ABC officials are bringing back Don Ohlmeyer, the man who used to run MNF back in the glory days of the 1970s. Though MNF remains one of ABC's highest rated and most popular series, ratings were down compared to last year.
Interestingly enough, this was the first year that MNF had a two-man booth as opposed to their traditional three-man approach. Former player turned commentator Dan Deirdorf was let go at the end of last season when ABC made the change to a two man booth.
ABC officials want the program to achieve the "event" status that it enjoyed during the glory days of the 1970s. That looks almost impossible. In those days there was no ESPN or any other cable outlets carrying games. MNF was one of the few nationally broadcast games. Also, like them or not, the controversial team of Frank Gifford, Don Meredith and Howard Cossell was always entertaining, even though the game itself sometimes was not.
Among those who are rumored to be under consideration for the MNF booth are former coaches Jimmy Johnson and/or Bill Parcels and former player turned ESPN analyst Sterling Sharp. Stay tuned for details.
Here are my television viewing recommendations for the week of March 11th.
Saturday, March 11th
EARLY EDITION, CBS, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., PST
Gary might have his subscription to "the paper that tells the future" cancelled. Turns out the people responsible for giving him the paper are evaluating his performance.
CATLIN'S WAY, Nickelodeon, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m., PST
This new children's drama stars Lindsey Felton as a 14 year-old orphan who moves to a Montana Ranch.
Sunday, March 12th
TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, CBS, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., PST
Kirk Douglas guest stars as an 83 year-old Jewish man who must confront his faith when his son is diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor.
AN EVENING WITH CSNY, VH-1, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m., PST
The music channel honors Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young with back-to-back episodes of "LEGENDS" and "STORYTELLERS".
Monday, March 13th
ALLY MCBEAL, FOX, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m., PST
Haley Joel Osment (Best Supporting actor nominee for SIXTH SENSE) guest stars as a boy who wants to sue God.
ONCE AND AGAIN, ABC, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m., PST
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