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I hear that Gary Unmarried, Rules Of Engagement, The New Adventures Of Old Christine, and How I Met Your Mother all look good for renewals. But Cold Case, Without A Trace, and The Unit are on the bubble. Also, Eleventh Hour looks on the “wrong side” of the bubble right now. As expected, The Mentalist, Ghost Whisperer, and NCIS will be renewed. The NCIS SPINOFF is a lock and will probably be paired on the schedule with the original. And THE GOOD WIFE still looks like a lock.
MIAMI TRAUMA and THREE RIVERS still neck and neck to be Les Moonves’ medical show. Or will he pick up both?
ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE “looking good”. WAITING TO DIE starting to heat up.
These are “in the mix”: FISH TANK, HOUSE RULES, THE EASTMANS, U.S. ATTORNEY.
HAPPINESS ISN’T EVERYTHING may be cooling in the mix.
BACK isn’t over yet.
THE BIG D and THE KARENSKYs have no heat.
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As I’ve reported, MODERN FAMILY and FLASH FORWARD are on the schedule. THE MIDDLE is seriously heating up. (“I can’t believe it. It’s true,” a source says.) So is AWESOME HANK (formerly The Pryors) with Kelsey Grammar starring and exec-producing. And ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED remains hot even if Alyssa Milano was weak. THE LAW with Cedric The Entertainer “looks pretty good” along with COUGAR TOWN.
Those “in the mix” include: BEST THING EVER (formerly The New 20) with Eric McCormack, EMPIRE STATE, HAPPY TOWN, THE FORGOTTEN, INSIDE THE BOX, UNTITLED DAVID HEMINGSON LEGAL SHOW.
MELROSE PLACE, THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE, and VAMPIRE DIARIES all look good. LIGHT YEARS “not dead yet”. No word about any resuscitation of THE GOSSIP GIRL SPINOFF after last night’s numbers.
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I’ve already told you that SONS OF TUCSON and HUMAN TARGET are on the schedule and MASTERWORKS will go midseason. BROTHERS looks good. So does PAST LIFE.
COP HOUSE passed on
THE STATION “not going to happen”.
UPDATE: EVA ADAMS and TWO DOLLAR BEER both officially dead.
UPDATE: I’m told ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS was officially passed on today.
- Is This NBC’s Fall Schedule? (Hmm… Chuck Returning, Southland on Friday)
- ‘Sons Of Tucson’, ‘Human Target’ Ordered, ‘Lie To Me’ Renewed
- New Fox Hot List; ‘Sons Of Tucson’ & ‘Human Target’ Join ‘Glee’ On Schedule
- New CBS Hot List; ’The Good Wife’ & ‘NCIS’ Spinoff Get OK; Jenna & Jason Look Good
- New ABC Hot List; ‘Modern Family’ Picked Up
- New CW Hot List; Yes To ‘Melrose Place’, No To ‘Gossip Girl’ Spinoff
- NBC Cancels ‘Life’, Renews ‘SVU’ & ‘Medium’, Horsetrades ‘Chuck’ & ‘Earl’
- NBC “Infront” Primetime Sked
- NBC’s Hot List: ‘Trauma’ And ‘Parenthood’ All But Picked Up
- Primetime Pilot Panic: The Hot List






No Washington Field?!?
I can not believe the Karenskys has no heat! Linwood Boomer is a sit-com genius. This is a real disappointment.
Any more rumors about V?????? How it tested?
What about THIS LITTLE PIGGY?
i wish the networks could post all the pilots online and let the public decide. would it be that insane?
No Flashpoint for CBS?
anyone hear anything on Eastwick?
No word on Washington Field? That’s one of CBS’ pilots that I really want to see since Ed Bernero created it and Jon Cassar from 24 directed the Pilot. I also think Eddie Cibrian deserves another shot as a lead in a primetime show.
I heard the Adam Carolla pilot was very much in the running at CBS
How can Moonves drop 2 shows that hover around or are in the Top 10 and still deliver the ratings to the makers of Geritol and Depends? NBC has nothing more to lose with Leno kickin’ it at 10, but don’t be so quick to upset your apple cart, Les.
Without A Trace is my absolute favorite show and it’s killing me to know if it’s going to be renewed.
They have to announce May 20th right, so wouldn’t you think they have at least an idea of what they’re going to do???
Put me out of my misery!!!!
No Word about V? Maybe Midseason?
I am suprised there’s no talk about Washington field. It sounds like it would be a good one.
I saw the pilot for “Back” last week and I really loved it. The premise sounds wonky, but the show is surprisingly strong. Skeet Ulrich is phenomenal and Sherry Stringfield is excellent. The problem is, I don’t see this as a CBS show because there is NO WAY that it will repeat well or do well in syndication. This would be great on FOX or cablers like HBO, Showtime, F/X, or even TNT. I hope that “Back” does make it to series somewhere because it really was an all around excellent pilot that grabbed me from the first minute.
What about V? It’s getting great reviews on AICN and Twitter!
V also had great reviews from people who saw the screenings and posted over at my forum.
I hope any passing-over isn’t just a political thing (ie, ABC owns Flashforward, Warner Bros. owns V.) Maybe another net would be interested if ABC passes. It really is a terrific script.
What about the Body Politic for the CW?? No mention at all and the cast is amazing!!
V isn’t finished it yet. Got a late start.
And it’s hilarious how many pilots Alyssa Milano has ruined lately.
The Body Politic?
I’m starting to get a bit frustrated that it’s not even being mentioned. If it’s dead, say it’s dead. Better than no mention at all.
Rules Of Engagement? Seriously? I don’t know anyone that watches that show.
Kelsey Grammer pilot, whatever it will be called, one of my favorites of the year. Hope it happens.
Cold Case, Without A Trace, and The Unit are all quality shows with good ratings.
Gary Unmarried, Rules Of Engagement, are mediocre at best, with unremarkable ratings
The two shows that should be canceled by CBS are Gary Unmarried and Rules Of Engagement. They are nothing that the so called Tiffany network should be proud of, plus they are made under the jurisdiction of that scumbag union, AFTRA.
I agree. V got a late start. There’s a lot of articles that it might be a mid-season start but that would be ridiculous. Lots of chat on twitter etc…word is getting out and people are excited.
I also agree with “And it’s hilarious how many pilots Alyssa Milano has ruined lately.”
I second the motion on the Kelsey Grammar pilot. Classic sitcom, smart writing…tried and true formula. Why has it not been mentioned until now?
yes…anything on eastwick??