CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
05-18-11 | 09:10 AM
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CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
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CBS Adds Three Dramas, Two Sitcoms for Fall
By Brian Stelter, The New York Times' 'Media Decoder' Blog - May 18th, 2011
From a position of strength, CBS is adding three dramas and two new sitcoms to its prime time schedule in the fall, and is moving several of its established franchises to new time slots.
Among the surprises: the sitcom “Rules of Engagement” is moving to Saturdays, the first time in many seasons that a scripted show has been scheduled on that night; and “The Good Wife” is moving to Sundays.
The network is adding one sitcom to its popular line-up of Monday night comedies. The sitcom, “2 Broke Girls,” will be shown at 8:30 p.m, leading out of “How I Met Your Mother” and leading into “Two and a Half Men.” As was announced last week, Ashton Kutcher will be replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men.
Referring to the casting change, the CBS entertainment chief Nina Tassler told reporters, “I think it brings Monday night back into its full form.”
On Tuesdays CBS will feature two returning shows, “NCIS” and “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and one new drama, “Unforgettable.”
Wednesday is the only weeknight without a new series. All three editions of “CSI” are back for another season, but the original “CSI” is moving from Thursday nights to Wednesdays at 10 p.m., following “Survivor” and “Criminal Minds.” “No matter what the other guys throw at us, we have stability every hour here,” said Kelly Kahl, the scheduling chief for CBS.
Replacing “CSI” on Thursday nights is “Person of Interest,” a drama that CBS says tested better among sample audiences than any potential drama in the last 15 years. “To move ‘CSI’ out of that time period, you really had to have big guns, and we do,” Ms. Tassler said.
CBS calls “Person of Interest” a “crime thriller about a presumed dead former-CIA agent who teams up with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes by using their own brand of vigilante justice.” It comes from J.J. Abrams of “Lost” and “Fringe” fame.
Leading into “Person of Interest” on Thursdays will be “The Big Bang Theory” and a new sitcom, “How To Be A Gentleman.” The drama “The Mentalist” will remain at 10 p.m.
On Fridays CBS will add the drama “The Gifted Man,” followed by “CSI: NY” and “Blue Bloods.”
On Saturdays “Rules of Engagement” will lead off the night at 8 p.m., followed by a repeat of an unnamed sitcom at 8:30 p.m. “We liked the idea of bringing something new to Saturday night. Are the expectations sky high? No. It’s Saturday night. But we have to try,” Mr. Kahl said.
“The Good Wife” will move to Sunday at 9 p.m., after “60 Minutes” and “The Amazing Race” and before “CSI: Miami.”
Ms. Tassler also announced that it had ordered two programs for the midseason: a new season of “Undercover Boss” and a drama called “The 2-2.”
Here is the fall schedule (new shows in bold):
MONDAY
8-8:30 p.m. — “How I Met Your Mother”
8:30-9 p.m — “2 Broke Girls”
9-9:30 p.m. — “Two and a Half Men”
9:30-10 p.m. — “Mike & Molly”
10-11 p.m. — “Hawaii Five-0″
TUESDAY
8-9 p.m. — “NCIS”
9-10 p.m. — “NCIS: Los Angeles”
10-11 p.m. — “Unforgettable”
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. — “Survivor: South Pacific”
9-10 p.m. — “Criminal Minds”
10-11 p.m. — “CSI”
THURSDAY
8-8:30 p.m. — “The Big Bang Theory”
8:30-9 p.m. — “How To Be A Gentleman”
9-10 p.m. — “Person of Interest”
10-11 p.m. — “The Mentalist”
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. — “A Gifted Man”
9-10 p.m. — “CSI: NY”
10-11 p.m. — “Blue Bloods”
SATURDAY
8-8:30 p.m. — “Rules of Engagement”
8:30-9 p.m. — Comedy repeats
9-10 p.m. — Drama repeats
10-11 p.m. — “48 Hours Mystery”
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. — “60 Minutes”
8-9 p.m. — “The Amazing Race”
9-10 p.m. — “The Good Wife”
10-11 p.m. — “CSI: Miami”
CBS Adds Three Dramas, Two Sitcoms for Fall
By Brian Stelter, The New York Times' 'Media Decoder' Blog - May 18th, 2011
From a position of strength, CBS is adding three dramas and two new sitcoms to its prime time schedule in the fall, and is moving several of its established franchises to new time slots.
