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CMT wants more of The Singing Bee
I guess NBC is getting the last laugh. Sort of. Well, not really. Nevertheless, when they first launched The Singing Bee in 2007, the FOX copycat machine was in full effect. In fact, NBC had to push up the premiere of Bee to try and get an edge on FOX's Don't Forget the Lyrics. But while Lyrics has been canceled, Bee is still going strong. Just not on NBC.Actually, by broadcast network standards, it's still doing horrible, but its 1.5 million viewer debut back in June on CMT was enough to make it the highest-rated series debut ever on the network. CMT is so excited with The Singing Bee, they've asked for 20 more installments. The show went country when it switched to CMT, dumping Joey Fatone in favor of Melissa Peterman (Reba) as host, and focusing more on the sad, sad lyrics that make up country music.
If I were NBC, I'd go ahead and get excited about this. Sure, they canceled the show and it was performing horribly for them. But by doing so, they created a big hit for CMT. And they can still claim that their show outlasted FOX's copycat. Sort of. Well, not really.
What to Watch June 15-21
MONDAY, JUNE 15'Greek' (8PM, ABC Family) 2nd season finale
It's the hook-up fans have been waiting for since the show began, but will a surprising someone put the brakes on it? First up, Ashleigh has her hands full trying to prove her innocence when she's accused of tinkering with a homecoming float, while Dale and Calvin get all Jonas Brothers-y and take a purity pledge. But the real action's happening at the Kappa Tau house, where the brothers are throwing and End of the World bash. That's also where Casey goes to admit her feelings for Cappie. But the twist: Despite how much he's wanted to reunite with his former love, it's Cappie who wonders whether or not Casey's making the right decision.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' – 'American Chopper' guys build a bike for Jon (9PM, TLC)
'Charm School' – Hospital trip (9PM, VH1)
'Run's House' – 6th season premiere (10PM, MTV)
'Weeds' – Jennifer Jason Leigh guests as Nancy's sis (10PM, Showtime)
'Nurse Jackie' – Mrs. Akalitus uses Jackie's "sweetener" (10:30PM, Showtime)
What to Watch June 8-14
This week on TV: 'Nurse Jackie' premieres, the pros take over 'Top Chef' and WE tries their own version of 'Jon & Kate.'MONDAY, JUNE 8
'Nurse Jackie' (10PM, Showtime) series premiere
There are several moments in the 'Nurse Jackie' premiere we'd like to tell you about, but they're just too good to spoil.
A hint: they involve a severed ear, the people inside a house and one of star Edie Falco's 'Sopranos' cohorts. Falco has shed her gaudy jewels and Joisey girl accent for this dark comedy about NYC ER nurse Jackie Peyton, one of her hospital's most talented professionals ... even when she's trying to score drugs to feed her raging addiction.
In the pilot, Jackie's dealing with the sad death of a patient, a cocky doctor (Peter Facinelli), a newbie she's forced to train and an office romance, all while trying to keep that little drug problem on the down low.
What to Watch Friday, Jan. 23
'Everybody Hates Chris'(8PM, The CW)
What kind of trouble could Chris and Greg possibly get into at a Fat Boys concert? None ... unless they've used a pair of fake IDs to get into the age-restricted show and then get caught up in a raid of the concert venue.
Which they did. And which they do. Elsewhere, Rochelle tries (the operative word) to throw a surprise party for Julius, and Drew becomes a consumer advocate.
When Chris' bro orders a pair of x-ray glasses that don't allow him to see through walls (and other things a randy teenage boy might want to see through), he goes after the company who sold him the faulty glasses and demands satisfaction. Or, at least, a refund.
What to Watch Friday, Dec. 19
'The E! True Hollywood Story -- Young Hollywood: A to Zac'(8PM, E!)
Never-before-seen footage of Zac Efron playing Snoopy in a school production of 'You're a Good Man Charlie Brown'? Tales of the Jonas Brothers' playground flirtations? Home footage of Taylor Swift singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' as a toddler?
It's teen-tastic, and all a part of E!'s two-hour special on the under-21 set who rule the tube, the music scene and the big screen.
