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Posted Mar 6th 2009 1:31PM by Nick Zaino
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Cancellations, Reality-Free

The first season of Frank Caliendo' s
Frank TV debuted with some of the strongest numbers TBS had seen with over three million viewers for its first episode. That was bolstered by a constant barrage of spots during the MLB playoffs, and although that first run was cut to five episodes by the writers' strike, the show's future seemed bright.
Now season two is in the books, and that will do it for
Frank TV.
Broadcasting & Cable reported yesterday that Caliendo's series has been canceled.
Caliendo entered the second season in an optimistic mood. He had made some changes with the bigger budget TBS gave him, adding people to the cast to address the major criticism from Season One that Caliendo was playing every part. When doing impressions is your main strength, you're probably going to need an ensemble cast. Caliendo is one of the most talented mimics in comedy - watch his face during his signature George W. Bush or John Madden impressions. He gets the physical tics, as well as the voice, perfect.
Continue reading Say goodbye to Frank TV
Posted Nov 18th 2008 8:03AM by Joel Keller
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Site Announcements, Contests and Giveaways, Reality-Free

On this Tuesday morning, we've got an
Apple iPod Nano and a Frank TV-branded talking bottle opener for one lucky, random commenter. The prize package comes courtesy of
Frank TV, which airs Tuesdays at 11 PM ET on TBS.
To enter, leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, November 21 simply telling us why you'd like to own this prize package
. As always, we'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries. Some other details:
- To enter, leave a confirmed comment below stating why you'd like to own the Frank TV prize package (the iPod Nano and talking bottle opener).
- The comment must be left before November 21, 2008 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter only once.
- One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
- One winner will receive an Apple iPod Nano (valued at $149) and a Frank TV-branded talking bottle opener (valued at $4).
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
Click
here for complete Official Rules.
Posted Feb 22nd 2008 1:01PM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Pickups and Renewals

Considering that Frank Calliendo's inaugural season on his show (cleverly titled
Frank TV) hit excellent ratings numbers for TBS, it comes as no real shocker that
it's been picked up for a second run. The first season was cut to only five episodes due to the
writers strike, so rather than go back to finish the rest of the initial order, TBS has gone this route.
Calliendo's show is a streaming barrage of fast impressions and skits, featuring Calliendo in virtually every role. Made famous by his dead-on impressions of the likes of George W. Bush, Al Pacino and John Madden, the show has received mixed reviews. Personally, I find Frank to be an incredibly likable guy, which comes across well on the show, and as with most sketch shows, if something isn't working for you, go make a sandwich. It'll be something else by the time you come back.
Posted Jan 5th 2008 12:02PM by Joel Keller
Filed under: OpEd, Festivus, TV Squad Lists, WGA Strike

To call 2007 a stellar year of TV would be a mistake, because it was a very
bleh year in many respects. Shows that had previously riveted us to our seats made missteps and mistakes. New shows were either mediocre or just unmemorable. A writers' strike made people anxious and depressed all at once. And the aspects of the TV world that have generated low expectations continued on their merry lowbrow way (I mean, who expected Tila Tequila's search for love to be anything but a skankfest)?
But in a year of abject mediocrity, some highlights and lowlights poked through. Like last year, I'm going to make up categories instead of doing traditional "Bests" and "Worsts." It hurts my brain less...
Continue reading The Best and Worst of 2007: Joel's list
Posted Oct 13th 2007 9:30AM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Industry, Programming, Web, Celebrities
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