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The Listener -- An early look

Craig Olejnik stars in the new NBC show, The Listener.The producers of The Listener, a new NBC semi-supernatural drama created in Canada, seemingly spent too much time "listening" to moody, do-gooder predecessors such as Medium or Ghost Whisperer. The end result is just a little too familiar to generate much excitement.

The Listener is a rare animal -- a Canadian production from Shaftesbury Films and CTV picked up by an American network for prime time TV. You're left wondering if NBC might have bought a show directly inspired by programs already on the air in the U.S.

It's not uncommon for networks to remake shows popular in other countries. The Office is an obvious direct example in the U.S., and reality shows just change titles as they jump back and forth over the Atlantic.

The Listener looks like CTV wanted to clone the success of the American mini-genre of the average human struggling with a supernatural gift that calls him or her to an extraordinary life. We've seen that plenty in the U.S., but NBC thought we might like to see it again.

Continue reading The Listener -- An early look

Medium: Bring Me The Head Of Oswaldo Castillo (season finale) - open thread

MediumOf course, this was the series finale on NBC only. The show moves to CBS next season where it will become CSI: Medium Los Angeles. Or something.

Last night Allison had visions of her entire family being murdered. That didn't happen, of course, but she did end the season in a coma after having a stroke during surgery. My guess? She gets out of it next season, but not before some trippy thing happening while she's in the coma for an episode or two.

What did you think of this episode?

What's On Tonight: I'm A Celebrity, Greek, Cake Boss, Conan's First Show

  • Kathy GriffinG4 has E3 '09 Live all day and night.
  • At 8, ABC has a new, two-hour episode of The Bachelorette, followed by a new Here Come The Newlyweds.
  • NBC has the two-hour series premiere of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here at 8, then the season finale (on NBC) of Medium.
  • ABC Family has a new Greek at 8.
  • At 9, USA has a new Monday Night RAW.
  • TLC has a two new episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8 at 9, then a new Cake Boss.
  • Food Network has a new Unwrapped at 9.
  • At 10, Food Network has a new Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
  • Spike has a new 4th and Long at 10.
  • Also at 10: Bravo has Kathy Griffin: The Footage You Weren't Meant To See.

Check your local TV listings for more.

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue reading What's On Tonight: I'm A Celebrity, Greek, Cake Boss, Conan's First Show

Behind the scenes of the last ever Medium episode (on NBC, that is)

We told you about CBS picking up Medium after a deal couldn't be made with NBC, and it's interesting to note that NBC's web site acknowledges that this isn't the series finale, it's only the series finale on NBC. The episode airs this Monday at 10.

It's called "Bring Me The Head Of Oswaldo Castillo," and the clip below shows what goes on behind the scenes of the making of a Medium episode. Obviously, there might be some spoilers here, so proceed with caution.

What's On Tonight: Land of the Lost, Unwrapped, Jon & Kate, Medium

  • Guy FieriSci-Fi has a Land of the Lost marathon all night.
  • At 8, ABC has a new episode of The Bachelorette, followed by the premiere of Here Come The Newlyweds.
  • NBC has a new, two-hour Dateline, then a new Medium.
  • PBS has a new Antiques Roadshow at 8.
  • TCM has Sergeant York at 8, then Dawn Patrol.
  • At 8:30, Food Network has a new Unwrapped, followed by new episodes of Dear Food Network and Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
  • At 9, TLC has the season premiere of Jon & Kate Plus 8, then the premiere of Cake Boss.
  • USA has a new Monday Night RAW at 9.
  • HBO has three new episodes of In Treatment starting at 9.
  • Also at 9: ESPN has the Lakers/Nuggets game.
  • At 10, MTV has a new episode of The Hills.

Check your local TV listings for more.

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue reading What's On Tonight: Land of the Lost, Unwrapped, Jon & Kate, Medium

NBC wanted Ghost Whisperer but didn't get it (and lost Medium)

Ghost WhispererSuddenly, it seems that network TV programming is becoming like Major League Baseball. I'll trade you Scrubs for money and a TV show to be named later. Or how about taking According To Jim off our our hands and you give us Old Christine? Shows are going to other networks already, so why not just starting trading them?

On the heels of CBS picking up Medium after NBC canceled it (actually, they wanted to renew it for fewer episodes but CBS Studios said no and grabbed it) comes this news that NBC was all set to buy Ghost Whisperer if CBS had canceled that show, and then they were going to pair it with Medium, if they had kept that.

