Buzzbin’s Fall T.V Preview 2009
Fall is here ladies and gents, it’s time. It’s time for the changing leaves, school, caramel apples and football. But, don’t forget, it’s time for television! Yes! We all love television and here at Buzzbin we’ve done our best to give you a heads up for this fall season. This isn’t every show but it’s a damn good cross-section of what to expect.
Dancing with the Stars- ABC – Premieres 9/21 at 8pm (Mon)
America’s biggest guilty pleasure is back this fall with, as ABC says, “An Epic Season”. This season the stars are as diverse as ever so if you want to see Donny Osmand, Aaaron Carter, Chuck Liddell, Macy Gray, Michael Irvin and, here’s the kicker, Tom Delay, tango and swing tune in for the premiere of Dancing with the Stars. This should be fun for some of us.
3 Stars
Heroes- NBC- Premieres 9/21 at 8pm (Mon)
“Heroes” is still chugging along thanks to a loyal fan base but this season will have to get the ratings or the show risks getting yanked from the air. The entire cast has returned for another twist-filled, super-power-saturated plot. The most exciting thing about the new season is the addition of Robert Knepper (Prison Break) as Samuel, a carnie with super powers. With a smaller budget and an earlier time slot don’t expect Heroes to be as flashy this season. Hopefully the show will get the ratings. We’ll see.
3 Stars
House- FOX- Premieres 9/24 at 8pm (Mon)
The Emmy Award winning character drama is back for its 6th season. So what can we expect from Hugh Laurie and the writers this time around? More of the same sarcastic humor? More medical mysteries? How about House is stuck in a mental institution, Foreman is trying to take charge, Huddy is falling to pieces without House and, the new cast member Dr. Nolan (Andre Braugher) is trying to diagnose the best diagnostician in history.
5 Stars
Accidentally on Purpose- CBS- Premieres 9/21 at 8:30pm (Mon)
Jenne Elfman (Dharma and Greg) is back doing comedy this fall. I’m excited. Accidentally on Purpose is a romantic sit-com about Billie (Elfman), a film critic, who hooks up with a much younger man. Everything is great until Billie finds out that she is pregnant. I love Jenna Elfman, she’s quirky, cute and an all around pleasure to watch. This will be a show that breaks ground and pushes the envelope for such an early time slot.
5 Stars -- Editor’s Pick
Trauma- NBC- Premieres 9/28 at 9pm (Mon)
Good-bye “ER”. Hello “Trauma”. “Trauma” is NBC’s new, action packed, medical drama. “ER” plus explosions, minus the boring stuff, divided by a largely unknown cast. The previews for this show stress huge fires and Matrix-like slow motion. Is this a medical show or an action movie? I guess we’ll have to wait and see. Either way, expect these first responders to bring life back to Monday nights.
3 Stars
The Jay Leno Show- NBC- Premiers 9/14 at 10pm (Mon-Fri)
I thought Jay Leno was retiring? This guy must store energy in that chin of his like some freakish mutant camel. It’s not clear if this show is going to be a reimagining of The Tonight Show or if it’s going to be something different. Expect Jay Walking, Headlines, monologues, skits and interviews. Jerry Seinfeld is Jay’s first guest this fall. Hey, why not? Don’t expect this show to change your life.
3 Stars
90210- The CW- Premieres 9/8 at 8pm (Tues)
The CW’s smash hit is back for another season. Who would have thought a modernized version of “Beverly Hills 90210” would make such a splash? Not me. Expect more drama and edgy content this fall. Also, a new cast member will be announced soon, rumor has it it’s an old Beverly Hills cast member. The CW is quickly becoming the channel for those ladies between the ages of 14 and 30. Watch on teens!
3 Stars
So You think You can Dance- FOX- Premiers 9/9 at 8pm (Tues)
FOX’s American Idol for dancers is back again this fall. Part talent show, part reality show, part competition spells out R-A-T-I-N-G-S. Really, we only watch these things for the goofy and bizarre first few episodes that showcase the worst and the best of the auditions. But, I’m so bad at dancing everybody looks good to me.
4 Stars
The Biggest Loser- NBC- Premiers 9/15 at 8pm (Tues)
The only show on television where we can watch real people disappear before our eyes. I’ve always wondered about the audition process for this show. Anyways, this season looks pretty straight forward; same scenario, same trainers, different contestants. I love the fact that I can watch this show on my couch and munch on Doritos as I’m on the phone with Dominos.
4 Stars
Melrose Place- The CW- Premieres 9/8 at 9pm (Tues)
To continue the CW’s dedication to all things teen, the network has re-hashed another 90’s soap opera in hopes of bringing old (and new) fans of the series back to the trendy apartment complex in Los Angeles. The cast of 20-somethings come from every corner of the acting world with credits ranging from “Cloverfield” to The “Sarah Conner Chronicles”. The season starts off with a body found dead in the community pool. Ooo scandalous.
