Now that the major (and most, if not all, of the cable) networks have made their upfront presentations to the advertisers in New York City, it is time to dissect each of the major networks plans for new programming (dramas only mind you, as that is my preferred viewing) for the fall as well as mid-season. First, I hope our ... Read More »
Category Archives: Nice Girls Talk
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” may be the title of a classic single from the one and only Roberta Flack, but it is also the title of a new series of articles that I plan to do here at NiceGirlsTV at least once a month, focusing on those actors and actresses who are household names now. Those ... Read More »
2013 Upfront Presentations: Major Networks
Next week the major networks will head to New York City to make their upfront presentations to the all-important advertisers; i.e. the mega companies who provide the networks with money (aka commercials) that pay to keep their shows on the air. This is the biggest time of the year for the major networks and TV viewers alike because it is ... Read More »
Season Finales Are Coming
Can you believe that it is that time of the year again? We are “this close” to the conclusion of the 2012-2013 TV season and all of the major networks (and some of the cable networks too) are kicking their season enders into high gear. Over the course of the next few weeks, TV viewers will have a lot to ... Read More »
How is the TV Season Doing Now (March and April Edition)
In three weeks’ time, the major networks will make their upfront presentations in New York City to the advertisers. This is a crucial time for viewers, who are waiting in anticipation for the final announcements of what shows will be returning this fall and which shows have been canceled (beyond the shows that have already received early renewals or have ... Read More »
Who Is Your Favorite TV Sidekick?
Since the early days of television, there has always been the faithful sidekick. Lucy had Ethel on I Love Lucy, Batman had Robin on the classic TV series Batman, the Skipper had Gilligan on Gilligan’s Island and Buffy had Xander and Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The faithful sidekick, over the decades, has also been seen in different ways ... Read More »
Save One Show: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Every TV season there is always one show that strikes a chord with the fans; one show that moves fans, not only by its compelling or captivating storylines and/or interesting characters but also by its compelling nature, holding the rapt attention of its viewers week after week. Next month, the “suits” will be making that all-important decision about which shows ... Read More »
What to Expect on TV in April and May
We are only a few days into April and there is plenty of new programming – both new shows and movies – coming up in both April and May The following list highlights the new programming options for April and May: On April 3, the DirecTV drama Rogue will debut at 9 PM. The series stars Thandie Newton as a ... Read More »
Heading to WonderCon 2013
This coming Friday, I will venture to Anaheim (California) for WonderCon 2013, which lasts until Sunday, March 31 (yes, Easter Sunday!). As I’m sure most of you know, by now, WonderCon 2013 is the precursor to the annual Comic Con that has been held in San Diego for well over four decades now. Some of the big events that will ... Read More »
The Growth of the New TV Thrillers
Much like horror movies have been around since pretty much the invention of the silent film, the same can be said about horror-laced TV shows that date back as early as many of the stories shown on The Twilight Zone in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Horror shows – or what they are more commonly termed as thrillers now-a-days ... Read More »