The Unit-related stories
Posted Sep 14th 2009 11:02AM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, OpEd, Desperate Housewives, Stargate, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Chuck, Reality-Free, Dollhouse, Gone Too Soon, Joss Whedon, V
When I first started exploring this project, there were a few shows that I knew were going to be important to hit. This is the first of those.
Firefly was
Joss Whedon's sci-fi western series. The show mustered disappointing ratings in its short eleven-episode run on FOX.
Since then it's gone on to near mythic cult status. There was such an outcry of support from its loyalists, the Browncoats, over its cancellation that the producers made a feature film sequel. That movie,
Serenity, answered a lot of questions about the future fate of the cast. Unfortunately, like the television series, it couldn't find quite enough people to show up and tune in to warrant a sequel. Nevertheless, the few morsels of
Firefly we did get are enough to prove that this is one of the most innovative and enjoyable series ever to hit the airwaves.
Continue reading Gone Too Soon: Firefly
Posted Aug 7th 2009 12:29PM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Industry, Programming, OpEd, Cancellations, Ratings, Reality-Free
Earlier this week, I told you about
the real reason Without A Trace was cancelled. Now, executive producer
Shawn Ryan reveals the real reason The Unit was cancelled. "Listen, if the show had been owned by Paramount and
Medium had been owned by 20th Century Fox, we'd be making the fifth season of
The Unit now." You see, TV fans, it's comes down to money. CBS owns Paramount so it would earn more in the long run if
The Unit made more episodes, went into syndication and reaped revenues for years to come. However, Fox owns
The Unit. Get it?
Continue reading The real reason The Unit was cancelled
Posted May 13th 2009 7:04PM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Comedy Shows, Programming, OpEd, The Amazing Race, The Apprentice, CSI, House, Lost, Smallville, Grey's Anatomy, The Office, 30 Rock, Reality-Free, Fringe, The Big Bang Theory, Parks and Recreation
Do the American people really like watching their favorite shows this way? Assuming you have more than one or two shows you enjoy following, this week is daunting to say the least and beyond exhausting. Just last night I had a three-hour finale of
The Biggest Loser and that awesome
Fringe finale. In the past few days we've said goodbye to
The Amazing Race,
The Apprentice,
Cold Case,
The Unit,
Brothers & Sisters,
The Big Bang Theory,
House and
Castle. And that's just on the major networks.
Over the next two days we have
America's Next Top Model,
Lie to Me,
Lost,
Bones,
My Name Is Earl,
Smallville,
Parks & Recreation,
CSI,
Grey's Anatomy,
Hell's Kitchen,
The Office,
Supernatural and even
CSI: NY on a special night. And it goes on through the weekend. In an era where ratings are slipping, how can it make good business sense to put all of these finales on against one another all within a few days of each other. I know they've always done that, but I just don't think it makes sense anymore.
Continue reading We're barely halfway through and I've already got finale fatigue!
Posted May 10th 2009 4:00PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 7, ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos, followed by new episodes of Extreme Makeover, Desperate Housewives, and Brothers & Sisters.
- CBS has a new 60 Minutes at 7, then the season finales of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has a new Dateline at 7, followed by the season finale of Celebrity Apprentice.
- FOX has a new Sit Down, Shut Up at 7.
- At 8, FOX has a new Simpsons, then new episodes of King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad.
- TCM has Bunny Lake Is Missing at 8.
- HBO has a new No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency at 8, followed by The Alzheimer's Project.
- At 9, PBS has a new Masterpiece Mystery!
- USA has a new Law and Order: CI at 9, then a new In Plain Sight.
- GSN has a new High Stakes Poker at 9.
- Nickelodeon has a marathon of The Nanny starting at 9.
- Also at 9: Showtime has a new episode of The Tudors, then a new Tracey Ullman's State of the Union.
- At 10, AMC has a new Breaking Bad.
- At 11:45, Cartoon Network has a new Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
Posted May 6th 2009 11:03AM by Isabelle Carreau
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Reality Shows, Programming, American Idol, CSI, Law and Order, Survivor, Grey's Anatomy, Cancellations, Pickups and Renewals, Reality-Free, TV Squad Ten
Earlier this week, I let you know of
the ten shows I thought should be renewed. Now it's time to reverse the question and think about the shows that shouldn't be renewed. Yes, there are some shows that should end now, either because they have annoying characters (*cough* Meredith Grey *cough*), are not treated properly by their network (insert here pretty much all shows on FOX), have been on TV for too long and have a hard time being original (I'm talking about you
Survivor), etc.
ER would have been a prime candidate for this list, but NBC finally made the right decision and ended the show a few weeks ago. Note that my list includes some shows that have received early renewals. Still, I think they should be canceled asap. So what other shows, besides
ER, I think should bite the dust? Let's find out!
