UPN has undergone changes behind the scenes as well. While they aren't totally abandoning their strategy of going after the urban audience, they are expanding the types of programming they are offering viewers. Two of their new shows, in fact, are set in the 19th century. They are even adding a weekly science fiction movie night. (More on that later.)
The WB, on the other hand, is in much the same position FOX was a few years ago. With a few hits under their belt, they are making some bold programming moves to challenge the other networks. Perhaps their boldest move of the season is moving their teen-angst drama DAWSON'S CREEK to Wednesday night in an attempt to challenge FOX's aging hit series BEVERLY HILLS, 90210.
Here are the new fall series for UPN and the WB.
Returning series for UPN are: MALCOM AND EDDIE, MOESHA, CLUELESS, STAR TREK: VOYAGER and THE LOVE BOAT. Their new series are:
LEGACY
The premise: This is a period drama about a family stuggling to make it in 19th century America.
GUYS LIKE US
The premise: Two bachelor roommates are forced to make drastic changes in their lifestyles when they take in a six-year-old.
MERCY POINT
The premise: This series is about an elite team of medics located on a hospital in deep space. Their patients include humans and alien species alike. Think of it as ER meets DEEP SPACE NINE.
DIRESTA
The premise: Based on comedian John DiResta's life as a New York City transit cop, this series offers a look at the cop's suburban life and the "underground" culture he encounters in the subways of New York.
THE SECRET LIFE OF DESMOND PFEIFFER
The premise: This series has the potential to be one of the most interesting new shows of the season. Set during the Civil War, it chronicles the adventures of Englishman Desmond Pfeiffer, a key advisor to President Abraham Lincoln. Pfeiffer also happens to be the White House butler.
