Saturday, June 10, 2006
Want to Write Your Own Sitcom? You Can For FX!
In collaboration with social Web site Myspace.com, FX is proffering $50,000 and a future slot on its schedule to the user who posts the best idea for an original series, according to president of entertainment John Landgraf, who touts the sitcom contest in a comedic promo currently airing on the service.
FX joins cable outlets like Food Network and Travel Channel, which are affording viewers a voice in shaping on-air content. FX executive vice president of marketing Stephanie Gibbons said the move is also a nod to the popularity of viewer-generated content on Web sites like myspace.com, which like FX is owned by News Corp., and youtube.com.
The winning pilot will air during the final episode of the sophomore series It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, whose producer, Rob McElhenny, made his show’s pilot for $200.
After narrowing down the field, the network, which is running the promotion through June 19, will air the top five user-generated clips between breaks during Sunny’s second-season premiere on June 29. The following week, FX will choose the winner. Pilot segments are slated to air during Sunny’s season finale.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, June 15
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Zhuzh" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Calvin secretly coaches Dave during a big job interview. Meanwhile, Marty plans his proposal and Malcolm’s secret romance hits the tabloids.
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Hoodwink" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina grows concerned about Malcolm’s romantic choices. Meanwhile, Calvin and Dave’s street smarts are put to the test.
St. Denis Medical - "Two Docs, One Conf" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Ron and Bruce butt heads at a medical conference; Joyce tries to show her nurses some love for Nurse Appreciation Week.
St. Denis Medical - "A Strong Cup of Coffee" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Alex is eager to impress her old charge nurse, Pam, who comes back to St. Denis; Serena and Matt try to solve a patient's mystery illness.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 15)
Monday, June 15
- Jessica Williams (Shrinking/Love Life/Just for Kicks) - Watch Jessica on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Britt Lower (Ghosted/Man Seeking Woman/Big Lake) - Britt is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) - Ana appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Tim Allen (Shifting Gears/Last Man Standing/Home Improvement) and Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Tim and Tom discuss Toy Story 5 with George Stephanopoulos on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Zoey Deutch (The Suite Life on Deck) - NBC's Today catches up with Zoey in the 9am hour.
- Marco Calvani (The Four Seasons) and Erika Henningsen (The Four Seasons/Girl5eva) - Marco and Erika talk about Netflix's The Four Seasons on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Joel Kim Booster (Scrubs/Loot/Shrill) - Joel talks about his Bad Dates podcast on a repet of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo's Got Money Troubles/Delta House) - Drew sits down with the cast of The Madison to talk all about their exciting new tv series, and a play a round of memory bank on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
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12/16/25 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16/25 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
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