Here's looking forward to Alias tomorrow night on ABC!

posted by Kay Saturday, December 07, 2002

 
NANCY DREW, THE LEGENDARY GIRL DETECTIVE, RETURNS IN AN ORIGINAL MOVIE FOR THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK, PREMIERING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 ON "THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY"

Maggie Lawson Stars as Teenage Sleuth Nancy Drew

Inspired by the Stratemeyer Syndicate's literary classics penned under the nom-de-plume 'Carolyn Keene,' "Nancy Drew," an original film for the ABC Television Network, takes up the adventures of the legendary girl detective with a brand new mystery starring Maggie Lawson ("Inside Schwartz") as the brilliant, beautiful and indefatigable teenage sleuth. "Nancy Drew" will air as a presentation of "The Wonderful World of Disney", SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 (7:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

In this contemporary version of the still popular mystery series, Nancy is a young college-bound teenager whose reputation for solving crimes already precedes her. She enters freshman year at River Heights University, accompanied by childhood girlfriends George (Lauren Birkell) and Bess (Jill Ritchie). The trio joins their new roommate, Teeny (Marieh Delfino), in the throngs of sorority rush, where they are immediately impressed by Allison Price (Sabine Singh ), sorority president, pre-med student and fiancÈe of the school's star football player. But Allison's life takes a sudden downturn when her boyfriend slips into a coma after abusing performance-enhancing substances... and the immediate evidence points to her as the supplier! The ever-inquisitive Nancy is determined to find out the truth, even if she risks ruining her academic career and her close relationship with her widowed father.

Created during the height of the Great Depression, the series of Nancy Drew mystery novels introduced the original empowered teenage girl more than sixty years before today's crop of dynamos on television. She was so modern, in fact, at the time of her creation - she drove her own car, was unrepentantly intelligent and demanded that adults treat her with respect - that producers of today's "Nancy Drew" found she needed virtually no updating. And with the books being as popular as ever, not to mention the successful CD ROM game, "Nancy Drew" is primed to return to network television.

"Nancy Drew" also stars Brett Cullen as Mr. Drew, Heath Freeman as Patrick Daly, Charlie Finn as Hank Greenberg and James Avery as professor Shifflin.

Kevin Brown ("Roswell," "Anatomy of a Hate Crime") is executive producer with Academy Award-nominee Lawrence Bender ("Good Will Hunting," "Pulp Fiction"). DGA Award-nominee James Frawley ("Ally McBeal; "Ed" and ABC telefilm "The Three Stooges) is co-executive producer and director. Hans Proppe (Emmy Award winner for ABC's "Anne Frank") is producer. Ami Canaan Mann wrote the screenplay. "Nancy Drew" is a production of Touchstone Television.

This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

posted by Kay Saturday, December 07, 2002

 

How soon will the holiday's hit network shows?

Monday, Dec. 9 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND — Debra (Patricia Heaton) becomes jealous when Ray (Ray Romano) buys a thoughtful Christmas gift for his mother and she's certain he hasn't put any thought into what he's getting her.

Check yesterday's entry for details on the holidays on CBS.

posted by Kay Friday, December 06, 2002

 
CBS'S REGULAR SERIES GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH CHRISTMAS THEMED EPISODES

CBS celebrates the Yuletide season with the following holiday themed episodes of some of the Network's top series.

Monday, Dec. 9 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND — Debra (Patricia Heaton) becomes jealous when Ray (Ray Romano) buys a thoughtful Christmas gift for his mother and she's certain he hasn't put any thought into what he's getting her.

Saturday, Dec. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) THE DISTRICT — Three elves are the primary suspects when a Salvation Army truck is robbed before Christmas. Meanwhile, Mannion (Craig T. Nelson), while dressed as Santa Claus, is asked by a young boy to bring his mother home from jail for Christmas. Mannion forgoes his family plans, reexamines the woman's case and, racing against time, performs a Christmas miracle managing to bring the boy's mother home to her son.


