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QUOTE (Firefall @ Dec 23 2008, 01:10 AM) 
Second quarter of 2009-- are you kidding me?! I been waiting since the end of "Frame" for the premiere...first it was Nov. 7th (the supposed to be original date), but noooo USA wants to give us a early April's Fools and push it to a unknown date in 2009. Now actors are proclaming that it's January 1st, Feburary 5th, March...Aye, yi, yi! Who is doing this scheulding for USA because they properly need to tell us why they put us in this paradox in the first place.
yeah, someone find an email address!! I want to find out exactly when its coming on. Of course, I'm still waiting for season 7 but i could do with a stock of episodes for hallmark to show......
QUOTE (theflyingmonkey @ Dec 23 2008, 04:21 PM)
yeah, someone find an email address!! I want to find out exactly when its coming on. Of course, I'm still waiting for season 7 but i could do with a stock of episodes for hallmark to show......
On the bottom of this page they have a place to leave feedback. You can leave a
question and they will get back to you. Don't bother. I left about 3 messages so far
about the start date all the way back in November and I still have not gotten a response.
when is the show really coming back? I can't take it anymore!
USA is busy promoting other shows but I know LOCI will be back in 2009. When exactly they are not saying for sure.
What do you guys think about the fact that LOCI won't be showing for days, and then it's got the 3 A.M. time slot? I think USA doesn't like our show anymore.
I haven't been watching a lot of USA lately (no LOCI marathons ), but I did finally notice all the great promotion they're running for those other shows coming up in January. I hope they come up with something as good for LOCI when it's time comes because they can be really funny and clever when they want to be.
), but I did finally notice all the great promotion they're running for those other shows coming up in January. I hope they come up with something as good for LOCI when it's time comes because they can be really funny and clever when they want to be.
QUOTE (unsteady @ Oct 28 2008, 01:48 PM)
What's the one acceptable excuse, babs?
I think the reason they postponed the new season was because people watching the shows as a test survey realized how Wheeler and Goldblum have the chemistry of a wet rag,as seen in the previews! They need to dump both of them,along with the obnoxious chief detective. They need to dump the chief detective,Goldblum and Wheeler,and return to all episodes featuring Goren and Eames. Cut their losses now on the horrible job they did with altering the main substance of the show. There should be the old chief detective,Goren and Eames,and the african american da that was fired from the show a few years ago.Let's face it,how many of us watch for Goren and Eames episodes,then turned the channel when the other mismatched horrible actors with no chemistry would do every other episode.Even Chris Noth couldn't compare to Goren.He should be heavily promoted for the emmys,along with the show,and maybe they can bring in new viewers,and pick up all the veteran viewers that left because of the horrible choices made altering the foundation of the show-Goren and Eames,the old boss Jamie,and the african american d.a. The writing has continued to be excellent-first rate,but the joke of actors they have brought in to alternate shows couldn't carry the writing.I also am so disappointed they killed off Olivia d'Abo last season. She faked her death once before,and has reinvented herself so many times, I am praying that they figure out a way to bring her back into Bobby's life. I would love to see a showdown of Olivia and Eames for the affection of Bobby,since he has such great chemistry with both of the ladies. Now that Bobby's entire family was murdered by the professor,or law,in terms of his serial killer dad, or from poor health,they need to find him dealing with the incredible loss,but also finding a new family,with Eames or someone else.He needs a break in his personal life,and for a crack of sunlight to shine on such a kind,faithful,intelligent,honest person. That man has had so much pain,and now that the professor has taken away all of his obligations,he can start with a clean slate. Please,dump Goldblum and Wheeler along with the nasty chief detective. There is nothing appealing about him,and he isn't even a good actor. D'Onofrio deserves the money he requested before he was alternated with half ass fill ins that don't know how to act,and he should be on every episode,along with Eames.They carry the show,and then bring back the African-American da,and the old chief detective,who I think his first name was Jamie,and then continue with the excellent writing. Maybe then USA will give all of us dedicated viewers a full season of 22 episodes.I hate to think that this would be the last year of ci. It is the absolute best of all l&o's, and wouldn't have lost viewers if they stuck with the core crew of the 4 actors menioned above. Please,more Goren and Eames!!!
Here's the latest bit of News (or is it avoidance/indecision) about LOCI's schedule.
Just a Note: Rick Kushman has been writing another column for a few months; he now does TV two days a week and the other column 3 days.
Rick Kushman: Decent TV this week? Ho-ho-ho
rkushman@sacbee.com
Published Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
http://www.sacbee.com/kushman/story/1490850.html
There aren't two worse weeks for TV than this holiday season fortnight. There are still some holiday specials and you can find a good bowl game or two, but most of TV is on vacation.
The first thing that means is very odd scheduling, so and I've said this before but people still ask if you can't find your regular shows, do not worry. Everything returns in January.
Besides, what are you doing watching TV? There are gifts to wrap, cards to mail and something you know you forgot but can't remember what it is.
Since the adrenaline is already on overload, don't spend more fretting about TV. Everything is fine until 2009, then go fret. Until then, there won't be any cancellations besides these that have already gotten the ax, either officially or unofficially:
"My Own Worst Enemy," "Knight Rider," "Crusoe" and "America's Toughest Jobs" from NBC; "The Ex List" on CBS; "Do Not Disturb" on Fox, and "Easy Money," "In Harm's Way," "Valentine," and "Stylista" on CW.
Plus, there are the second-year shows that are doomed. They are ABC's "Pushing Daisies," "Eli Stone" and "Dirty Sexy Money" and NBC's "Lipstick Jungle."
As for 2009, here's a fairly thorough list of what's coming back early in the year. When there are more details on other shows, I'll let you know.
"Scrubs" (ABC): Jan. 6. Remember, NBC canceled it and ABC quickly picked it up.
"Nip/Tuck" (FX): Jan. 6. One of TV's seriously out-there series comes back after a strike-shortened season.
"Damages" (FX): Jan. 7. There's a new case and more legal tricks ahead for this slick and terrific show.
"Flashpoint" (CBS): Jan. 9. The Canadian import was a surprising summer success for CBS.
"Monk" and "Psych" (USA): Jan. 9. They both return for short seasons, then "Monk's" final season will begin sometime in summer 2009.
"24" (Fox): Jan. 11. It premieres with a two-hour episode, then follows with another two hours Jan. 12.
"American Idol" (Fox): Jan. 13 and 14. Show producers added songwriter and music producer Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge. Other changes include just three weeks of auditions instead of four, more time spent on the Hollywood round, and this season the judges will pick a few "wild card" finalists.
"Battlestar Galactica" (Sci Fi): Jan. 16. This starts the final 10 weeks of one of TV's most intriguing series.
"Friday Night Lights" (NBC): Jan. 16. It's the broadcast premiere for episodes that ran this fall on DirecTV.
