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[05/03/06 - 12:00 AM] 'Legal' In, 'Chief' Out as ABC's Upfront Nears By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- With just two weeks left until it announces its 2006-07 season lineup, ABC has renewed its sophomore entry "Boston Legal" for a third season and pulled its freshman drama "Commander-In-Chief" for the remainder of the May sweeps period.
The latter news comes after "Chief" hit a series low of 6.5 million viewers and a 1.8 rating/5 share among adults 18-49 for its most-recent airing. "Primetime," which had been bumped to Friday nights to make room for "Chief," will return to the Thursday, 10:00/9:00c hour tomorrow night.
While "Chief" has not been officially canceled, the move more than likely kills any chance of "Chief" returning next season. It's understood the remaining produced installments will air next month after May sweeps concludes.
As for "Legal," the David E. Kelley-produced series remains the network's sole bright spot on Tuesday nights with 10.37 million viewers on average tuning in.
ABC tentpoles "Desperate Housewives," "Lost," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" are also widely believed to have been renewed for next season, as are mid-tier series "Supernanny," "America's Funniest Home Videos" and "Wife Swap." The network however has yet to confirm any additional renewals.
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[08/27/25 - 12:35 PM] Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 with PBS On September 18, the second season premiere of Spanish-language series "Velvet" follows Alberto, who returns from his honeymoon to find a myriad of surprises.
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[08/27/25 - 12:02 PM] Bravo Heads to Spain When "Below Deck Mediterranean" Returns for Its Milestone 10th Season Premiering Monday, Sept. 29 at 8 P.M. ET/PT Franchise favorites Capt. Sandy Yawn and Chief Stew Aesha Scott return to lead the ship alongside Nathan Gallagher, the season nine Deckhand upped to Bosun, and a familiar face from season eight, Deckhand Max Salvador.
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[08/27/25 - 10:03 AM] It's Time to Play "Password," as NBC Renews Emmy Nominated Series for Third Season Get ready for more outrageous clues, wild guesses and comedic moments as Keke Palmer returns as host alongside wordplay master Jimmy Fallon.
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[08/27/25 - 10:01 AM] Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Andrew Santino: White Noise" Andrew Santino's new hilarious Hulu stand up special "White Noise" will undoubtedly solve all the world's problems for eternity.
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[08/27/25 - 09:17 AM] Pluto TV and CBS Partner to Stream Just-Concluded Full Seasons of Six Hit CBS Originals for Free Ahead of New Primetime Season "Elsbeth," "Fire Country," "Ghosts," "Matlock," "NCIS: Origins," and "Watson" are the featured series.
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[08/27/25 - 09:06 AM] Video: Peacock Releases Sneak Peek Clip from "The Paper" "The Paper" premieres with all 10 episodes on September 4.
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[08/27/25 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Larry the Cable Guy: It's a Gift" - Official Trailer - Prime Video A gift with a side of gluttony. "Larry the Cable Guy: It's a Gift" arrives September 12.
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[08/27/25 - 08:50 AM] NBC's "Sunday Night Football" & "Football Night in America" Kick Off 20th Season Next Thurs., Sept. 4 on NBC and Peacock "Sunday Night Football" celebrates season 20 showcasing high-profile matchups featuring the NFL's biggest stars and best rivalries from NFL Kickoff next week to sports' biggest spectacle - Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo.
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[08/27/25 - 08:19 AM] Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Harlan Coben's "Lazarus," Starring Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy All six episodes will be released on Wednesday, October 22 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[08/27/25 - 08:01 AM] Video: "All of You" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+ Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots challenge the notion of a soulmate in "All of You."
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[08/27/25 - 07:01 AM] "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" Premieres October 3 on Netflix Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's groundbreaking anthology series returns with its third, most harrowing installment yet.
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[08/27/25 - 07:01 AM] Season Three of ESPN Original Series "Eli's Places" Premieres Today, Exclusively on ESPN+ Produced by Omaha Productions and NFL Films, the 10-episode series follows Eli Manning as he takes on his own version of his brother's signature show to explore what makes college football a way of life across the country.
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[08/27/25 - 07:00 AM] A Historic Concert from Vatican City, Co-Directed by Pharrell Williams and Maestro Andrea Bocelli, to Stream Live Exclusively on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live September 13 The special includes live musical performances by Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, Karol G, John Legend, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, Angélique Kidjo, additional international choristers, and more.
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[08/27/25 - 06:31 AM] Video: "The Guest" - Official Trailer - Netflix A couple trying to save their marriage after an affair are thrown into turmoil when a mysterious woman from the wife's past shows up at their home.
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[08/27/25 - 06:27 AM] ESPN and Cam Newton Agree to New Multi-Year Deal ESPN has reached a new multi-year agreement with former NFL MVP Cam Newton, who will expand his role on "First Take," ESPN's signature morning debate show.
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