TORONTO, June 2 /CNW/ - This document comprises three addendums to
today's CTV release, Strategic Stability: CTV and 'A' Fall 2009 Schedules
Announced:1. Addendum (a) - CTV Fall 2009 Schedule
2. Addendum (b) - 'A' Fall 2009 Schedule
3. Addendum (c) - Program Descriptions for both networks
ADDENDUM (a) - THE CTV FALL 2009 PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE
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All times ET. New programs are bold IN ALL CAPS. (S) equals Simulcast
SUNDAYS
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7 p.m. DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
7:30 p.m. DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
8 p.m. THE AMAZING RACE (S)
9 p.m. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (S)
10 p.m. COLD CASE (S)
MONDAY to FRIDAY
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5 p.m. The DR. OZ SHOW
MONDAYS
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7 p.m. ETALK
7:30 p.m. ACCESS HOLLYWOOD (S)
8 p.m. DANCING WITH THE STARS (S)
10 p.m. CSI: MIAMI (S)
TUESDAYS
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7 p.m. ETALK
7:30 p.m. ACCESS HOLLYWOOD (S)
8 p.m. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA (Performance)
9 p.m. DANCING WITH THE STARS (S)
10 p.m. LAW AND ORDER: SVU
WEDNESDAYS
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7 p.m. ETALK
7:30 p.m. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA (Results)
8 p.m. AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL (S)
9 p.m. CRIMINAL MINDS (S)
10 p.m. CSI: NY (S)
THURSDAYS
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7 p.m. THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
8 p.m. CSI
9 p.m. GREY'S ANATOMY (S)
10 p.m. THE MENTALIST (S)
FRIDAYS
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7 p.m. ETALK
7:30 p.m. ACCESS HOLLYWOOD (S)
8 p.m. GHOST WHISPERER (S)
9 p.m. SOUTHLAND (S)
10 p.m. FLASHPOINT
SATURDAYS
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7 p.m. W-FIVE
8 p.m. CRIME TIME (S)
9 p.m. CRIME TIME (S)
10 p.m. LAW AND ORDER: SVU (S)
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ADDENDUM (b) - THE FALL 2009 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE ON 'A':
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All times ET. New programs are bold IN ALL CAPS. (S) equals Simulcast
SUNDAYS
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7 p.m. TMZ WEEKEND
8 p.m. AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL
9 p.m. LAW AND ORDER: SVU
10 p.m. SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH... (Encore)
MONDAYS
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7 p.m. DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
7:30 p.m. TMZ
8 p.m. GOSSIP GIRL (S)
9 p.m. TWO AND A HALF MEN (S)
9:30 p.m. BIG BANG THEORY (S)
10 p.m. CASTLE (S)
TUESDAYS
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7 p.m. DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
7:30 p.m. TMZ
8 p.m. MONK
9 p.m. THE BIG PICTURE
WEDNESDAYS
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7 p.m. DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
7:30 p.m. TMZ
8 p.m. HANK (S)
8:30 p.m. THE MIDDLE (S)
9 p.m. THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE (S)
10 p.m. EASTWICK (S)
THURSDAYS
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7 p.m. DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
7:30 p.m. TMZ
8 p.m. FLASH FORWARD (S)
9 p.m. FRINGE (S)
10 p.m. PRIVATE PRACTICE (S)
FRIDAYS
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7 p.m. DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
7:30 p.m. TMZ
8 p.m. LAW AND ORDER (S)
9 p.m. MEDIUM (S)
10 p.m. COMEDY NOW!
10:30 p.m. COMEDY INC.
SATURDAYS
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7 p.m. ROAD TO AVONLEA
8 p.m. SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIE
10 p.m. WHISTLER
ADDENDUM (c) - NEW CTV and 'A': PRIMETIME PROGRAMS
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THE DR. OZ SHOW (CTV)
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Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, best known as the premiere health expert on THE OPRAH
WINFREY SHOW, will soon be the host of his own syndicated talk show.
