MyNetwork TV Upfront: Fall 2009

[Pavan]

Fall 2009 schedule effective Monday, Sept. 28, 2009:

Mondays
8:00PM Law and Order: Criminal Intent (syndicated)
9:00PM Law and Order: Criminal Intent (syndicated)

Tuesdays
8:00PM Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (first-run syndicated series)
8:30PM Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (first-run syndicated series)
9:00PM Deal or No Deal (first-run syndicated series)
9:30PM Deal or No Deal (first-run syndicated series)

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Unit (syndicated)
9:00PM The Unit (syndicated)

Thursdays
8:00PM MyNetwork TV Movie Night

Fridays
8:00PM WWE Smackdown!

[Du Mont]

If I were Mr. Meidel, I would have sought out some solid off-network comedies for Tuesdays instead of encores of the daytime syndicated versions of those gameshows.

I think MNT will see some gains from Wednesday's 'The Unit' doubleup, but it will see significant losses on Tuesday and minor losses on Monday.

[SpenceOlchin]

The only thing I'll watch is WWE Smackdown.

[Jude The Obscure]

all I see is another variation on ION

[mgsports]

Should have picked up Unit's contract and the others that aren't on this year's schedule.

[Du Mont]

The MyNetworkTV fall schedule launches this coming Monday September 28th with a mix of new and encore programming.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for October:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' moves over to MyNetworkTV with a month of brand new episodes. The former FOX series is set to debut Tuesday September 29, 2009, and the various celebrity guesters (all playing for their favourite charities) are as follows:

Tuesday September 29, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode with guest WWE superstar The Miz.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode with guest WWE superstar John Morrison.

Tuesday October 7, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode with guest NASCAR driver Mr. David Ragan.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode with guest NASCAR driver Mr. Michael Waltrip.

Tuesday October 14, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode with guest Mr. Brad Garrett, star of the FOX comedy 'Til Death'.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode with guest star Miss Giulliana Rancic.

Tuesday October 21, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode.

Tuesday October 28, 2009
8:00 p.m. NEW episode.
8:30 p.m. NEW episode.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' moves over from NBC to MyNetworkTV where it will air every Tuesday following 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?'. The 9:00 pm episode will be new, while the 9:30 pm episode will be an encore drawn from the season 1 or 2 syndie episodes.

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout October. The 10th season premiere on Friday October 2nd will be a special presentation profiling a "Decade of Smackdown", featuring special appearances by all the WWE superstars and highlighted moments from the past 10 years.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in October will feature four broadcast network premieres. Here's a list of upcoming MyNetworkMovies for the month:

• October 1st: THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR starring Mr. Pierce Brosnan, Miss Rene Russo and Mr. Denis Leary.
• October 8th: WILLARD starring Mr. Crispin Glover, in a 2003 re-make of the 1971 original(BROADCAST PREMIERE).
• October 15th: POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE starring Mr. JoBeth Williams and Mr. Craig T. Nelson. While both POLTERGEIST and POLTERGEIST 3 have both received multiple broadcast network runs, this will be the first broadcast of this Oscar-nominated '80s feature (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
• October 22nd: BOOGEYMAN starring Mr. Barry Watson, Miss Emily Deschanel and Miss Lucy Lawless in this edgy 2005 horror feature written by Mr. Eric Kripke, creator and chief writer for the 'Supernatural' series (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
• October 29th: BLOODSPORT starring Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mr. Forest Whitaker (BROADCAST PREMIERE).

ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series will kickoff with the first season episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates, starting with the pilot episodes next week.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

No specials have been scheduled in October as at time of writing although a few are already pencilled in for the November Sweep.

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

[Du Mont]

MyNetworkTV has skedded the following mix of new and encore programming for the upcoming November Sweep.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for October:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during the November Sweep will feature brand new episodes, and a handul of these episodes are expected to feature guest stars from 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown'.

