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[07/21/04 - 12:00 AM] CBS Makes 'Recovery,' 'Numbers' Midseason Priorities By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- CBS has added another reality series to its midseason roster. In addition, the Eye appears to be well on its way to giving its drama pilot "Numbers" a run in 2005 as well.
The network has given a six-episode commitment to "Recovery," Mark Burnett's latest foray into the reality genre. The project follows a team of military and law enforcement veterans, led by ex-CIA operative Bazzel Baz, as they attempt to find stolen children and reunite them with their parents. The one-hour series is said to have been in the works for more than two years, with production on its pilot episode being completed in March (read the story). Burnett, who likens the series to a real life version of "Without a Trace," will executive produce the project alongside partner Conrad Riggs.
"Recovery" joins the Eye's already deep 2005 reality roster which includes fellow Burnett-produced series "Rock Star," as well as "Fire Me, Please," "Search for a Domestic Diva" and "Nightmare on Elm Street: Real Nightmares."
Meanwhile, the David Krumholtz-led drama pilot is getting a makeover as Rob Morrow ("Northern Exposure") has joined the cast of the project. He's expected to take over for Gabriel Macht as the F.B.I. agent brother of Krumholtz's character. Krumholtz plays a mathematician from M.I.T. who is recruited by the agency to help solve crimes. Co-star Michael Rooker is also understood to be leaving the project although it's not clear if his character will be recast or written out. The rest of the cast includes Peter MacNicol ("Ally McBeal"), Alimi Ballard ("Dark Angel"), Anna Deavere Smith ("The West Wing") and Navi Rawat ("The O.C.").
As for behind the camera, Mick Jackson ("Live From Baghdad") has been brought on to direct a new pilot for the series which the Eye is describing as an "enhanced first episode." The Eye ordered three additional scripts of the series last month (read the story), which would allow the project to quickly begin production should a midseason order be given.
Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, David Zucker, Cheryl Heuton and Nick Falacci are the executive producers of "Numbers," which comes from the Scott's production company Scott Free in association with Paramount Network Television.
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[03/11/25 - 10:02 AM] Bravo's "The Valley" Returns for Season Two on Tuesday, April 15 at 9 P.M. ET/PT Returning this season are Danny & Nia Booko, Luke Broderick & Kristen Doute, Jason & Janet Caperna, Brittany Cartwright, Jasmine Goode, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, Jax Taylor and Zack Wickham.
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[03/11/25 - 10:00 AM] Season Four of "Hacks" Debuts April 10 The 10-episode season debuts with two episodes.
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[03/11/25 - 09:00 AM] Video: From Creator Chris Brancato, MGM+ Original Series "Godfather of Harlem" Debuts Exhilarating Season Four Trailer and Key Art Starring Fan Favorites Forest Whitaker and Rome Flynn In season four, Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York's Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn).
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[03/11/25 - 09:00 AM] We TV Answer Fans' Plea for More of "The Braxtons" "The Braxtons" is currently in production and is slated to premiere this fall, airing exclusively on We TV and streaming exclusively on ALLBLK.
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[03/11/25 - 08:16 AM] Prime Video Adds Hall-of-Famer Carl Edwards and Dynamic Trio of Pit Reporters to Round Out Announce Team for Inaugural NASCAR Campaign The expanded lineup brings together a host of familiar faces for racing fans, as an exclusive, five-race package of NASCAR action debuts with the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25.
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[03/11/25 - 08:08 AM] Nickelodeon Announces All-New Animated Series "Wylde Pak," Moving in This Summer Inspired by co-creators and executive producers Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall's family life, the 26-episode comedy series follows half siblings Lily and Jack as they learn to navigate new family dynamics under one roof for the first time.
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[03/11/25 - 08:01 AM] Video: "The Dad Quest" - Official Trailer - Netflix "Gallo," a TV producer, faces an unexpected twist in his life when he discovers that he is not Benito's biological father.
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[03/11/25 - 08:00 AM] Video: New Trailer - U.K. Hit Series "Big Boys" Season 3 The final season of the hit British series makes its U.S. debut on March 25.
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[03/11/25 - 08:00 AM] "The Flip Off" Delivers HGTV's Highest-Rated Freshman Series Since 2022 The six-episode season attracted nearly 14 million total viewers across linear and streaming since its premiere on Wednesday, January 29.
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[03/11/25 - 07:50 AM] Viewers Cast Their Votes as Rock's Biggest Bands Square Off in AXS TV's March Music Battle of the Bands, Running from March 17 Through April 7 The tournament will start with 64 iconic bands from across the rock spectrum, with a slew of dream matchups that will pare the field down until only two remain.
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[03/11/25 - 07:01 AM] Video: "Mufasa: The Lion King" - On Disney+ March 26 Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, "Mufasa: The Lion King" enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
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[03/11/25 - 06:43 AM] Video: Disney+ Debuts Trailer and Key Art for Heartwarming Documentary "Pets" from Director Bryce Dallas Howard & Imagine Documentaries The documentary invites viewers on an uplifting journey that showcases the universal love transcending species, filled with moments of laughter, tenderness, and genuine emotion.
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[03/11/25 - 06:30 AM] Video: Prime Video Debuts Electrifying Trailer for "Leverage: Redemption" Season 3 Proving Sometimes It's Good to Be Bad The third installment of the fan-favorite series will consist of 10 episodes with the first three episodes premiering April 17 and new episodes releasing every Thursday.
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[03/11/25 - 06:01 AM] Video: Netflix Reveals Official Trailer for "The Lady's Companion" Starring Nadia de Santiago, Álvaro Mel, Isa Montalbán, and Zoe Bonafonte, the series will premiere globally on Netflix on March 28.
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[03/11/25 - 04:01 AM] Video: "Con Mum" - Official Trailer - Netflix A chef's life is upended when a jet-setting, champagne-sipping, hotel-hopping woman claims to be his mother. This documentary reveals the untold story.
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