Co-produced by Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and
distributed by SPT, THE DR. OZ SHOW will be a multi-topic, multi-segment
health and wellness talk show that offers topical newsworthy information,
inspiring stories, and branded elements in an upbeat and entertaining
format featuring Dr. Oz's unique point of view. THE DR. OZ SHOW will be
produced from New York's Rockefeller Center.
Cast/Host: Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Credits: EP: Emmy Award-winner Mindy Moore Borman (THE VIEW)
Production Company: Sony Pictures Television and Harpo Productions
HANK ('A')
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Executive produced by and starring Kelsey Grammer (FRASIER), Hank Pryor
(Grammer) is an industry titan who suddenly finds himself out of work,
almost out of money and around a wife and kids for whom he's never made
much time. Hank moves the family back to River Bend, Virginia, the
small-town site of his first business success, fancying himself a
corporate phoenix who will rise from the ashes. But living in a smaller
house, in a smaller town, in a smaller, well, life, isn't what Hank
thought it would be. Hank's wife Tilly (Melinda McGraw, MAD MEN) expects
Hank to put aside his all-business attitude and become an actual part of
the family - to be a real father to his opinionated 15-year-old daughter
and odd 10-year-old son. Complicating matters is the presence of Tilly's
brother, Grady (David Koechner, Get Smart), who has always envied Hank's
success and is now delighted to be around him in his darkest hour.
Despite his recent setbacks, however, Hank is confident he's on the road
back to the top.
Cast: Kelsey Grammer (FRASIER) as Hank; Melinda McGraw (MAD MEN) as
Tilly; David Koechner (Get Smart) as Grady; Macey Cruthird (HOPE & FAITH)
as Maddie; Ryan Wynott (The Brothers Solomon) as Henry.
Credits: EP: Emmy Award-winner and multiple Emmy Award nominee Tom Werner
(The Brothers Solomon), EP: Multiple Emmy-Winner Tucker Cawley (EVERYBODY
LOVES RAYMOND), EP: Kelsey Grammer (FRASIER), EP: Mike Clements (THE LIFE
& TIMES OF TIM)
Production Company: Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with
McMonkey Inc., Grammnet Productions, Werner Entertainment and
Warner Bros. Television.
THE MIDDLE ('A')
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This timely comedy explores the challenges and triumphs of trying to
raise a family in today's difficult economic climate. Frankie Heck
(multiple Emmy Award-winning Patricia Heaton, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND) is
a superhero. Well, no, not an actual superhero - but it sometimes seems
that way, as getting her kids Axl (Charlie McDermott), Sue (Eden Sher,
SONS AND DAUGHTERS) and Brick (Atticus Shaffer) out the door for school
every morning is a surely a super-heroic act. Middle aged, middle class
and living in the middle of the country, this harried wife and working
mother of three uses her wry wit and sense of humour to try to get her
family through each day intact. Frankie has a job (not a career) selling
cars at the town's only surviving car dealer; her husband, Mike
(Neil Flynn, SCRUBS), is a manager at the local quarry. In between
juggling shifts and picking up fast food dinners eaten in front of the
TV, Frankie and Mike raise their kids with love and solid Midwestern
practicality.
Cast: Multiple Emmy Award-winner Patricia Heaton (EVERYBODY LOVES
RAYMOND) as Frankie; Neil Flynn (SCRUBS) as Mike; Eden Sher (SONS AND
DAUGHTERS) as Sue; Atticus Shaffer as Brick; Charlie McDermott as Axl.
Credits: EP: DeAnn Heline (HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER) EP: Eileen Heisler (HOW
I MET YOUR MOTHER)
Production Company: Warner Bros. Television
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (CTV)
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Starring Toronto's Nina Dobrev (DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION), THE
VAMPIRE DIARIES is based on the similarly named novels, written by
LJ Smith, about two undead brothers. It's Elena's (Dobrev) first day back
at Mystic Falls High School since the tragic death of her parents. Along
with her Aunt Jenna (Sara Canning), Elena tries her best to look after
her troubled younger brother, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen, EVERWOOD), and
salvage what family they have left. The first day is already shaping up
to be a struggle for Elena until she meets the mysterious new kid at
school, Stefan (Paul Wesley, AMERICAN DREAMS). What Elena doesn't know is
that Stefan is a vampire, constantly resisting the urge to taste her
blood. As their undeniable connection grows deeper, Stefan's dangerous
older brother, Damon (Ian Somerhalder, LOST), shows up to wreak havoc on
the town of Mystic Falls - and claim Elena for himself.
