Pilot Watch: "The Big Bang Theory"

BuzzSugar — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:30:47 -0700

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. A lot can change before a show makes it to air, so these aren't comprehensive reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now. Today's installment: the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory."

What's it about? Two super-nerds have their world shaken up when a hot girl moves in across the hall.

Who's in it? Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco

The good: It's a Chuck Lorre sitcom, which is a plus if you like his work ("Cybil," "Dharma and Greg," "Two and a Half Men"). Galecki and Parsons have a funny dude-chemistry. I chuckled a few times, which is more than I can say for a lot of classic laugh-track sitcoms these days.

The bad: The plot of the pilot involves the vapid blonde neighbor needing to use the guys' shower because hers is broken. She thus must stand around in a towel in their apartment. Meanwhile, the guys go to retrieve her TV from her meathed ex-boyfriend and end up literally getting pantsed. Let's just say the show isn't exactly subtle. Or deep.

Will I watch? Ehhhh. I might catch an episode here or there, but I have much higher hopes for NBC's mid-season "The IT Crowd" to fill my geeks-meet-hot-girl quota for the year.

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Get a Sneak Peek of the New CBS Shows!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 May 2007 18:05:36 -0700

CBS is joining ABC and NBC by giving us video previews of its new fall shows. Some info on the new series is over at the network's fall preview site, but I've got all the clips and photos right here - including a special look at Hugh Jackman singing in the first episode of "Viva Laughlin"! Check it out:

One more "Viva" clip, plus clips from the other shows and a ton of pictures, so read more

"Viva Laughlin"
This clip features Ripley (Lloyd Owen) singing "Viva Las Vegas" as he dances around his casino.

"Cane"
This show starring Jimmy Smits seems like a slightly more wholesome version of "The Sopranos," if the Sopranos were in a legal business.

"The Big Bang Theory"
"The nerds are taking over" is this show's claim. I didn't expect to find this amusing, and yet I kind of did.

"Kid Nation"
If you crossed Lord of the Flies with "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," I imagine it would look a lot like this.

"Moonlight"
"Being a vampire really sucks," says the narrator of this vampire/detective series. Hmm ...

"Swingtown"
This show looks retro, fun, and way too racy for CBS!

"Cane"

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"Viva Laughlin"

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"The Big Bang Theory"

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"Moonlight"

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"Kid Nation"

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All photos courtesy of CBS