Swingtown

Soap Opera Weekly: Night Shift 6/27/08

source: joexoth (WordPress)

It was time for the Millers’ annual getaway with the Thompsons, but after learning just how…uh, open-minded Bruce and Susan are, Roger faked the flu and canceled. Naturally Susan invited Tom and Trina to join them, and the foursome hit the road for some fresh air and fun in the great outdoor...

Published Thu, Aug 6

Soap Opera Weekly: Night Shift 6/13/08

source: joexoth (WordPress)

The evening’s action quickly moved to the Playboy Club, where Bruce’s boorish boss celebrated Bruce’s success trading Standard Oil on the commodities exchange (sothat’s what he does…). Luckily Tom has a key, so he, Trina and Susan can get into the club, where — as The Emotions’s “Best o...

Published Wed, Aug 5

Cable, broadcast stress mutual goals

source: Variety

 CA A few pilots -- like Mike Kelley's 'The Beautiful Life' (debuting on CW this fall) -- are getting into that edgy realm, and I think that's very exciting." Beesley applauds CBS' programming of Kelley's now-canceled drama "Swingtown" as a ballsy ...

Published Wed, Jun 17

Carol Barbee inks CBS TV deal

source: Hollywood Reporter

Meanwhile, Barbee also was approached by Adam Giaudrone, whose first script she supervised while she ran "Swingtown" and he worked as an assistant to series creator Mike Kelley. Giaudrone had an idea for a show based on his experience as a male model. ...

Published Mon, Jun 1

Three Rivers: Showrunnerin Carol Barbee mit Vertrag bei CBS TV

source: serienjunkies.de

 Germany Als klar wurde, dass sowohl „Three Rivers“ als auch „The Beautiful Life“ Serienordern erhalten würden, übernahm Mike Kelley (seinerzeit Schöpfer von „Swingtown“) bei dem zweiten Projekt die Showrunner-Rolle. Vor sechs Jahren begann die Zusammenarbeit ...

Published Mon, Jun 1

Why 'Reliable' Shows Work for CBS

source: AdAge.com

It tested a singing Hugh Jackman in "Viva Laughlin," a small town grappling with nuclear holocaust in "Jericho" and a couple of families from the '70s coming to grips with the sexual revolution in "Swingtown." 'ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE': Sitcom echos ...

Published Sun, May 31

Column: Rest Assured, TV Will Survive Tough Times

source: Television Week

 MI - Josef Adalian, Josef Adalian I get psyched seeing CBS Entertainment boss Nina Tassler's eyes light up when she waxes rhapsodic about shows in development, or dim when she ponders the fate of a show such as “Swingtown” or “The Class.” I get a kick listening to Peter Roth of Warner ...

Published Sun, Apr 26

ABC End of April Spoiler Round-up!

source: The Primetime Dish

SUSAN CONFIDES HER DARK SECRET IN DAVE, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” Guest Starring Josh Hopkins (”Swingtown,” “The Perfect Storm”) as Dr. Noah Barnes, Idina Menzel (”Enchanted,” “Rent”) as Lisa and Brian Benben as Dr. Sheldon Wallace.

Published Mon, Apr 6