Sunday, Dec. 15 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) BECKER — Becker (Ted Danson) announces that he will be spending Christmas with his new girlfriend, much to Chris's (Nancy Travis) chagrin. Meanwhile, Margaret (Hattie Winston) invites Linda (Shawnee Smith) to go caroling with her church choir, while Bob (Saverio Guerra) finds himself pursued by his high school nemesis, now dressed as a street Santa.

Monday, Dec. 16 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) THE KING OF QUEENS — Carrie (Leah Remini) decides to splurge on an expensive gift for her father for Christmas. However, wanting to match his daughter's generosity, Arthur (Jerry Stiller) convinces Holly (Nicole Sullivan) to hunt for the perfect gift for Carrie in what turns into a Heffernan holiday fiasco.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) JAG — It will take a miracle for the JAG team to celebrate Christmas Day together as events on Christmas Eve conspire to keep them all apart: Bud (Patrick Labyorteaux) is broke, Harriet (Karri Turner) is suffering from a mysterious illness, Harm (David James Elliott) is stuck on board a carrier unless he can find a ride and the Admiral (John M. Jackson) and Mac (Catherine Bell) have their hands full at Headquarters with a Marine couple about to have a baby and three missing Saudi diplomats.

Saturday, Dec. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL — The Angels try to raise the spirits of a group of workers who learn they are about to lose their jobs on Christmas Eve.

Sunday, Dec.22 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) BECKER — Reggie (Terry Farrell) hands out letters from the "Dear Santa" project in which the children describe gifts they want for Christmas. Becker (Ted Danson), in true scrooge fashion, balks at first at the request for a CD player but then reluctantly agrees. Unfortunately, he must now scramble at the last minute along with the mad rush of shoppers and vows never to take part in the holiday spirit again. (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Dec. 23 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) THE KING OF QUEENS — Carrie's (Leah Remini) having a difficult time getting pregnant and matters are further complicated when her prime time to conceive a baby is interrupted by Doug's (Kevin James) parents staying with them for the Christmas holiday. (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Dec. 23 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) YES, DEAR — When Jimmy's (Mike O'Malley) much disliked uncle leaves him a $5,000 inheritance, he and Christine (Liza Snyder) rack up a huge credit card bill only to learn he's getting half the amount he expected. Meanwhile, Kim (Jean Louisa Kelly) is determined to have cute pictures of the kids taken to use as a Christmas gift for her parents, much to the dismay of Christine. (Rebroadcast)

Tuesday, Dec. 24 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) JAG — Two days before Christmas, Harm (David James Elliott) takes responsibility for a pretty, young petty officer who is going to trial after the holiday and all the brigs are closed. (Rebroadcast).

posted by Kay Thursday, December 05, 2002

 

As we enter the time when a lot of our favorite shows spend a week or two in reruns we can also look forward to a season of movies, some new, others old. This one, with fan faves Mary Tyler Moore and Burt Reynolds, looks to have some potential -- and plenty of opportunities to tune in and give it a chance.

Sunday, December 8th @ 8pm(ET)
Sunday, December 8th @ 10pm(ET)
Monday, December 9th @ 12am(ET)
Wednesday, December 11th @ 9pm(ET)
Saturday, December 14th @ 10pm(ET)
Sunday, December 15th @ 4pm(ET)
Monday, December 16th @ 12am(ET)
Saturday, December 21st @ 12:30pm(ET)

posted by Kay Wednesday, December 04, 2002

 





Got a Smallville fan in your house???

One who missed how it all began last season?

We may have the answer for your holiday shopping woes!

If they not only love the show, but saw how it all began, then this great Smallville poster (right) may hold the key!

posted by Kay Tuesday, December 03, 2002

 
CBS has a lot to be happy about this season!
With four of the week's top five programs, CBS placed first for the eighth time in the season's first 10 weeks while also posting a victory in the 2002 November Sweep, in the week ending Dec. 1, Week 10 of the 2002-03 season that also included the final three days of the November rating period.