If you just want the list, click here.Continue reading TV Squad Ten: Series that should be canceled
Posted May 6th 2009 11:03AM by Isabelle Carreau
10 -
Survivor, CBS
9 -
Ghost Whisperer, CBS
8 -
The Bachelor, ABC
7 -
The Unit, CBS
6 - At least one
CSI, CBS
5 - At least one
Law & Order, NBC/USA Network
4 -
Brothers & Sisters, ABC
3 -
Private Practice, ABC
2 -
American Idol, FOX
1 -
Grey's Anatomy, ABC
Want to see the pictures or leave a comment? Click here.Posted May 3rd 2009 4:01PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 7, ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos, followed by new episodes of Extreme Makeover, Desperate Housewives, and Brothers & Sisters.
- CBS has a new 60 Minutes at 7, then a new episode of The Amazing Race, the season (series?) finale of Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has a new, two-hour Dateline at 7, followed by a new, two-hour Celebrity Apprentice.
- FOX has a new Sit Down, Shut Up at 7.
- At 8, FOX has a new Simpsons, then new episodes of King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad.
- HBO has a new No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency at 8, followed by two new episodes of In Treatment.
- At 9, PBS has a new Masterpiece Classic.
- USA has a new Law and Order: CI at 9, then a new In Plain Sight.
- Sci-Fi has the movie Fireball at 9.
- Also at 9: Showtime has a new episode of The Tudors, then a new Tracey Ullman's State of the Union.
- At 10, AMC has a new Breaking Bad.
- At 11:45, Cartoon Network has a new Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
- At 1AM, Cartoon Network has a new Mighty Boosh.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
Posted Apr 26th 2009 4:01PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 7, ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos, followed by new episodes of Extreme Makeover, Desperate Housewives, and Brothers & Sisters.
- CBS has a new 60 Minutes at 7, then new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has a new, two-hour Dateline at 7, then a new Celebrity Apprentice.
- At 8, FOX has a new Simpsons, followed by new episodes of Sit Down, Shut Up, Family Guy, and American Dad.
- TV Land has The TV Land Awards at 8.
- ESPN has the Red Sox/Yankees game at 8.
- TNT has the Trail Blazers/Rockets game at 8.
- HBO has a new No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency at 8, then two new episodes of In Treatment.
- There's a new Challenge on Food Network at 8, followed by a new Iron Chef America.
- At 9, PBS has a new Masterpiece Theater.
- USA has a new Law and Order: CI at 9, then a new In Plain Sight.
- Showtime has a new episode of The Tudors at 9, followed by a new Tracey Ullman's State of the Union.
- GSN has a new High Stakes Poker at 9.
- G4 has a new G4 Underground at 9.
- Also at 9: MTV has a new Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, followed by new episodes of Bully Beatdown and Nitro Circus.
- At 10, AMC has a new Breaking Bad.
- At 11:45, Cartoon Network has a new Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
- At 1AM, Cartoon Network has a new Mighty Boosh.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
Posted Apr 24th 2009 8:00AM by Isabelle Carreau
Filed under: Spoilers Anonymous, Reality-Free
This is
Spoilers Anonymous, a weekly column here at
TV Squad where we supply you with the dirt on some of the more popular shows on the air. We'll never put spoilers up here on the main page in order to help the reformed stay unspoiled. If you have anything to add to the group, feel free to step up and let yourself be heard, either with our
tips form or by emailing us at
tvsquad at gmail dot com, or call and leave a message at
(775) 640-8479. Your anonymity is guaranteed, if you wish to remain as such.
This week we have:
24, Desperate Housewives, Gossip Girl, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, Lost, Nip/Tuck, Prison Break, Private Practice, Psych, The Unit and Ugly Betty. (SPOILERS FOLLOW!)
Continue reading Spoilers Anonymous
Posted Apr 12th 2009 4:01PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 7, CBS has a new 60 Minutes, followed by new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has a new, two-hour Dateline at 7, then a new Celebrity Apprentice.
- At 8, ABC has a new, two-hour Extreme Makeover.
- TBS has The World's Funniest Office Commercials at 8.
- Food Network has a new Challenge at 8.
- HBO has a new No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency at 8, then two new episodes of In Treatment.
- Also at 8: Disney has a new Sonny with a Chance, followed by a new Wizards of Waverly Place.
- At 9, MTV has a new Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, then new episodes of Bully Beatdown, Nitro Circus, and College Life.
- There's a new episode of The Tudors on Showtime at 9, followed by a new Tracey Ullman's State of the Union.
- GSN has a new High Stakes Poker at 9.
- At 10, AMC has a new Breaking Bad.
- At 11:45, Cartoon Network has a new Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
- At 12:30AM, Cartoon Network has a new Tim and Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job.
- At 1AM, Cartoon Network has a new Mighty Boosh.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
Posted Mar 29th 2009 4:00PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 7, ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos, followed by a new, two-hour Extreme Makeover.
- CBS has a new 60 Minutes at 7, then new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has a new Dateline at 7, followed by new episodes of Kings and Celebrity Apprentice.
