Last week saw the beginnings of the new television season, kicked off by the Emmy broadcast. Now, be honest, was that awards show dull or was it just me? Sure, there were a couple of surprise winners, but I did not feel any energy. That "in the round" stage did not work out all that well. Anyway, last week had a few notable debuts, including Prison Break, K-Ville, and Kid Nation. This coming week promises to be considerably busier. Below is a a quick listing of this week's premieres, accompanied by my thoughts on what I will and won't be watching.
Sunday
- The long-running news program, 60 Minutes. I cannot say that I watch it much, but it is a good show to have around. (CBS 7:00)
- CW Now is described as combining news and and entertainment to "create the ultimate source for what's hip, hot and happening right now in the world of young adults." Frankly, it sounds like something the corporate machine would say. Anyway, I doubt I am in its target audience and have zero interest in seeing it. (CW 7:00)
- Looking like a televised YouTube, CW's Online Nation is looking for video submissions. Yet another show I have no interest in. (CW 7:30)
- The Simpsons is returning for its 19th season, can you believe it? I don't think anyone would have said it would last this long after seeing those original shorts on the Tracy Ullman show. The series has been hit or miss for years, but the fans are still there. Hopefully the success of the movie this past summer will serve as inspiration for a better than average season. (FOX 8:00)
- I could have sworn King of the Hill was canceled a few years ago, but somehow it just keeps coming back. It may disappear from time to time, but it always seems to pop back up. Sorry, I enjoy some of it, but when this lives on and Futurama gets canceled, well, that's FOX for you. (FOX 8:30)
- Family Guy will have a one hour premiere this year, and it will be a Star Wars spoof. I like the show, I cannot lie and I will not apologize. It is funny, irreverent, and flat out goofy. I am glad the excellent DVD sales allowed the show to come back. (FOX 9:00)
- Cold Case is something that I have watched sporadically, and is generally a pretty high quality show. I doubt I will ever be among the loyal watchers, but it is always there when I feel like it. (CBS 9:00)
- Moving to a new night, the James Woods legal drama Shark is set to return for its sophomore year. I started out watching this on a regular basis, but I am not sure if I will be this year. I may give it a shot and see how it goes. (CBS 10:00)
Article comments
1 - bibbyroo
hey, i really like the show numbers. i dont much care for any of the cop or lawyer shows, but i really dig this one. its worth checking out at least once.
2 - Jamie
CSI: NY is starting its fourth season.
3 - dtd
I gotta say I'm super excited for the 4th season of CSI NY.
4 - bjgdal
Actually, How I Met Your Mother is starting its THIRD year not second so I guess Mr. Beaumont isn't paying that much attention to it. It's more than "pretty good". It's a great show with a very good ensemble cast ESPECIALLY Ms. Hannigan and Mr. Harris. Very worth watching.
5 - Chris Beaumont
bibbyroo: thanks, maybe I'll check it out.
Jamie,dtd: thanks for the correction.
bjgdal: You're riught, I don't pay much attention to it, the bits I saw were pretty good, not terribly enticing though. And thank you for correcting what season it is on. It was a mild brain fart. I knew it was going into the third, but for some reason a two came out.
Thanks for your comments. When doing things like this, I try, but occasionally there will be mistakes. For as much TV as I watch, I cannot watch everything, especially with my interests in film and music. Only so much time in a day....
6 - El Bicho
"Hopefully the success of the [Simpsons] movie this past summer will serve as inspiration for a better than average season."
It's not likely for this season. They start writing the shows in December.
Do the networks go dark on Saturday?
7 - Chris Beaumont
EB, for the most part, re-runs and movies most often.
Fox runs Cops and AMW, they premiered a few weeks ago. Then they have MadTV and Spike Fereston, a couple weeks back, but that's about it.
8 - SonnyD
Survivor started a new season on Thursday, too.
9 - Chris Beaumont
Yes it did, that was included on my premiere list for last week, this one starts tomorrow 9/23.
10 - Capt. Doug
My Tv listings on Dish are differant than yours.
I record alot so I need to look for the correct days and times..
11 - Chris Beaumont
Doug: this is a preview from 2 years ago....