THE SCREEN.Byline: Keith Marder on TV Why would they call the new 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. legal drama ``The Practice,'' when it seems thay have gotten it right already. On the other hand, ``Just Shoot Me,'' a new comedy starring David Spade David Wayne Spade (born July 22, 1964) is an Emmy-Award and Golden Globe-nominated American actor, comedian, television personality who gained fame in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. on NBC NBC 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. , seems to have a more logical title. THE PRACTICE 10 p.m. Tuesdays (ABC, Channel 7) Premieres: 10 tonight Starring: Dylan McDermott Dylan McDermott (born Mark Anthony McDermott[1] on 26 October 1961) is an American actor, known for his role as lawyer and law firm head Bobby Donnell on the former TV legal drama The Practice. (Bobby Donnell), Michael Balducco (Jimmy Berluti), Lisa Gay Hamilton Lisa Gay Hamilton (born March 25, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actress best known for her role as attorney Rebecca Washington on the ABC legal drama The Practice. (Rebecca Washington), Steve Harris (Eugene Young), Camryn Manheim (Ellenor Frutt), Kelli Williams (Lindsay Doyle). Network pitch: A powerful one-hour ensemble law drama headed by Dylan McDermott. He is an atypical attorney who will take the cases the big firms won't touch. Translation: These plucky pluck·y adj. pluck·i·er, pluck·i·est Having or showing courage and spirit in trying circumstances. See Synonyms at brave. pluck little Boston lawyers help clients who have been kept down by the man. Alternate title: ``MA Law.'' Pros: David E. Kelley (``Picket Fences,'' ``Chicago Hope'') always does lawyers right. ... The acting is outstanding. ... You can get invested in it. Cons: It is shot so dark, you will feel like you're underground. ... Too idealistic. ... People will hate it on principle because it is forcing ``NYPD Blue,'' albeit repeats, off the schedule for six weeks. Sound bite: Bobby: ``The reputation of this firm doesn't matter to you?'' Ellenor: ``What exactly do you think our reputation is? I mean, who are you kidding? We are reasonable doubt for a reasonable price. We are a bottom-feeding-do-whatever-you-can-to-get-your-client-off law firm.'' Prognosis: If ``NYPD NYPD New York City Police Department (since 1845; New York City, NY, USA) NYPD New York Play Development Blue'' fans give it a chance, they won't be disappointed. See ya in the fall. Grade: A JUST SHOOT ME 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays (NBC, Channel 4) Premieres: 9:30 tonight Starring: Laura San Giacomo (Maya Gallo), George Segal (Jack Gallo), David Spade (Dennis Finch), Wendie Malick (Nina Van Horn Nina Van Horn was a fictional character and one of the lead characters of the former NBC sitcom, Just Shoot Me!. She was played by Wendie Malick. Character ), Enrico Colantoni (Elliott DiMauro). Network pitch: A comedy set at the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of editorial offices of fictional Blush magazine. Steve Levitan, the creator of the show, describes it as ``Die Hard'' at a fashion magazine. Translation: A woman who needs money reunites with her wealthy father - who just happens to be married to one of her friends. Alternate title: ``Don't Tempt Me.'' Pros: Executive producers Brillstein-Grey have done well with ``Saturday Night Live'' alums (Phil Hartman) and have a great edgy sensibility. ... Sharp and snappy repartees ... George Segal is terrific. Cons: David Spade tends to get too smarmy. ... Oh, boy another NBC show set at a magazine. That makes three (``Naked Truth'' and ``Suddenly Susan.'' ... Second episode was not as good as first. Sound bite: Maya: ``I'm here to see Jack Gallo.'' Dennis: ``And, I'm here to make sure you're not.'' Prognosis: Kind of ordinary, and NBC didn't give it one of those killer Thursday night spots for its launch. Grade: C minus CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1) George Segal and Laura San Giacomo are a reunited father and daughter in ``Just Shoot Me,'' premiering tonight on NBC. (2) Dylan McDermott stars in ``The Practice,'' a new legal drama premiering tonight on ABC. |
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