Wow for the Price is Right. I saw the episode last night, and I believe that's the third time that episode aired, and it still got close to 8 million viewers. Come on CBS, give us some more new episodes!!!!
Originally posted by A.C.: Now COLD CASE...that I would like to see a spin off from. In fact what they should do is make it follow the activities a cold case squad in the 1930's that way we could have cases reaching as far back as into the 19th century. So many interesting stories you could do...like the murder of a TITANIC survivor and they could flashback to sinking ect...that would be a fun spinoff.
There's already a spin-off of Cold Case in the works with a different setup.
And would such a show be realistic and in touch with the general viewing population?
I had not heard about a COLD CASE spin off in the works? Any further links or info you could share on that would be great.
And Marc-CC is so different from other PROCEDURALS that adding a spinoff doesn't seem like it would be a bad thing. Yeah I wish CBS could broaden their types of shows.
They tried with SWINGTOWN which is marvelous but it just isn't compatible with the network's image and failed to catch on.
Originally posted by A.C.: Now COLD CASE...that I would like to see a spin off from. In fact what they should do is make it follow the activities a cold case squad in the 1930's that way we could have cases reaching as far back as into the 19th century. So many interesting stories you could do...like the murder of a TITANIC survivor and they could flashback to sinking ect...that would be a fun spinoff.
There's already a spin-off of Cold Case in the works with a different setup.
And would such a show be realistic and in touch with the general viewing population?
I had not heard about a COLD CASE spin off in the works? Any further links or info you could share on that would be great.
I think the Cold Case spin-off RoyBoyCF is talking about is The Tower, which is from the same people. While I think Cold Case is by far the worst of CBS's procedurals (the only thing I like is the music), I'm interested in seeing how The Tower turns out.
Originally posted by A.C.: Now COLD CASE...that I would like to see a spin off from. In fact what they should do is make it follow the activities a cold case squad in the 1930's that way we could have cases reaching as far back as into the 19th century. So many interesting stories you could do...like the murder of a TITANIC survivor and they could flashback to sinking ect...that would be a fun spinoff.
There's already a spin-off of Cold Case in the works with a different setup.
And would such a show be realistic and in touch with the general viewing population?
The show described sounds similar to New Amsterdam. It was a wonderful show, but no, it did not touch the general viewing population.
Originally posted by A.C.: Now COLD CASE...that I would like to see a spin off from. In fact what they should do is make it follow the activities a cold case squad in the 1930's that way we could have cases reaching as far back as into the 19th century. So many interesting stories you could do...like the murder of a TITANIC survivor and they could flashback to sinking ect...that would be a fun spinoff.
There's already a spin-off of Cold Case in the works with a different setup.
And would such a show be realistic and in touch with the general viewing population?
The show described sounds similar to New Amsterdam. It was a wonderful show, but no, it did not touch the general viewing population.
There is also "Bone Detectives" on one of the Discovery-type networks that investigates really, really cold cases (as opposed to the lukewarm cases from 2003 that Cold Case has been getting into). The archeology stuff is interesting, but the CGI re-enactments are more comical than compelling.
One advantage New Amsterdam had that A.C.'s show wouldn't is that in NA, he was looking back on crimes from a modern day setting. In A.C.'s show, it would be more "Life on Mars" meets Cold Case, where they would have to introduce the viewers to the environment, issues, and police procedures of the 1930s, which wouldn't leave much time for focusing on the historical eras of the cases.
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Originally posted by A.C.: They tried with SWINGTOWN which is marvelous but it just isn't compatible with the network's image and failed to catch on.
Swingtown is a good show. Its too bad it didn't catch on. I really think they could've had something here but it just wasn't meant to be. I'm not sure Swingtown would've worked elsewhere either. Maybe on ABC, but the only place there I think it may have done well is after either Housewives or Dancing.
Correct me if I'm mistaken, but I think the connection and similarities between COLD CASE and TOWER are being overrated. Same producers perhaps but content wise I don't believe there is any connection. I certainly don't think we're anywhere near spin-off territory with these.
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Originally posted by A.C.: They tried with SWINGTOWN which is marvelous but it just isn't compatible with the network's image and failed to catch on.
Swingtown is a good show. Its too bad it didn't catch on. I really think they could've had something here but it just wasn't meant to be. I'm not sure Swingtown would've worked elsewhere either. Maybe on ABC, but the only place there I think it may have done well is after either Housewives or Dancing.
There's always that "other network" where a struggling show would have fared better but I think your comment about S-TOWN perhaps not working anywhere else is on target.
I was open to the show but I saw it as a nice idea that didn't reach its destination. I don't think its problem was airing on CBS or out of CSI, the latter's audience being one that is culled from every corner of the TV spectrum practically.
It was also miles and miles away from being a cable type of offering.
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Originally posted by Bruce: Correct me if I'm mistaken, but I think the connection and similarities between COLD CASE and TOWER are being overrated. Same producers perhaps but content wise I don't believe there is any connection. I certainly don't think we're anywhere near spin-off territory with these.
I agree with you. As far as I know the only thing the two shows have in common are the producers/writers. The two shows won't share any cast, setting, or theme.
Yes, that is correct. The Tower is seen as a "sister" project or a companion piece to Cold Case, not a spin off. Right now they just share writers and producers.
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Originally posted by Holly:
I agree with you. As far as I know the only thing the two shows have in common are the producers/writers. The two shows won't share any cast, setting, or theme.
If Dancing with the Stars did this, I could see a lot of people protesting. Probably the parent/family council or whatever they call themselves. Which is a shame because its a dancing show and I bet it already attracts a lot of the same sex audience. I for one would love to see it. It would bring some spark to the show.
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Originally posted by lopez: Dancing with the Stars to Tango with Gay Twist?
The latest buzz has Lance Bass signed on to samba — but here's the possible wrinkle: Sources tell the New York Daily News that producers might pair the openly gay 'NSYNC alum with a male pro. Not that there's anything wrong with that. — Matt Mitovich
The pilot of the Mentalist is for viewing. I found the Mentalist to have even less character development than the normal crime procedural on CBS. NCIS looks like a relationship drama compared to it. Don't let the slick promos fool you, it is another paint by the numbers crime drama and in my opinion, it wasn't well done in its presentation. Whether it appeals to CBS' audience or not will be based solely on Simon Baker's appeal. It's his show to run with.
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Originally posted by mushu_jj:
A spinoff of a program that's already peaked is not what we need. Especially another cut and dried crime show like Criminal Minds. Now the Mentalist, on the other hand, and even 11th Hour look to have some sort of actual life to their characters so here's to that show doing well.
I have the same question. 13 can't do worse than Girlicious or comedy repeats. And at least it would give CW some new material to draw people to the network and see the promos their fall lineup.
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Originally posted by yankeesrj12: Why is the CW not airing the reality series 13?
Originally posted by WlcmDoNotDisturb90210: If Dancing with the Stars did this, I could see a lot of people protesting. Probably the parent/family council or whatever they call themselves. Which is a shame because its a dancing show and I bet it already attracts a lot of the same sex audience. I for one would love to see it. It would bring some spark to the show.
