Drama
The Bionic Woman (NBC Universal TV Studio)
Exec Producers: David Eick, Laeta Kalogridis, Bruno Heller
Writers: David Eick, Laeta Kalogridis
Director: Michael Dinner
Premise: Struggling as a bartender and surrogate mom to her teen-aged sister, Jamie Sommers didn't think life could get much harder. But when a devastating car accident leaves her at death's door, Jamie's only hope of survival is through a cutting-edge, top-secret technology that comes at a hefty price. With a whole new existence and a debt to repay, Jamie must figure out how to use her extraordinary abilities for good, while weighing the personal sacrifices she will have to make. Ultimately, it's Jamie's journey of self-discovery and inner strength that will help her embrace her new life as...The Bionic Woman.
Cast:
· Chris Bowers as Dr. Eric Masters
· Katee Sackhoff as Sarah Corvus
· Mae Whitman as Becca Sommers
· Michelle Ryan as Jaime Sommers
· Miguel Ferrer as Jonas Bledsoe
· Molly Price as Ruth Treadwell
· Will Yun Lee as Jae Kim
Exec Producers: Josh Schwartz, Chris Fedak, McG, Peter Johnson
Writers: Josh Schwartz, Chris Fedak
Director: McG
Premise: Chuck Bartowski is just your average computer-whiz-next-door. He spends his days working for Buy-More with his band of nerdy cohorts, longing to find a woman who can appreciate him. But when an old friend, who happens to be a CIA agent, sends Chuck a mysterious encoded email, the world's greatest spy secrets are embedded into his brain. He never asked to become the government's most powerful weapon, but the fate of the country suddenly lies in his unlikely hands. Hopefully, this won't take away from his video game time! International terrorist plots, sexy spies and cold pizza – it's all in a day's work for our trusty hero...Chuck.
Cast:
· Adam Baldwin as John
· Joshua Gomez as Morgan
· Natalie Martinez as Kayla
· Sarah Lancaster as Ellie
· Yvonne Strzechowski as Sarah
· Zachary Levi as Chuck Bartowski
Ft. Pit (Sony Pictures TV)
Exec Producers: Peter Tolan, Michael Chernuchin, Denis Leary, Jim Serpico
Writers: Peter Tolan, Michael Chernuchin
Director: Peter Tolan
Premise: It's hard to get fired from the NYPD, but that doesn't mean you can't be banished. For years, Brooklyn precinct Fort Pit has been the dumping ground for the black sheep of the NYPD – good cops who screwed up and fell under the heading of New York's Less Than Finest. But now Captain Gloria Lefkawitz wants to breathe new life into the place, hiring talented rookies to break this band of slackers from within. But these recruits are wet behind the ears, and their chances of making a difference are as likely as someone storming the beaches of Normandy with a big smile and a box of Band-Aids. Rescue Me producers Peter Tolan, Denis Leary and Jim Serpico executive produce this dark comedy that's so satirical, it has to be called a drama.
Cast:
· Cornell Womack as Paul Hagen
· Dania Ramirez as Angela Hardwick
· David Call as Don Van Ness
· Elias Koteas as Jack Cade
· James Badge Dale as Bobby Bonelli
· Michael Rispoli as Sgt. Jim Wesson
· Viola Davis as Captain Gloria Lefkowitz
Exec Producers: Kevin Falls, Alex Graves
Writer: Kevin Falls
Director: Alex Graves
Premise: Dan Vassar thought he had it all: a loving wife, a great son and a steady job. But life suddenly throws him a curve ball. Dan finds himself traveling into the past with a purpose – impacting people's lives for the better – and sometimes the worse. While doing so, Dan reconnects with Livia Beale, his ex-fiancée whom he lost in a mysterious plane crash. Now armed with the knowledge of the present, will he be able to save her? What would that mean to his own future? And how would it change a man who thought he had it all?