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' on MyNetworkTV during the November Sweep will feature brand new episodes, and a handul of these episodes are expected to feature guest stars from 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown'.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies over the November Sweep (which begins October 29th) will feature two broadcast network premieres:

• October 29th: BLOODSPORT starring Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mr. Forest Whitaker (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
• November 5th: THE MARINE starring 'WWE Smackdown' star Mr. John Cena(BROADCAST PREMIERE).
• November 12th: COURAGE UNDER FIRE starring Miss Meg Ryan, Mr. Denzel Washington and Mr. Matt Damon.

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout the November Sweep.


ENCORE PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series commenced in October with the first season episodes of both series run in order of original air-dates, and season one episodes of both series are slated for airing during the November Sweep.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded two specials during November, and both specials will pre-empt the 'My Thursday Night Movie' series:

• November 19th: 'The 2009 World Magic Awards' hosted by Mr. Robert Wagner and Miss Jill St. John. This special is always one of MyNetworkTV's highest rated broadcasts of the season.
• November 26th: 'Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed' airs two encore episodes from the 2008-09 season back-to-back as a two-hour special.

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

[Du Mont]

Some further information from MyNetworkTV about the '2009 World Magic Awards' being hosted by Miss Jill St. John and Mr. Robert Wagner, and to be broadcast November 19, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern/Pacific)/ 7:00 p.m. (Central):

“My Thursday Night Special” (U00203)
All-New MyNetworkTV Special
'2009 World Magic Awards'

This year’s spectacular awards show brings together the world’s top magicians. Showcasing some of today’s best illusionists, escape artists and sleight-of-hand masters, the television event includes appearances and performances by Franz Harary, Lance Burton, Ed Alonzo, Katalin, The Twins and many more.

Awards will be given in 13 separate categories including Best Escape Artist, Best Contemporary Magic, Best Teen Magician, Best Duo Cabaret Magic, Best Cabaret Male Magic, Best Cabaret Female Magic, Best Comedy Magic, Best Comedy Illusionist, Best Illusionist, Best Stage Magician, Best International Stage Magician, and Magician of the Year.

For more information on this years awards presentation, you can visit the following website:

http://www.worldmagicawards.com/

[Du Mont]

MyNetworkTV has skedded the following mix of new and encore programming for their December Christmas-New Year's Holiday schedule.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for December:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during December will feature brand new episodes featuring celebrities and guest stars drawn from the sports and entertainment worlds such as race-car drivers Mr. Kurt Busch and Mr. Carl Edwards (NAScar focus on December 1st), soap stars Mr. Tuc Watkins and Miss Gloria Loring (daytime melodrama tribute December 15th) .

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' on MyNetworkTV during December will feature a brand new episode at 9:00 pm, followed by an encore at 9:30 pm.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in December will feature the following encore titles:

• December 3rd: 'HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS' starring Miss Holly Hunter and Mr. Robert Downey Jr..
• November 5th: 'NOWHERE TO RUN' starring Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme, Miss Rosanna Arquette, and Mr. Kieran Culkin.

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout December. Based on ratings from the first six episodes of the 2009-10 season, 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' is up a bit from the first five episodes last season when it made its debut on MyNetworkTV:

• 'WWE Smackdown' 2009-10 Season (Sep.25-Oct.30/09, 6 airings): 2.0HH/4%, 1.12 A18-49, 3,418,000 P2+ viewers (A18-49 rankings: 2 second place finishes, 3 third-places, and 1 fifth-place).
• 'WWE Smackdown' 2008-09 Season (0ct.3-Oct.31/08, 5 airings): 2.0HH/4%, 1.10 A18-49, 3,304,000 P2+ viewers (A18-49 rankings: 1 fourth-place and 4 fifth-place finishes).
• Households steady, A18-49 +2%, P2+ viewers +3%

ENCORE SERIES PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series in December will continue with first season episodes of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' and second season episodes of 'The Unit', both run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded three specials during December, all pre-empting the 'My Thursday Night Movie' series:

• December 10th: '2009 Hollywood Christmas Parade' - According to MyNetworkTV, for the first time in over 80 years the Hollywood Christmas Parade will air nationally as a two-hour television, primetime event. The holiday festivities will include celebrities from film, television and stage including the 2009 Grand Marshal, Miss Susan Lucci, star of the ABC daytime melodrama 'All My Children'. To help usher in the holidays, elaborate floats, award winning bands, colorful equestrians, join Santa Claus down the Tinsletown parade route.
  
