Did Someone Say Cop Rock?
Yet another fall television season is upon us, and with more than two dozen new series set to debut, the broadcast networks are out to prove that prime-time is still the place to be for destination, must-see programming. Top trends for the 2007 season include both high concepts and big-name stars.
But even with big names and big concepts, the majority of the new shows are destined not to make it back for a second season. Let’s face it: for every new Heroes (last season’s breakout hit), there are plenty of clunkers such Happy Hour and The Nine (admit it: you’ve forgotten them already, haven’t you?). With this in mind, here are a few shows that I think are worth a look, and a couple that you should take great pains to avoid at all costs.
DON’T MISS…
Chuck
Mondays, 8:00pm, NBC
This comedic spy thriller finds its unlikely hero in Chuck Bartowski, a Nerd Herd (think Best Buy’s “Geek Squad”) representative who finds himself catapulted into a life of espionage when he unwittingly downloads a server-full of sensitive government information into his brain. Far-fetched? Without a doubt. But does it work? You’d better believe it.
Pushing Daisies
Wednesdays, 8:00pm, ABC
You see, there’s this guy named Ned… and it seems that Ned has the ability to bring the dead back to life by just through a simple touch. Ned, being the nice guy that he is, has decided to use his gift for good, so he teams with an investigator to bring murder victims back to life so that they can identify the person who murdered them. Now here’s the rub… if Ned has already brought you back to life through his touch, but then touches you a second time, you die again… but permanently this time. I know, I know – it sounds gloomy. Except that it’s anything but gloomy (and it'll likely win some kind of award for cinematography - visually the show is beautiful). This one is most definitely worth a look.
Dirty Sexy Money
Wednesdays, 10:00pm, ABC
For those of you who’ve been awaiting the return of the lavish, outrageous prime-time soap (think Dynasty), then wait no more: Dirty Sexy Money is here. It’s fun, it’s frothy, and it’s sinfully over-the-top… in other words, don’t miss it!
DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME…
Cavemen
Tuesdays, 8:00pm, ABC
Have you seen the GEICO Insurance commercials featuring cavemen? Well, the powers-that-be at ABC have decided that these cavemen characters are fascinating enough to have their own sitcom. But you know what? They’re not. Sorry ABC, you’re exhibiting true stone-age programming mentality. Take my advice, gentle viewer: stay away… FAR away… from this one.
Viva Laughlin
Sundays, 8:00pm, CBS
For some reason, musical drama never plays well on prime-time television. Never. If you don’t believe me, then please allow me to cite two words which should help to cement my argument: Cop Rock. Remember that little gem (that is, unless you’ve specifically gone out of your way to try to forget it)? Well, Viva Laughlin is yet another attempt to marry musical numbers with a prime-time drama… and as with Cop Rock, it ends up being just one long sad song. Score one major black eye for CBS.
But even with big names and big concepts, the majority of the new shows are destined not to make it back for a second season. Let’s face it: for every new Heroes (last season’s breakout hit), there are plenty of clunkers such Happy Hour and The Nine (admit it: you’ve forgotten them already, haven’t you?). With this in mind, here are a few shows that I think are worth a look, and a couple that you should take great pains to avoid at all costs.
DON’T MISS…
Chuck
Mondays, 8:00pm, NBC
This comedic spy thriller finds its unlikely hero in Chuck Bartowski, a Nerd Herd (think Best Buy’s “Geek Squad”) representative who finds himself catapulted into a life of espionage when he unwittingly downloads a server-full of sensitive government information into his brain. Far-fetched? Without a doubt. But does it work? You’d better believe it.
Pushing Daisies
Wednesdays, 8:00pm, ABC
You see, there’s this guy named Ned… and it seems that Ned has the ability to bring the dead back to life by just through a simple touch. Ned, being the nice guy that he is, has decided to use his gift for good, so he teams with an investigator to bring murder victims back to life so that they can identify the person who murdered them. Now here’s the rub… if Ned has already brought you back to life through his touch, but then touches you a second time, you die again… but permanently this time. I know, I know – it sounds gloomy. Except that it’s anything but gloomy (and it'll likely win some kind of award for cinematography - visually the show is beautiful). This one is most definitely worth a look.
Dirty Sexy Money
Wednesdays, 10:00pm, ABC
For those of you who’ve been awaiting the return of the lavish, outrageous prime-time soap (think Dynasty), then wait no more: Dirty Sexy Money is here. It’s fun, it’s frothy, and it’s sinfully over-the-top… in other words, don’t miss it!
DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME…
Cavemen
Tuesdays, 8:00pm, ABC
Have you seen the GEICO Insurance commercials featuring cavemen? Well, the powers-that-be at ABC have decided that these cavemen characters are fascinating enough to have their own sitcom. But you know what? They’re not. Sorry ABC, you’re exhibiting true stone-age programming mentality. Take my advice, gentle viewer: stay away… FAR away… from this one.
Viva Laughlin
Sundays, 8:00pm, CBS
For some reason, musical drama never plays well on prime-time television. Never. If you don’t believe me, then please allow me to cite two words which should help to cement my argument: Cop Rock. Remember that little gem (that is, unless you’ve specifically gone out of your way to try to forget it)? Well, Viva Laughlin is yet another attempt to marry musical numbers with a prime-time drama… and as with Cop Rock, it ends up being just one long sad song. Score one major black eye for CBS.
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