Cast: Nina Dobrev as (DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION) as Elena;
Paul Wesley (AMERICAN DREAMS) as Stefan; Ian Somerhalder (LOST) as Damon;
Steven R. McQueen (EVERWOOD) as Jeremy; Katerina Graham (17 Again) as
Bonnie; Sara Canning as Jenna; Candice Accola as Caroline; Zach Roerig
(AS THE WORLD TURNS) as Matt; Kayla Ewell (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL) as
Vicki; Michael Trevino as Tyler.
Credits: EP: Kevin Williamson (DAWSON'S CREEK), EP: Leslie Morgenstein
(GOSSIP GIRL), EP: Bob Levy, author: L.J Smith
Production Company: Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy
Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television
THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE ('A')
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From the cutting-edge network that brought us GOSSIP GIRL and executive
producer Ashton Kutcher comes a new fashionable drama that explores the
catwalks and catfights that come with fleeting fame. Two teenaged models
are about to discover the cut-throat world of high fashion for themselves
- Raina Collins (Sara Paxton, SUMMERLAND), a stunning beauty with a
secret past, and Chris Andrews (Ben Hollingsworth), a strikingly handsome
Iowa farm boy. When Raina makes an unforgettable impression at a show
introducing the new line from designer Zac Posen, she steals the
spotlight from her friend Sonja (Mischa Barton, THE O.C.) who is
desperate to reclaim her standing as the reigning supermodel after being
out of the country for mysterious reasons. Sonja keeps the reasons for
her disappearance from the other models and agent Claudia (Elle
Macpherson, FRIENDS), who was left to cover for her while she was away.
While Raina and Sonja live at the top of the fashion food chain, Chris is
starting at the bottom. Raina brings Chris to the "models' residence"
where she lives along with other young hopefuls, including Marissa
Delfina (Ashley Madekwe), Issac (Corbin Bleu, High School Musical) and
the current alpha-male-model known as Kai (Nico Tortorella). With all the
drama that comes with the industry, Chris is left to question whether he
can survive in this world of dangerous excess and fleeting fame.
Cast: Mischa Barton (THE O.C.) as Sonja; Elle Macpherson (FRIENDS) as
Claudia; Ben Hollingsworth as Chris; Ashley Madekwe as Marissa; Nico
Tortorella as Kai; Sara Paxton (SUMMERLAND) as Raina
Credits: EP: Ashton Kutcher (BEAUTY AND THE GEEK); EP: Mike Kelley
(SWINGTOWN); EP: Carol Barbee (SWINGTOWN); EP: Karey Burke (MISS GUIDED)
Production Company: Katalyst Films in association with CBS Television
Studios and Warner Bros. Television
EASTWICK ('A')
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Based on the John Updike novel and the Academy Award-nominated hit film
The Witches of Eastwick, this comedic drama centers on three young
witches, Roxie (Rebecca Romijn, UGLY BETTY), Kat (Jaime Ray Newman,
GENERAL HOSPITAL) and Joanna (Lindsay Price, LIPSTICK JUNGLE), whose
powers are awakened when a mysterious man (Canadian Paul Gross, Men With
Brooms) moves to town. The three women form an unlikely bond when a
mysterious and wealthy stranger arrives on the scene and their lives take
on new and magical dimensions. An old adage echoes throughout Eastwick
and beyond: be careful what you wish for. With magic at play in front and
behind the cameras, EASTWICK is produced and directed by Emmy Award-
winning David Nutter (THE MENTALIST, WITHOUT A TRACE, THE X-FILES, BAND
OF BROTHERS) who has had a record 15 pilots he's directed picked up for
full series runs.
