The Jake Effect (unaired Jason Bateman/Nikki Cox show from 2003) - airs 5/25 on Bravo
05-25-06, 06:46 PM
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The Jake Effect (unaired Jason Bateman/Nikki Cox show from 2003) - airs 5/25 on Bravo
This show was scheduled to premiere in 2003 as a mid-season replacement. But NBC cancelled the show before it even aired. Seven episodes were produced but never aired until now. Starts at 8pm tonight on Bravo.
Cast:
Jason Bateman (Arrested Development)
Nikki Cox (Unhappily Ever After and Las Vegas)
Greg Grunberg (Alias and Felicity)
Leslie Grossman (Popular and What I Like About You)
Cast:
Jason Bateman (Arrested Development)
Nikki Cox (Unhappily Ever After and Las Vegas)
Greg Grunberg (Alias and Felicity)
Leslie Grossman (Popular and What I Like About You)
05-25-06, 07:04 PM
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GREAT GREAT GREAT
The title should be modified to include Brilliantbutcanceled.com
I used to catch this all the time on TRIOtv but it was dropped from my satellite.
The promos really stick it to the networks for canceling shows like this.
Nice to have Bravo airing this amongst all the reality shows and poker
The title should be modified to include Brilliantbutcanceled.com
I used to catch this all the time on TRIOtv but it was dropped from my satellite.
The promos really stick it to the networks for canceling shows like this.
Nice to have Bravo airing this amongst all the reality shows and poker
05-26-06, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Legolas
Anyone remember what NBC had a short-lived show called Chicago Sons?
05-26-06, 03:25 PM
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I've only watched the pilot and second episode so far, but they seem strong. Especially compared to some of the stuff that makes it through to air on NBC. ...Four Kings, Commited, Teachers.
05-26-06, 03:28 PM
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I caught the pilot when it aired at some point today. It was pretty darn good. I'd definitely watch it as part of a 2 hour comedy block had it been one of NBC's pilots this year.
5 episodes air starting at 3:30 AM ET tonight (or Saturday morning depending on what you want to call it).
5 episodes air starting at 3:30 AM ET tonight (or Saturday morning depending on what you want to call it).
05-26-06, 09:20 PM
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this show was pretty good. true I have only seen the pilot but if the rest turns out like the pilot I'm going to be bummed because I missed the first go round of the eps which means I missed ep. 6 because its not airing again.
05-26-06, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisHicks
this show was pretty good. true I have only seen the pilot but if the rest turns out like the pilot I'm going to be bummed because I missed the first go round of the eps which means I missed ep. 6 because its not airing again.
05-27-06, 12:29 AM
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If uhftv's post isn't clear, you can watch the episodes online at www.Brilliantbutcanceled.com. I don't have Bravo on basic cable so I may have to check it out online when I get a chance.
05-27-06, 12:35 AM
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I watched the 1st 6 episodes tonight, and they get bolder and bolder further into the short run of this show.
I did notice "Andrew" from "Desperate Housewives" as "Orson" the son of the real estate agent that Jake hooked up with before realizing he was one of the students at his school.
I did notice "Andrew" from "Desperate Housewives" as "Orson" the son of the real estate agent that Jake hooked up with before realizing he was one of the students at his school.
05-27-06, 12:57 AM
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Watched the 6 episodes on Thursday, and they just kept getting better and better as it went on. This seriously could've been a cult hi had it aired, although it's anyone's guess if it could've done better. The 6th episode was the bst, too bad Bravo's not re-airing it tonight.
05-27-06, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DVDChris
If uhftv's post isn't clear, you can watch the episodes online at www.Brilliantbutcanceled.com. I don't have Bravo on basic cable so I may have to check it out online when I get a chance.
05-28-06, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by uhftv
GREAT GREAT GREAT
The title should be modified to include Brilliantbutcanceled.com
The title should be modified to include Brilliantbutcanceled.com
I didn't see this thread before this moment but I did start a thread about the site and all of the shows here yesterday:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=466770
05-28-06, 10:33 AM
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On the bright side, since this show never aired, it allowed Bateman to be available to do Arrested Development
The show reminded me of NBC's Teachers only it was actually funny.
05-31-06, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by gfoots
Most info I can find on this show have it at 7 episodes, yet Bravo aired only 6. Did the 7th episode ever actally exist? Are they saving it for an eventual DVD release?
06-01-06, 01:42 PM
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I didn't end up catching the show until the Saturday rerun where I TIVO'd the first five episodes. Pretty good show and it's a shame that NBC never picked it up (but then, Bateman might've not been on AD as others have mentioned).
So to those who saw the sixth episode, what happened?
So to those who saw the sixth episode, what happened?