Among the surprises: the sitcom “Rules of Engagement” is moving to Saturdays, the first time in many seasons that a scripted show has been scheduled on that night; and “The Good Wife” is moving to Sundays.
The network is adding one sitcom to its popular line-up of Monday night comedies. The sitcom, “2 Broke Girls,” will be shown at 8:30 p.m, leading out of “How I Met Your Mother” and leading into “Two and a Half Men.” As was announced last week, Ashton Kutcher will be replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men.
Referring to the casting change, the CBS entertainment chief Nina Tassler told reporters, “I think it brings Monday night back into its full form.”
On Tuesdays CBS will feature two returning shows, “NCIS” and “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and one new drama, “Unforgettable.”
Wednesday is the only weeknight without a new series. All three editions of “CSI” are back for another season, but the original “CSI” is moving from Thursday nights to Wednesdays at 10 p.m., following “Survivor” and “Criminal Minds.” “No matter what the other guys throw at us, we have stability every hour here,” said Kelly Kahl, the scheduling chief for CBS.
Replacing “CSI” on Thursday nights is “Person of Interest,” a drama that CBS says tested better among sample audiences than any potential drama in the last 15 years. “To move ‘CSI’ out of that time period, you really had to have big guns, and we do,” Ms. Tassler said.
CBS calls “Person of Interest” a “crime thriller about a presumed dead former-CIA agent who teams up with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes by using their own brand of vigilante justice.” It comes from J.J. Abrams of “Lost” and “Fringe” fame.
Leading into “Person of Interest” on Thursdays will be “The Big Bang Theory” and a new sitcom, “How To Be A Gentleman.” The drama “The Mentalist” will remain at 10 p.m.
On Fridays CBS will add the drama “The Gifted Man,” followed by “CSI: NY” and “Blue Bloods.”
On Saturdays “Rules of Engagement” will lead off the night at 8 p.m., followed by a repeat of an unnamed sitcom at 8:30 p.m. “We liked the idea of bringing something new to Saturday night. Are the expectations sky high? No. It’s Saturday night. But we have to try,” Mr. Kahl said.
“The Good Wife” will move to Sunday at 9 p.m., after “60 Minutes” and “The Amazing Race” and before “CSI: Miami.”
Ms. Tassler also announced that it had ordered two programs for the midseason: a new season of “Undercover Boss” and a drama called “The 2-2.”
Here is the fall schedule (new shows in bold):
MONDAY
8-8:30 p.m. — “How I Met Your Mother”
8:30-9 p.m — “2 Broke Girls”
9-9:30 p.m. — “Two and a Half Men”
9:30-10 p.m. — “Mike & Molly”
10-11 p.m. — “Hawaii Five-0″
TUESDAY
8-9 p.m. — “NCIS”
9-10 p.m. — “NCIS: Los Angeles”
10-11 p.m. — “Unforgettable”
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. — “Survivor: South Pacific”
9-10 p.m. — “Criminal Minds”
10-11 p.m. — “CSI”
THURSDAY
8-8:30 p.m. — “The Big Bang Theory”
8:30-9 p.m. — “How To Be A Gentleman”
9-10 p.m. — “Person of Interest”
10-11 p.m. — “The Mentalist”
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. — “A Gifted Man”
9-10 p.m. — “CSI: NY”
10-11 p.m. — “Blue Bloods”
SATURDAY
8-8:30 p.m. — “Rules of Engagement”
8:30-9 p.m. — Comedy repeats
9-10 p.m. — Drama repeats
10-11 p.m. — “48 Hours Mystery”
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. — “60 Minutes”
8-9 p.m. — “The Amazing Race”
9-10 p.m. — “The Good Wife”
10-11 p.m. — “CSI: Miami”
05-18-11 | 09:11 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
Happy to See Good Wife back, although i hate CBS on Sundays, I will have to pad by at least one hour for football.