Cast: Ashley Benson (Bring It On: In It To Win It) as Mia; Jon Bernthal
(Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian) as Raymond; Veronica
Cartwright (The Witches of Eastwick) as Bun; Jaime Ray Newman (GENERAL
HOSPITAL) as Kat; Lindsay Price (LIPSTICK JUNGLE) as Joanna; Rebecca
Romijn (UGLY BETTY) as Roxie; Sara Rue (LESS THAN PERFECT) as Penny;
Johann Urb (THE MOUNTAIN) as Will; Paul Gross (Men With Brooms) as Darryl
Credits: EP: Maggie Friedman (SPELLBOUND), EP: Emmy Award-winner David
Nutter (THE X-FILES), Author: John Updike (The Witches of Eastwick)
Production Company: Warner Bros. Television
FLASH FORWARD ('A')
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Already generating electricity from Hollywood insiders, FLASH FORWARD is
the fall season's most buzzed about new show. Adapted from the
award-winning 1999 novel Flash Forward by Canadian author Robert J.
Sawyer, the series stars Screen Actor's Guild and MTV Award-winning actor
Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love), John Cho (Star Trek, Harold & Kumar
Escape from Guantanamo Bay), Jack Davenport (SWINGTOWN), Sonya Walger
(LOST), Courtney B. Vance (LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT) and Brian
O'Byrne (Million Dollar Baby). When a mysterious event causes the entire
world to black out, humanity is given a glimpse into its near future and
every man, woman and child is forced to come to grips with whether their
destinies can be avoided or fulfilled. FLASH FORWARD includes a strong
line up in front and behind the scenes with the mastermind behind Batman
Begins and The Dark Knight, David S. Goyer, writing, producing and
directing the pilot.
Cast: SAG and MTV Award-winner Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love) as
Mark Benford; John Cho (Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay) as
Demetri Noh; Jack Davenport (SWINGTOWN) as Lloyd Simcoe; Sonya Walger
(LOST) as Olivia Benford; Courtney B. Vance (LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL
INTENT) as Stan Wedeck; Brian O'Byrne (Million Dollar Baby) as Aaron
Stark; Christine Woods as Janis Hawk; Zachary Knighton (LIFE ON A STICK)
as Bryce Varley; Peyton List (AS THE WORLD TURNS) as Nicole
Credits: Director/Writer/EP: David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, The Dark
Knight); Writer/EP: Brannon Braga (24, STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE);
EP/Showrunner: Marc Guggenheim (ELI STONE); EP/Showrunner: Jessika Goyer;
EP: Vince Gerardis; EP: Ralph Vicinanza
Production Company: ABC StudiosCTV, Canada's Olympic Network, is also Canada's largest private
broadcaster. Featuring a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and
entertainment programming, CTV is Canada's most-watched television network.
CTV Inc. also owns radio stations across the country and owns or has interests
in leading national specialty channels, featuring news, sports, factual, arts,
entertainment, music, youth and fashion programming. CTV Inc. is owned by
CTVglobemedia Inc., Canada's premier multi-media company, which also owns
Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail. CTV is the official
broadcaster of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and London 2012 Games
of the Olympiad. More information about CTV may be found on the company
website at www.ctv.ca.
Fresh and dynamic, 'A' is Canada's third-ranked private network, home to
established Top 20 hits, critical favourites and big-buzz new series. 'A'
delivers Canadian television's fastest-growing audience in Atlantic Canada,
Ontario and British Columbia as well as in Alberta on ACCESS in certain
primetime hours. 'A' spotlights day-to-day life in local communities in
Victoria/Vancouver, Barrie/Toronto, Ottawa and London through its
award-winning 'A' News programming. 'A' is owned by CTV Limited, a division of
CTVglobemedia, Canada's premier multi-media company. More information about
'A' may be found at www.atv.ca.
For further information: Scott Henderson, Vice-President,
Communications, CTV Inc., (416) 384-5305 or scott.henderson@ctv.ca; OR CTV/'A'
Entertainment: Laura Heath Potter, (416) 384-4633 or laura.heathpotter@ctv.ca;
or Jim Quan, (416) 384-5311 or jim.quan@ctv.ca; or Allie Page, (416) 384-4596
or allie.page@ctv.ca
