In the wake of the tease that was Virtuality airing on FOX comes news that ABC will pick up another high-concept Summer sci-fi show which may sate the nerd appetite (but probably not). Defying Gravity had me all excited until I read that the producer is one of the people behind Grey's Anatomy and Ugly Betty. In his own words:
"Since we originally pitched "Gravity" to the international marketplace as 'Gray's Anatomy' in space, getting the series on the network that has 'Grey's' and makes the most successful sci-fi show on TV in 'Lost' is a good fit," FtvS executive vp David Madden said. He describes the show as "having a sci-fi premise but being told in a female-friendly way."
Yeah, so fuck that. It may have Ron Livingston, who is awesome, but "Grey's Anatomy in Space"? Pass. Thanks a lot ABC for getting me unreasonably excited by a headline and lead actor only to take the wind out of my sails entirely. I looked around for a trailer though there doesn't seem to be one. Not that I'd want to see it now anyway. One day, someone will find a successful vehicle for Ron Livingston, but it is not this day. Now if they come up with a show that involves sending the cast of Grey's Anatomy IN TO space, then I'll clear some room on my DVR.
Yeah yeah. There is a certain bambat bias that leans in the direction of shows like Scrubs (read: good shows). But who cares. It's not like there are that many big TV news stories in the summer anyway, so deal with it. More Scrubs.
This article comes to us via Spoiler TV. They say it comes from Ausiello at Entertainment Weekly, but since I can't find it on his site, we'll say they made it up. [UPDATE: it's from Korbi TV] But speculation sure is fun. Brett already told youScrubs would be moving from the hospital to the classroom. But there's oh so much more.
Sacred Heart won't disappear completely though. Dr. Cox and Dr. Turk's students will end up seeing several familiar faces while doing rotations there every now and then... Braff, Sarah Chalke (Elliot), Judy Reyes (Carla) and Ken Jenkins (Dr. Kelso) have signed on to appear as guest stars throughout the season.
Well that's good news. What about the janitor and Jordan?
Neil Flynn (The Janitor) and Christa Miller (Jordan) have both landed series regular roles on new sitcoms, however Christa can do double duty on "Scrubs" since her new gig is Lawrence's other show, "Cougar Town," which will film right next door.
Sounds great. Can it get better? Maybe.
As for last season's newbies, Eliza Coupe, Betsy Beutler, Sonal Shah and Todd Bosley, the interns who were once rumored to be "Scrubs" future, I'm told Coupe will likely be the only one considered to return in some regular capacity.
Thank god the hot funny one is back. I'll be sure to tune in.
Insiders tell me the producers are busy brainstorming a new name for the show as well... something that will probably include "Scrubs," but somehow distinguish that it's different from the show we've watched for the last eight years.
If I can find it. Oh and one final thing.
The med students will be comprised of actors new to the "Scrubs" family, though casting has not yet begun. Lawrence did, however, mention that ABC is encouraging them to hire one big name, someone recognizable.
Sources close to the series tell me "Gilmore Girls"' Lauren Graham is currently at the top of their wish list.
Well fuck me. I don't know what to think here. I used to like Graham. Never really watched Gilmore Girls but she seemed cute and funny. Then I heard what a total bitch she is in real life, and I just can't bring myself to care much about her. Maybe she'll be good maybe she won't. bambat will tune in and you can be sure we'll let you know how it works out.
Sorry for the long post, but it's Scrubs so suck it.
ABC announced their *yawn* fall premiere dates. And aside from Flash Forward and Saturday Night Football, which begin 8pm Thursday, September 24th and 8pm Saturday (duh!), September 5th, there's really nothing to see here. Even then, with the cancellation of Pushing Daisies, I really have nothing good to say about the Alphabet. And look at this schedule.
Three nights (in a row!) of Dancing With the Stars? You've got to be kidding me. It looks like a load of reality crap with some mundane sounding (comedy?) shows-- Modern Family, Hank, and The Middle-- tossed in. Now I don't know anything about any of those and based on those titles, why would I want to? There's also some Courtney Cox thing about cougars. It's the third legitimate TV child of Bill Lawrence (not counting that little bastard Clone High) after Spin City and Scrubs so it might be worth a look. It's called Cougar Town so I can only assume it's another animated series about talking cats. Basically Samurai Pizza Cats with some of the cast from Friends. I'm now being told "cougar" has another meaning. This show isn't about cats at all.
Saturday, September 5
8:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. “Saturday Night Football”
Friday, September 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. 20/20
Monday, September 21 8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing With the Stars” 10:00-11:00 p.m. “Castle”
Tuesday, September 22 8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing With the Stars” (special two-hour episode) 10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Forgotten”
Wednesday, September 23 8:00-9:00 p.m. “Dancing With the Stars The Results Show” (special day and time) 9:00-9:30 p.m. “Modern Family” 9:30-10:00 p.m. “Cougar Town”
Sunday, September 27 7:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (two-hour season premiere) 9:00-10:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
Tuesday, September 29 8:00-9:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (returns to its regular timeslot after being preempted the week prior) 9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing With the Stars The Results Show” (regular day and time period premiere)
Wednesday, September 30 8:00-8:30 p.m. “Hank” 8:30-9:00 p.m. “The Middle”
Sunday, October 4 7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
Friday, October 9 8:00-10:00 p.m. “Ugly Betty” (two-hour season premiere)
Friday, October 16 8:00-9:00 p.m. “Supernanny”
Yeah yeah. ABC saved Scrubs. Well, they also kept According to Jim on for 8 seasons. Yeah yeah. ABC has Lost. Well, for every Lost there are two Grey's Anatomy and one Ugly Betty. Your argument is invalid.
[ed: This seems like a good place to put Jimmy Kimmel's hilarious monologue at the ABC upfronts in case you missed it the first time around. And since bambat didn't exist then. -brett ]
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