CBS RESTING ON RATINGS VICTORIES.Byline: David Kronke Television Critic CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. had so few holes to fill on its prime-time schedule -- it announced a mere four new series on its fall 2006 lineup -- that it had to pad its upfront presentation Wednesday at New York's Carnegie Hall. The network trotted out performances by Mariah Carey and Broadway sensation ``The Jersey Boys,'' not one but a series of short comic films, an extended sports montage, a tribute to outgoing ``CBS Evening News'' anchor Bob Schieffer and its introduction of incoming anchor Katie Couric. How cocky was CBS? They presented NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga quarterbacks Eli and Peyton Manning of the New York Giants
in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. . How cocky was CBS? They didn't even mention their three midseason replacement series. But then, the network has enjoyed so much success, it didn't need to sell itself to advertisers too strenuously. The network brought back six new series from the past season, twice as many, CBS CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Les Moonves gleefully glee·ful adj. Full of jubilant delight; joyful. glee  ful·ly adv.glee pointed out, as NBC and ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. combined. ``We are not resting on our laurels,'' CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler announced. ``We have the most stable schedule on television. Our development was as intense and competitive as it's ever been.'' To that end, the network has canceled its traditional Sunday evening movie and moved two of its popular shows, ``The Amazing Race'' and ``Without a Trace,'' to the night. New series include: ``Jericho,'' about a small Midwestern town that survives a nuclear explosion but finds itself isolated from the rest of the planet. Skeet Ulrich stars as a mysterious young man who returns to the town just before the conflagration in this drama from filmmaker Jon Turtletaub (``National Treasure''). ``Shark,'' about a former high-profile defense attorney (James Woods) who becomes a prosecutor trying cases against equally cutthroat attorneys. Spike Lee directed the pilot, which is produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. ``Smith,'' starring Ray Liotta as a family man leading a double life as a master thief. Virginia Madsen co-stars; John Wells (``ER,'' ``West Wing'') executive produces. ``The Class,'' from ``Friends'' creator David Crane, about a group of friends reunited for the first time since third grade; they discover how many of their lives' choices have been mistakes. CBS' midseason replacements are the medical drama ``3 LBS (Location-Based Services) See mobile positioning. .,'' starring Stanley Tucci, ``Waterfront,'' starring Joe Pantoliano as a colorful Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. mayor, and the relationship comedy ``Rules of Engagement.'' ``The King of Queens'' is also expected to return midseason. David Kronke, (818) 713-3638 david.kronke(at)dailynews.com CBS' 2006-07 schedule * indicates new show ** indicates new time slot Monday 8 p.m. ``How I Met Your Mother'' ** 8:30 p.m. ``The Class'' * 9 p.m. ``Two and a Half Men'' 9:30 p.m. ``The New Adventures of Old Christine'' 10 p.m. ``CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International : Miami'' Tuesday 8 p.m. ``NCIS'' 9 p.m. ``The Unit'' 10 p.m. ``Smith'' * Wednesday 8 p.m. ``Jericho'' * 9 p.m. ``Criminal Minds'' 10 p.m. ``CSI: New York'' Thursday 8 p.m. ``Survivor'' 9 p.m. ``CSI'' 10 p.m. ``Shark'' * Friday 8 p.m. ``Ghost Whisperer'' 9 p.m. ``Close to Home'' 10 p.m. ``Numb3rs'' Saturday 8 p.m. Repeats of crime procedurals 10 p.m. ``48 Hours Mystery'' Sunday 7 p.m. ``60 Minutes'' 8 p.m. ``The Amazing Race'' ** 9 p.m. ``Cold Case'' ** 10 p.m. ``Without a Trace'' ** CAPTION(S): 3 photos, box Photo: (1 -- color) Heather Goldenhersh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Jesse Tyler Ferguson (born 1975 in Missoula, Montana) is an American actor, most widely know for his role as Richie Velch in the CBS sitcom The Class. At age eight, Ferguson decided to become an actor. in ``The Class,'' 8:30 p.m. Mondays. (2 -- color) A nuclear explosion isolates a small town in ``Jericho,'' 8 p.m. Wednesdays. (3 -- color) Ray Liotta stars as a criminal mastermind in ``Smith,'' 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Box: CBS' 2006-07 schedule (see text) |
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