TwoCents 2008 Fall Preview - Fridays (CW)

CW Comedies are on Friday before reruns of other CW shows...

Show: Everybody Hates Chris
Premiere Date: Oct 3
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Writer: OPEN
Starring: Tyler James Williams as Chris, Terry Crews as Julius, Tichina Arnold as Rochelle, Tequan Richmond as Drew, Imani Hakim as Tonya, Vincent Martella as Greg.
Program Description: Inspired by his childhood experiences, comedian Chris Rock narrates the hilarious, touching story of a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York, during the early 1980s. Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused into a predominantly white middle school two-hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggles to find his place while keeping his siblings in line at home and surmounting the challenges of junior high. This responsible, resilient adolescent brings a distinct, funny spin to his everyday trials and traumas, in the critically acclaimed, single-camera comedy "Everybody Hates Chris." The series won the NAACP Image Award for Best Comedy and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and People's Choice Award in its first season.

Show: The Game
Premiere Date: Oct 3
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Writer: OPEN
Starring: Tia Mowry as Melanie Barnett, Coby Bell as Jason Pitts, Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis, Hosea Chanchez as Malik Wright, Brittany Daniel as Kelly Pitts, Wendy Raquel Robinson as Tasha Mack.
Program Description: Being the wife or girlfriend of a pro-football player might sound like a glamorous and stress-free existence, but this past year Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry, "Sister, Sister") has learned the truth. When her fiancée, Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall, "Miracle's Boys"), a rookie wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, cheated on her with a music pop star, she called off the engagement and the relationship. Alone, Melanie will discover who her real friends are and re-evaluate her life and career options. Meanwhile, Derwin will have to face his indiscretion and learn lessons about the very other side of being a young, eligible and star professional athlete

CW's Upfront 08-09 Announcements. Reaper Returns!

The CW Network announced a fall launch date of September 1 and unveiled the schedule for its 2008-2009 season today at a presentation and party for advertisers, affiliates and national media in the Tent at Lincoln Center. The announcement was made by Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, The CW.

“With shows that everyone is talking about, from `Gossip Girl' and `America's Next Top Model' to our upcoming `90210,' our new lineup has the best Monday-Friday schedule flow we have ever had at The CW,” said Ostroff. “We are zeroed in on our target demo of young women 18-34 with both new and returning series, and each programming block provides a strong promotional platform for the following night. We're confident that the quality of our shows for the fall season will make The CW the destination for young women.”

Continue Reading for Show Descriptions and 08-09 Fall Schedule...

Geek Speak Week 4!

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Chris Rock on "Chris" Tonight!

Chris Rock guest stars in the premiere episode of "Everybody Hates Chris" as Chris' guidance counselor.

This will mark the first time Rock has appeared on screen in the critically-acclaimed comedy which chronicles Rock's childhood experience of growing up in Brooklyn, New York, during the early 1980's. In addition, Rock assumes the roles of executive producer, co-creator and narrator of the show and in 2006 directed his first episode, "Everybody Hates Corleone." The season premieres on Monday, October 1 (8:00-8:30PM, ET/PT) on The CW.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Mondays (CW)

Here's what you can expect on Mondays on...

CW

Show: Everybody Hates Chris
Premiere Date: October 1st
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 9 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Tyler James Williams, Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim, Vincent Martella.
Premiere Description: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CHRIS ROCK GUEST STARS IN THE SEASON THREE PREMIERE - After Chris (Tyler James Williams) tests poorly on a standard exam, his teacher, Ms. Morello (Jacqueline Mazarella), refers him to the school's guidance counselor, Mr. Abbott (Rock). Although Chris tries to explain that the whole situation is a big mistake and he didn't understand the importance of the test, Mr. Abbott puts him through a series of mental evaluations and eventually determines that Chris must attend a remedial class. Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.

Show: Aliens in America
Premiere Date: October 1st
Time: 8:30PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Series Rank: 18 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Gargy
Starring: Dan Byrd, Adhir Kalyan, Amy Pietz, Lindsey Shaw, Scott Patterson.
Description: Justin Tolchuck (Dan Byrd, “The Hills Have Eyes”) is a sensitive, lanky 16-year-old just trying to make it through the social nightmare of high school in Medora, Wisconsin, with the help of his well-meaning mom Franny (Amy Pietz, “Caroline in the City”), aspiring-entrepreneur dad Gary (Scott Patterson, “Gilmore Girls”) and his beautiful and popular younger sister Claire (Lindsey Shaw, “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”).

Show: Girlfriends
Premiere Date: October 1st
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Rank: N/A
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, Reggie Hayes.
Premiere Description: AARON IS CALLED TO IRAQ— When Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) buys an expensive new kitchen range for their new house, her fiancé Aaron (Richard T. Jones) get upset that she spent money without discussing it with him. Later, after Joan and Aaron stop arguing, he receives news that his National Guard unit is being called to Iraq. Meanwhile, Lynn (Persia White) is enjoying her newfound success with her music career and begins to flaunt it. Golden Brooks, Reggie Hayes, Keesha Sharp and Khalil Kane also star. Debbie Allen directed the episode written by series creator and executive producer Mara Brock Akil.

Show: The Game
Premiere Date: October 1st
Time: 9:30PM EST
TwoCents Staff Rank: N/A
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Tia Mowry, Coby Bell, Pooch Hall, Hosea Chanchez, Brittany Daniel, Wendy Raquel Robinson.
Description: ACTRESS/COMEDIAN MOINQUE MAKES AN CAMEO APPEARANCE— Derwin (Pooch Hall) tries to repair his relationship with Melanie (Tia Mowry) after his infidelity with Drew Sidora. But when Melanie shows up with Trey Wiggs (guest star Chaz Lamar Shepherd) to collect her stuff and move out for good, Derwin gets upset. Meanwhile, Malik's (Hosea Chanchez) on-air kiss with Renee starts a frenzy of plus-sized women throwing themselves at him. Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Mara Brock Akil.