Cast:
· Brian Howe as Hugh Skillen
· Charlie Wyson as Zack Vasser
· Gretchen Egolf as Katie Vasser
· Kevin McKidd as Dan Vasser
· Moon Bloodgood as Livia Beale
· Reed Diamond as Jack Vasser
Exec Producers: Rand Ravich, Farr Shariat, Dave Semel
Writer: Rand Ravich
Director: Dave Seme
Premise: Meet Detective Charlie Crews. Behind him sit tough years of hard prison time for a crime he didn't commit. Ahead of him lie the challenges of a world that's moved on without him. Now it's time to walk through the painful cobwebs of his past and re-enter the scorn-filled halls of a job he loves. It's no easy task, especially when his reluctant new partner is as jaded as Dani Reese. Charlie's appreciation for life's details not only offers up unique insights into each crime, it reminds us of all the little things we take for granted.
Cast:
· Adam Arkin as Ted
· Damien Lewis as Charlie Crews
· Melissa Sagemiller as Constance
· Robin Weigert as Lt. Davis
· Sarah Shahi as Dani Reese
Exec Producers: DeAnn Heline, Eileen Heisler, Candace Bushnell
Writers: Eileen Heisler, Candace Bushnell
Director: Gary Winick
Premise: These women aren't looking for Mr. Big, they are Mr. Big. Based on the best-selling book by Candace Bushnell (Sex and the City), this enticing new dramedy follows three high-powered friends as they weather the ups and downs of lives lived at the top of their game. Nico, editor-in-chief of a hot fashion magazine, has her eye on becoming CEO. Movie exec Wendy does everything she can to balance career and family. And free-spirited designer Victory longs to make her dreams come true, and maybe find Mr. Right along the way. Armed with humor and strength, these three modern New York women support one another through the triumphs and tears that are all part of making it big in The Big Apple.
Cast:
· Brooke Shields as Wendy Healy
· Christopher Wiehl as Shane Healy
· David Alan Basche as Mike Harness
· David Norona
· Julian Sands as Seymour O'Neilly
· Kim Raver as Nico O'Neilly
· Lindsay Price as Victory Ford
Untitled Tom Fontana Project [M.O.N.Y.] (NBC Universal TV Studio)
Exec Producers: Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, James Finnerty
Writer: Tom Fontana
Director: Spike Lee
Premise: Joe Capanelli became New York's Public Advocate to fight for the little guy. After all, he still considers himself a kid from the old neighborhood, and prides himself on his shoot-from-the-gut attitude. What will change for Joe when the Mayor slips into a coma and he's forced to take his place? What will happen when the person elected to fight City Hall becomes City Hall? How will unpolished Joe learn to work with the refined, headstrong Deputy Mayor who is so opposed to his nonconforming ideas? Joe may be getting the keys to the city, but it's not going to be easy.
Cast:
· Amy Ryan as Marcie Futterman
· Arian Moayed as Ates Kiliclioglu
· Bobby Cannavale as Joe Capanelli
· Carmen Ejogo as Francine Tyson
Untitled Shore/Blake Project [Winters] (NBC Universal TV Studio)
Exec Producers/Writers: David Shore, Peter Blake
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Premise: Detective Christie Winters knows how to read people, and one thing she knows for sure...everybody lies. The suspects, the cops, even the victims. She's smart, sexy, tough-as-nails and willing to do whatever it takes to solve a case. But when she's paired with Detective Luis Nelson, a man of faith who sees good in all people, Winters faces her greatest challenge yet. With no boundaries and a dark past to hide, the biggest mystery of all is...who is the real Christie Winters?
Cast:
· Barry Shabaka Henley as Bean
· Dorian Missick as Luis Nelson
· Famke Janssen as Christie Winters
· Sarah Clarke as Sarah
· Xander Berkeley as Lt. Molnar
The Watch (Sony Pictures TV)
Exec Producers: Ed Decter, John J. Strauss, Gavin Polone, Jamie Tarses
Writers: Ed Decter, John J. Strauss
Premise: Suburban neighborhood watch group goes haywire
Comedy
Area 57 (NBC U TV)
Exec Producers: Mike Armstrong, Dean Parisot, David Latt
Writer: Mike Armstrong
Director: Dean Parisot
Premise: Taking on the challenge of a classified mission in a top-secret location is hard enough. Throw in a dysfunctional crew that despises you and an alien that makes fun of you and you've got one bizarre challenge on your hands. So what if Colonel Steven Isaac's new career move turns out to be more punishment than promotion? He's ready for it. Foul extraterrestrial bodily emissions? No problem. Random objects falling from the sky? He's got it covered. Dirty looks and dirtier rumors? No worries. The laughs are all in a day's work in this unique comedy.