Continue reading NBC wanted Ghost Whisperer but didn't get it (and lost Medium)

The Upfronts: CBS

cbs logo 2009Coming off a strong 2008 season, CBS is taking some bold moves with their new season program schedule. As we wrote earlier, there are four new dramas, a sitcom and a reality show in the mix.

The big news is how it's shifting around some hit shows on Monday and Thursday, while standing pat on Wednesday. Here's what we know right now...after the jump.

Continue reading The Upfronts: CBS

CBS picks up Medium, insults NBC

MediumWell, this is a rather interesting development, and a good one for fans of NBC's Medium: CBS has picked up the show after NBC canceled it.

You don't often see that happening, but it's been happening more and more lately (and this upfront week is crazy in general, with lots of renewals for shows we all thought were pretty much dead). CBS didn't just pick up the show, they got in a few digs at NBC too. CBS Television Studios produces Medium, and they say that "NBC's cancellation of Medium is inexplicable to us," and went on to point out that "the ratings don't lie. Medium outperforms many of NBC's renewed shows." They also talk about how NBC scheduled the show inconsistently.

No word yet on what exactly CBS will do with the show. Perhaps pairing it with Ghost Whisperer on Friday nights? (Note: CBS will not, however, pick up Knight Rider. Sorry, fans!)

What's On Tonight: Bachelorette, Two and a Half Men, Good Eats, In Treatment

  • 24WE has a Golden Girls marathon all night.
  • At 8, ABC has a new Dancing with the Stars, followed by the season premiere of The Bachelorette.
  • CBS has a new Rules of Engagement at 8, then the season finales of How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, Rules of Engagement, and CSI: Miami.
  • NBC has two new episodes of Deal or No Deal at 8, followed by a new Medium.
  • FOX has the two-hour season finale of 24.
  • The CW has the season finale of Gossip Girl at 8, followed by the season finale of One Tree Hill.
  • PBS has a new Antiques Roadshow at 8, then a new American Experience.
  • ABC Family has a new Greek at 8.
  • MyNetwork TV has a new Masters of Illusion, followed by a new Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed.
  • Food Network has a new Good Eats at 8.
  • At 9, USA has a new Monday Night RAW.
  • History Channel has two new episodes of Ax Men at 9.
  • There's a new Unwrapped on Food Network at 9.
  • Also at 9: HBO has three new episodes of In Treatment at 9.
  • At 10, MTV has a new episode of The Hills.
  • Spike has the season premiere of 4th and Long at 10.

Check your local TV listings for more.

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue reading What's On Tonight: Bachelorette, Two and a Half Men, Good Eats, In Treatment

What's On Tonight: Basketball Playoffs, House, Greek, RAW, Medium

  • Golden GirlsTNT has Basketball Playoffs all night.
  • WE has a Golden Girls marathon all night.
  • At 8, ABC has a new Dancing with the Stars, then the season finale of Castle.
  • CBS has a new Big Bang Theory, followed by new episodes of How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, Rules of Engagement, and CSI: Miami.
  • FOX has the season finale of House at 8, then a new 24..
  • NBC has a new Deal Or No Deal at 8, followed by a new, two-hour Medium.
  • The CW has new episodes of Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill.
  • ABC Family has a new Greek at 8.
  • PBS has a new Antiques Roadshow at 8, then a new American Experience.
  • MyNetwork TV has a new Masters of Illusion at 8, followed by a new Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed.
  • TLC has two new episodes of Little People, Big World at 8.
  • At 9, USA has a new Monday Night RAW.
  • At 10, Food Network has a new Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
  • History Channel has a new Ax Men at 10.
  • Also at 10: E! has a new The Soup Presents.

Check your local TV listings for more.

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue reading What's On Tonight: Basketball Playoffs, House, Greek, RAW, Medium

Medium: How To Make A Killing In Big Business - open thread

MediumYou know what I love about Medium? The theme song/opening. We all know that theme songs and openings are pretty much lame nowadays. Some shows hardly have them at all, so it's good to see a show with a real theme song and an interesting opening sequence. Medium's is very old-fashioned and reminds me of shows like Night Gallery or The Sixth Sense.

Last night's episode was part one of a three parter starring Tracy Pollan as a "corporate intuitionist." I never thought I'd put those two words together in the same sentence, but there you go.

