Monday, July 11, 2011
Lou Grant Returns On FamilyNet; TNT Picks-Up New Dallas Series For Summer 2012
Lou Grant will air Mon-Thurs at 7pm & 8pm ET (4pm & 5pm PT) starting Monday, August 8, 2011 following back-to-back Lost in Space, which remains in its time slots.
Could more series be coming in the fall on FamilyNet? You'll have to stay with us and find out when we do our annual fall schedules for cable networks!
TNT has given the greenlight to Dallas, an all-new series based upon one of the most popular television dramas of all time, about the bitter rivalries and family power struggles within a Texas oil and cattle-ranching dynasty. Famous for its ratings-grabbing cliffhangers, the original series was known for its wealth, seduction, scandal and intrigues. Set in the big state of Texas, TNT's new Dallas - from Warner Horizon Television - also lives life large and in the fast lane and brings a new generation of stars together with cast members from the original drama series.
The new Dallas stars Josh Henderson (90210, Desperate Housewives), Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives, John Tucker Must Die), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious), Julie Gonzalo (Eli Stone, Veronica Mars) and Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives), and they will be joined by iconic stars from the original series Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing.
TNT has ordered 10 episodes of Dallas, which is slated to premiere in summer 2012. TNT will give viewers their first look at the new Dallas TONIGHT with a special sneak peek during the season premieres of the network's Monday series The Closer, which starts at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), and Rizzoli & Isles , which airs at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). TNT also has unveilied a website dedicated to the new Dallas series, where fans can view an online photo gallery that features a first look into the show's new and returning cast. Fans can visit the new site, http://www.dallastnt.com, to watch sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes videos. The website will be periodically updated with new materials.
The original Dallas aired from 1978 to 1991 and centered on the Ewing family, a cattle and oil dynasty occupying the expansive Southfork Ranch in Texas. A long and bitter rivalry between brothers J.R. Ewing (Hagman) and Bobby Ewing (Duffy) eventually led to J.R. losing control of most of the Ewing industries. In the new Dallas, this explosive rivalry now lives on through another generation, with the future of the family fortune in the hands of the Ewing offspring: cousins John Ross Ewing (Henderson), the son of J.R. and ex-wife Sue Ellen (Gray), and Christopher Ewing (Metcalfe), the adopted son of Bobby. Brewster stars as Elena, who is involved in a love triangle with Christopher and John Ross. Gonzalo stars as Christopher's fiance, Rebecca. And Strong stars as Ann, Bobby's wife.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, April 14
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Sting" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Calvin and Marty send Courtney on a mission to find out information about Fuse Box’s impressive new rival. Meanwhile, Malcolm attends an event for his creative writing program at USC, where he scores a meeting with a book agent, Lisa (Angelique Cabral).
Poppa's House - "Game of Phones" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
In order to show how disconnected everyone in the family has become, Poppa confiscates all cell phones and starts a fun game of truth or dare.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 14)
Monday, April 14
- Kathy Bates (Disjointed) - Watch Kathy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Nick Jonas (Jonas) - Nick appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Anthony Michael Hall (The Goldbergs/Awkward/Claude's Crib) - Anthony is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Adam Scott (Ghosted/Veep/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ramy Youssef (#1 Happy Family USA/Ramy/See Dad Run) - Ramy talks about Prime Video's animated series #1 Happy Family USA on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Leslie Odom Jr. (Central Park/Love in the Time of Corona/Big Day) - NBC's Today catches up with Leslie sometime between 7-9am.
- Christopher Meloni (Happy/Surviving Jack/Misery Loves Company/The Fanelli Boys) and Dean Norris (United States of Al) - Christopher and Dean talk about Law & Order: Organized Crime on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie is joining Drew in the kitchen and sharing how to make one of her family's recipes on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. She will also be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
- Brian Tyree Henry (HouseBroken/Atlanta) - Brian is telling Drew about his new show, which of her movies had a big impact on him, and growing up with older sisters on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Eva Longoria (Only Murders in the Building/Telenovela) and Jesse Garcia (Not Dead Yet) - Eva and Jesse talk about their film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
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