Cast:
· Bruce McGill as General Keller
· Jane Lynch as Irene Maloof
· Kelvin Yu as Private Simms
· Matthew Lillard as Colonel Steven Isaac
· Paul Reubens as The Alien
Business Class (NBC U TV)
Exec Producers: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, David Bartis, Doug Liman
Writers: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein
Director/Co-exec Producer: Adam Bernstein
Premise: Kirk is a traveling soda salesman without a conscience. He'll break into the competition's luggage for their secrets. He'll take advantage of a bereaved client's vulnerability in order to make a big sale. He'll do whatever it takes. Then there's Terry, Kirk's inexperienced new partner who's as straight as an arrow. In the frenzied world of airports, hotels and soda sales, it's up to Kirk to show Terry the ropes. But will they hang each other out to dry before each week's adventure is over? Only time will tell in this fresh buddy comedy.
Cast:
· Horatio Sanz as Terry
· Jae W. Suh as Amy
· Krista Allen as Felicity
· Mark Valley as Kirk
· Peter Keleghan as The Narrator
I'm With Stupid (NBC U TV)
Exec Producers: Wil Calhoun, Ben Silverman, Teri Weinberg, Kenton Allen, Paul Telegdy
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Linwood Boomer
Premise: There are odd couples and then there are Paul and Sheldon. Paul, who owns his own apartment, puts the weight of the world on his wheelchair-bound shoulders and he's starving for attention, so much so that he'll report a make-believe crime so the police will visit. Then there's Sheldon, who's broke and homeless, but forever the friendly opportunist. When these two guys decide to live together, the comedy comes naturally. With an ensemble of disabled neighbors, including sexy calendar girl, Leah, cool and charismatic Sid, and his voice box-speaking sidekick, Graham, there's never a dull moment in this series based on the BBC hit.
Cast:
· Brianne Davis as Debbie
· Bryan Dilbeck as Graham
· Christopher Thornton as Paul
· Darryl "Chill" Mitchell as Sid
· Kevin Daniels as Sheldon
· Lusia Strus as Jean
· Teal Sherer as Leah
Exec Producers: Joe Wiseman, Joe Port, Moses Port, David Guarascio, Steve Tao, Graham Linehan
Writers: Joe Wiseman, Joe Port, Moses Port, David Guarascio, Graham Linehan
Director: Gail Mancuso
Premise: You know those cool guys who charm the ladies, have tons of friends and get invited to the hottest parties? Roy and Moss are not those guys. A night of fun for these I.T. nerds means getting dressed to the nines for the latest iPhone webcast. But Jen, their new office manager, is going to change all that. Tech-savvy, she's not, but she knows how to win people over and get ahead. After living for years in oblivion, Roy and Moss hope Jen can help them get the recognition they so
Cast:
· Jessica St. Clair as Jen
· Joel McHale as Roy
· Richard Ayoade as Moss
· Rocky Carroll as Denholm
Kath and Kim (NBC U TV) *pushed to summer
Exec Producers: Nancy Pimental, Gina Riley, Jane Turner, Rick McKenna, Ben Silverman
Writer: Nancy Pimental
Premise: The adventures of love and denial as only a mother and daughter could live it. Adapted from Australian format.
The Mastersons Of Manhattan (NBC U TV)
Exec Producer/Writer: Gary Janetti
Director: James Burrows
Premise: The Mastersons are anything but typical. Amanda is on trial for murder. Victoria hasn't left the house since the 1980s. Laura still hasn't recovered from being kidnapped as a child. And Roger is pretending to be a doctor. This is the world of stretch limousines, hushed secrets and dysfunctional New York City socialites, where at any given moment a wild plot is unfolding. From courtroom drama to bedroom drama, these remarkable family members live so over the top that you can't help but laugh with them…and at them.
