NBC announces fall 2009-10 premiere dates
Parents, take note: “Parenthood” will premiere Sept. 23 on NBC.
Here are other primetime premiere dates for NBC shows in fall:
Sunday, Sept. 13
6 p.m. — “Football Night in America”
7:15 p.m. — “NBC Sunday Night Football”
Monday, Sept. 14
9 p.m. — “The Jay Leno Show”
Tuesday, Sept. 15
7 p.m. — “The Biggest Loser”
9 p.m. — “The Jay Leno Show”
Thursday, Sept. 17
7 p.m. — “Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday”
7:30 p.m. — “Parks and Recreation”
8 p.m. — “The Office”
8:30 p.m. — “Community” (series premiere – moves to 7 p.m. Thursdays on Oct. 
9 p.m. — “The Jay Leno Show”
Monday, Sept. 21
7 p.m. — “Heroes” (two hour premiere)
9 p.m. — “The Jay Leno Show”
Wednesday, Sept. 23
7 p.m. — “Mercy” (Due to a reported medical evaluation for star Maura Tierney, “Parenthood” has been delayed until midseason).
8 p.m. — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
9 p.m. — “The Jay Leno Show”
Friday, Sept. 25
7 p.m. — “Law & Order”
8 p.m. — “Southland”
9 p.m. — “The Jay Leno Show”
Saturday, Sept. 26
7 p.m. — “Dateline NBC”
9 p.m. — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (encore broadcast)
10:30 p.m. — “Saturday Night Live”
Monday, Sept. 28
8 p.m. — Trauma
Thursday, Oct. 15
8:30 p.m. — “30 Rock”
Pictured above: NBC Photo featuring “Parenthood” cast. Top row (l-r): Miles Heizer as Drew, Maura Tierney as Sarah Braverman, Mae Whitman as Amber, Craig T. Nelson as Zeek Braverman, Bonnie Bedelia as Camille Braverman, Peter Krause as Adam Braverman, Sarah Ramos as Haddie Braverman, Savannah Argenti as Sydney, Sam Jaeger as Joel. Bottom row: Max Burkholder as Max Braverman, Monica Potter as Kristina Braverman, Erika Christensen as Julia Braverman, Dax Shepard as Crosby Braverman.
CBS announces fall 2009-10 premiere dates
It’s no accident: “Accidentally on Purpose” will premiere Sept. 21 on CBS.
Here are other primetime premiere dates for CBS shows in fall:
Thursday, Sept. 17
7 p.m. — Survivor: Samoa (18th-season premiere)
Monday, Sept. 21
7 p.m. — How I Met Your Mother (fifth-season premiere)
7:30 p.m. — Accidentally on Purpose (series premiere)
8 p.m. — Two and a Half Men (seventh-season premiere)
8:30 p.m. — The Big Bang Theory (third-season premiere)
9 p.m. — CSI: Miami (eighth-season premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 22
7 p.m. — NCIS (seventh-season premiere)
8 p.m. — NCIS: Los Angeles (series premiere)
9 p.m. — The Good Wife (series premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 23
7 p.m. — The New Adventures of Old Christine (fifth-season premiere)
7:30 p.m. — Gary Unmarried (second-season premiere)
8 p.m. — Criminal Minds (fifth-season premiere)
9 p.m. — CSI: NY (sixth-season premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 24
8 p.m. — CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (10th-season premiere
9 p.m. — The Mentalist (second-season premiere)
Friday, Sept. 25
7 p.m. — Ghost Whisperer (fifth-season premiere)
8 p.m. — Medium (sixth-season premiere, new network)
9 p.m. — NUMB3RS (fifth-season premiere)
Saturday, Sept. 26
7 p.m. — Crimetime Saturday
8 p.m. — Crimetime Saturday
9 p.m. — 48 Hours Mystery
Sunday, Sept. 27
6 p.m. — 60 Minutes (42nd-season premiere)
7 p.m. — The Amazing Race (15-season premiere)
9 p.m. — Cold Case (seventh-season premiere)
Sunday, Oct. 4
8 p.m. — Three Rivers (series premiere)
Pictured above: “Accidentally on Purpose” stars Jenna Elfman as a single woman who finds herself “accidentally” pregnant after a one night stand with a much younger “boy toy,” Zack (Jon Foster), and decides to keep the baby… and the guy. (CBS Photo)
Happy Birthday, Vincent D’Onofrio
June 30, 2009 — Vincent D’Onofrio,
who plays Detective Robert Goren on “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (8 p.m. Sundays on USA Network), turns 50 today.
He played Edgar in the 1997 movie “Men in Black.”
His first acting role was as Lobotomy in the 1983 movie “The First Turn0On!!” He was 24.
Best wishes to Vincent and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Vincent D’Onofrio arrives for the celebration of the 100th episode of “Law and Order: Criminal Intent”, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, in New York. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano).
SYTYCD — Nigel hints about a Michael Jackson tribute via Twitter
That twittering fool, Nigel Lythgoe of “So You Think You Can Dance,” tweeted Sunday he was planning a Michael Jackson dance tribute with dances by Mia Michaels, Wade Robson and Paula Abdul.
