Monday, February 05, 2007

NBC Sets Dates for New Sitcom 'Barker' and New Drama 'Donnellys'; ION Television Adds Late Night Fights

NBC's new mid-season drama The Black Donnellys will premiere on Monday, March 5 from 10-11 p.m. ET, following the hit drama Heroes while the new sitcom Andy Barker, P.I., starring Andy Richter, will debut on Thursday, March 15 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Struggling new drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which airs currently Mondays from 10-11 p.m. ET, will return later this season on a date to be determined. Fellow new sitcom 30 Rock will return to its previous Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET slot with original episodes on April 19 after Andy Barker completes its slate of episodes.

Bodog Entertainment, the digital entertainment giant known for its cutting-edge programming, announced today that it has reached a multi-year agreement with ION Media Networks, which will make popular BodogTV-produced content available on ION Television.
BodogFight: St. Petersburg, a mixed martial arts reality show that promises to build on the success of its hit debut season, will be the first program to be broadcast under the agreement. Episode 1 of the weekly series is scheduled to air Tuesdays at 11 p.m., starting Tuesday. February 13 at 11 p.m. Eastern/10 p.m. Central. On Saturday, February 17, ION Television will also air an encore presentation of the BodogFight: USA vs. Russia pay-per-view event, which drew raves from fight fans when it was first televised in December.
Later in the year, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker II and other BodogFight seasons will be spotlighted on ION Television.
While this to us might not sound good, but this is actually good as they are expanding their hours. Let's hope afternoon (or mornings, or whatever) hours are added and we get some classic sitcoms in there.


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, March 30

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Things We Do for Love" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marty meets Courtney’s intimidating father to ask for his blessing, but Clancy’s (Anthony Anderson) cryptic response sends Calvin and Tina digging for answers. Meanwhile, Gemma and Dave are stunned by Grover’s tattoo.

DMV - "Gilbert" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Colette and Gregg convince Vic to foster a dog and help him clean up his act to meet the dog rescuer Howie’s (Thomas Lennon) high standards. Meanwhile, Ceci tries to repay Barb by boosting Noa’s processing time, mainly by toning down his hotness.

St. Denis Medical - "Here a Righteous Woman Comes" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Joyce hosts a ribbon-cutting for the birthing center; Matt and Serena take on an awkward assignment; Ron tries to knock out a quick physical before his fishing trip.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The World Is Full of Beaks" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin tries to keep his personal life separate from the documentary, but Reggie doesn't make it easy for him; Monica helps Brina with her music career.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 30)

Monday, March 30