What's On Tonight: Gossip Girl, Good Eats, In Treatment, Medium

  • Hugh LaurieTNT has Basketball Playoffs all night.
  • Sci-Fi has a Star Trek: TNG marathon all night.
  • At 7, ESPN has the Red Sox/Yankees game.
  • Bravo has a new Inside The Actor's Studio (with Denis Leary) at 7.
  • At 8, ABC has a new, two-hour Dancing with the Stars, followed by a new Castle.
  • CBS has a new Big Bang Theory, then new episodes of How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, Rules of Engagement, and CSI: Miami.
  • NBC has a new Deal or No Deal, followed by a new, two-hour Medium.
  • FOX has a new House at 8, then a new 24.
  • The CW has a new Gossip Girl at 8, then a new One Tree Hill.
  • There's a new Antiques Roadshow on PBS at 8, followed by a new American Experience.
  • ABC Family has a new Greek at 8, then four new episodes of Roommates.
  • MyNetwork TV has a new Masters of Illusion at 8, then a new Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed.
  • Also at 8: Food Network has a new Good Eats.
  • At 9, HBO has three new episodes of In Treatment.
  • At 10, Food Network has a new Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
  • History Channel has a new Ax Men at 10.
  • A&E has a new Paranormal State at 10.
  • MTV has a new episode of The Hills at 10.

Check your local TV listings for more.

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue reading What's On Tonight: Gossip Girl, Good Eats, In Treatment, Medium

NBC announces four new dramas, two new comedies to fall lineup

Weekend Update with Seth MeyersThere weren't a lot of surprises at NBC's "In Front" presentation this morning. As already leaked, Parks & Recreation, Heroes, and Southland have been renewed, joining the already announced 30 Rock, The Office, The Celebrity Apprentice, Friday Night Lights, The Biggest Loser and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

There's still no word on Law & Order's bid for a 20th season, nor did they clarify the fate of Chuck, though insiders feel confident both will be back. Back on the bubble is Medium, which was leaked as renewed last night, along with My Name Is Earl. Their fates are a bit more murky, especially Earl considering NBC is giving Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" a prime-time berth, apparently launching NBC's Thursday night.

Continue reading NBC announces four new dramas, two new comedies to fall lineup

Medium renewed, Parks almost ... what's left for the "infront"?

MediumSo now word is coming out that NBC has renewed Medium; it's one of those consistent performers, neither stellar in the ratings or buzz, but solid enough and with a loyal base. What's weird is that all this news is coming out before NBC's "infront" presentation scheduled for tomorrow. And we've already heard that Chuck's fate will likely not be determined tomorrow, nor will Law & Order's chances at tying Gunsmoke's twenty season. Parks & Recreation is already negotiating its renewal, and Southland was picked up a couple of days ago.

Plus, they've already said they wouldn't be announcing their schedule, so what's left for the "infront"? And why did so much news come out already? Are they just announcing which new shows they pick up or will that news come right before the presentation? Perhaps they'll surprise everyone and renew Chuck tomorrow. And they leaked all this other information so it wouldn't get overshadowed by the Nerd Herd of the nation rejoicing. Well, one can hope.

What's On Tonight: Chuck, Gossip Girl, Roommates, Castle

  • HeroesAt 8, ABC has a new Dancing with the Stars, followed by new episodes of Surviving Suburbia and Castle.
  • CBS has a new Big Bang Theory at 8, then new episodes of How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, Rules of Engagement, and CSI: Miami.
  • NBC has the season finales of Chuck and Heroes, then a new Medium.
  • FOX has a new House at 8, then a new 24.
  • The CW has a new Gossip Girl, followed by a new One Tree Hill.
  • There's a new Antiques Roadshow on PBS at 8, then a new American Experience.
  • ABC Family has a new Greek at 8, then four new episodes of Roommates.
  • MyNetwork TV has a new Masters of Illusion at 8, followed by a new Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed.
  • TCM has The Blue Dahlia at 8, followed by The Dark Corner.
  • Also at 8: Food Network has a new Good Eats.
  • At 9, USA has a new Monday Night RAW.
  • Food Network has a new Unwrapped at 9.
  • At 10, Food Network has a new Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
  • History Channel has a new Ax Men at 10.
  • A&E has a new Paranormal State at 10.

Check your local TV listings for more.

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue reading What's On Tonight: Chuck, Gossip Girl, Roommates, Castle

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