THE SCREEN : 7TH HEAVEN.Byline: Keith Marker on TV Premieres: 8 tonight on the WB (Channel 5). Starring: Stephen Collins
Stephen Weaver Collins (born October 1 1947) is an American actor. (Eric Camden), Catherine Hicks Catherine Mary Hicks (born August 6 1951) is an Emmy Award-nominated American actress. Biography Personal life Hicks was born in New York City to Jackie and Walter Hicks, an electronics salesman.[0] She has Irish and English ancestry. (Annie), Barry Watson Barry Watson may refer to:
David Lee Gallagher (born February 9, 1985) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role of Simon Camden on the television series 7th Heaven. (Simon), MacKenzie Rosman Mackenzie Ryann Rosman (born December 28, 1989) is an American child actress. She is best known for her role as Ruthie Camden on The CW's 7th Heaven. Biography Rosman was born in Charleston, South Carolina and has some Cherokee Indian ancestry. (Ruthie) and a dog named Happy (as herself). Network pitch: A minister, his wife and their five children share love, life and laughter under one roof in this contemporary family drama. Translation: Even perfect, impossibly good-looking families have problems, you know. The minister, who solves his congregants' problems, has a much worse batting average at home. Aaron Spelling, the mind behind the Angels, the Place and the Hills, goes warm and fuzzy. Alternate title: ``Eight Is Too Much'' or ``Father Knows Worst.'' Sound bite: Father: ``You know, Simon, God may not think you're responsible enough to have a dog, either.'' Simon: ``Dad, I think if there is a God, he knows me a little bit better than you, and believe me, I'm plenty responsible.'' Pros: It doesn't patronize pa·tron·ize tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es 1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor. 2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis. 3. like many shows aimed at a family audience. Tough issues are faced, such as first kisses, smoking, puberty and family illness. ... The dog used in the show is a pound dog. Cons: They may go far to show that the minister is a regular guy as he seems to have sex on his mind an awful lot. ... Some subjects discussed may be a tad uncomfortable for the entire family to watch together. Prognosis: This is a quality, feel-good drama, and what the folks at the WB now call their focus - family-friendly programming. Grade: B MALCOLM & EDDIE EDDIE Environmental Data Dynamic Information Exchange (Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Colorado) Premieres: 8:30 tonight on UPN UPN User Principal Name (Microsoft Windows 2000) UPN United Paramount Network UPN Unión del Pueblo Navarro (Navarrese People Union) UPN Umgekehrte Polnische Notation (Channel 13). Starring: Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Malcolm Coolidge), Eddie Griffin (Eddie Reese), Jamie Cardriche (Tim). Network pitch: The series follows the antics of two unlikely roommates, so to speak, who are newly transplanted in Kansas City, Mo. Good-natured verbal sparring and outlandish physical comedy highlight the hilarious happenings ... yadda, yadda, yadda. Translation: Felix and Oscar do K.C. Malcolm is even an aspiring sports commentator. Alternate title: ``Where's the Cos?'' Prognosis: Final tape was not ready for review, which is usually a terrible sign. GOODE BEHAVIOR Premieres: 9 tonight on UPN (Channel 13). Starring: Sherman Hemsley (Willie Goode GOODE Generic Object-Oriented Dynamic Environment ), Dorien Wilson (Franklin Goode), Alex Datcher (Barbara Goode). Network pitch: The series follows the exploits of Willie Goode, an amiable ex-con bent on trying to win over his estranged es·trange tr.v. es·tranged, es·trang·ing, es·trang·es 1. To make hostile, unsympathetic, or indifferent; alienate. 2. To remove from an accustomed place or set of associations. son, Franklin. Translation: This time Felix is the son, and Oscar is the father in ``The Odd Couple on Parole.'' Alternate title: ``Goode Times.'' Prognosis: Final tape not ready for review, which doesn't bode well. SPARKS Premieres: 9:30 tonight on UPN (Channel 13). Starring: James Avery (Alonzo Sparks), Miguel A. Nunez Jr. (Maxie Sparks), Terrence Howard (Greg Sparks), Robin Givens (Wilma Cuthbert). Network pitch: Two polar-opposite brothers manage Sparks, Sparks & Sparks, a walk-in law firm in inner-city Los Angeles founded by their father, Alonzo Sparks. Translation: An uptight conservative guy and his flashy free spirit brother - an ``Odd Couple,'' so to speak - work together, and they can't agree on anything, such as what to wear, how to run a law firm or what women are off-limits. They work with a nasty secretary, a stupid, suck-up office assistant and a beautiful new associate. It's all in there. Alternate title: ``The Fresh Princes of L.A. Law.'' Sound bite: Roger: ``What's the deal with this Jason Kidd, anyway? You know, they didn't even make the playoffs last year. Maxie: ``I'd like to slip him a chitlin and watch him choke to death.'' Pros: James Avery and Robin Givens are pros, no pun intended. ... Getting Dallas Mavericks' star Jason Kidd to play himself as Cuthbert's fiance was a good score for the pilot. Cons: Dumbed down too much, especially Maxie and LaMar, the office assistant. He has fake body casts in storage for his personal injury clients and has turned his file cabinets into a closet for his flashy wardrobe. Bits like that go only so far. Prognosis: A show like this will speak to UPN's game plan of programming mainly slapstick slapstick Comedy characterized by broad humour, absurd situations, and vigorous, often violent action. It took its name from a paddlelike device, probably introduced by 16th-century commedia dell'arte troupes, that produced a resounding whack when one comic actor used it to ethnic comedies. As it goes, so will the network. Grade: C- |
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