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Category Television - CH Date 8/8/2006 |
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CH Television Set To Debut Fall 2006 Schedule
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Network Delivers All-New Lineup, Fans Find Must-Have Program Mix.
FEATURING:
"SAVED"
Wednesdays - 10PM ET/PT – Canadian Premiere September 13
"PSYCH"
Thursdays - 10PM ET/PT – 90-Minute Canadian Premiere September 14
“TALK SHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN”
Saturdays – Midnight – Premieres September 16
"THE MEGAN MULLALLY SHOW"
Weekdays - 10AM ET/PT – Premieres September 18
"'TIL DEATH"
Wednesdays - 8PM ET/PT – Premieres September 27
with Back-To-Back Episodes
"BIG DAY"
Wednesdays - 8:30PM ET/PT – Premieres October 4
"THE CLOSER" – Now on CH
Mondays - 10PM ET/PT – Commercial-Free Canadian Season Premiere September 11
"THE UNIT" – Now on CH
Tuesdays - 9PM ET/PT – Premieres September 19
- PLUS -
MORE RETURNING SERIES INCLUDING:
"DEAL OR NO DEAL" SEASON 2
Monday, September 18 - 8PM ET/PT - Two-Hour Season Premiere
"TWO AND A HALF MEN" SEASON 4
Mondays - 9PM ET/PT
"NCIS" SEASON 4
Tuesday, September 19 - 8PM ET/PT
"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" SEASON 4
Sunday, September 24 - 7PM ET/PT - Two-Hour Season Premiere
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HIT MOVIE TITLES INCLUDING:
"50 FIRST DATES" Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore
Sunday, September 10 - 9PM ET/PT
"A GUY THING" Starring Jason Lee
Sunday, September 17 - 9PM ET/PT
ATTN. ENTERTAINMENT NEWS EDITORS:
www.globaltvmedia.com
ID: globaltvmedia / Password: pressinfo
(CALGARY) – CH Television is pleased to announce the rollout of their Fall 2006 slate, delivering a refreshing blend of new series, first-run movies, and returning favourites to fans across Canada.
A solid roster of celebrities including Kyra Sedgwick, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Charlie Sheen, Howie Mandel and Mark Harmon, along with an impressive balance of properties across a wide variety of genres positions the network well for an energetic season ahead.
"More than ever, audiences have made a connection with primetime on CH,” said Barbara Williams, Senior VP, Programming and Production, CanWest MediaWorks. "We are delighted with our Fall 2006 schedule, and the addition of a great selection of all-new series including Psych and Saved, along with the return of hits Deal or No Deal, Two and a Half Men, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and NCIS. We’re committed to keeping this programming mix top-of-mind for TV fans nationwide.”
***CH TELEVISION - FALL 2006 – NIGHT-BY-NIGHT
(dates & times subject to change):
Monday Nights
Deal or No Deal - 8pm beginning September 18 (two-hour premiere)
Two and a Half Men - 9pm (premiere date TBD)
The New Adventures of Old Christine - 9:30pm beginning (premiere date TBD)
The Closer - 10pm beginning September 11 (commercial-free premiere)
Tuesday Nights
NCIS - 8pm beginning September 19
The Unit - 9pm beginning September 19
Boston Legal - 10pm beginning September 26
Wednesday Nights
'Til Death - 8pm beginning September 27 (back-to-back episodes)
Big Day - 8:30pm beginning October 4
The Biggest Loser - 9pm beginning September 20 (two-hour premiere at a special time of 8pm)
Saved - 10pm beginning September 13
Thursday Nights
Movies - 8pm beginning September 21
Psych - 10pm beginning September 14
Friday Nights
Zoe Busiek: Wild Card – 8pm beginning September 15
Trading Spouses - 9pm beginning October 6 (two-hour premiere)
20/20 - 10pm beginning September 8
Saturday Nights
Dateline - 8pm beginning September 16
Movies - 9pm beginning September 16
Mad TV – 11pm beginning September 9
Talk Show with Spike Feresten – Midnight beginning September 16
Sunday Nights
How I Met Your Mother -7:30pm beginning September 17
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - 8pm beginning September 24 (two-hour premiere at a special time of 7pm)
Movies - 9pm beginning September 10
***CH TELEVISION NETWORK – FALL 2006 – PROGRAM GUIDE (dates and times subject to change):
SAVED* (TNT)
Wednesday, September 13 - 10PM ET/PT (1 hour; drama)
Filmed in Vancouver, this series follows the lives of four paramedics searching for balance in their personal and professional lives – paramedic Wyatt Cole is a complicated, yet charming young man struggling to find his place while his partner, John “Sack” Hallon is dealing with a past drug addiction and an estranged relationship with his son. Veteran paramedic Angela is frustrated with her novice partner, Harper, who is just realizing the intensity of being a first responder.