"Flight of the Conchords" and "Big Love" (HBO): Jan. 18. Both shows lost start dates because of the writers strike.
"Secret Diary of a Call Girl" and "The L Word" (Show- time): Jan. 18. This will be the sixth and final season for "L Word."
"Lost" (ABC): Jan. 21. After last season's dazzling run to the finish, fans have been burning up the blogs with rumors and hearsay.
"Burn Notice" (USA): Jan. 22. Like USA's other shows, this witty spy/caper series is back for a short season, then starts a new run in the summer.
"The Closer" and "Trust Me" (TNT): Jan. 26. "The Closer" will air five episodes, mostly to give a boost to the new "Trust Me," a light hour starring Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanagh.
"Life on Mars" (ABC): Jan. 28. ABC is hoping that airing it after "Lost" will get this smart series noticed by viewers.
"Medium" and "Heroes" (NBC): Feb. 2. NBC is trying and trying to bring the magic back to "Heroes." "Medium" has kept its solid, if mid-sized, fan base.
"Life" (NBC): Feb. 4. NBC gets credit for not giving up on one of the most charming and original cop shows on TV.
"Reaper" (CW): March 17. Yeah, we have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to see this crew again.
Among returnees that are still unscheduled are "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "In Plain Sight" (USA), "Breaking Bad" (AMC), "Rescue Me" (FX), "Saving Grace" (TNT) and "Eureka" (Sci Fi).
[Info about Holiday Programming deleted . . .]
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In answer to the poster who asked about Chuck Barney and the Contra Costa Times a few months ago:
Contra Costa County is one of the 9 Counties of the San Francisco Bay Area, it is a heavily populated area. The Contra Costa Times is it's daily local newspaper and Chuck Barney is its regular TV Critic. His information would be obtained through the same sources as that as any other TV/Entertainment Critic's (whether he be from the San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times, or Entertainment Tonight), and therefore, would can be considered to be just as reliable.
Just a Note: Rick Kushman has been writing another column for a few months; he now does TV two days a week and the other column 3 days.
Rick Kushman: Decent TV this week? Ho-ho-ho
rkushman@sacbee.com
Published Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
http://www.sacbee.com/kushman/story/1490850.html
There aren't two worse weeks for TV than this holiday season fortnight. There are still some holiday specials and you can find a good bowl game or two, but most of TV is on vacation.
The first thing that means is very odd scheduling, so and I've said this before but people still ask if you can't find your regular shows, do not worry. Everything returns in January.
Besides, what are you doing watching TV? There are gifts to wrap, cards to mail and something you know you forgot but can't remember what it is.
Since the adrenaline is already on overload, don't spend more fretting about TV. Everything is fine until 2009, then go fret. Until then, there won't be any cancellations besides these that have already gotten the ax, either officially or unofficially:
"My Own Worst Enemy," "Knight Rider," "Crusoe" and "America's Toughest Jobs" from NBC; "The Ex List" on CBS; "Do Not Disturb" on Fox, and "Easy Money," "In Harm's Way," "Valentine," and "Stylista" on CW.
Plus, there are the second-year shows that are doomed. They are ABC's "Pushing Daisies," "Eli Stone" and "Dirty Sexy Money" and NBC's "Lipstick Jungle."
As for 2009, here's a fairly thorough list of what's coming back early in the year. When there are more details on other shows, I'll let you know.
"Scrubs" (ABC): Jan. 6. Remember, NBC canceled it and ABC quickly picked it up.
"Nip/Tuck" (FX): Jan. 6. One of TV's seriously out-there series comes back after a strike-shortened season.
"Damages" (FX): Jan. 7. There's a new case and more legal tricks ahead for this slick and terrific show.
"Flashpoint" (CBS): Jan. 9. The Canadian import was a surprising summer success for CBS.
"Monk" and "Psych" (USA): Jan. 9. They both return for short seasons, then "Monk's" final season will begin sometime in summer 2009.
"24" (Fox): Jan. 11. It premieres with a two-hour episode, then follows with another two hours Jan. 12.
"American Idol" (Fox): Jan. 13 and 14. Show producers added songwriter and music producer Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge. Other changes include just three weeks of auditions instead of four, more time spent on the Hollywood round, and this season the judges will pick a few "wild card" finalists.
"Battlestar Galactica" (Sci Fi): Jan. 16. This starts the final 10 weeks of one of TV's most intriguing series.
"Friday Night Lights" (NBC): Jan. 16. It's the broadcast premiere for episodes that ran this fall on DirecTV.
"Flight of the Conchords" and "Big Love" (HBO): Jan. 18. Both shows lost start dates because of the writers strike.
"Secret Diary of a Call Girl" and "The L Word" (Show- time): Jan. 18. This will be the sixth and final season for "L Word."
"Lost" (ABC): Jan. 21. After last season's dazzling run to the finish, fans have been burning up the blogs with rumors and hearsay.
"Burn Notice" (USA): Jan. 22. Like USA's other shows, this witty spy/caper series is back for a short season, then starts a new run in the summer.
"The Closer" and "Trust Me" (TNT): Jan. 26. "The Closer" will air five episodes, mostly to give a boost to the new "Trust Me," a light hour starring Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanagh.
"Life on Mars" (ABC): Jan. 28. ABC is hoping that airing it after "Lost" will get this smart series noticed by viewers.
"Medium" and "Heroes" (NBC): Feb. 2. NBC is trying and trying to bring the magic back to "Heroes." "Medium" has kept its solid, if mid-sized, fan base.
"Life" (NBC): Feb. 4. NBC gets credit for not giving up on one of the most charming and original cop shows on TV.
"Reaper" (CW): March 17. Yeah, we have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to see this crew again.
Among returnees that are still unscheduled are "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "In Plain Sight" (USA), "Breaking Bad" (AMC), "Rescue Me" (FX), "Saving Grace" (TNT) and "Eureka" (Sci Fi).
[Info about Holiday Programming deleted . . .]
********
In answer to the poster who asked about Chuck Barney and the Contra Costa Times a few months ago:
Contra Costa County is one of the 9 Counties of the San Francisco Bay Area, it is a heavily populated area. The Contra Costa Times is it's daily local newspaper and Chuck Barney is its regular TV Critic. His information would be obtained through the same sources as that as any other TV/Entertainment Critic's (whether he be from the San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times, or Entertainment Tonight), and therefore, would can be considered to be just as reliable.