He mentioned that the special show would NOT be this week but next, and only if they get clearance of Jackson’s songs from Sony and an OK from Abdul. Here is the Twitter thread, including a mention of a fan who thought it would be a bad idea:
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“At the same time as auditioning we’re trying to put together a major tribute to him Michael’s music works in every dance genre for the show”
“Mia has chosen the song she likes, we’ve spoken to Wade. I’ve left messages for Paula. I’ve spoken to Shane. We have to make this happen!!?”
“There is a problem clearing Michael’s music at the moment. We are trying to make contact with Sony to get clearance on an all Michael SYTYCD”
“If we can make this ’special’ happen it is thanks to many of you “Tweeters” out there who all had the same idea. “Twitter-Power” is awesome!”
“Don’t get carried away everyone. It won’t be the NEXT show these things take time to organize, clear and choreograph. I’ll keep you posted.”
“To the guy who called the idea of the ‘Special’ “opportunistic.” you’re an @#*hole.”
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If Lythgoe can pull it off, it would be a ratings bonanza from SYTYCD fans and nonfans alike.
– Yvette Walker
‘Extreme Makeover’ extends deadline for deserving families
Know a family in need of a home makeover? Nominate them for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
Producers for the show began searching for a deserving Oklahoma family last month, and the deadline for submissions has been extended to July 3.
Eligible families must their own home, and producers want to know how a home makeover will make a huge difference in their lives.
Simply email a description of the deserving family’s story to castingoklahoma@gmail.com. Nominations must include names and ages of each family member, details of major challenges the family faces inside the home, photos of the family and their home and contact information for the family.
For more information, go online to http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=apply.
–Penny TV
Happy Birthday, Christopher Egan
June 29, 2009 — Christopher
Andrew Egan, who plays Capt. David Shepherd on “Kings” (7 p.m. Saturdays on NBC), turns 25 today.
He played Ben Wilson on “Vanished” (2006).
His first acting role was as Nick Smith in the TV series “Home and Away” (2000-03). He was 16 when he started.
Best wishes to Christopher and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
CMT auctions off autographed Carrie Underwood lyrics (and more!)
Checotah native Carrie Underwood has autographed a typed copy of the lyrics from her hit song “All-American Girl,” and it will go to the highest bidder.
It is one of several items donated by 2009 CMT Music Awards show participants and nominees that are being auctioned online at www.cmtauctions.com. All proceeds will benefit CMT One Country partners, which include Feeding America (formerly America’s Second Harvest), Boys & Girls Club of America, Habitat for Humanity, Hands On Network, the USO (United Service Organizations) and Children’s Miracle Network.
Bidding for Underwood’s autographed lyrics ends at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday (June 30). Other items featured in the 2009 CMT Music Awards Celebrity Auction include:
• Guitar signed by Brooks & Dunn
• Hat signed by Trace Adkins
• CD, hat and photo signed by Jason Aldean
• Lyrics, photo, CD, single and t-shirt signed by Rodney Atkins
• Prize package signed by the Eli Young Band
• Large Carter Twins print
• Cowboy hat signed by Kenny Chesney
• Prize package signed by presenter Terry Fator
• T-Shirt signed by Julianne Hough
• Calendar and CD signed by Heidi Newfield
• Handmade hunting arrow and CD from Ted Nugent
• Guitar signed by Darius Rucker
• Poster signed by the Lost Trailers
• Australia jacket signed by Keith Urban
This auction is just one way CMT is helping aid good causes. Another good deed by the network was doing away with the traditional artist gift bags for the 2009 CMT Music Awards and donating $20,000 to Feeding America. That donation will provide meals for 130 children during the entire 2009-2010 school year through the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee’s BackPack Program.
–Penny TV
Happy Birthday, Tichina Arnold
June 28, 2009 — Tichina Rolanda
Arnold, who played Rochelle Rock on “Everybody Hates Chris” (2005-09 on The CW), turns 40 today.
She played Nicole Barnes on “One on One” (2001-05).
Her first acting role was as Mary in the 1983 TV movie “The Brass Ring.” She was 14.
Best wishes to Tichina and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Tichina Arnold arrives at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini).
NBC launches ‘Stand-Up for Diversity’ campaign for comics
Funny people with diverse backgrounds are in demand at NBC. That is why the network is auditioning and showcasing comics across the country through November.
Four stops have already been announced for NBC Universal’s sixth annual “Stand-Up for Diversity” campaign. Open calls are scheduled for June 28-29 in Miami, Fla. (Miami Improv), July 12-13 in San Diego (The Comedy Palace), Aug. 11-12 in Atlanta (The Punchline) and November in New York City (date and site to be announced soon).
Stops for the nationwide college tour will be announced later.
Finalists from all stops will be selected for the “Best of ‘Stand-Up for Diversity’” showcase to be held in Los Angeles in fall. And the hottest rising diverse stand-up comic will be awarded a talent holding deal with NBC Universal.
Prospective participants and audiences can check for details on open calls and showcases online at www.standupnbc.com or www.diversecitynbc.com.
–Penny TV
Happy Birthday, Drake Bell
June 27, 2009 — Jared Drake Bell,
who played Drake Parker on “Drake & Josh” (2004-07 on Nickelodeon), turns 23 today.
He was a regular performer on “The Amanda Show” (1999-2001).
His first acting role was as Little Pete in a 1994 episode of “Home Improvement” (episode titled “Swing Time”), He was 8.
Best wishes to Drake and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Drake Bell arrives at the premiere of ” Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh!”, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas).