All the usual suspects -- which, of course, also includes the ubiquitous Miley Cyrus -- are covered, via exclusive footage, interviews and tales from those who knew them before they were famous ... and earning more as children than most of us will make in our lifetimes. Hooray for Young Hollywood.
What to Watch Friday, Sept. 12
'Psych'(10PM, USA) 3rd summer finale
After Gus is taken hostage during a bank robbery, there's good news and bad news. First, BFF Shawn works his way inside the bank (by convincing the robber he has to use the bathroom). Then, he tries to play negotiator with the stressed-out thief.
Actually, considering Shawn's wacky, fake psychic ways, it's a toss-up as to whether his involvement with the hostage sitch is good news or bad news, but the drama turns even more complicated when the robber reveals his sympathetic motivation and Shawn's ex-cop dad Henry sees the crisis unfold on TV.
Only adding fun to the caper: guest stars Gary Cole and Alan "Cameron Frye" Ruck.
Reality show casting calls
A day hasn't gone by where we haven't received some sort of tip or email asking us, the TV Squad, how to get on [insert reality show here]. Unfortunately no, Simon Cowell does not work for us, and Donald Trump isn't my BFF, so we really can't help all that much.
The folks at RealityWanted.com often send us a list of new and existing reality shows that are looking for new, er, talent, and they've given us permission to make mention of them here. We'll try to make this a regular feature as often as we get a new list.
This time we have America's Next Top Model, Don't Forget the Lyrics and a lot of new shows.
Reality show casting calls
A day hasn't gone by where we haven't received some sort of tip or email asking us, the TV Squad, how to get on [insert reality show here]. Unfortunately no, Simon Cowell does not work for us, and Donald Trump isn't my BFF, so we really can't help all that much.
The folks at RealityWanted.com often send us a list of new and existing reality shows that are looking for new, er, talent, and they've given us permission to make mention of them here. We'll try to make this a regular feature as often as we get a new list.
This time we have Don't Forget the Lyrics, Family Court and other new shows.
Reality show casting calls
A day hasn't gone by where we haven't received some sort of tip or email asking us, the TV Squad, how to get on [insert reality show here]. Unfortunately no, Simon Cowell does not work for us, and Donald Trump isn't my BFF, so we really can't help all that much.
The folks at RealityWanted.com often send us a list of new and existing reality shows that are looking for new, er, talent, and they've given us permission to make mention of them here. We'll try to make this a regular feature as often as we get a new list.
This time we have The Bad Girls Club, The Biggest Loser and other new shows.
The Jeopardy Award nominees
Last week, you had a chance to nominate shows for The Jeopardy Award. This award rewards the primetime game show requiring the most skill. Because of the fact that we are only looking for shows that air in primetime, a lot of game shows requiring skills are out of the running. So is the case for Cash Cab, which received a lot of nominations, Crosswords and Jeopardy.After the jump you will find the nominees, listed in alphabetical order, for The Jeopardy Award, along with a poll for the Reader's Choice Award. Both winners will be announced next week.
Reality Show casting calls
A day hasn't gone by where we haven't received some sort of tip or email asking us, the TV Squad, how to get on [insert reality show here]. Unfortunately no, Simon Cowell does not work for us, and Donald Trump isn't my BFF, so we really can't help all that much.
The folks at RealityWanted.com often send us a list of new and existing reality shows that are looking for new, er, talent, and they've given us permission to make mention of them here. We'll try to make this a regular feature as often as we get a new list.
This time we have SuperNanny, Don't Forget the Lyrics and other new shows.
It's finale time again! No, really.
Holy frik! We've only just started to embrace the return of our shows after a shortened strike season. Now, they are almost over. In the next few weeks all of our network favorites will say good-bye for the summer to be replaced with reality shows, reality game shows, reality soap operas, and Regis on primetime (again).
Needless to say, I'm a bit depressed. As I am sure you are as well. But, we will do our duty and press on. Thusly, we here at the sprawling lakefront offices of TV Squad (you choose the lakefront) have compiled list of when your favorite, and not so favorite, shows will be saying good-bye for their summer vacation. As usual, taking the fickleness of the networks, these times and days can change at a moment's notices. We will try to update you of those changes as quickly as our little fingers can type it out.
So, with a leaden heart, here are your season and series finales.
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