QUOTE (blondiedoc @ Dec 25 2008, 09:58 PM)
. . . They need to dump the chief detective,Goldblum and Wheeler,and return to all episodes featuring Goren and Eames. . . . There should be the old chief detective,Goren and Eames,and the african american da that was fired from the show a few years ago. Let's face it,how many of us watch for Goren and Eames episodes,then turned the channel when the other mismatched horrible actors with no chemistry would do every other episode. Even Chris Noth couldn't compare to Goren. He should be heavily promoted for the emmys,along with the show,and maybe they can bring in new viewers,and pick up all the veteran viewers that left because of the horrible choices made altering the foundation of the show-Goren and Eames,the old boss Jamie,and the african american d.a. . . . D'Onofrio deserves the money he requested before he was alternated with half ass fill ins that don't know how to act,and he should be on every episode,along with Eames.They carry the show,and then bring back the African-American da,and the old chief detective,who I think his first name was Jamie,and then continue with the excellent writing. . . Please,more Goren and Eames!!!
blondiedoc:
Due to length, I decided to reply to your post separately from my other post. (I shortened your quote a little for focus, I hope you don't mind.)
We would all like to go back to 22 Episodes, all Goren/Eames-Deakins/Carver; but, its unlikely and improbable for several reasons:
1. None of the Actors who left were "fired," each chose to leave LOCI for personal reasons and did so amicably. Jamey Sheridan (Captain James Deakins) and Courtney Vance (ADA Ron Carver) both left at the end of Season 5, because they had family in Southern California and had grown weary of the Cross-Country commutes to LOCI's New York Sets. Chris Noth (Mike Logan) left for career and family reasons.
2. After passing out from exhaustion on the set and at home in Nov 2004, VDO said he was quitting LOCI at the end of the 4th Season for health reasons (not because of salary). The 22-23 Episodes a Season for 4 Seasons, with VDO/KE in almost every scene had proven exhausting for both (KE was also considering leaving). In order to accommodate VDO and KE, the alternating team approach was tried; thus, reducing VDO/KE's workload to 11, rather than 22 episodes a season. This was desirable to both and kept VDO from leaving and the series on the air at least through Season 7.
In a recent Interview, VDO said he was very happy with the alternating week schedule and was planning to stay with LOCI for more seasons (he didn't specify a number).
Most of us would rather have Alternating Goren/Eames Episodes than No LOCI (or Goren/Eames) at all, wouldn't you?
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As for the 16 Episodes, rather than 22 in the 8th Season and the constantly changing schedule dates, I don't have an answer; but, I do have Theories?
Back in April, I posted that because of the post-writer's strike return in June; I wondered if USA was making LOCI into a Summer Series (rather than a Fall, Winter, or Spring one). With the later announcements by the Network(s) that they would be moving into a year-round TV Season; and that the would be 16, rather than 22 episodes in Season 8; I became further convinced that this was the case.
Think about it. The Studios/Producers lost at lot of money in the Writers Strike (and stand to lose more if the Actors Strike); and we have seen that "Corporate" Execs (in all industries) are not particularly "moved" to pay their employees/talent fairly, if they can get away with it. The L&O Franchise is made up of 3 series; if each series consists of 16 (not 22) episodes, and one doesn't "overlap" new episode airings; by playing the 3 series end-to-end, NBC/USA/Wolf Productions can have the benefit of 48 Original Episode Weeks a year (4 weeks a year would likely be pre-empted for Holidays or Specials anyway-there are only 52 weeks a year) for the absolute minimum cost for production and salaries; then, they can re-play them many times for even lower cost (or pure profit, if they get their way on Contract Negotiations.) Let's see, L&O Mothership Sept-Dec/Jan (pre-empted for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years); SVU mid-Jan thru Mid-May (pre-empted for Easter); LOCI mid-May through August; and the year has been filled.
Though I think that LOCI is the last of the 3 L&O Series to be considered when scheduling; I don't think NBC/USA/Wolf will allow any of the 3 to be cancelled in the next 3-4 years. Why? Prestige and Records. L&O Mothership will continue to get top billing, as they want to beat the 20-Season Record of Gunsmoke; but, then, it is also rare that a TV Series lasts 10 Years; SVU will be at about 15 years and LOCI will be in its 10th Season just as the Mothership sets it's record; meaning that NBC/USA/Wolf will have not one longevity record, but 3, 10-year (or longer) series simultaneously, which is probably "another" record.
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As for LOCI's seemingly "low ranking" status; did anyone notice, as I did, that they set Season 7B (after the Writers Strike) to return to the air on June 08, just 3 weeks before SAGs Contract Expired, thus making it particularly vulnerable to problems due to a Strike, if there had been one; and, they seem to be repeating that scheduling vulnerability with the changing scheduling this year. LOCI's Rene Balcer was particularly visible/vocal during the Writers Strike; Eric Bogosian and Alicia Witt have been visible/vocal on SAG/Actors Contract Issues; and, key LOCI Actors, Vincent D'Onofrio, Kate Erbe, Chris Noth, and Leslie Hendrix were all seen/photographed on the Writers Strike Lines last year. Could it be that the odd scheduling is Studio pay-back for their activities? (Probably illegal, but hard to prove)
12/30/08: Minor Edit to change/correct Ms. Witt's first name from Teresa to Alicia. Sorry for the error.
QUOTE (Amy99 @ Dec 25 2008, 03:54 PM)
I haven't been watching a lot of USA lately (no LOCI marathons ), but I did finally notice all the great promotion they're running for those other shows coming up in January. I hope they come up with something as good for LOCI when it's time comes because they can be really funny and clever when they want to be.
), but I did finally notice all the great promotion they're running for those other shows coming up in January. I hope they come up with something as good for LOCI when it's time comes because they can be really funny and clever when they want to be.Yeah, my tv has not been turned onto USA at all except for when my son watches wresteling. It got
a little boring watching reruns of reruns. I'll be back when the new CI episodes come on. Heck, I'll even
tune back in when I know they are showing previews for the new season.
QUOTE (LOCIFan2 @ Dec 26 2008, 03:14 AM)
Here's the latest bit of News (or is it avoidance/indecision) about LOCI's schedule.
Just a Note: Rick Kushman has been writing another column for a few months; he now does TV two days a week and the other 3.
Rick Kushman: Decent TV this week? Ho-ho-ho
rkushman@sacbee.com
Published Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
http://www.sacbee.com/kushman/story/1490850.html
There aren't two worse weeks for TV than this holiday season fortnight. There are still some holiday specials and you can find a good bowl game or two, but most of TV is on vacation.
The first thing that means is very odd scheduling, so and I've said this before but people still ask if you can't find your regular shows, do not worry. Everything returns in January.
Besides, what are you doing watching TV? There are gifts to wrap, cards to mail and something you know you forgot but can't remember what it is.
Since the adrenaline is already on overload, don't spend more fretting about TV. Everything is fine until 2009, then go fret. Until then, there won't be any cancellations besides these that have already gotten the ax, either officially or unofficially:
"My Own Worst Enemy," "Knight Rider," "Crusoe" and "America's Toughest Jobs" from NBC; "The Ex List" on CBS; "Do Not Disturb" on Fox, and "Easy Money," "In Harm's Way," "Valentine," and "Stylista" on CW.
