Comedy Shows Tips
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CBS makes deal with Everyone Loves Raymond
CBS has paid $140 million dollars to ensure that Everyone
Loves Raymond will continue on the network for at least
two more years. That amounts to over $3Million per episode.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ran from 1979 to 1973 on ABC. The show was based on the movie of the same name. It starred Bill Bixby as Tom Corbett, Brandon Cruz as his son, Eddie, and Miyoshi Umeki as Mrs. Livingston, the housekeeper. Tom Corbett was a widower raising his young son alone. Other cast members were James Komack and Kristina Holland. A notable recurring character (Joey) on this show was played by a very young Jodie Foster.
Green Acres
Green Acres ran on CBS from 1963 to 1970.
It starred Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor. Oliver and Lisa Douglas moved from Park Avenue to the town of Hooterville to escape the rat race.
New series from former Frasier producers.
Emmy-winning TV veterans Christopher Lloyd and Joe Keenan's new series "7 roses" has been acquired by CBS. It revolves around an eccentric family running a New England restaurant/inn.
The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978. It starred Bob Newhart as psychologist Bob Hartley. Suzanne Pleshette played his wife, Emily. Bill Dailey was their neighbor, Howard Borden. Peter Bonerz played Jerry Robinson, a dentist and friend of Bob's.
Night Court
Night Court ran from 1984 to 1992 on NBC. It starred Harry Anderson as Judge Harold T. Stone. The show also starred John Larroquette, Markie Post, Richard Moll and Charles Robinson. The setting was a night courtroom in Manhattan.
More renewals
These shows have been renewed for the 2001-2002 season:
The King of Queens, Becker, and Yes, Dear. After marathon negotiations, Frasier has been renewed until the end of the 2004 season.
For information on more renewals and other TV news, visit the TV Guide site atTV Guide Online
I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy aired from 1951 to 1957 on CBS. It starred Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo and Desi Arnaz as Ricky Ricardo. Ricky Ricardo was a club owner and band leader, Lucy was his wife who, more than anything, wanted to get into show business. Other cast members included Vivien Vance as Ethel Mertz, William Frawley as Fred Mertz, and Keith Thibodeaux as Little Ricky.
There are plans for a full-length film of the series.
Black History Month Celebrated on Comedy Central
Chris Rock, Whoopi Goldberg and Richard Pryor have teamed up to make us laugh and celebrate Black History Month on Comedy Central in a five-part series that started Monday, February 4, and will show throughout the month.
Audiences Unlimited, Inc.
You can get free tickets to many sitcoms at Audiences Unlimited, Inc.. Just find the show you are interested in and order tickets. Each show has a page that tells you what dates are available and has a blurb about what the show is about.
Brit TV Battles Over The Osbournes
Britain's Channel 4 looks like it's going to win the bidding war again. Currently, Channel 4 is paying out a cool $1 million an episode for The Simpsons and at last release, says they are in the final stages of signing on The Osbournes as well.
Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction ran on CBC from 1963 to 1970. It starred Bea Benederet and Edgar Buchanan. It also featured Linda Henning, Meredith MacRae and Pat Woodell as Betty Joe, Billie Joe and Bobbie Joe Bradley. Occasionally there would be cross-overs with Green Acres.
TV Land Wedding Marathon
Tune in this Friday, June 21st, for TV Land's wedding marathon. Starts at 8:00 with the Brady's very first episode and ends with the Dick Van Dyke's wedding in which a crippled jeep and a sprained ankle make Rob two hours late for his own wedding! All your old favorites from Mayberry RFD to Happy Days to Mary Tyler Moore will be included and more.
Austin Powers Is Back Again
One of Saturday Night Live's prodigal sons is back on the big screen. Mike Myers is back as Austin Powers and Doctor Evil.
Due South
Due South ran on Canadian television from 1994 to 1998. It starred Paul Gross as RCMP Constable Benton Fraser. Fraser had gone to Chicago on the trail of his father's murderers where he hooked up with Detective Raymond Vecchio. Fraser's dog, Diefenbaker, was also a major part of the series.
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show was on the air from 1962 to 1966 on CBS. It starred Dick Van Dyke as Robert Petrie, a television comedy writer, and Mary Tyler Moore as his wife, Laura. Other stars were Morey Amsterdam as Buddy Sorrel (his wife was named Pickles), Rose Marie as Sally Rogers, Carl Reiner as Alan Brady , and Richard Deacon as Mel Cooley.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet first began as a radio show. It moved to ABC-TV in 1952 and ran until 1966. It starred the real-life family, The Nelsons; Ozzie, Harriet, David, and Ricky. It was the longest-running sit-com.
Ozzy & The Osbournes
MTv has a smash hit on their hands with "The Osbournes." The show stars heavy metal rock idol Ozzy Osbourne, his wife, Sharon, son, Jack, and his daughter Kelly. There is another daughter who lives in a guest house out back who wished not to be filmed during the 6 months that cameras and microphones filled the house.
Where Will Dave Go?
ABC's Disney is after CBS' David Letterman and there is a lot of commotion going on. Dave has been allegedly offered millions to jump to ABC to replace NightLine.
New sitcom for Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart will be co-starring in a new sitcom pilot.
It will air on NBC and star rap star Sisqo as a former baseball stadium vendor who gets his own TV show.
The Osbournes are Invading Your TV
MTv has brought you the Ozzy and Harriet of 2002. This isn't your typical family but you're guaranteed to get a laugh in from time to time and see how a star family lives together. You can watch Ozzy Osbourne and his brood on MTv on Tuesdays at 10:30.
SNL's Mike Meyers to be the Next Seussian
Mike Meyers will appear as the next Seussian character to come to life when he portrays the cat of 'The Cat In the Hat.'
Kelsey Grammer Is Such a Rat!
Rat? Kelsey? Of course he is...coming in 2003, Kelsey Grammer will lend his voice to a new adult toon for TNN: The National Network called Gary the Rat. TNN is also buying rerun episodes of The Ren and Stimpy Show. Both will have a featured primetime block.
Barney Miller
Barney Miller ran from 1975 to 1982. It starred Hal Linden as Captain Barney Miller. Also in the cast were Barbara Barrie, Ron Glass, James Gregory, Gregory Sierra, Max Gail, Abe Vigoda and Jack Soo.
The setting of the show was a police precinct in Manhattan.
Pat Boone Loves The Osbournes
That's right! Not only was Pat Boone once a neighbor of the Ozzy's but his biggest regret was not inviting them over for dinner. He admits that he misses them terribly.
All in the Family
All in the Family ran from 1971 to 1979 on CBS. It starred Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker, Jean Stapleton as Edith Bunker, Rob Reiner as Michael Stivic (Meathead), Sally Struthers as Gloria Bunker Stivic. Archie Bunker has been named television's favourite comic character of all time.
The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family starred Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Dave Madden, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Jeremy Gelbwaks (for only the first season), Brian Forster and Suzanne Crough. The show was about a family musical group and was based on the true life band, The Cowsills. It ran from 1970 to 1974 on ABC.
That's My Bush!
South Park creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have created
a new sitcom based on the current US president. The title of
which is That's My Bush!
The show stars Timothy Bottoms and Carrie Quinn Dolan.
After M*A*S*H*
After M*A*S*H* ran from 1983 to 1984 on CBS. It starred Harry Morgan, Jamie Farr, and William Christopher. Colonel Potter, Sergeant Klinger, and Father Mulcahy from the original M*A*S*H* series end up together in a veterans hospital in the US after the Korean War ends.
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