THE WHIP | Summer program notes

Apparently, the upfronts (and, let’s face it, last season in general) went poorly enough for NBC that they’ll be making some changes. The network is expected to announce tomorrow that Kevin Reilly is out as NBC entertainment president. Nikki Finke has the scoop. …
I haven’t watched Rosie’s final episodes of The View yet, but I’ll [...]

UPFRONTS 2007 | Fox’s fall lineup

FOX PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08
*New programs in bold; all times Eastern
MONDAY
8 p.m. “Prison Break”
9 p.m. “K-VILLE“
TUESDAY
8 p.m. “New Amsterdam“
9 p.m. “House”
WEDNESDAY
8 p.m. “Back to You“
8:30 p.m. “‘Til Death”
9 p.m. “Bones”
THURSDAY
8 p.m. “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”
9 p.m. “Kitchen Nightmares“
FRIDAY
8 p.m. “The Search [...]

UPFRONTS 2007 | The CW’s fall lineup

THE CW PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08
*New programs in bold; all times Eastern
MONDAY
8 p.m. “Everybody Hates Chris”
8:30 p.m. “Aliens in America“
9 p.m. “Girlfriends”
9:30 p.m. “The Game”
TUESDAY
8 p.m. “Beauty and the Geek”
9 p.m. “Reaper“
WEDNESDAY
8 p.m. “America’s Next Top Model”
9 p.m. “Gossip Girl” (New Series)
THURSDAY
8 p.m. “Smallville”
9 p.m. [...]

UPFRONTS 2007 | CBS’s fall lineup

CBS PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08
*New programs in bold; new times in italics; all times Eastern
MONDAY
8 p.m. “How I Met Your Mother”
8:30 p.m. “The Big Bang Theory“
9 p.m. “Two and a Half Men”
9:30 p.m. “Rules of Engagement”
10 p.m. “CSI: Miami”
TUESDAY
8 p.m. “NCIS”
9 p.m. “The Unit”
10 p.m. “Cane“
WEDNESDAY
8 [...]

UPFRONTS 2007 | ABC’s fall lineup & notes

ABC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08
*New programs in bold; new times in italics; all times Eastern
MONDAY:
8:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
9:30 p.m. “Sam I Am“
10:00 p.m. “The Bachelor”
TUESDAY:
8:00 p.m. “Cavemen“
8:30 p.m. “Carpoolers“
9:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show”
10:00 p.m. “Boston Legal”
WEDNESDAY:
8:00 p.m. “Pushing Daisies“
9:00 p.m. “Private Practice“
10:00 p.m. “Dirty Sexy Money“
THURSDAY:
8:00 p.m. “Ugly Betty”
9:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”
10:00 p.m. “Big Shots“
FRIDAY:
8:00 p.m. “Men in Trees“
9:00 p.m. “Women’s Murder [...]

UPFRONTS 2007 | NBC notes

Rumors are swirling that this may be the final season for ER. It’s probably about time, I’d guess. …
Journeyman sounds like a cross between Early Edition and Quantum Leap. The Peacock is remaking The Bionic Woman. What’s with all these tired ideas and recycled formulas? Not exactly the innovative thinking NBC’s Jeff Zucker patted himself [...]

UPFRONTS 2007 | NBC’s fall lineup

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08
*New programs in bold; new times in italics
MONDAY
8-9 p.m. “Deal or No Deal”
9-10 p.m. “Heroes”
10-11 p.m. “Journeyman“
TUESDAY
8-9 p.m. “The Biggest Loser”
9-10 p.m. “Chuck“
10-11 p.m. “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. “Deal or No Deal”
9-10 p.m. “Bionic Woman“
10-11 p.m. “Life“
THURSDAY
8-8:30 p.m. “My Name Is Earl”
8:30-9 p.m. “30 Rock“
9-9:30 p.m. “The [...]

The 2007 Upfronts

It’s an exciting time of year in television. This week, the broadcast networks unveil their fall programming slates to advertisers and the media.
It all begins this afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern, when NBC will introduce its fall lineup at Radio City Music Hall.
Tomorrow at 4 p.m. Eastern, ABC will give its presentation at New York’s [...]

THE WHIP | Gilmore girls, Weeds and The View

The LA Times reports that Warner Bros. and The CW were unable to reach an agreement for an eighth season of Gilmore girls, meaning that the show will take its final bow Tuesday, May 15. I’ve come a little late to the Gilmore party (I’m currently catching up on season 4 DVDs; the first two [...]