CSI Original out on Thursdays....
CSI Original out on Thursdays....
05-18-11 | 09:23 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
Person of Interest must have been pretty convincing to move CSI out of its Thursday slot. Other than its initial season when it aired Friday's after The Fugitive, I believe CSI has aired on Thursday's ever since (10 seasons).
05-18-11 | 09:28 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
I'm really surprised they haven't moved NCIS LA yet. After two seasons of great ratings (and retention out of NCIS) you would think the show would be strong (and established) enough to be an anchor on its own. Plus they could then give a new show the NCIS lead-in bump. They pulled it off with The Mentalist and The Big Bang Theory, after all. Or at least bump it to 10pm so you have an NCIS sandwich to put something new between. 
05-18-11 | 09:36 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
This will be my most watched network in the fall. I'm in for: How I Met Your Mother, Two And A Half Men, The Big Bang Theory and The Amazing Race.
05-18-11 | 09:55 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
Wow, another year and another ZERO shows to watch for me, all procedurals that just won't die and laugh track sitcoms. I haven't watched ANYTHING on CBS in YEARS! I guess i'm too young for their demographic. 
Though i will hand it to them for the LEAST amount of reality shows of all the networks. It's quite amazing actually.
Though i will hand it to them for the LEAST amount of reality shows of all the networks. It's quite amazing actually.
05-18-11 | 10:28 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
I'll give Person of Interest a try just based on the teaming of JJ Abrams and Jonah Nolan. More interested in seeing what Jonah Nolan contributes.
Last edited by RichC2; 05-18-11 at 10:35 AM.
05-18-11 | 10:43 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
Nada for me although 2 Broke Girls sounds 'cute' so I may sample that. The new dramas sound horrible. A Gifted Man sounds like those darn tv writers are scraping the bottom of the barrell for stories.
05-18-11 | 11:21 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
I'm very interested to see a Persons of Interest trailer.
05-18-11 | 11:28 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
Person of Interest sounds cool. That's a very competitive slot for CBS to give it.
I really liked Poppy Montgomery from Without a Trace so I will give Unforgettable a shot.
Actually the Sunday at 9pm timeslot isn't bad for The Good Wife.
I liked Patrick Wilson from the films I have seen of him, but not really psyched for another medical procedural. Plus, I think it will struggle at the Friday at 8pm slot. I know Red Dog wants it to crash and burn.
to actually having a scripted show on Saturdays. Wow, Rules of Engagement.
Other than that, glad to have all my fav CBS procedurals back, especially H50.
I really liked Poppy Montgomery from Without a Trace so I will give Unforgettable a shot.
Actually the Sunday at 9pm timeslot isn't bad for The Good Wife.
I liked Patrick Wilson from the films I have seen of him, but not really psyched for another medical procedural. Plus, I think it will struggle at the Friday at 8pm slot. I know Red Dog wants it to crash and burn.
to actually having a scripted show on Saturdays. Wow, Rules of Engagement.Other than that, glad to have all my fav CBS procedurals back, especially H50.
