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Casting News: James Van Der Beek, Scott Wolf

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC

Scott WolfScott Wolf, right off the cancellation of The Nine has been cast as the lead in an ABC comedy. Yep, comedy. The Party of Five star has signed on to play a lawyer in an untitled series. He will be the leader of a litigation team. I look forward to seeing what his dimples bring to the show.

In other casting news, James Van Der Beek will be joining ABC’s Football Wives. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen Van Der Beek, and no doubt his experience in the film Varsity Blues will give him a leg up. The drama will take a look a the lives of women who marry NFL players. Van Der Beek will play a rookie. The wives will be played by Kiele Sanchez, Lucy Lawless and Gabrielle Union.

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Is The Nine Down For The Count?

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, Ratings

The NineOkay – I know that putting a show on hiatus is not exactly a NEW thing.  But it’s been a long time since I’ve watched a complete dud, so I’m not used to when it happens to me..especially mid-story line.

So needless to say, I was stunned to hear this morning that ABC’s The Nine was put on immediate hiatus.  I mean, I know that the ratings weren’t as high as hoped, but c’mon…..it was a good show!  To make matters worse – there’s no exact word at this time when the show might be resurrected.

Arrgggh!!!

How will I be able to sleep not knowing if Eva was in on the whole thing?? And how about those poor lovebirds, Jeremy and Lizzie??  What happened in that bank that forced them to break up?  And what exactly happened to Felicia that made her so traumatized???

I don’t like this new position that I’ve been put in and I’m not sure if I will ever get past Stage Denial.  A plea to anyone who’s gone through this before: Please let me know what to expect next…

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What About Brian Receives Additional Script Order

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, Ratings

Barry WatsonABC already seemed to take a chance by bringing back What About Brian for a second season, following less-than-stellar viewership for the mid-season entry last year. The network seems smitten with Brian, ordering four additional scripts—although there has been no commitment by ABC to film any more episodes. ABC has also ordered additional scripts for The Nine, Help Me Help You and Men in Trees; the other networks have also made similar arrangements with Friday Night Lights, Justice, The Class and Studio 60.

What About Brian has made a promising start to its second season, following Brian (Barry Watson), as the only single guy in his group of friends. Ratings are up from 6.3 million last season to 6.9 million this fall. Brian also retains about 85 percent of the show before it, The Bachelor. I’m hoping What About Brian goes the distance this season, since I’ve followed it since last year and am looking forward to seeing where they take the storylines.

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Additional Scripts Ordered for Four New Series

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, NBC, Ratings, Renewals

Studio 60Four new series on ABC and NBC have gotten the go-ahead for additional scripts. Help Me Help You, The Nine, Men in Trees and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip are all big winners—ABC’s shows have gotten the order for four more scripts and Studio 60 is picked up for three more scripts. Studio 60‘s announcement was a surprise to many, as the show has not been a ratings winner. It does, however, rank among the top shows for upscale viewers (incomes greater than $75,000).

This marks a trend of networks to favor ordering more scripts rather than giving full season pickups. In fact, only six new shows have been given the full ride so far—Brothers & Sisters, Ugly Betty, Heroes, Shark, Jericho, and The Game.

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