Plus, there are the second-year shows that are doomed. They are ABC's "Pushing Daisies," "Eli Stone" and "Dirty Sexy Money" and NBC's "Lipstick Jungle."
As for 2009, here's a fairly thorough list of what's coming back early in the year. When there are more details on other shows, I'll let you know.
"Scrubs" (ABC): Jan. 6. Remember, NBC canceled it and ABC quickly picked it up.
"Nip/Tuck" (FX): Jan. 6. One of TV's seriously out-there series comes back after a strike-shortened season.
"Damages" (FX): Jan. 7. There's a new case and more legal tricks ahead for this slick and terrific show.
"Flashpoint" (CBS): Jan. 9. The Canadian import was a surprising summer success for CBS.
"Monk" and "Psych" (USA): Jan. 9. They both return for short seasons, then "Monk's" final season will begin sometime in summer 2009.
"24" (Fox): Jan. 11. It premieres with a two-hour episode, then follows with another two hours Jan. 12.
"American Idol" (Fox): Jan. 13 and 14. Show producers added songwriter and music producer Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge. Other changes include just three weeks of auditions instead of four, more time spent on the Hollywood round, and this season the judges will pick a few "wild card" finalists.
"Battlestar Galactica" (Sci Fi): Jan. 16. This starts the final 10 weeks of one of TV's most intriguing series.
"Friday Night Lights" (NBC): Jan. 16. It's the broadcast premiere for episodes that ran this fall on DirecTV.
"Flight of the Conchords" and "Big Love" (HBO): Jan. 18. Both shows lost start dates because of the writers strike.
"Secret Diary of a Call Girl" and "The L Word" (Show- time): Jan. 18. This will be the sixth and final season for "L Word."
"Lost" (ABC): Jan. 21. After last season's dazzling run to the finish, fans have been burning up the blogs with rumors and hearsay.
"Burn Notice" (USA): Jan. 22. Like USA's other shows, this witty spy/caper series is back for a short season, then starts a new run in the summer.
"The Closer" and "Trust Me" (TNT): Jan. 26. "The Closer" will air five episodes, mostly to give a boost to the new "Trust Me," a light hour starring Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanagh.
"Life on Mars" (ABC): Jan. 28. ABC is hoping that airing it after "Lost" will get this smart series noticed by viewers.
"Medium" and "Heroes" (NBC): Feb. 2. NBC is trying and trying to bring the magic back to "Heroes." "Medium" has kept its solid, if mid-sized, fan base.
"Life" (NBC): Feb. 4. NBC gets credit for not giving up on one of the most charming and original cop shows on TV.
"Reaper" (CW): March 17. Yeah, we have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to see this crew again.
Among returnees that are still unscheduled are "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "In Plain Sight" (USA), "Breaking Bad" (AMC), "Rescue Me" (FX), "Saving Grace" (TNT) and "Eureka" (Sci Fi).
[Info about Holiday Programming deleted . . .]
Just a Note: Rick Kushman has been writing another column for a few months; he now does TV two days a week and the other 3.
Rick Kushman: Decent TV this week? Ho-ho-ho
rkushman@sacbee.com
Published Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
http://www.sacbee.com/kushman/story/1490850.html
There aren't two worse weeks for TV than this holiday season fortnight. There are still some holiday specials and you can find a good bowl game or two, but most of TV is on vacation.
The first thing that means is very odd scheduling, so and I've said this before but people still ask if you can't find your regular shows, do not worry. Everything returns in January.
Besides, what are you doing watching TV? There are gifts to wrap, cards to mail and something you know you forgot but can't remember what it is.
Since the adrenaline is already on overload, don't spend more fretting about TV. Everything is fine until 2009, then go fret. Until then, there won't be any cancellations besides these that have already gotten the ax, either officially or unofficially:
"My Own Worst Enemy," "Knight Rider," "Crusoe" and "America's Toughest Jobs" from NBC; "The Ex List" on CBS; "Do Not Disturb" on Fox, and "Easy Money," "In Harm's Way," "Valentine," and "Stylista" on CW.
Plus, there are the second-year shows that are doomed. They are ABC's "Pushing Daisies," "Eli Stone" and "Dirty Sexy Money" and NBC's "Lipstick Jungle."
As for 2009, here's a fairly thorough list of what's coming back early in the year. When there are more details on other shows, I'll let you know.
"Scrubs" (ABC): Jan. 6. Remember, NBC canceled it and ABC quickly picked it up.
"Nip/Tuck" (FX): Jan. 6. One of TV's seriously out-there series comes back after a strike-shortened season.
"Damages" (FX): Jan. 7. There's a new case and more legal tricks ahead for this slick and terrific show.
"Flashpoint" (CBS): Jan. 9. The Canadian import was a surprising summer success for CBS.
"Monk" and "Psych" (USA): Jan. 9. They both return for short seasons, then "Monk's" final season will begin sometime in summer 2009.
"24" (Fox): Jan. 11. It premieres with a two-hour episode, then follows with another two hours Jan. 12.
"American Idol" (Fox): Jan. 13 and 14. Show producers added songwriter and music producer Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge. Other changes include just three weeks of auditions instead of four, more time spent on the Hollywood round, and this season the judges will pick a few "wild card" finalists.
"Battlestar Galactica" (Sci Fi): Jan. 16. This starts the final 10 weeks of one of TV's most intriguing series.
"Friday Night Lights" (NBC): Jan. 16. It's the broadcast premiere for episodes that ran this fall on DirecTV.
"Flight of the Conchords" and "Big Love" (HBO): Jan. 18. Both shows lost start dates because of the writers strike.
"Secret Diary of a Call Girl" and "The L Word" (Show- time): Jan. 18. This will be the sixth and final season for "L Word."
"Lost" (ABC): Jan. 21. After last season's dazzling run to the finish, fans have been burning up the blogs with rumors and hearsay.
"Burn Notice" (USA): Jan. 22. Like USA's other shows, this witty spy/caper series is back for a short season, then starts a new run in the summer.
"The Closer" and "Trust Me" (TNT): Jan. 26. "The Closer" will air five episodes, mostly to give a boost to the new "Trust Me," a light hour starring Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanagh.
"Life on Mars" (ABC): Jan. 28. ABC is hoping that airing it after "Lost" will get this smart series noticed by viewers.
"Medium" and "Heroes" (NBC): Feb. 2. NBC is trying and trying to bring the magic back to "Heroes." "Medium" has kept its solid, if mid-sized, fan base.
"Life" (NBC): Feb. 4. NBC gets credit for not giving up on one of the most charming and original cop shows on TV.
"Reaper" (CW): March 17. Yeah, we have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to see this crew again.
Among returnees that are still unscheduled are "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "In Plain Sight" (USA), "Breaking Bad" (AMC), "Rescue Me" (FX), "Saving Grace" (TNT) and "Eureka" (Sci Fi).