05-18-11 | 11:42 AM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
New Show Summaries:
The New Dramas are:
UNFORGETTABLE stars Poppy Montgomery as Carrie Wells, an enigmatic former police detective with a rare condition that makes her memory so flawless that every place, every conversation, every moment of joy and every heartbreak is forever embedded in her mind. It's not just that she doesn't forget anything - she can't; except for one thing: the details that would help solve her sister's long-ago murder. Carrie has tried to put her past behind her, but she's unexpectedly reunited with her ex-boyfriend and partner, NYPD Detective Al Burns (Dylan Walsh), when she consults on a homicide case. His squad includes Det. Mike Costello (Michael Gaston), Al's right-hand man; Detective Roe Saunders (Kevin Rankin), the junior member of the team; and Detective Nina Inara (Daya Vaidya), a sassy, street-smart cop. Being back on the job after a break feels surprisingly right for Carrie. Despite her conflicted feelings for Al, she decides to permanently join his unit as a detective solving homicides - most notably, the unsolved murder of her sister. All she needs to do is remember. Ed Redlich, John Bellucci, Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly are executive producers for Sony Television Studios in association with CBS Television Studios.
PERSON OF INTEREST stars Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson in a crime thriller about a presumed dead former-CIA agent who teams up with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes by using their own brand of vigilante justice. Reese's (Caviezel) special training in covert operations appeals to Finch (Emerson), a software genius who invented a program that uses pattern recognition to identify people about to be involved in violent crimes. Using state-of-the-art surveillance technology, the two work outside of the law using Reese's adept skills and Finch's unlimited wealth to unravel the mystery of the person of interest and stop the crime before it happens. Reese's actions catch the attention of the NYPD, including homicide detective Carter (Henson), and Fusco (Kevin Chapman), a cop who Reese uses to his advantage. With infinite crimes to investigate, Reese and Finch find that the right person, with the right information, at the right time, can change everything. Emmy Award winners J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk ("Lost"), Academy Award nominee Jonathan Nolan ("Memento"), David Semel ("Heroes") and Greg Plageman ("Cold Case") are the executive producers for Warner Bros. Television.
A GIFTED MAN is a drama about a brilliant, charismatic surgeon whose life changes forever when his deceased ex-wife begins teaching him the meaning of life from the "hereafter." Michael Holt (Patrick Wilson) is an exceptional doctor who lives a materialistic life of luxury thanks to his work-obsessed career and powerful and wealthy patients; however, Michael's ordered world is rocked when his ex-wife, Anna (Jennifer Ehle), an idealistic free-clinic doctor and the love of his life, mysteriously appears to him. Michael's off-beat sister, Christina (Julie Benz), a single mom to her teenaged son, Milo (Liam Aiken), is thrilled that Anna's back in her brother's life, even as an "illusion," because Michael was always a better person with her. Curious about Michael's sudden change in behavior is his efficient assistant, Rita (Margo Martindale). When Anna asks Michael to go to her clinic to help keep it running, he meets Autumn (Afton Williamson), a volunteer carrying on Anna's work with the underprivileged. Touched by those in need and accepting of Anna's compassionate "presence," Michael's attitude toward serving the rich and poor is turned upside down, and he begins to see that there's room in his life for everyone. Academy Award nominee Susannah Grant ("Erin Brockovich"), Academy Award winner Jonathan Demme ("The Silence of the Lambs"), Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Neal Baer ("ER") are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
The New Comedies are:
2 BROKE GIRLS is a comedy about two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner who strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business - if only they can raise the cash. Sassy, streetwise Max (Kat Dennings) works two jobs just to get by, one of which is waiting tables during the night shift at the retro-hip Williamsburg Diner. Sophisticated Caroline (Beth Behrs) is an uptown trust fund princess who's having a run of bad luck that forces her to reluctantly give waitressing a shot. At first, Max sees Caroline as yet another in a long line of inept servers she must cover for, but she's surprised to find that Caroline has as much substance as she does style. When Caroline discovers Max's knack for baking amazing cupcakes, she sees a lucrative future for them, but they first need to raise the start-up money. While they save their tips, they'll stay at the restaurant, working with Oleg (Jonathan Kite), an overly flirtatious Russian cook; Earl (Garrett Morris), a 75-year-old kool-kat cashier; and Han Lee (Matthew Moy), the new, eager-to-please owner of the diner. Working together, these two broke girls living in one expensive city might just find the perfect recipe for their big break. Michael Patrick King ("Sex and the City") and writer-comedian Whitney Cummings ("Chelsea Lately") are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television.
HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, inspired by the book of the same name, is a comedy about the unlikely friendship between a traditional, refined writer and an unrefined personal trainer. Andrew Carlson (David Hornsby) is an etiquette columnist whose devotion to ideals from a more civilized time has lead to a life detached from modern society. Infectiously optimistic, Bert Lansing (Kevin Dillon) is a reformed "bad boy" from Andrew's past who inherited a fitness center, but can still be rude, loud and sloppy. When Andrew's editor, Jerry (Dave Foley), tells him to put a modern, sexy twist on his column or be fired, he hires Bert as a life coach in the hopes of learning to be less "gentle man" and more "real man." Andrew's mom, Diane (Nancy Lenehan), and his bossy sister, Janet (Mary Lynn Rajskub), support the plan, as would Janet's husband, Mike (Rhys Darby), if he was allowed to have an opinion. Though Andrew and Bert's views may be centuries apart, they may find they're each other's missing link. David Hornsby ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"), Adam Chase ("Friends"), Ted Schachter ("The Invention of Lying"), Joe Hipps and Modi Wiczyk are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
The New Midseason Series:
From Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal comes THE 2-2, which follows six diverse NYPD rookies as they patrol the gritty streets of upper Manhattan. The new trainees include Jennifer "White House" Perry (Leelee Sobieski), a former college volleyball star and Marine MP in Iraq with a take-charge attitude; Ray "Lazarus" Harper (Adam Goldberg), the oldest rookie and a former police news reporter with better sources than many seasoned cops; Tonya Sanchez (Judy Marte), who comes from a family with a criminal history and has a very personal connection inside the force; Ahmad "Kiterunner" Kahn (Tom Reed), an Afghani native who fought his way to freedom; Kenny McClaren (Stark Sands), a fourth-generation police officer with great instincts but qualms about joining the force; and Jayson Toney (Harold House Moore), a young basketball legend who squandered his opportunity in the NBA. Their demanding Field Training Officer, Daniel "Yoda" Dean (Terry Kinney), is a case-hardened, unsentimental veteran of the force who emphasizes basics and holds each cop accountable for their actions. With unique backgrounds, personalities and reasons for being on the force, the new cops will make their share of rookie mistakes while they figure out how to relate to their boss, each other and to the people they swore to protect. Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro ("The Godfather: Part II," "Raging Bull"), Jane Rosenthal ("Meet the Parents"), Academy Award nominee Richard Price ("The Color of Money"), Ken Sanzel ("Numb3rs") and James Mangold ("Walk the Line") are executive producers for CBS Television Studios in association with Tribeca Productions. The pilot was directed by James Mangold.
Read more: Breaking News - CBS Announces 2011-2012 Primetime Fall Schedule | TheFutonCritic.com http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2...#ixzz1Mit6OF5U
The New Dramas are:
UNFORGETTABLE stars Poppy Montgomery as Carrie Wells, an enigmatic former police detective with a rare condition that makes her memory so flawless that every place, every conversation, every moment of joy and every heartbreak is forever embedded in her mind. It's not just that she doesn't forget anything - she can't; except for one thing: the details that would help solve her sister's long-ago murder. Carrie has tried to put her past behind her, but she's unexpectedly reunited with her ex-boyfriend and partner, NYPD Detective Al Burns (Dylan Walsh), when she consults on a homicide case. His squad includes Det. Mike Costello (Michael Gaston), Al's right-hand man; Detective Roe Saunders (Kevin Rankin), the junior member of the team; and Detective Nina Inara (Daya Vaidya), a sassy, street-smart cop. Being back on the job after a break feels surprisingly right for Carrie. Despite her conflicted feelings for Al, she decides to permanently join his unit as a detective solving homicides - most notably, the unsolved murder of her sister. All she needs to do is remember. Ed Redlich, John Bellucci, Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly are executive producers for Sony Television Studios in association with CBS Television Studios.
