Every year all the networks have what is called “The Upfronts” basically a showcase for the network for all thier advertisers. I usually wonder what the fate of some of the less popular shows will be. Som of the shows I watched are dead in the water including 8 Simple Rules and Comitted. O well I will pick up a few new shows đ Here is the tally, I found the lists on a cool new TV Blog site I found, TVSquad.com
The Upfronts: ABC
Out: Eyes, Blind Justice, 8 Simple Rules, My Wife and Kids, Complete Savages.
New: The Night Stalker, Invasion, Freddie, Commander-In-Chief, Hot Properties, What About Brian (debuts in January), Emily’s Reasons Why Not (January), Crumbs (January), The Evidence (January), In Justice (January), and The Miracle Workers (January), Sons and Daugthers (January).
Returning: Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Rodney, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Primetime Live, 20/20, The Bachelor (January), Jake In Progress (January), and Hope and Faith (January)
Moving: Alias (Thursdays, 8 p.m., EST), Lost (Wednesdays, 9 p.m.), Boston Legal (Tuesdays, 10-11 p.m.), According To Jim (Tuesdays, 8 p.m.), George Lopez (Wednesday, 8 p.m), Supernanny (Friday, 8 p.m.)
The Upfronts: CBS
Out: Joan of Arcadia, Judging Amy, 60 Minutes Wednesday, Listen Up
New: Threshold, Criminal Minds, Ghost Whisperer, Close to Home, How I Met Your Mother, Out of Practice, The Unit, Everything I Know About Men.
Returning: King of Queens, Two and a Half Men, CSI: Miami, NCIS, The Amazing Race, Still Standing, Yes, Dear, CSI: NY, Survivor, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Without a Trace, Numb3rs and Cold Case.
Moving: The King of Queens (Mondays at 8 p.m.), Two and a Half Men (Mondays at 9 p.m.)
The Upfronts: NBC
Out: Law and Order: Trial By Jury, American Dreams, Medical Investigation, Committed, The Contender, Third Watch.
New: The Apprentice: Martha Stuart, Three Wishes, E-Ring, Fathom, Inconceivable, My Name Is Earl, Thick and Thin, Four Kings.
Returning: Scrubs, Fear Factor, Las Vegas, The Biggest Loser, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, Joey, Will & Grace, The Apprentice, ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Crossing Jordan, Medium.
Moving: The West Wing (Sundays, 8-9 p.m. EST), The Office (Tuesdays, 9:30-10 p.m. EST), Dateline NBC (Fridays 9-10 p.m. EST).
The Upfronts: FOX
Out: Jonny Zero, The Sketch Show, Tru Calling, My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance, Point Pleasant, North Shore, The Swan, Quintuplets, Life on a Stick.
New: Prison Break, Bones, Head Cases, Reunion, The Gate, Kitchen Confidential, The War at Home, The Loop
Returning: Arrested Development, American Dad, 24, The Simpsons, That 70s Show, The Simple Life, The O.C. Stacked, Nanny 911, House, Family Guy, Malcolm in the Middle, King of the Hill, Cops, The Bernie Mac Show, American Idol, America’s Most Wanted, Trading Spouses,
Moving: Arrested Development (Mondays, 8 p.m., EST), The Bernie Mac Show (Fridays at 8 p.m.), Malcolm in the Middle (Fridays, 8:30 p.m.), Stacked (Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m.)
The Upfronts: WB
Out: Jack and Bobby, Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show, Grounded For Life, High School Reunion, The Mountain.
New: Just Legal, Related, Twins, Supernatural, Pepper Dennis (January), Misconceptions (January), Modern Men (January), The Bedford Diaries (January).
Returning: 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls, Reba, Living With Fran, Charmed, Blue Collar TV, What I Like About You.
Moving: Smallville (Thursdays at 8 p.m., EST), Everwood (Thursdays at 9 p.m), One Tree Hill (Wednesdays at 8 p.m).
Read on for show descriptions.
Upfronts: UPN
Out: Enterprise, Kevin Hill, Second Time Around, Road to Stardom
New: Everybody Hates Chris, Love, Inc., Sex, Lies & Secrets, South Beach
Back: Veronica Mars, America’s Next Top Model, WWE SmackDown, Eve, Cuts, Half & Half, One on One, Girlfriends, All of Us, Vibe Awards
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