new Wednesday and Friday schedules: Wednesday 8:00-9:00 PM STAR SEARCH 9:00-10:00 PM 60 MINUTES II 10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS INVESTIGATES (Effective Jan. 29) Friday 8:00-9:00 PM STAR SEARCH (Effective Feb. 21) 9:00-10:00 PM HACK 10:00-11:00 PM ROTATION OF CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, CSI: MIAMI, WITHOUT A TRACE, 48 HOURS INVESTIGATES (Effective Jan. 31)  Tuesday, February 04, 2003
"Notting Hill," the hit romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts ("Ocean's Eleven," "Erin Brockovich") and Hugh Grant ("About a Boy"), will air in HDTV with 5.1-channel surround sound and in Spanish via the SAP channel as the "ABC Big Picture Show," SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. "Notting Hill" tells the story of Anna Scott (Roberts), a Hollywood and international superstar who meets the owner of a book store (Grant) in the Notting Hill section of London. The pair are immediately attracted to each other, but her fame and fortune serve as a wedge. The relationship, which begins in fits and starts, is peopled with a colorful cast of friends and colleagues - especially Grant's mangy roommate (Rhys Ifans, "The Shipping News"). Starring are Julia Roberts as Anna Scott, Hugh Grant as William "Will/Willie" Thacker, Richard McCabe as Tony, Rhys Ifans as Spike, James Dreyfus as Martin, Dylan Moran as Rufus the Thief, Roger Frost as Annoying Customer, Henry Goodman as Ritz Concierge, Julian Rhind-Tutt as "Time Out" Journalist, Lorelei King as Karen, Anna's publicist, John Sharpnel as P.R. Chief, Clarke Peters as "Helix" Lead Actor and Yolanda Vazquez as Interpreter. Monday, February 03, 2003
 SERIES PREMIERE SCOTT FOLEY STARS AS NOVICE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY HOPING TO IMPRESS BOSS AND BEAUTIFUL CO-WORKER In a new comedy series premiere, Adam Sullivan (Scott Foley) begins his career as an Assistant U. S. Attorney, going head-to-head with former classmate and dream date Susan Rakoff (Amanda Detmer), who now works as a legal aid lawyer. Adam's roommate, Owen Harper (Eddie McClintock), complicates his case by visiting the courthouse for some inadvertent jurytampering -- much to the dismay of Adam's reluctant boss Geoffrey Laurence (Peter Jacobson). John Ross Bowie also stars; Kathryn Joosten (NBC’s “The West Wing”) and Phil Hendrie gueststar. To commemorate Black History Month, the six African-American contract players on the popular NBC daytime soap opera “Passions” have joined together to record public service announcements that celebrate the achievement of African-Americans. The six 15-second spots are being made available exclusively to all NBC affiliates. The spots feature all the actors that are involved with the core Russell family -- a middle class African-American household. The actors, appearing as themselves, are Rodney Van Johnson (TC Russell); Tracey Ross (Eve Russell); Amelia Marshall (Liz Sanborn); Brook Kerr (Whitney Russell); Chyrstee Pharris (Simone Russell); and Charles Divins (Chad Harris). In the spots, the actors salute African-Americans that have risen to prominence by following their dreams. The subjects of the spots are Sidney Poitier, Marian Anderson, Alex Haley, Thurgood Marshall, Condoleezza Rice and Bill Cosby. The spots carry the theme “Achieve Your Passions” and are intended to run on NBC stations throughout February. “The PSA campaign is another example of Passions’ commitment to diversity and inclusion. I'm very proud of our actors and our record of color-blind story telling,” said Sheraton Kalouria, SVP, Daytime Programs, NBC Entertainment.  What kind of things can points on the WB Street Team earn you? How does this messenger bag strike your fancy?Not a messenger bag type person? They have clothing, shirts, ball caps, and sweat shirts, as well as chairs, and posters! Which brings us back to our request below: If you are interested in joining the WB Street Team please e-mail us and we'll send you an invitation. You'll get to join the Street Team, no different than if you went straight to them, but we'll get points towards one of the cool prizes you'll be getting in line to earn! Smallville fans -- have we got a treat for you!    (If you are interested in joining the WB Street Team e-mail us and we'll send you an invitation. You'll get to join the Street Team, no different than if you went straight to them, but we'll get points towards one of the cool prizes you'll be getting in line to earn! Alias Fans -- If you've been wondering in January, have the Rambaldi artifacts been forgotten about?? Looks like we'll get the answer this coming Sunday! "A Free Agent" - Sydney must make a life-defining decision regarding her future with the agency, while Sloane re-emerges and continues his obsessive quest to piece together the mysterious Rambaldi artifacts - with the reluctant aid of a kidnapped scientist (Christian Slater, "Broken Arrow," "True Romance"). Meanwhile, Dixon's marriage is put to the test after he tells his wife the truth about his occupation, and Sydney's graduate school graduation is bittersweet, on "Alias," SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. MATTHEW BRODERICK AND KRISTIN CHENOWETH TOP A STELLAR CAST IN THE BLOCKBUSTER PRESENTATION OF "MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN," AIRING ON "THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY," FEBRUARY 16 ON ABC Two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick, Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth, Emmy and Tony Award-nominee Victor Garber, Emmy and Tony Award-winner Debra Monk, Emmy-nominee Molly Shannon and Broadway and film star David Aaron Baker headline a stellar cast in the blockbuster presentation of "Meredith Willson's The Music Man," a special three-hour made-for television movie airing on "The Wonderful World of Disney," SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 (7:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The film is executive-produced by award-winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows," "Brian's Song," ABC's "Annie" and "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," the Golden Globe Award-winning feature film, "Chicago"). The rollicking musical follows the escapades of the charming, fast-talking rogue, Professor Harold Hill (Broderick, "The Producers," "How to Succeed in Business," "Brighton Beach Memoirs"), who waltzes into River City, Iowa, mesmerizing its citizens with the need for a boys' marching band to keep their children on the path of moral righteousness. Hill cons the parents into buying his expensive instruments and uniforms, convincing them that his revolutionary music training program, "The Think System," will turn their youngsters into virtuoso performers. But not all the townspeople are excited by Hill's scheme, especially Marian Paroo (Ms. Chenoweth, "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," "ABC's Annie"), the beautiful but willful local librarian and piano teacher who has caught Prof. Hill's eye. Hill's plans go awry when his deepening feelings for Marian and his attempts to scam the stubborn small town citizens run to cross-purposes. Chaos ensues when Hill is about to be uncovered for the scoundrel he is and he's forced to prove himself to the River City citizens and Marian. Sunday, February 02, 2003
10pm 2003-02-03 ALL NEW! FLASHBACK -- THE MORGUE STAFF STEPS BACK IN TIME TO FIND THE BOSTON STRANGLER In an annual Cavanaugh tradition, Jordan (Jill Hennessy) joins with Woody (guest star Jerry O'Connell) and the rest of the morgue staff to examine an unsolved homicide from Max' (Ken Howard) days as a rookie detective -- which coincided with the killing spree of the famed Boston Strangler. Stepping back in time to 1964, they each assume the identity of someone involved in the homicide investigation, hoping to unearth a new shred of evidence to possibly discover the true identity of the killer in the controversial murder case. Miguel Ferrer, Ravi Kapoor, Steve Valentine and Kathryn Hahn also star |