• December 17th: '2009 World Magic Awards' (ENCORE) - MyNetworkTV encores this year’s spectacular, two-hour awards presentation (OAD November 19th) which brings together the world’s top magicians in what will surely big a big audience draw. Showcasing some of today’s best illusionists, escape artists and sleight-of-hand masters, the television event includes 14 heart-stopping performances. The awards will be given out in over a dozen separate categories including Best Escape Artist, Best Contemporary Magic, Best Teen Magician, Best Duo Cabaret Magic, Best Cabaret Male Magic, Best Cabaret Female Magic, Best Comedy Magic, Best Comedy Illusionist, Best Illusionist, Best Stage Magician, Best International Stage Magician, and Magician of the Year. Appearances and performances by Mr. Franz Harary, Mr. Lance Burton, Mr. Ed Alonzo, Katalin, Barry & Stuart, Morgan, Mr. Greg Frewin, Mr. Tommy Wind, The Twins and many more.
  
• December 24th: '2009 Hollywood Christmas Parade' (ENCORE).

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.

[Du Mont]

A few more details have emerged about 'The 2009 Hollywood Christmas Parade/Live Positively Presented by Coca-Cola' (full title of the special) on MyNetworkTV, which is the first-ever broadcast network primetime presentation of a Christmas holiday parade in the history of television.

The parade will be filmed on Sunday November 29th, starting at 6:00 pm. While Miss Susan Lucci, the long performing starlet of ABC's 'All My Children' will serve as Grand Marshal, she will be joined by a bevy of daytime television stars from 'The Young and the Restless' (Mr. Eric Braeden and Miss Jeanne Cooper), 'General Hospital' (Miss Julie Berman and Mr. Dominic Zamprogna) and 'The Bold & The Beautiful' (Miss Lesley-Anne Down).

The hosts of the parade will be Miss Laura McKenzie and Mr. Eric Estrada, and by choice of the show producers, Associated Television International (producers of last seasons 'Masters of Illusion' and 'World's Funniest Moments'), all proceeds from the telecast will benefit the official charity, "Feed the Children", a worthy relief organization tha provides necessities to victims of famine, war, poverty or natural disasters.

[Scoobiedoo30]

I Have not seen The Hollywood Christmas Parade in a few year's.

[Du Mont]

MyNetworkTV has announced the pick-up of a new poker tv gameshow, 'Shuffle Up & Deal', which is to be hosted by Mr. Mike Sexton of PartyPoker.com fame.

No night and time has been confirmed as of yet, although the program looks like it might be a good mesh with the Tuesday night gamer line-up of 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' at 8:00 and 8:30 pm together with 'Deal or No Deal' at 9:00 and 9:30 pm.

[Scoobiedoo30]

so you think Shuffle up and @ Deal at 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm CT Time on Tuesday Night's.

[Du Mont]

I'm attaching the link to an article in Variety today about the 'Hollywood Christmas Parade', which airs tomorrow night 8-10 pm on MyNetworkTV.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

The Variety article tells the story of how the parade itself was revived this year by Associated Television International, the same company that worked to revive 'The Daytime Emmy Awards' telecast aired this year on The CW.

The article also announces that 'World's Funniest Moments' will be syndicated in the 2010-11 season. The series, which began as a series of holiday-themed specials on MyNetworkTV in the 2007-08 season was followed up by a weekly series in the 2008-09 season hosted by Mr. Arsenio Hall.

[Du Mont]

MyNetworkTV has skedded the following mix of new and encore programming for the New Year.

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

The following new programs are skedded for January:

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Tuesdays 8 & 8:30 pm)

'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' on MyNetworkTV during January will feature brand new episodes featuring celebrities and guest stars drawn from the sports and entertainment worlds .