PERSON OF INTEREST stars Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson in a crime thriller about a presumed dead former-CIA agent who teams up with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes by using their own brand of vigilante justice. Reese's (Caviezel) special training in covert operations appeals to Finch (Emerson), a software genius who invented a program that uses pattern recognition to identify people about to be involved in violent crimes. Using state-of-the-art surveillance technology, the two work outside of the law using Reese's adept skills and Finch's unlimited wealth to unravel the mystery of the person of interest and stop the crime before it happens. Reese's actions catch the attention of the NYPD, including homicide detective Carter (Henson), and Fusco (Kevin Chapman), a cop who Reese uses to his advantage. With infinite crimes to investigate, Reese and Finch find that the right person, with the right information, at the right time, can change everything. Emmy Award winners J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk ("Lost"), Academy Award nominee Jonathan Nolan ("Memento"), David Semel ("Heroes") and Greg Plageman ("Cold Case") are the executive producers for Warner Bros. Television.
A GIFTED MAN is a drama about a brilliant, charismatic surgeon whose life changes forever when his deceased ex-wife begins teaching him the meaning of life from the "hereafter." Michael Holt (Patrick Wilson) is an exceptional doctor who lives a materialistic life of luxury thanks to his work-obsessed career and powerful and wealthy patients; however, Michael's ordered world is rocked when his ex-wife, Anna (Jennifer Ehle), an idealistic free-clinic doctor and the love of his life, mysteriously appears to him. Michael's off-beat sister, Christina (Julie Benz), a single mom to her teenaged son, Milo (Liam Aiken), is thrilled that Anna's back in her brother's life, even as an "illusion," because Michael was always a better person with her. Curious about Michael's sudden change in behavior is his efficient assistant, Rita (Margo Martindale). When Anna asks Michael to go to her clinic to help keep it running, he meets Autumn (Afton Williamson), a volunteer carrying on Anna's work with the underprivileged. Touched by those in need and accepting of Anna's compassionate "presence," Michael's attitude toward serving the rich and poor is turned upside down, and he begins to see that there's room in his life for everyone. Academy Award nominee Susannah Grant ("Erin Brockovich"), Academy Award winner Jonathan Demme ("The Silence of the Lambs"), Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Neal Baer ("ER") are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
The New Comedies are:
2 BROKE GIRLS is a comedy about two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner who strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business - if only they can raise the cash. Sassy, streetwise Max (Kat Dennings) works two jobs just to get by, one of which is waiting tables during the night shift at the retro-hip Williamsburg Diner. Sophisticated Caroline (Beth Behrs) is an uptown trust fund princess who's having a run of bad luck that forces her to reluctantly give waitressing a shot. At first, Max sees Caroline as yet another in a long line of inept servers she must cover for, but she's surprised to find that Caroline has as much substance as she does style. When Caroline discovers Max's knack for baking amazing cupcakes, she sees a lucrative future for them, but they first need to raise the start-up money. While they save their tips, they'll stay at the restaurant, working with Oleg (Jonathan Kite), an overly flirtatious Russian cook; Earl (Garrett Morris), a 75-year-old kool-kat cashier; and Han Lee (Matthew Moy), the new, eager-to-please owner of the diner. Working together, these two broke girls living in one expensive city might just find the perfect recipe for their big break. Michael Patrick King ("Sex and the City") and writer-comedian Whitney Cummings ("Chelsea Lately") are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television.
HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, inspired by the book of the same name, is a comedy about the unlikely friendship between a traditional, refined writer and an unrefined personal trainer. Andrew Carlson (David Hornsby) is an etiquette columnist whose devotion to ideals from a more civilized time has lead to a life detached from modern society. Infectiously optimistic, Bert Lansing (Kevin Dillon) is a reformed "bad boy" from Andrew's past who inherited a fitness center, but can still be rude, loud and sloppy. When Andrew's editor, Jerry (Dave Foley), tells him to put a modern, sexy twist on his column or be fired, he hires Bert as a life coach in the hopes of learning to be less "gentle man" and more "real man." Andrew's mom, Diane (Nancy Lenehan), and his bossy sister, Janet (Mary Lynn Rajskub), support the plan, as would Janet's husband, Mike (Rhys Darby), if he was allowed to have an opinion. Though Andrew and Bert's views may be centuries apart, they may find they're each other's missing link. David Hornsby ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"), Adam Chase ("Friends"), Ted Schachter ("The Invention of Lying"), Joe Hipps and Modi Wiczyk are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
The New Midseason Series:
From Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal comes THE 2-2, which follows six diverse NYPD rookies as they patrol the gritty streets of upper Manhattan. The new trainees include Jennifer "White House" Perry (Leelee Sobieski), a former college volleyball star and Marine MP in Iraq with a take-charge attitude; Ray "Lazarus" Harper (Adam Goldberg), the oldest rookie and a former police news reporter with better sources than many seasoned cops; Tonya Sanchez (Judy Marte), who comes from a family with a criminal history and has a very personal connection inside the force; Ahmad "Kiterunner" Kahn (Tom Reed), an Afghani native who fought his way to freedom; Kenny McClaren (Stark Sands), a fourth-generation police officer with great instincts but qualms about joining the force; and Jayson Toney (Harold House Moore), a young basketball legend who squandered his opportunity in the NBA. Their demanding Field Training Officer, Daniel "Yoda" Dean (Terry Kinney), is a case-hardened, unsentimental veteran of the force who emphasizes basics and holds each cop accountable for their actions. With unique backgrounds, personalities and reasons for being on the force, the new cops will make their share of rookie mistakes while they figure out how to relate to their boss, each other and to the people they swore to protect. Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro ("The Godfather: Part II," "Raging Bull"), Jane Rosenthal ("Meet the Parents"), Academy Award nominee Richard Price ("The Color of Money"), Ken Sanzel ("Numb3rs") and James Mangold ("Walk the Line") are executive producers for CBS Television Studios in association with Tribeca Productions. The pilot was directed by James Mangold.
Read more: Breaking News - CBS Announces 2011-2012 Primetime Fall Schedule | TheFutonCritic.com http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2...#ixzz1Mit6OF5U
05-18-11 | 12:05 PM
#15
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
I'll check out Persons of Interest and 2 1/2 Men to see what they do without Sheen. Beyond that, not a lot here that I will be watching.
05-18-11 | 12:06 PM
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05-18-11 | 12:15 PM
#17
DVD Talk God
05-18-11 | 12:17 PM
#18
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
I know it's easy to play armchair TV exec, but I can't see that show doing any better than The Defenders.
Oh, well. Looks like Hawaii Five-0 and nothing else for me.
Oh, well. Looks like Hawaii Five-0 and nothing else for me.
05-18-11 | 12:19 PM
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Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
05-18-11 | 12:23 PM
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05-18-11 | 01:06 PM
#22
Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
Surprised they are putting it up against Desperate Housewives. You would think that would be a similar target audience.
Of course I forgot about crappy CBS Sunday night overruns, so I guess it will really air around 10 pm.
Of course I forgot about crappy CBS Sunday night overruns, so I guess it will really air around 10 pm.
05-18-11 | 01:11 PM
#23
DVD Talk God
Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
I think CBS knows that Desperate Housewives is fading, so moving The Good Wife there is a smart choice. Plus, I'd rather have it face Housewives than fight for viewers with Body of Proof and Parenthood.
05-18-11 | 01:15 PM
#24
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: CBS 2011 Fall Schedule
Whoa! CSI on Wednesdays at 10. Interesting.