[Info about Holiday Programming deleted . . .]
LOCIFan
I just wanted to thank you so much for your wonderful message with so much great information. It helped to have different areas explained in such a terrific way. Thanks again!!
Well put, LOCIfan2! Yes, it's quite sad when an actor decides to leave the show, especially if he/she's character has become a favourite among viewers. But the thing that I find some people miss is that as long as their character wasn't killed off (or the actor), then a guest appearance isn't outside the realm of possibility. Some people seem to think that when a character leaves, then it's like they've been wiped off the face of the planet. And I completely agree with your second point about the decision to alternate between the two teams of detectives, Dick Wolf made a very wise decision on everyone's part.
Good info.
QUOTE (Amy99 @ Dec 25 2008, 03:54 PM)
I haven't been watching a lot of USA lately (no LOCI marathons ), but I did finally notice all the great promotion they're running for those other shows coming up in January. I hope they come up with something as good for LOCI when it's time comes because they can be really funny and clever when they want to be.
), but I did finally notice all the great promotion they're running for those other shows coming up in January. I hope they come up with something as good for LOCI when it's time comes because they can be really funny and clever when they want to be.Yes, they certainly can. I cannot even remember the last time I watched a full episode of CI. I liked when it was on in the early evening around dinner time. I watched at least one episode every night. I never catch it now. it is on different times-if at all-on different days. The only time I know for sure that it is on is on Sunday nights on Bravo.
QUOTE (unsteady @ Dec 25 2008, 02:27 PM)
What do you guys think about the fact that LOCI won't be showing for days, and then it's got the 3 A.M. time slot? I think USA doesn't like our show anymore.
they wouldn't dare, LOCI is one of their top rated shows. but they had better start promoting it soon before all the casual viewers start to forget about it.......!
Hey USA Network! Hows about a wee bit of promotion for our show on the channel itself?It doesn't have to have a start date on it (cause you'll not decide til the last minute), just remind the general viewing public that it still exists. Otherwise you won't have anyone but us left to watch it.
Sincerely
TFM (Mrs)
QUOTE (hullbound @ Dec 27 2008, 12:37 PM)
Yes, they certainly can. I cannot even remember the last time I watched a full episode of CI. I liked when it was on in the early evening around dinner time. I watched at least one episode every night. I never catch it now. it is on different times-if at all-on different days. The only time I know for sure that it is on is on Sunday nights on Bravo.
Sadly, I think the reruns have just become a "filler" show for USA. Now they have NCIS and House which remain popular and going strong on their own regular networks. As more shows become available for syndication, I think that CI will get pushed back even more. Sucks.
The only possible way for CI to be pushed back more than it is right now is for them to cancel it altogether. I'm so glad I've got some eps on my DVR.
CI isn't the only show that has been cut back, SVU is no longer front and center either. (not that I care) But I'm sure the we get closer to the premiere of season 8 Criminal Intent will be in the spotlight again.
I'm so glad to find this website because we've been waiting to hear about C.I. Can't wait to see d'Onofrio back in action...love him!!!
We are also SICK of NCIS and House marathons...what happened to C.I. or SVU Marathons as well as my other favorite show In Plain Sight????? Anxiously awaiting the return of our favorites.
QUOTE (mags4giants @ Dec 28 2008, 11:21 AM)
I'm so glad to find this website because we've been waiting to hear about C.I. Can't wait to see d'Onofrio back in action...love him!!!
We are also SICK of NCIS and House marathons...what happened to C.I. or SVU Marathons as well as my other favorite show In Plain Sight????? Anxiously awaiting the return of our favorites.
We are also SICK of NCIS and House marathons...what happened to C.I. or SVU Marathons as well as my other favorite show In Plain Sight????? Anxiously awaiting the return of our favorites.
You not the only one I'm sick of NICS and House marathons too.
Why don't they show something else?
QUOTE (blondiedoc @ Dec 26 2008, 02:28 AM)
I think the reason they postponed the new season was because people watching the shows as a test survey realized how Wheeler and Goldblum have the chemistry of a wet rag,as seen in the previews! They need to dump both of them,along with the obnoxious chief detective. They need to dump the chief detective,Goldblum and Wheeler,and return to all episodes featuring Goren and Eames. Cut their losses now on the horrible job they did with altering the main substance of the show. There should be the old chief detective,Goren and Eames,and the african american da that was fired from the show a few years ago.Let's face it,how many of us watch for Goren and Eames episodes,then turned the channel when the other mismatched horrible actors with no chemistry would do every other episode.Even Chris Noth couldn't compare to Goren.He should be heavily promoted for the emmys,along with the show,and maybe they can bring in new viewers,and pick up all the veteran viewers that left because of the horrible choices made altering the foundation of the show-Goren and Eames,the old boss Jamie,and the african american d.a. The writing has continued to be excellent-first rate,but the joke of actors they have brought in to alternate shows couldn't carry the writing.I also am so disappointed they killed off Olivia d'Abo last season. She faked her death once before,and has reinvented herself so many times, I am praying that they figure out a way to bring her back into Bobby's life. I would love to see a showdown of Olivia and Eames for the affection of Bobby,since he has such great chemistry with both of the ladies. Now that Bobby's entire family was murdered by the professor,or law,in terms of his serial killer dad, or from poor health,they need to find him dealing with the incredible loss,but also finding a new family,with Eames or someone else.He needs a break in his personal life,and for a crack of sunlight to shine on such a kind,faithful,intelligent,honest person. That man has had so much pain,and now that the professor has taken away all of his obligations,he can start with a clean slate. Please,dump Goldblum and Wheeler along with the nasty chief detective. There is nothing appealing about him,and he isn't even a good actor. D'Onofrio deserves the money he requested before he was alternated with half ass fill ins that don't know how to act,and he should be on every episode,along with Eames.They carry the show,and then bring back the African-American da,and the old chief detective,who I think his first name was Jamie,and then continue with the excellent writing. Maybe then USA will give all of us dedicated viewers a full season of 22 episodes.I hate to think that this would be the last year of ci. It is the absolute best of all l&o's, and wouldn't have lost viewers if they stuck with the core crew of the 4 actors menioned above. Please,more Goren and Eames!!!
Welcome to the forum. By now I'm sure you have already read LOCIFan's excellent response to your post. I too would love to see all Goren/Eames episodes. In my opinion, they ARE the show. However, if I had to choose, Bobby every second episode is waaaaay better than no Bobby. Even though I much preferred the G/E episodes, I did watch the Logan/Wheeler episodes mainly to keep the show's ratings up and I will watch the Nichols/Wheeler episodes as well. I'm hoping Jeff Goldblum works out great, the Season 8 ratings are fabulous and the show is renewed for many more years. Vincent and Kate have stated that they are happy with the alternate week schedule so I will deal with it.