'Deal or No Deal' (Tuesdays 9 & 9:30 pm)

'Deal or No Deal' on MyNetworkTV during January will feature a brand new episode at 9:00 pm, followed by an encore at 9:30 pm.

MyThursdayNightMovie (Thursdays 8-10 pm)

The MyNetworkTV lineup of movies in January will feature a trio of titles making their broadcast network debuts:

• January 14th: ORIGINAL SIN (2001) stars Miss Angelia Jolie, Mr. Antonio Banderas and Mr. Thomas Jane (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
• January 21st: SOUL FOOD (1997) starring Miss Vanessa Williams and Miss Vivica Fox (BROADCAST PREMIERE).
• January 28th: BARBERSHOP (2002) starring Mr. Ice Cube, Mr. Cedric the Enteratiner, Miss Eve and Mr. Troy Garity (BROADCAST PREMIERE).

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' (Fridays 8-10 pm)

'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' will be new every Friday throughout January. Based on ratings from the first ten episodes of the 2009-10 season, 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' is tracking well with what it garnered from the first nine episodes last season (A18-49 is down 5%, while households and P2+ are essentially even) when it made its debut on MyNetworkTV:

• 'WWE Smackdown' 2009-10 Season (Sep.25-Nov.27/09, 10 airings): 2.0HH/4%, 1.12 A18-49, 3,468,000 P2+ viewers (A18-49 rankings: 1 second place finish, 2 third-places, 5 fourth-places and 2 fifth-places).
• 'WWE Smackdown' 2008-09 Season (0ct.3-Nov.28/08, 9 airings): 2.0HH/4%, 1.18 A18-49, 3,490,000 P2+ viewers (A18-49 rankings: 1 third place, 4 fourth-places and 4 fifth-place finishes).
• Households steady, A18-49 -5%, P2+ viewers -1%

ENCORE SERIES PROGRAMMING

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mondays 8 & 9 pm) & 'The Unit' (Wednesdays 8 & 9 pm) Encores

Both of MyNetworkTV's classic encore series in January will continue with first season episodes of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' and second season episodes of 'The Unit', both run in order of original air-dates.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

MyNetworkTV has skedded three specials during January, pre-empting the 'My Thursday Night Movie' series:

• January 3rd: 'Best Of The World Music Awards' - The 2008 Awards were awarded and broadcast by MNT in November 2008, however, the organizers have shifted the date for the 2009 Awards to May 2010. As a stopgap, MyNetworkTV is offering up this special which will no doubt contain musical performance and celebrity appearance highlights from the first 20 years of 'The World Music Awards'.

MyNetworkTV at Mid-Season

In the next few weeks, MyNetworkTV will be announcing their mid-season sked changes to carry through the winter season and to counter-programme the 'Winter Olympics' on NBC. One new series looking for a place on the sked is the poker tv gameshow, 'Shuffle Up & Deal', but it is uncertain where that series will end up. Based on a roll-up of the metered market numbers for the Monday-Thursday sked since the programming services model debuted in the second week of the 2009-10 season, here's how the MNT series are stacking up so far:

1. 'WWE Smackdown' 2.0HH/4%, 1.12 A18-49, 3,468,000 P2+ viewers
2. 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mon 9:00 pm) 1.5/2%
3. 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' (Tue 8:00 pm) 1.3/2%
4. 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' (Tue 8:30 pm) 1.2/2%
5. 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (Mon 8:00 pm) 1.1/2%
6. 'MyNetworkTV Thursday Special' (Thu 8-10 pm) 1.1/2% (1 airing)
7. 'The Unit' (Wed 8:00 pm) 1.0/2%
8. 'Magic's Biggest Secrets (Thu 8 & 9:00 pm) 1.0/1% (2 airings)
9. 'The Unit' (Wed 9:00 pm) 0.8/2%
10. 'My Thursday Night Movie' (Thu 8-10 pm) 0.7/1%
11. 'Deal or No Deal' (Tue 9:00 pm) 0.7/1%
12. 'Deal or No Deal' (Tue 9:30 pm) 0.6/1%

All MyNetworkTV series, movie and special presentations are broadcast in High Definition.