DirecTV is good to cancelled shows
Three shows that didn’t last long on network television are getting guaranteed runs on DirecTV.
That’s good news for fans of the dramas “Smith,” “The Nine” and “Eyes.” The bad news is that new episodes are not being produced. DirecTV will only air the episodes that were already filmed — although several have never before been seen.
That’s the same treatment DirecTV gave “Wonderland” recently. The series was pulled from ABC in spring 2000 after two episodes, but all eight “Wonderland” episodes that were produced aired commercial free and in HD on DirecTV’s 101 Network.
Here is what viewers have to look forward to:
“Smith” 9 p.m. Wednesdays from April 8-May 7 (seven episodes produced, three aired on CBS in 2006): This drama follows the adventures of a team of thieves who visit different cities to execute high-level crimes. The cast includes Ray Liotta (“Goodfellas”), Simon Baker (“The Mentalist”), “Jonny Lee Miller (“Eli Stone”), Franky G (“Jonny Zero”; he studied criminal law investigation at Northeastern State University in Oklahoma) and Virginia Madsen (“Sideways”).
“The Nine” 9 p.m. Wednesdays from May 27-August 19 (13 episodes produced, nine aired on ABC in 2006-07): Nine people learn they share a common bond that was forged when they lived through a 52-hour hostage standoff during a bank robbery. The cast includes Timothy Daly (“Eyes”), Chi McBride (“Boston Public”), Kim Raver (“Third Watch”) and Lourdes Benedicto (“NYPD Blue”).
“Eyes” 8 p.m. Wednesdays starting in July (13 episodes produced, five aired on ABC in 2005): The drama follows the firm of Judd Risk Management, which uses marginally legal means to investigate individuals and crimes where law enforcement would fall short. The cast includes Timothy Daly (“The Nine”), Laura Leighton (“Melrose Place”), Eric Mabius
(“Ugly Betty”) and Garcelle Beauvais (“NYPD Blue”).
No news on whether any network will air the remaining episodes of “The Chopping Block,” which was axed from NBC’s schedule after its third episode on March 25. Repeats of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” will air in its place beginning April 1.
–Penny TV
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I watched The Pacific on Saturday night on HDNet 101. Will it continue to be shown as the series progresses? If it will be shown where and when can I find it other than HBO? Thanks
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