MeTV Network Remembers M*A*S*H Finale on Veteran's Day; NBC Picks Up Blindspot, Chicago Fire & Chicago P.D. for 2016-17 Season

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

MeTV Network Remembers MAS*H Finale on Veteran's Day; NBC Picks Up Blindspot, Chicago Fire & Chicago P.D. for 2016-17 Season

The MeTV Network (Memorable Entertainment Television) is showcasing one of the most powerful and riveting broadcast television events in history with "MeTV Remembers the M*A*S*H Finale," airing 7:00-10:00pm ET on Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11. The finale episode of M*A*S*H - "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" captivated the country. It became the most watched dramatic television event in history with more than 120 million viewers tuning in to see how the 4077th wrapped up their last days of the Korean War. To commemorate this broadcast, MeTV has assembled several members of the cast and creators of M*A*S*H to share their memories of this landmark series and the historic finale. MeTV will broadcast these exclusive interviews along with the uncut series finale, together in a special three hour MeTV Network primetime event in tribute to our servicemen and women on Veteran's Day.

"MeTV Remembers the M*A*S*H Finale" special features the 2 1/2 hour series finale episode and new interviews with series cast and creators combined in one 3 hour special airing 7:00-10:00 pm ET on Wednesday, November 11. "MeTV Remembers the M*A*S*H Finale" originally aired on Sunday, May 3, 2015. The MeTV audience response was impressive, as the special increased the time period by 79% with A25-54, and improved 50% with most other major demos, according to Nielsen NTI ratings.

Blindspot

NBC has ordered a second season of its hit freshman drama Blindspot, the #1 new series of the fall in the 18-49 demo. With Sullivan Stapleton as an FBI agent who's not to be messed with and breakout star Jaimie Alexander now firmly established as a TV leading lady, Blindspot has proven to be both a ratings and critical smash. Since its Sept. 21 launch, the series has dominated its 10pm Monday timeslot in the ratings. In other NBC 2016-17 news, NBC has renewed popular dramas Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. for the 2016-17 season. Chicago Fire will be entering its fifth season while Chicago P.D. will begin its fourth season. This announcement came at the network's party for the Chicago franchise, as new series Chicago Med premieres on Nov. 17.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, July 22

Shifting Gears - "Loyalty" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Matt’s dream build turns into a nightmare when controversy between Stitch and the client threatens to derail everything. Meanwhile, Riley hires Carter at her coffee business and quickly learns that working with family brews more tension than drinks.

Shifting Gears - "License" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When he finds out Carter’s getting driving lessons, Matt’s plan to prove he’s the better teacher hits a snag when he learns his license is expired. Meanwhile, Riley’s two worlds collide as she struggles to keep both her business and family afloat.

Shifting Gears - "Nutcracker" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn’t always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice, Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter seeks help with his “promposal.” Pamela Adlon guest stars.

Shifting Gears - "Dog" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Matt refuses to let Carter bring a dog into “his” house, Riley starts to wonder if it’s time for her and the kids to find their own place. Meanwhile, Gabe seeks Riley’s advice amid second thoughts about moving in with Amelie.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 20)

Wednesday, July 22

Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Arsenio Hall (Arsenio) - Arsenio appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
John Leguizamo (The Brothers Garcia) - John is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish/Girlfriends) - Tracee drops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She also talks about Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour.
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Tamron Hall has a repeat of a DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE with Terry and Rebecca King-Crews revealing for the first time Rebecca's health battle, so check your local listings.
Patricia Clarkson (Davis Rules) - Patricia talks about Ransom Canyon on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Pamela Adlon (King of the Hill/Better Things/The Facts of Life) - Pamela dishes on Hulu's King of the Hill on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Kevin Sussman (Stuart Fails to Save the Universe/The Big Bang Theory) - Kevin talks about Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory/8 Simple Rules/Ladies Man) - Kaley talks about her new miniseries Vanished on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time) - Valerie appears on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Jack Whitehall (The 'Burbs) - Jack tells Drew about starring alongside Keke Palmer in new murder comedy The 'Burbs on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.