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Are These the 10 Best TV Pilots of All Time?
About this time last year, I asked you to tell me which TV shows you thought had strong first episodes. This year, TV Guide has named its 10 favorite pilots of all time, and . .
Troubled Life on Mars Adaptation Could Have Life on ABC
One of the pilots I've been curious about for more than a year now is ABC's remake of the BBC series Life on Mars, which followed a police officer who found himself somehow transported to 1973. The remake, which David E. Kelley was writing and producing, was originally expected to be considered for the current TV season — but Kelley had trouble finding a man to play his lead character, so the pilot was never made.
Spot the Fake Pilot, Part II: Reality Edition!
Some of you were superstars at my quiz about fake TV pilots last week, so I decided to try to stump you again. Once again, the questions below are descriptions of TV shows that could be coming soon to a major network or cable channel near you. Once again, some of the shows are honest-to-pete real series or pilots, while others are mere ideas in my mind.
Can You Spot the Fake Pilots?
With the writers' strike over and the Upfronts just two months away, networks are starting to check out their pilots for the Fall TV season. We've heard a lot about how this year might be different (fewer pilots overall, more networks waiting till midseason to launch their new shows), but one thing is the same: A whole bunch of ridiculous-sounding pilots are already on the docket.
Some of the descriptions in the quiz below are real shows the networks are considering for next season.
Strike Could Shake Up Television For Years to Come
For the first time in a while, things actually seem to be looking up in the writers' strike. The writers and producers restarted informal talks this week for the first time since early December, the writers are dropping some demands in the hopes of reaching a deal, and the decision not to picket the Grammys seems like a hopeful sign. Still, even if there's a chance of getting TV shows back relatively soon, the strike's effects will definitely stretch beyond this season — and could change the way TV shows get developed for good.
Supernatural Crime-Solvers Are So Hot Right Now
Back when I was trying to guess which fall pilots would get picked up by the networks, I was smart enough to see that cop shows and paranormal phenomena were among the year's major trends. Too bad I didn't realize they were going to smoosh together into one big trend: the supernatural crime-solver show. Four such series are already in the pipeline for the new TV season, and this week, NBC bought the rights to a fifth.
Got Questions for CW, Fox or ABC Stars?
I'm headed back to LA today for the final three presentations on the TCA press tour. The new CW shows take center stage today, and I'm sure we'll also hear lots of questions about the cancellation of "Veronica Mars." Then, on Sunday and Monday, Fox's shows — the new ones plus favorites including "House" and "So You Think You Can Dance" — are in the spotlight.
Pilot Watch: "Reaper"
What's it about? A young man named Sam learns on his 21st birthday that his parents sold his soul to the devil. Thus, he becomes a bounty hunter for Satan, tasked with collecting evil souls that have escaped from hell.
Got Questions for NBC Stars?
Starting Monday, I'll be bringing you the scoop on this fall's new and returning TV shows straight from Los Angeles, where stars, writers, producers and journalists are gathering for the annual Television Critics Association press tour. While I'm there, I'll have a chance to chat with the people behind your favorite shows — and I want to make sure I'm asking the questions you want answered.
First up is NBC, where I'll be attending panel discussions with the casts and creators of NBC's new fall shows as well as stars from "Saturday Night Live," the Thursday night comedies, "Friday Night Lights," "Law & Order," and the new Sci Fi Channel series Tin Man with Zooey Deschanel.
Pilot Watch: "Chuck"
The networks have announced their fall schedules, but which of the series will actually be worth watching? Throughout the summer, as I watch the pilots, I'll be posting my first impressions. Note that a lot can change before a show actually makes it to air, so these aren't comprehensive reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now.
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