QUOTE (mags4giants @ Dec 28 2008, 12:51 PM)
I'm so glad to find this website because we've been waiting to hear about C.I. Can't wait to see d'Onofrio back in action...love him!!!
We are also SICK of NCIS and House marathons...what happened to C.I. or SVU Marathons as well as my other favorite show In Plain Sight????? Anxiously awaiting the return of our favorites.
We are also SICK of NCIS and House marathons...what happened to C.I. or SVU Marathons as well as my other favorite show In Plain Sight????? Anxiously awaiting the return of our favorites.
Welcome to the forum. If you love Vincent, you are certainly in the right place. I am so anxious for Season 8 to start. With a new showrunner and new writers, I'm wondering what's in store for Bobby.
QUOTE (madamerose @ Dec 29 2008, 01:21 AM)
You not the only one I'm sick of NICS and House marathons too.
Why don't they show something else?
Why don't they show something else?
Welcome to the forum.
welcome to all the new members, look forward to hearing more from you.
i too considered the logan/wheeler episodes as a necessary evil in order to keep our two faves in the show. however i have been watching them with my husband and they're not that bad. am looking forward to seeing goldblum in the show, the man is a legend. i'll have to wait even longer than the US (I live in the UK) but i'm hoping it will be worth the wait!!
in the meantime i have cracked open the season 1 episodes again.
i too considered the logan/wheeler episodes as a necessary evil in order to keep our two faves in the show. however i have been watching them with my husband and they're not that bad. am looking forward to seeing goldblum in the show, the man is a legend. i'll have to wait even longer than the US (I live in the UK) but i'm hoping it will be worth the wait!!
in the meantime i have cracked open the season 1 episodes again.
But if they are producing less episodes anyway, why not make them all G/E? they will have only 16 episodes this season, not 22 like in the past. They might as well just produce 12-14 eps, all of them G/E.
QUOTE (DCfan @ Dec 29 2008, 07:12 PM)
But if they are producing less episodes anyway, why not make them all G/E? they will have only 16 episodes this season, not 22 like in the past. They might as well just produce 12-14 eps, all of them G/E.
Only 16 ? That΄s real bad, less CI and that is bad.
QUOTE (DCfan @ Dec 29 2008, 06:12 PM)
But if they are producing less episodes anyway, why not make them all G/E? they will have only 16 episodes this season, not 22 like in the past. They might as well just produce 12-14 eps, all of them G/E.
Exactly what I thought. Asking Vincent to do 5 more per year to do all 16 might be too much, but lots of shows only do 12 eps and that's only one more than the 11 he has been doing.
I'm very grateful Vincent decided to stay with the show after he collapsed in 04. I don't care if he does 8, 11, or 12 episodes....He's still there and that's all that matters.
QUOTE (LOCImomma716601 @ Nov 10 2008, 01:20 PM)
Okay, so I'm new, but I've read ALL of the posts and I have a few things I want to get off my chest.
I had plans Friday night and came online to find out what happened and when I could catch a rerun. I guess that won't be happening, now will it? Oh well. I guess I'll just have to wait.
Speculation alert! I'm wondering if they might wait until February to air new eps. Feb. is another big sweep month and they may just keep us at bay that long to have " all 16 episodes run together". I would be horribly disappointed if that happened, but at this point, I'm thinking USA is probably gonna do whatever they want to do anyway. So that's my thought on when they might run the new episodes.
And so many people mentioned what JG is going to be like and it being all about Goren and Eames...Let me just say this: Two years ago, JG did a very little known show on NBC called "Raines". It was the best show NBC premiered in a long time. But because of lack of viewership, it got tossed. JG played a detective on this show. It looks like he's spinning that detective (from the tidbits I've seen on "teasers") into his role on LOCI. If that's the case, then there may be some truth to the "strong" factor they mentioned. I honestly believe that if Goren and JG's character (his name slips my mind right now) ever were to interact, it could be explosive. And with everything that Goren has been through, this could be the best season yet. Just so I don't get pummelled with accusations, it wouldn't be because JG joined the group, it'd be because they might actually finally have two teams of detectives that compliment each other. (Honestly, I kind of lost interest when the original captain left and they brought in another detective team, I've always loved Goren and Eames by themselves, but if I have to have two sets of detectives, I'm more than a little excited that JG makes up one half of the second set).
So, at the very bottom of my heart, I'm saying hold out hope. If they are being honest with us (and that's probably a really big if), we might just have something worth the wait on our hands. Hopefully it will blow us out of the water and you will all come to love JG as a detective just as I have. (And if you want to know what I mean about JG, iTunes has the whole season of Raines available for purchase, it's worth the money.)
I had plans Friday night and came online to find out what happened and when I could catch a rerun. I guess that won't be happening, now will it? Oh well. I guess I'll just have to wait.
Speculation alert! I'm wondering if they might wait until February to air new eps. Feb. is another big sweep month and they may just keep us at bay that long to have " all 16 episodes run together". I would be horribly disappointed if that happened, but at this point, I'm thinking USA is probably gonna do whatever they want to do anyway. So that's my thought on when they might run the new episodes.
And so many people mentioned what JG is going to be like and it being all about Goren and Eames...Let me just say this: Two years ago, JG did a very little known show on NBC called "Raines". It was the best show NBC premiered in a long time. But because of lack of viewership, it got tossed. JG played a detective on this show. It looks like he's spinning that detective (from the tidbits I've seen on "teasers") into his role on LOCI. If that's the case, then there may be some truth to the "strong" factor they mentioned. I honestly believe that if Goren and JG's character (his name slips my mind right now) ever were to interact, it could be explosive. And with everything that Goren has been through, this could be the best season yet. Just so I don't get pummelled with accusations, it wouldn't be because JG joined the group, it'd be because they might actually finally have two teams of detectives that compliment each other. (Honestly, I kind of lost interest when the original captain left and they brought in another detective team, I've always loved Goren and Eames by themselves, but if I have to have two sets of detectives, I'm more than a little excited that JG makes up one half of the second set).
So, at the very bottom of my heart, I'm saying hold out hope. If they are being honest with us (and that's probably a really big if), we might just have something worth the wait on our hands. Hopefully it will blow us out of the water and you will all come to love JG as a detective just as I have. (And if you want to know what I mean about JG, iTunes has the whole season of Raines available for purchase, it's worth the money.)
Actully Raines was on last year. I'm not surprised people don't know when it was since they didn't know it was on at all.I run into people who have only seen it on Fancast/Hulu. Never knew when it was on network. NBC did nothing to promote it and being on NBC didn't help either. They've been in dismal shape for years.
As for the rateings they were surprisingly decent in spite of NBC's shabby treatment. There are programs on right now with numbers just like Raines. Series renewed for a whole season not just 7 episodes! In fact some have been on for years! "Hit" shows with rateings exactly like Raines. Others with millions of fewer viewers.