3 Stars
NCIS: Los Angeles- CBS –Premiers 9/22 at 9pm (Tues)
Looking for Action? Drama? Mystery? Big stars? “NCIS” is your answer this fall. This show looks great with Chris O’Donnel, L.L Cool J and, Linda Hunt bringing in the star power. NCIS: Los Angeles brings the viewers into the world of undercover surveillance at the Office of Special Projects (OSP). This is CBS’s answer to ABC’s jugernaught, “Dancing with the Stars”. So this show will be a winner and certainly worth your time.
5 Stars
The Forgotten- ABC- Premiers 9/22 at 10pm (Tues)
“The Forgotten” is Jerry Brockheimer’s latest attempt to keep audiences everywhere sucked to the screen. With an impressive cast including Christian Slater, Candace Butler and Lindsay Drake, I expect “The Forgotten” to be a big hit. The show is about a team of scientists and detectives dedicated to indentifying the remains of 40,000 unidentified victims. This show already has a lot of buzz.
4 Stars
The Good Wife- CBS – Premiers 9/22 at 10pm (Tues)
Here you go ladies, a drama just for you! Emmy Award winner Julianna Margulies anchors the cast in this drama about a woman who must care for her family in the wake of her husband’s public political scandal. Alicia (Margulies) must re-enter her old career as a defense attorney to support her family while her husband sits in the slammer. Also, an interesting note, Ridley Scott (the director of Alien) is one of the show’s producers. This looks like it could be interesting.
4 Stars
Hank- ABC- Premiers 9/30 at 8pm (Wed)
It’s been a while since Kelsey Grammer graced televisions around the world in a new show. This fall he’s staring as Hank, a former CEO who is forced to downsize his life and become a family man. This series also has talent behind the camera. Tucker Cawley, who won 3 Emmys for writing Everybody Loves Raymond, is writing “Hank” this season. You should expect a good ole’ family comedy this time from Grammer. Break a leg Kelsey!
5 Stars
Mercy- NBC- Premiers 9/23 at 8pm (Wed)
Yet another medical drama! Boy, I can’t get enough of these! Aren’t they just fantastic? “Mercy” is for the nurses out there who, for some reason, can’t get enough of the hospital drama. Veronica Callahan returns to Mercy hospital after a tour in Iraq. Enough said. Drama. Emergencies. That sums up this show.
3 Stars – for lack of originality
The Middle- ABC- Premiers 9/30 at 8:30pm (Wed)
Here’s one for Cleveland! Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond), a Cleveland native, and Neil Flynn (Scrubs) couple up for possibly the quirkiest comedy on television this fall. The Middle is about a completely average family living in the Midwest. Frankie Heck (Heaton) must balance work and family as she quickly approaches middle age. Can Neil Flynn escape his role as The Janitor on “Scrubs”? I hope so because this comedy looks like a wacky delight.
5 Stars
Modern Family- ABC- Premiers 9/23 at 9pm (Wed)
This show looks hilarious. It’s a single camera mockumentary about “modern” families. Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neil) is an older fellow who marries a much younger Columbian beauty. Claire Delgado (Julie Brown) and her husband Phil (Ty Burrell) are coping with Phil’s midlife crisis. Lastly, Mitchell Dunphy (Jess Tyler) and his flamboyant partner Cameron (Eric Ferguson) are excited about the new addition to their family, an adopted daughter from Vietnam. This is going to be this year’s “The Office”. It will be winning awards.
5 Stars Editor’s Pick
Cougar Town- ABC- Premieres 9/23 at 9:30pm (Wed)
Any older ladies out there? Recently divorced? Looking to get back into the dating scene? Questioning what you want your life to be? If so, then Courtney Cox’s return to television is for you! “Cougar Town” is about Jules Cobb (Cox), a single mother who is bored with life and lacking the male attention she wants. So she, along with her gal friends, takes life by the horns and goes looking for adventure. This is ABC’s sophisticated comedy for the fall. Definitely check this one out even if you’re just checking out Courtney Cox.
4 Stars
Flash Forward- ABC- Premieres 9/24 at 8pm (Thurs)
Remember “Lost”? Well this is another strange concept by ABC and it seems like it will have the same amount of shelf life. The basic idea behind “Flash Forward” is everybody around the world passes out for 2 minutes and 17 seconds. While passed out, everybody sees 6 months into their future. FBI agent Mark Benford (Joseph Fiennes) struggles to find out who is behind this bizarre event. This show has unlimited potential as long as the writers don’t get to weird with it.
4 Stars
Community- NBC- Premiers 9/17 at 9:30 (Thurs)
This show has cult comedy written all over the trailers. Chevy Chase and Joel McHale (The Soup) star in what promises to be something fantastic. Jeff Winger (McHale) is a lawyer whose degree has been revoked so he must return to community college to lie and cheat his way back into his career. This comedy looks laugh out funny. I will personally be checking this one out on Thursday nights.
5 Stars-- Editor’s Pick
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