Cast:
· Amanda Walsh as Laura
· Brian Benben as Joseph
· Jasika Nicole as Penny
· Jonathan Cake as Roger/Marshall
· Molly Shannon as Amanda Masterson
· Natasha Richardson as Victoria Masterson
Wild Life (NBC U TV) ** cast contingent
Exec Producers: David Israel, Jim O’Doherty, David Kissinger, Conan O'Brien
Writers: David Israel, Jim O’Doherty
Director: Tucker Gates
Premise: Wildlife Park is home to hundreds of rare and exotic animal species, but it's the employees who steal the show. There's Jim, the head zookeeper, who's great with animals, but bad with people. And there's his brother Dave, who's great with people, but bad with animals. When Dave takes a job running the park with their father, Jim and Dave become instantly at odds with one another, vying for their father's attention as well as their co-worker Missy's affection. This is an endearing series where laughs are on display right next to real-life animals.
Cast:
· Brooke D'Orsay as Missy
· Christopher Sieber as Jim
· J.P. Walker as Dave
· Mo Collins as Margaret
· Philip Baker Hall as Arnie
· Tracy Vilar as Natalie
Zip (NBC U TV)
Exec producers: Ben Silverman, Marc Abrams, Michael Benson
Supervising producer: Mark Rizzo
Writers: Marc Abrams, Michael Benson, Mark Rizzo
Director: Dan Attias
Premise: Trip Stringer is a con artist who believes that the power of positive thinking will help him go from "have not" to "have lots." Unfortunately, none of his schemes have panned out and he's a long way off from his dream house in zip code 90210. For years, this single father of three has been forced to make the most of coupons and "borrow" clothes from the tailor shop where he works. In every episode, Trip juggles a get-rich-fast con with his duties as a parent, but he'll never give up trying to break into high society's inner sanctum.
Cast:
· Alex Kaluzhsky as Pep
· Carlos Lacamara as Hugo
· Colby Paul as Nelson
· Dreama Walker as Ellie
· Rob Huebel as Tripp Stringer
· Shelby Young as Noreen
· Zach Mills as J.P.
Alternative Comedies
Improv Everywhere (NBC U TV)
Exec Producers: Charlie Todd, Jason Carbone, Cara Welker, Dave Rath
Talent: Charlie Todd
Director: Jason Carbone
Premise: A crowd of New York subway hoppers ride without pants. A mass of blue shirt, khaki-wearing wanderers walk around a major retailer trying to fit in. A little league baseball game turns into a major sporting event. Welcome to the seemingly random, but perfectly planned world of Charlie Todd, his improvisational group and a band of volunteers. Watch as this creative group surprises unsuspecting citizens with pranks, and generates huge laughs along the way. Any time and any place is perfect for one of their elaborate stunts. This wild entertainment ride is headed straight for your living room — but keep an eye out for their adventures in your neighborhood.
This is Culdesac (Realand Productions LLC)
Exec Producers/Writers: Luke Barats, Joe Bereta
Producer: Dan Farah
Director: Luke Barats, Joe Bereta
Premise: Are you ready for a world of cubicle wars and robot love? That's what you'll find in the town of Culdesac, where a new brand of sketch comedy is being born. The dynamic duo of Luke Barats and Joe Bereta play most of the town's main characters — milkmen, missionaries, security guards, and even teachers. This imaginary city comes to life through a series of over-the-top behaviors and silly pranks. Original and entertaining, these two guys deliver small town fun with big time laughs.
Cast:
· Joe Bereta
· Luke Barats
Reality
The Baby Borrowers (Love Productions)
Exec Producer: Richard McKerrow
Premise: NBC will begin production on "The Baby Borrowers," an intriguing new alternative series based on the hit British program that asks five teenage couples - ages 16 to 19 - to set up a home and begin fast-tracking on parenthood by becoming caring parents first to a baby, then a toddler, pre-teen and grandparents - all over the course of one month.
Comedy Colosseum (Vin Di Bona Productions)
Exec Producers: Al Edgington, Greg Bellon, Peter Schankowitz, Vin Di Bona
Director: Ron de Moraes
Premise: Reality competition series in which comedians go head-to-head for $10,000 by earning the most laughs from randomly selected audience members
Welcome to the Family (MacMan Entertainment)
Exec Producers: Ben Silverman, Bernie Mac, Greg Johnston, H.T. Owens, Katy Wallin, Steven Greener
Premise: Reality series which tracks the first meeting between an engaged couple's disparate families
Cast:
· Bernie Mac as Narrator
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