CBS Introduces Fall Slate
POSTED May 19, 2006
NEW YORK -- CBS announced the addition of four new
series to its 2006-2007 primetime line-up, enhancing a line-up
that will return 18 shows from last year's schedule, including
six from last season's freshman class. The line-up, which includes
three new dramas and one new comedy, was unveiled by CBS Entertainment
President Nina Tassler at Carnegie Hall.
The four new shows feature a roster of award-winning actors and
executive producers and a unique mix of concepts and genres.
The freshman series include a young and sexy ensemble comedy,
THE CLASS, from "Friends" co-creator David Crane; SMITH,
a high octane heist thriller from "ER's" John Wells
starring Ray Liotta and Virginia Madsen; the apocalyptic drama
JERICHO, from the producer of "National Treasure,"
Jon Turteltaub, starring Skeet Ulrich ("Scream"); and
SHARK, a glossy, high-stakes courtroom drama from Brian Grazer
("The DaVinci Code," "A Beautiful Mind"),
starring James Woods.
Those shows will join a line-up that features more time period
winning series and more top 20 hits than any other network as
well as a leadership position in nearly every program genre:
CBS will return television's Number One drama, CSI: CRIME SCENE
INVESTIGATION; the Number One returning comedy, TWO AND A HALF
MEN; the Number One and Number Two freshman dramas, THE UNIT
and CRIMINAL MINDS; the Number One new comedy, THE NEW ADVENTURES
OF OLD CHRISTINE; the Number One news magazine, 60 MINUTES; and
the premiere reality series SURVIVOR and the three-time Emmy
Award-winning THE AMAZING RACE.
In an impressive achievement, CBS is returning six of its freshman
series, which strengthened four nights of the schedule, for their
sophomore seasons, including HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, CRIMINAL
MINDS, GHOST WHISPERER and CLOSE TO HOME as well as THE UNIT
and OLD CHRISTINE. They are part of the overall 18 series that
return to the CBS primetime schedule, along with TWO AND A HALF
MEN, CSI: MIAMI, NCIS, CSI: NY, SURVIVOR, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,
NUMB3RS, THE AMAZING RACE, COLD CASE, WITHOUT A TRACE as well
as 60 MINUTES, 48 HOURS: MYSTERY and CRIMETIME SATURDAY.
On Mondays, CBS adds one new series to its winning comedy
line-up. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, a show that captures a young
and loyal audience, moves to 8:00 PM, followed by the new ensemble
comedy THE CLASS at 8:30 PM, forming a fresh, sophisticated young
adult comedy block. At 9:00 PM, CBS returns television's Number
One comedy TWO AND A HALF MEN, followed by the Number One new
comedy THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE at 9:30 PM. CSI: MIAMI,
the night's Number One show, caps the line-up at 10:00 PM.
On Tuesdays, CBS adds an exciting new series to a night that
already features a potent and growing 8:00-10:00 PM block of
drama. NCIS, which continues to grow its audience, begins the
night at 8:00 PM, followed by CBS's mid-season hit THE UNIT.
Both shows will serve as a launching pad for the new 10:00 PM
dramatic thriller SMITH, a slick, insider's take on a group of
professional thieves planning their next score.
Likewise, on Wednesday, CBS adds a new series, JERICHO, to a
line-up that already boasts a dynamic block of dramas -- the
rookie sensation CRIMINAL MINDS at 9:00 PM and the time-period
winning CSI: NY at 10:00 PM. JERICHO, an explosive new drama
that follows the aftermath of a nuclear explosion, will kick
off the night at 8:00 PM.
On Thursday, CBS returns its powerful 8:00-10:00 PM programming
duo of SURVIVOR and CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION. The network
will use CSI, television's Number One drama, as a launching pad
for its new James Woods legal thriller SHARK, at 10:00 PM.
And CBS will keep its winning Friday night intact, programming
the two freshman successes GHOST WHISPERER at 8:00 PM and CLOSE
TO HOME at 9:00 PM, followed by the unsung hit NUMB3RS at 10:00
PM. CBS wins every half hour of this night in viewers, adults
25-54 and adults 18-49.
Saturdays will feature CBS's popular CRIMETIME programming from
8:00-10:00 PM, followed by 48 HOURS: MYSTERY.
And on Sundays, CBS is making key scheduling moves designed to
capitalize on the changing competitive landscape of the night.
The Number One and most-honored news magazine 60 MINUTES starts
the night at 7:00 PM, followed by the Emmy Award-winning reality
series THE AMAZING RACE, which moves to 8:00 PM. And from 9:00-11:00
PM, CBS is using two of its most successful and compelling crime
series, COLD CASE and WITHOUT A TRACE, to build a seamless block
of drama. COLD CASE will air at 9:00 PM, followed at 10:00 PM
by WITHOUT A TRACE, one of television's highest-rated series.
Additionally, the network announced the pick-up of four shows
for mid-season, including the Monday night stalwart THE KING
OF QUEENS as well as two new dramas and one new comedy. They
include 3 LBS, starring Stanley Tucci in a medical drama about
New York neurosurgeons; WATERFRONT, a drama about a colorful
mayor in Providence, R.I. starring Joe Pantoliano; and RULES
OF ENGAGEMENT, a comedy starring Patrick Warburton ("Seinfeld")
from Adam Sandler's production company that follows two couples
and a single guy as they navigate the jungles of dating, engagement
and marriage.
The following is the 2006-2007 CBS Television Network primetime
schedule:
(N=New, NT=New Time, all times ET/PT)
MONDAY
8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (NT)
8:30-9:00 PM THE CLASS (N)
9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN
9:30-10:00 PM THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMI
TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS
9:00-10:00 PM THE UNIT
10:00-11:00 PM SMITH (N)
WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM JERICHO (N)
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: NY
THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
10:00-11:00 PM SHARK (N)
FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM GHOST WHISPERER
9:00-10:00 PM CLOSE TO HOME
10:00-11:00 PM NUMB3RS
SATURDAY
8:00-9:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS: MYSTERY
SUNDAY
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (NT)
9:00-10:00 PM COLD CASE (NT)
10:00-11:00 PM WITHOUT A TRACE (NT)
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