What I'd like to know is why didn't Universal/NBC put or move Raines to the USA net.? It would still be in production. Where it undoubtably would have been one of the top rated shows.
Okay......first of all, let me say "HAPPY NEW YEAR" and I'm sooooo glad to be back. But I am very unhappy to see that the rumors are true. It's so disappointing to have to wait even a day longer to see VDO again. Yeah, I must admit I've had about enough of Monk and House (even though I am a Hugh Laurie fan too) I NEED A VDO FIX!!!!!!!! No matter what the reason for delaying the show, I think it would definitely be a fantastic public relations move to get the show back on as soon as possible. After all, we are the ones who make the network's shows popular. The least the network could do is make us happy. And Vincent makes me verrrrrry happy! 
QUOTE (DCfan @ Dec 29 2008, 06:12 PM)
But if they are producing less episodes anyway, why not make them all G/E? they will have only 16 episodes this season, not 22 like in the past. They might as well just produce 12-14 eps, all of them G/E.
What a great idea. If only it could happen.
Ah, now Raines would have fit in on USA. That was a quirky character and you know USA - "chacters welcome". But USA wasn't quite on the roll back then like they are now, so bumping over a show and taking over production probably wasn't something they were thinking of at the time. Right now, Life is the perfect candidate for the next NBC show to bump over.
QUOTE (MJM @ Dec 29 2008, 11:28 PM)
Actully Raines was on last year. I'm not surprised people don't know when it was since they didn't know it was on at all.I run into people who have only seen it on Fancast/Hulu. Never knew when it was on network. NBC did nothing to promote it and being on NBC didn't help either. They've been in dismal shape for years.
As for the rateings they were surprisingly decent in spite of NBC's shabby treatment. There are programs on right now with numbers just like Raines. Series renewed for a whole season not just 7 episodes! In fact some have been on for years! "Hit" shows with rateings exactly like Raines. Others with millions of fewer viewers.
What I'd like to know is why didn't Universal/NBC put or move Raines to the USA net.? It would still be in production. Where it undoubtably would have been one of the top rated shows.
As for the rateings they were surprisingly decent in spite of NBC's shabby treatment. There are programs on right now with numbers just like Raines. Series renewed for a whole season not just 7 episodes! In fact some have been on for years! "Hit" shows with rateings exactly like Raines. Others with millions of fewer viewers.
What I'd like to know is why didn't Universal/NBC put or move Raines to the USA net.? It would still be in production. Where it undoubtably would have been one of the top rated shows.
Ok, it really worries me that it's almost January and commercials are on for the season premier of other shows, but not CI. And while I don't remember Raines, I do remember him being in a P.I. show called "Tenspeed and Brownshoe" back in the '80s, I think. It didn't last either. So while J.G. might be a good actor, his series haven't fared well. And I don't want anything to jeopardize LOCI because I just love Vincent D'Onofrio and keep hoping the writers bring the "old" Bobby back.
I got a little excited a few days ago; I received a google alert about Vincent, and it said loci is airing in January (on the 9th to be exact).
Then I started watching the House returns, and realized I haven't seen any loci previews. Oh well, the thought was nice while it lasted (loci coming on in jan)
I actually like watching house though.
For anyone that cares, here is the link. criminal intent is # 7
http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/20...sic_cable_shows
Then I started watching the House returns, and realized I haven't seen any loci previews. Oh well, the thought was nice while it lasted (loci coming on in jan)
I actually like watching house though.
For anyone that cares, here is the link. criminal intent is # 7
http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/20...sic_cable_shows
QUOTE (DCfan @ Dec 29 2008, 07:42 PM)
But if they are producing less episodes anyway, why not make them all G/E? they will have only 16 episodes this season, not 22 like in the past. They might as well just produce 12-14 eps, all of them G/E.
Good idea. I had the same thought when I first learned that the season was being reduced to 16 episodes. However, I think Vincent and Kathryn are happy with the current schedule because it allows them time to work on other projects. If that keeps them on board with LOCI, I'm satisfied with it. I hope Goldblum does well in the alternate weeks.
QUOTE (MJM @ Dec 29 2008, 11:58 PM)
Actully Raines was on last year. I'm not surprised people don't know when it was since they didn't know it was on at all.I run into people who have only seen it on Fancast/Hulu. Never knew when it was on network. NBC did nothing to promote it and being on NBC didn't help either. They've been in dismal shape for years.
As for the rateings they were surprisingly decent in spite of NBC's shabby treatment. There are programs on right now with numbers just like Raines. Series renewed for a whole season not just 7 episodes! In fact some have been on for years! "Hit" shows with rateings exactly like Raines. Others with millions of fewer viewers.
What I'd like to know is why didn't Universal/NBC put or move Raines to the USA net.? It would still be in production. Where it undoubtably would have been one of the top rated shows.
As for the rateings they were surprisingly decent in spite of NBC's shabby treatment. There are programs on right now with numbers just like Raines. Series renewed for a whole season not just 7 episodes! In fact some have been on for years! "Hit" shows with rateings exactly like Raines. Others with millions of fewer viewers.
What I'd like to know is why didn't Universal/NBC put or move Raines to the USA net.? It would still be in production. Where it undoubtably would have been one of the top rated shows.
Welcome to the forum. I'm really hoping Goldblum is a hit n LOCI. I want the show to stay on the air for many more years because I can't imagine never having a new Bobby fix to look forward to.
QUOTE (sweetsherry08 @ Dec 30 2008, 12:10 AM)
Okay......first of all, let me say "HAPPY NEW YEAR" and I'm sooooo glad to be back. But I am very unhappy to see that the rumors are true. It's so disappointing to have to wait even a day longer to see VDO again. Yeah, I must admit I've had about enough of Monk and House (even though I am a Hugh Laurie fan too) I NEED A VDO FIX!!!!!!!! No matter what the reason for delaying the show, I think it would definitely be a fantastic public relations move to get the show back on as soon as possible. After all, we are the ones who make the network's shows popular. The least the network could do is make us happy. And Vincent makes me verrrrrry happy!
l Happy New Year and welcome back. I am desperately in need of a new Bobby fix also.
QUOTE (roseP @ Dec 30 2008, 10:15 PM)
Ok, it really worries me that it's almost January and commercials are on for the season premier of other shows, but not CI. And while I don't remember Raines, I do remember him being in a P.I. show called "Tenspeed and Brownshoe" back in the '80s, I think. It didn't last either. So while J.G. might be a good actor, his series haven't fared well. And I don't want anything to jeopardize LOCI because I just love Vincent D'Onofrio and keep hoping the writers bring the "old" Bobby back.
Welcome to the forum. Now that he is supposedly "free", maybe we'll see a more upbeat Bobby next season but I don't think we'll ever see the old Bobby completely back. Vincent has said that he will throw in flashes of the old Bobby every now and then. I can't wait for season 8 to start. I hope Goldblum's character is a hit and this season has the best ratings ever.