- At 8, FOX has a new Simpsons.
- HBO has the series premiere of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency at 8.
- Disney has a new Sonny with a Chance at 8.
- At 9, FOX has a new Family Guy, then a new American Dad.
- PBS has a new Masterpiece Classic at 9.
- MTV has a new Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory at 9, followed by new episodes of Bully Beatdown and Nitro Circus.
- Also at 9: Comedy Central has the standup special Jim Gaffigan: King Baby.
- At 10, AMC has a new Breaking Bad.
- Showtime has a new United States of Tara at 10.
- At 11:45, Cartoon Network has a new Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
- At 12:15am, Cartoon Network has a new Delocated, then a new Tim and Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
Posted Mar 22nd 2009 4:05PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
ABC Family has a Secret Life of the American Teenager marathon all night.- At 7, ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos, followed by new episodes of Extreme Makeover, Desperate Housewives, and Brothers & Sisters.
- CBS has a new 60 Minutes at 7, then new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has a new Dateline at 7, followed by new episodes of Kings and Celebrity Apprentice.
- At 8, FOX has a new Simpsons, then new episodes of King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad.
- There's a new Challenge on Food Network at 8.
- At 9, PBS has a new Masterpiece Classic.
- MTV has a new Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory at 9, followed by new episodes of Bully Beatdown and Nitro Circus.
- HBO has the season finale of Big Love at 9, then the season finale of Flight of the Conchords and a new Eastbound & Down.
- At 10, AMC has a new Breaking Bad.
- Comedy Central has the Craig Fergsuon: A Wee Bit 'O Revolution standup special at 10.
- Also at 10: Showtime has a new United States of Tara.
- At 12:15am, Cartoon Network has a new Delocated, followed by a new Tim and Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
Posted Mar 15th 2009 4:03PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 7, ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos, followed by new episodes of Extreme Makeover, Desperate Housewives, and Brothers & Sisters.
- CBS has a new 60 Minutes at 7, then new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has a new Dateline at 7, followed by the series premiere of Kings and a new Celebrity Apprentice.
- FOX has a new Hole in the Wall at 7, then new episodes of The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad.
- ABC Family has the movie Au Pair 3: Adventure in Paradise at 8.
- Food Network has a new Challenge at 8, followed by a new Iron Chef America.
- Also at 8: Disney has a new Sonny with a Chance, then a new Wizards of Waverly Place.
- At 9, MTV has a new Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, followed by new episodes of The CollegeHumor Show, Nitro Circus, and How's Your News?
- HBO has a new Big Love at 9, then new episodes of Flight of the Conchords and Eastbound & Down.
- At 10, AMC has a new Breaking Bad.
- Showtime has a new United States of Tara at 10.
- Comedy Central has the Larry The Cable Guy Roast at 10.
- At 12:15am, Cartoon Network has a new Delocated, followed by a new Tim and Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job.
Check your
local TV listing for more.
Posted Feb 15th 2009 4:02PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 7, CBS has a new 60 Minutes, then the season premiere of The Amazing Race and new episodes of Cold Case and The Unit.
- NBC has a new, two-hour Dateline at 7, followed by the conclusion of XIII.
- At 8, FOX has a new Simpsons, then new episodes of King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad.
- PBS has a new Nature at 8, followed by a new Masterpiece Classic.
- TNT has the NBA All-Star Game at 8.
- Food Network has a new Challenge at 8 (with Miley Cyrus!), then the season finale of Ultimate Recipe Showdown and a new Iron Chef America.
- Disney has a new Sonny with a Chance at 8, then a new Wizards of Waverly Place.
- VH-1 has a new Confessions of a Teen Idol at 8.
- At 9, ABC has a new Desperate Housewives, then a new Brothers & Sisters.
- HBO has a new Big Love at 9, followed by a new Flight of the Conchords and the premiere of Eastbound & Down.
- Also at 9: Showtime has a new episode of The L Word, then new episodes of The United States of Tara and Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
- At 12:30am, Cartoon Network has a new Tim and Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
Posted Jan 11th 2009 4:00PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
- At 7, ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos, followed by new episodes of Extreme Makeover, Desperate Housewives, and Brothers & Sisters.
- NBC has the Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet at 7, then The Golden Globe Awards.
- At 8 (or whenever football is over), CBS has a new 60 Minutes, followed by new episodes of Cold Case and The Unit.
- FOX has the season premiere of 24 at 8.
- PBS has a new Nature at 8, followed by a new Masterpiece Classic.
- Disney has a new Hannah Montana at 8.
- At 9, Food Network has a new Ultimate Recipe Showdown at 9.
- Lifetime has the movie Trial By Fire at 9.
- At 11, E! has the Golden Globe Awards After Party.
- At 11:30, Cartoon Network has a new Robot Chicken.
- At 12:15am, Cartoon Network has a new Drinky Crow Show.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
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