CBS also placed first for the week in adults 25-54 (tie, NBC) for the first time this season and placed second in adults 18-49 for the sixth time.

Final results for the November Sweep, released by Nielsen today, put CBS first in viewers (13.31m), households (8.7/14) and second in its target adult 25-54 demographic (5.0/12). This marks CBS's second consecutive November Sweep victory.

posted by Kay Tuesday, December 03, 2002

 

Who puts a blind man in charge of security?
"Blind Injustice" — Jake is bummed when he fails to notice a robbery at the diner, but tries to make up for it when he hears the robber at a hockey game, on BECKER, Sunday, Dec. 8 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ken Levine directed the episode from a script by Liz Astrof.

Jake is down in the dumps after he unknowingly lets a robber walk past him. In an effort to cheer Jake up, Becker takes him to a hockey game. During the game Jake recognizes the voice of the thief and convinces Becker to make a citizens arrest. Meanwhile, Margaret is sweet talked by a salesman who Becker warned her about.

posted by Kay Tuesday, December 03, 2002

 
The Agency...

We are entering the part of the season when networks try moving shows around to see if their audience will find them easier, and like them better in other timeslots. For devoted viewers that can evolve into a not so fun game of chasing one's favorite shows. So, as we note such moves, we'll try and share those notes with you. For example:

GAGE CONDUCTS AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION OF HIS STAFF THAT RESULTS IN MURDER, ON "THE AGENCY," ON A SPECIAL NIGHT, FRIDAY, DEC. 6 Lolita Davidovich ("Play it to the Bone") Guest Stars

posted by Kay Monday, December 02, 2002

 
News of another reason why CBS is known for not just being in the entertainment biz, but for putting FAMILY in everything they do...

HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - "A Home for the Holidays," a one-hour special aimed at finding adoptive homes for children in foster care, is slated to air Dec. 20 on CBS.

Martin Sheen (news), Ellen DeGeneres (news), Rene Russo (news) and Sela Ward (news) are among the celebs who will tell holiday tales of adoption success to help raise awareness.

The program, now in its fourth year, will also include performances by Faith Hill (news), Creed, Melissa Etheridge (news) and Vanessa Carlton (news).

posted by Kay Sunday, December 01, 2002

 

December 8 on Alias
"Passage Part II" - While continuing on a mission to take control of six nuclear warheads, Sydney and Jack discover where Irina's loyalties lie when she meets up with Gerard Cuvee (Derek de Lint). Meanwhile, Sloane informs the Alliance that Emily may still be alive, on "Alias," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"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, James Lesure as CIA Agent Craig Blair, Ira Heiden as techie, Joseph Ruskin as Alain Christophe, Wolf Muser as Ramon Veloso, Andy Gatjen as aide, Marshall Manesh as Hari Singh, Derek de Lint as Gerard Cuvee, Iqbal Theba as General Arshad and P.D. Mani as PRF guard.

posted by Kay Sunday, December 01, 2002

 

NBC COVERAGE OF MACY'S PARADE HITS HIGHEST OVERNIGHTS ON RECORD

PEACOCK COVERAGE OF THE 76TH-ANNUAL “MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE™” HITS A 15.0 RATING, 30 SHARE IN LOCAL MARKETS, HIGHEST IN AT LEAST 12 YEARS

FOR A THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, NBC’S PARADE COVERAGE IS UP OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR IN THE METERED MARKETS

I would expect that some of the thanks for those great numbers belongs to Jill Hennessy (NBC’s “Crossing Jordan”), Dennis Farina (NBC’s “In-Laws”) and the casts of the network’s hit “American Dreams” and “Good Morning, Miami” who made special celebrity appearances on NBC’s 76th-annual “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade™” Thursday, Nov. 28.

posted by Kay Sunday, December 01, 2002