QUOTE (imnotlikealltherest @ Dec 23 2008, 12:54 PM)
If you don't mind me asking, Who's Bubba?
He is an Executive Big Dog, sweetest guy, and very understanding. He sort of came out of the woodwork occasionally, and we all miss him!! Hope you read this Mr.B!!! Anywho, to answer what night IMO, a good night would be Monday night's! There's nothing on to watch, except LOCI if it were on Monday night's!! 
QUOTE (NLfann @ Dec 31 2008, 02:01 AM)
However, I think Vincent and Kathryn are happy with the current schedule because it allows them time to work on other projects. If that keeps them on board with LOCI, I'm satisfied with it. I hope Goldblum does well in the alternate weeks.
That's the impression I got as well. Kathryn mentions the original shooting schedule as being really stressful in quite a few articles.
QUOTE (NLfann @ Dec 31 2008, 02:01 AM)
Now that he is supposedly "free", maybe we'll see a more upbeat Bobby next season but I don't think we'll ever see the old Bobby completely back. Vincent has said that he will throw in flashes of the old Bobby every now and then. I can't wait for season 8 to start. I hope Goldblum's character is a hit and this season has the best ratings ever.
Totally agree. Season 7 did amazingly well on USA. While it's annoying to have to wait--lol!-- I'd be surprised if USA dropped the ball on it. When you've got a show that literally more than doubled your Thursday night audience in the Nielsen ratings in its time-slot, you generally pay attention; that's money right there. Having a drag in between the season can negatively impact ratings, depends on the show.
You know NBC wouldn't have this problem if they still had CI as a regular show, but who knows...but all I know they better not tell us the premiere will be in the summer or fall.
Okay, correct me if I'm wrong.....loci starts on Friday the 9th at 9:00. I just don't know if I can wait another week. I am seriously VDO deprived. 
According to the San Luis Obispo Tribune it is back on February 5th at 9:00 pm. Here is the link, hot off my google alert:
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment...ory/575537.html
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment...ory/575537.html
I'm Gitty!! I'm absolutely gitty with anticipation!!!! I've never been gitty before
*jumping up and down and screaming wildly*
One more month, only one more month!!!!
*jumping up and down and screaming wildly*
One more month, only one more month!!!!
A month sounds almost too good to be true. I'm excited about seeing new
episodes too. I guess I'll believe it when I see it.
If it is coming back on in just a month, why no previews yet?
episodes too. I guess I'll believe it when I see it.
If it is coming back on in just a month, why no previews yet?
QUOTE (vfiler @ Jan 2 2009, 05:08 PM)
A month sounds almost too good to be true. I'm excited about seeing new
episodes too. I guess I'll believe it when I see it.
If it is coming back on in just a month, why no previews yet?
episodes too. I guess I'll believe it when I see it.
If it is coming back on in just a month, why no previews yet?
I personally believe it's because the people who are running USA are completely and totally insane. Which also explains why they've made us wait this long. But I'm holding my breath until I start seeing the previews. Make that the actual episode, because last time they were giving us previews and then pulled the rug out from under us.
I just want it back!
I would be much more confident if we started to see advertising. I can be content with repeats if a February 5th date is real. I hope, I hope, I hope. I will wait to buy my snacks for my own LOCI party until we are closer, but I can't wait.
Having half the episodes with Goren and Eames is better than none. I will watch all the episodes and wish Jeff Goldblum luck. Hopefully the ratings will convince USA to keep our series alive and well for many years to come...preferably without making us wait again. This has been difficult.
Having half the episodes with Goren and Eames is better than none. I will watch all the episodes and wish Jeff Goldblum luck. Hopefully the ratings will convince USA to keep our series alive and well for many years to come...preferably without making us wait again. This has been difficult.
My word, what do you think is wrong with these people??? Are they waiting for some precise alignment between the planets before (yet again) announcing the new season?
It's such a shame. In its early days, this network was so incredibly innovative, and run by professionals with unprecedented vision. One has to wonder what 27-year-old network numbskull is making such rookie goofups: Announce the new season, "un-announce" the new season.
Thank goodness this show has such a large, deeply devoted core audience with (apparently) unlimited patience. But then again, perhaps this is what the network is counting on...
It's such a shame. In its early days, this network was so incredibly innovative, and run by professionals with unprecedented vision. One has to wonder what 27-year-old network numbskull is making such rookie goofups: Announce the new season, "un-announce" the new season.
Thank goodness this show has such a large, deeply devoted core audience with (apparently) unlimited patience. But then again, perhaps this is what the network is counting on...
QUOTE (USA_Admin @ Oct 28 2008, 12:34 PM)
The premiere of Law & Order: Criminal Intent Season 8, originally scheduled for Friday, November 7th, has now been pushed back to 2009. The exact premiere date is not yet known but will be posted as soon as it is determined.
USA believed that CI's new season was so strong that it would be best presented in an uninterrupted run of 16 episodes. As a strategic move based on the overall TV landscape and in this economy, it made sense to maximize the value of CI by moving to 2009.
USA believed that CI's new season was so strong that it would be best presented in an uninterrupted run of 16 episodes. As a strategic move based on the overall TV landscape and in this economy, it made sense to maximize the value of CI by moving to 2009.
QUOTE (USA_Admin @ Oct 28 2008, 12:34 PM)
The premiere of Law & Order: Criminal Intent Season 8, originally scheduled for Friday, November 7th, has now been pushed back to 2009. The exact premiere date is not yet known but will be posted as soon as it is determined.
USA believed that CI's new season was so strong that it would be best presented in an uninterrupted run of 16 episodes. As a strategic move based on the overall TV landscape and in this economy, it made sense to maximize the value of CI by moving to 2009.
USA believed that CI's new season was so strong that it would be best presented in an uninterrupted run of 16 episodes. As a strategic move based on the overall TV landscape and in this economy, it made sense to maximize the value of CI by moving to 2009.
I am very disappointed not knowing when the new episodes will begin. CI is my favorite show and I look forward to watching every single one of them at least 5 times each. I will continue to watch the repeats in anticipation for the new. I wish Goldblum the best and look forward to seeing him work with Goren and Aames, who are my favorite partners against crime "ever".
QUOTE (tlc @ Jan 2 2009, 02:54 PM)
According to the San Luis Obispo Tribune it is back on February 5th at 9:00 pm. Here is the link, hot off my google alert:
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment...ory/575537.html
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment...ory/575537.html
OMG!!! You mean I have to wait another month!!!!!! I'm not so sure I can do that. What is the reason for waiting this long......I am seriously confuzzled!
Thanks for the update! I want to be sure I mark my calendar. I wonder when USA will officially announce this on the site so we can be sure?
All I can say right now is......THANK GOD FOR RERUNS!!! 
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