CAST: Tom Everett Scott ("That Thing You Do"), Omari Hardwick, Tracy Vilar, Michael McMillian
PSYCH* (USA)
Thursday, September 14 - 10PM ET/PT (1 hour; drama)
Shawn Spencer has developed a keen eye for detail after being instructed by his police officer father. After Shawn calls in a tip, he is actually accused of committing the crime. To try and clear his name, he convinces the police that he is a psychic and begins solving cases. Filmed in White Rock, British Columbia.
CAST: James Roday, Dulé Hill ("The West Wing"), Corbin Bernsen, Canadian Stephen J.M. Sisk
TALK SHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN
Saturday, September 16 - Midnight (S-FOX) (30 min; comedy)
Emmy®-nominated writer Spike Feresten (“Seinfeld”, “The Late Show with David Letterman”) hosts this fast-paced series that combines the traditional elements of the late-night format with bold and irreverent comedy sketches. Talk Show gives the staid late-night format a long-overdue update with its refreshing approach to the genre using guests in unpredictable ways.
CAST: Comedian Spike Feresten
THE MEGAN MULLALLY SHOW
Weekdays – 10AM ET/PT beginning Monday, September 18 (1 hour; talk show)
Emmy® Award-winning “Will & Grace” star Megan Mullally hosts this new daily one-hour daytime talk show.
'TIL DEATH (FOX)
Wednesday, September 27 - 8PM ET/PT **Back-to-Back Episodes** (30 min; comedy)
Eddie and Joy Stamm are a cynical middle-aged couple on day 8,743 of their marriage when Steph and Jeff Woodcock, an idealistic, passionate, adorable couple married for all of 12 days become their new neighbours. This series is about new marriage versus old marriage and keeping the romance alive – or at least staying together so you have someone to drive you to the hospital.
CAST: Brad Garrett ("Everybody Loves Raymond"), Joely Fisher, Kat Foster, Eddie Kaye Thomas
BIG DAY (ABC)
Wednesday, October 4 - 8:30PM ET/PT (Pre-release) (30 min; comedy)
From the writers of “What Women Want” and “13 Going On 30” comes this series chronicling the trials and tribulations of a couple planning their wedding day. From the venue to the dress, the caterer to the flowers – things are about to get very complicated for Danny and Alice as their big day turns into a season-long roller coaster ride.
CAST: Wendie Malick ("Just Shoot Me"), Josh Cook, Marla Sokoloff ("The Practice"), Kurt Fuller, Stephanie Weir
THE CLOSER (Season 2)
Monday, September 11 - 10PM ET/PT **Commercial-Free Premiere** (1 hour; drama)
This gripping police drama kicks-off with a commercial-free season premiere. Golden Globe® and Emmy®-nominee Kyra Sedgewick stars as the quirky, hard-nosed Deputy Police Chief known for her reputation as the world’s best interrogator. Previously on Global.
THE UNIT*(Season 2)
Tuesday, September 19 - 9PM ET/PT (S-CBS)
Dennis Haysbert ("24") leads a covert team of Special Forces operatives risking their lives on undercover missions around the globe while their wives are on the homefront protecting their husbands' secrets. Starring Canadian Demore Barnes. Previously on Global.
RETURNING SERIES
20/20* (Season 28)
Friday, September 8 - 10PM ET/PT (S-ABC)
Hosts John Stossel and Elizabeth Vargas along with a team of ABC News correspondents examine the latest newsworthy events and personalities.
MAD TV (Season 11)
Saturday, September 9 – 11PM ET/PT (S-FOX)
An entertaining - and often inspired - sketch-comedy series with TV, movie and commercial spoofs, animated segments, and performances by musical artists.
THE BIGGEST LOSER (Season 3)
Wednesday, September 20 - 8PM ET/PT (S-NBC) **Two-Hour Premiere at a Special Time**
This reality series hosted by Canadian Caroline Rhea chronicles the struggles and triumphs of participants competing to lose the most weight.
ZOE BUSIEK: WILD CARD (Season 1)
Friday, September 15 - 8PM ET/PT
A free spirit leaves Las Vegas to become a guardian to her dead sister's three children in Chicago. There, she gambles on a new career with a team of insurance-fraud investigators.
DATELINE
Saturday, September 16 – 8PM ET/PT (S-NBC)
Stone Phillips and Ann Curry host this newsmagazine featuring investigations, news updates and celebrity interviews.
