It is impossible to analyze all six networks in one column. We will look at the schedules of ABC and CBS this week. Next week we will take a break with our special Father¹s Day column focusing on famous TV dads, past and present. Our programming analysis will resume on June 8 with a look at FOX and NBC. We¹ll take a look at UPN and the WB on June 15. Let¹s start with ABC.
Returning series on ABC-TV next fall include: AMERICA¹S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS, BOY MEETS WORLD, DHARMA AND GREG, THE DREW CAREY SHOW, HOME IMPROVEMENT, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, NYPD BLUE, THE PRACTICE, SABRINA: THE TEENAGE WITCH, SPIN CITY, TWO GUYS A GIRL AND A PIZZA PLACE, 20/20, THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY.
New series on ABC-TV include:
SPORTS NIGHT
The Premise: A comedy focusing on the happenings at a fictional SPORTSCENTER type show. ABC-TV is obviously hoping to capitalize on the popularity of its ESPN cable network. Whether or not viewers say En Fuego remains to be seen.
CUPID
The Premise: A light-hearted drama about a man, claiming to be Cupid, who must somehow reunite 100 couples without using his magic. Will viewers love this Cupid series? Time will tell.
FANTASY ISLAND
The premise: A remake of the 1970s series which starred Ricardo Montalban. Famous guest stars visit the island every week to try and have their fondest wishes, fantasies and desires fulfilled.
IT¹S LIKE, YOU KNOW
A comedy which looks at...you know...every day life in Los Angeles as seen through the eyes of a native New Yorker.
THE HUGHLEYS
The premise: A drama about an African-American family that achieves the American dream and moves to a house in the suburbs. Trouble is, the head of the family finds it difficult to deal with his business success and who also worries about losing touch with his African-American roots.
STRANGE DAYS
The premise: An adventure series about an ex-government scientist is left ravaged by a chemical weapons accident. A female scientist provides a cure, but it lasts only a month at a time and must re-administered each month. In the meantime, the ex-government scientist must remain on the run because the government wants him back.
BROTHER¹S KEEPER
The premise: A comedy about a straight-laced English professor and single dad who is happy raising his eight year-old son. Trouble begins when the professor¹s fun-loving brother, a professional football player, moves in.
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