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

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

Sunday, August 9

The Simpsons - "The Day of the Jack-Up" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a mysterious buyer purchases every ticket for the K-pop concert Lisa wants to go to, the Simpsons have to figure out the identity of this evil ticket reseller.

Animal Control - "Roosters and Moles" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Templeton is nominated for Animal Control officer of the year, Frank sets out to rescue 24 animals in 24 hours; Victoria steps in for Shred after he's bitten by a kitten; Templeton tries to sabotage Frank's mission.

Universal Basic Guys - "That Dog in You" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mark trains Hank to become a professional eater; Tammy joins Darren's video game squad.

Grimsburg - "Daddy Daddy Bang Bang" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When his dad returns to town, Flute will do anything he can to keep his idol around, even if that means getting rid of his sibling rivalry -- his dad's talking car; the detectives must teach Stan about the birds and the bees.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 3)

Sunday, August 9

Kyle Richards (Down to Earth) - Andy Cohen interviews Kyle and other The Real Housewives cast members on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.

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