*Dateline will not be seen in Hamilton
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Sunday, September 17 - 7:30PM ET/PT (Pre-release CBS)
This comedy is the story of how Ted fell in love and it all started when Ted's best friend dropped the bombshell that he was going to propose to his long-time girlfriend. The series is narrated through flashbacks from the future.
DEAL OR NO DEAL (Season 2)
Monday, September 18 - 8PM ET/PT (S-NBC) **Two-Hour Premiere**
The hit game show featuring Canadian host Howie Mandel keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
* Thursday edition on Global
TWO AND A HALF MEN (Season 4)
Mondays - 9PM ET/PT (S-CBS) – Premiere Date TBD
This top-rated sitcom has fun spoofing Emmy®-nominee Charlie Sheen's bad-boy reputation, and exploiting Jon Cryer's quirky, nervous energy.
* Sundays at 7pm ET/PT in Montreal
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE (Season 2)
Mondays - 9:30pm ET/PT (S-CBS) – Premiere Date TBD
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is breaking the “Seinfeld” curse with her hit comedy about life as a single mom.
* Sundays at 7:30pm ET/PT in Montreal
NCIS* (Season 4)
Tuesday, September 19 - 8PM ET/PT (S-CBS)
Starring Mark Harmon, NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) focuses on the complex and amusing dynamics of a military team forced to work together in high-stress situations.
BOSTON LEGAL* (Season 3)
Tuesday, September 26 - 10PM ET/PT (S-ABC)
This darkly comedic drama tells the professional and personal stories of a group of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys.
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION* (Season 4)
Sunday, September 24 at 7PM ET/PT (S-ABC) **Two-Hour Premiere at a Special time**
Ty Pennington and the design team return to transform more homes and more lives in this popular program.
* On Global in Alberta only
TRADING SPOUSES (Season 3)
Friday, October 6 - 9PM ET/PT (S-FOX) **Two-Hour Premiere**
Moms and Dads continue to explore whether or not the grass is really greener on the other side.
MOVIES ON CH
Hit movies on Thursdays at 8pm and Saturday & Sunday nights at 9pm
50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Sunday, September 10 - 9pm ET/PT
Henry (Adam Sandler) lives in a Hawaiian paradise. It's a sweet life with no strings attached...until he meets Lucy (Drew Barrymore). Lucy has short-term memory loss so every night all memory of her day is erased. But a man in love will go to any lengths to win over the girl of his dreams, even if that means having to find imaginative ways of doing it over again every day.
CAST: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin
A GUY THING (2003)
Sunday, September 17 - 9PM ET/PT
Jason Lee (My Name is Earl) is a young groom-to-be who is forced to choose between the right thing and the real thing when he falls for his fiancées free-spirited cousin in this sweet, sexy comedy.
CAST: Jason Lee, Julia Stiles, Selma Blair
TORQUE (2004)
Thursday, September 21 - 8PM ET/PT
This action-packed ride features biker Cary Ford (Martin Henderson) who has returned to his hometown to settle a little unfinished business. He was framed for the murder of another gang member who happens to be the brother of Trey (Ice Cube) - the leader of the most feared biker gang in the country. Ford is now on the run trying to clear his name from the murder while Trey and his gang are out for his blood.
CAST: Martin Henderson, Ice Cube, Monet Mazur, Jay Hernandez
OUT OF TIME (2003)
Sunday, September 24 - 9PM ET/PT
As Police Chief Matt Whitlock (Denzel Washington) investigates the murder of a woman he was secretly seeing, he races to uncover a trail of stolen money, drugs and deceit all the while staying two steps ahead of his own detectives…because all the evidence points to him in this fast-paced thriller.
CAST: Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Sanaa Lathan, Dean Cain
THE WHOLE TEN YARDS (2004)
Sunday, October 1 - 9PM ET/PT
In this sequel to the hilarious hit "The Whole Nine Yards", thanks to falsified dental records supplied by his former neighbor Nicholas Oz Oseransky (Matthew Perry), retired hitman Jimmy The Tulip Tudeski (Bruce Willis) now spends his days with his wife, Jill (Amanda Peet), a purported assassin. Suddenly, an uninvited and unwelcome connection to their past unexpectedly shows up on Jimmy and Jill's doorstep: it's Oz, and he's begging them to help him rescue his wife from the Hungarian mob.
CAST: Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Kevin Pollak, Natasha Henstridge
* Only programs with this symbol are seen in Montreal
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Contact:
ATTN. ENTERTAINMENT NEWS EDITORS:
www.globaltvmedia.com
ID: globaltvmedia / Password: pressinfo
Nicole Starker
Publicist
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