NBA Finals a slam dunk for ABC
Published 6/6/2008 at Variety.com
Front Page: CBS' 'Swingtown' outduels NBC's 'Fear Itself' -- The renewal of the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics rivalry was not only a boon to the NBA, but ABC as well. Game one of the Finals knocked the competition around handily, while CBS "Swingtown" outdueled NBC's "Fear Itself" in a battle of new show premieres.
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Bring a date or two to Swingtown tonight on CBS!!!
The Bastardly - found this 6/5/2008 on seriouslyomg.com
After seeing the pilot, I want to move to Swingtown now!!! This show is sexy, fun and making me wish I was in the ’70s! It is has sex, drugs and disco and did I mention sex! We all thought the ’60s brought about the sexual awakening, ...'Swingtown,' sex and the suburbs: Winnetka writer brings risque business to CBS
Jezebel found this 6/5/2008 on featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com
Mike Kelley said he didn't set out to cause a fuss with " Swingtown ," the provocative CBS drama that premieres 9 p.m. Thursday on WBBM-Ch. 2. Kelley drew on his “wonder years” in Winnetka to create the show, which has its characters ...Jeffrey Tambor, Gary Cole Try on "Good Behavior" for Rob Thomas
MSN TV Blog found this 6/6/2008 on www.televisionaryblog.com
My spider sense was tingling this morning as I perused the latest casting listings. Imagine my surprise when I had a full on geek attack upon noticing that, just days after Baby Buster landed recurring roles on both Chuck and Samantha Who, George ...It's Must List time again? Far out!
The Recapist found this 6/6/2008 on popwatch.ew.com
On my Must List this week is the MVP of CBS' new drama Swingtown : Grant Show's awesome mustache . Not only does the lip ornament render Show completely unrecognizable as the erstwhile Jake of Melrose Place , but it also exudes '70s pornstar ...Ratings: 'Swingtown' vs. 'Fear Itself'
TV Squad found this 6/6/2008 on www.thrfeed.com
In the battle of freshman scripted summer premieres, swingers trumped slashers as the debut of CBS' period drama "Swingtown" won the 10 p.m. hour Thursday night against NBC's horror anthology "Fear Itself." Yet neither show demonstrated breakout ...
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Welcome to Subtle Subtitles. For those of you who are uninitiated to the purpose of this feature, we're asking you to come up with your funniest quote or description for what's going on in the screen grab we choose for the week. Winners are announced ...
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Entertainment Weekly's Hollywood Insider • Respectible debut for 'Swingtown' at CBS
No series could dream of toppling game 1 of the NBA finals, but the debut of Swingtown -- CBS' period piece about swinging couples in the '70s -- managed to not only build on a CSI rerun among adult demos last night, but it also clobbered the ...
No series could dream of toppling game 1 of the NBA finals, but the debut of Swingtown -- CBS' period piece about swinging couples in the '70s -- managed to not only build on a CSI rerun among adult demos last night, but it also clobbered the ...
MSN TV Blog • 'Swingtown': A Second Take
Kate had her say about "Swingtown," but I have a slightly more favorable take. First, let me state upfront my biases: A series set in the Chicago area, like "Swingtown," generally makes me a little warmer to it as a Chicago ...
Kate had her say about "Swingtown," but I have a slightly more favorable take. First, let me state upfront my biases: A series set in the Chicago area, like "Swingtown," generally makes me a little warmer to it as a Chicago ...
Broadcasting & Cable Articles • 'Swingtown' Debut Holds Own Against NBA Finals
CBS' couple-swapping drama averaged a respectable 8.58 million viewers and a 2.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic, even with stiff competition from a close Game One on ABC.
CBS' couple-swapping drama averaged a respectable 8.58 million viewers and a 2.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic, even with stiff competition from a close Game One on ABC.
I Am A TV Junkie, A Blog For The Clicker Jockey • So, Swingtown, What Did You Think? I Likee!
(Typepad isn't taking images for some reason right now (more upgrade issues, I bet) so I'll add pics later.) Yeah, I know, I'm stealing I likee from the kid on the Andy Richter series previous to the most recent Andy Richter series, but I like saying ...
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AP - Relax, everybody. Despite its racy come-on, the new CBS drama "Swingtown" isn't pushing recreational drugs and mate swapping, any more than it endorses smoking on airplanes or drinking Harvey Wallbangers, which are also part of the 1970s ...
AP - Relax, everybody. Despite its racy come-on, the new CBS drama "Swingtown" isn't pushing recreational drugs and mate swapping, any more than it endorses smoking on airplanes or drinking Harvey Wallbangers, which are also part of the 1970s ...
'Swingtown' Premieres Tonight
The ‘70s are in full swing tonight as CBS airs the premiere of Swingtown, the controversial drama series created and executive produced by Mike Kelley, whose credits include Jericho, The O.C., One Tree Hill and Providence. The producers describe ...
The ‘70s are in full swing tonight as CBS airs the premiere of Swingtown, the controversial drama series created and executive produced by Mike Kelley, whose credits include Jericho, The O.C., One Tree Hill and Providence. The producers describe ...
Television Review: Borrowing a Cup of Sugar (and Maybe a Spouse)
On Thursday night, CBS is unveiling “Swingtown,” a drama set in the 1970s that feasts on the comic decadence of the sexual revolution. >
On Thursday night, CBS is unveiling “Swingtown,” a drama set in the 1970s that feasts on the comic decadence of the sexual revolution. >
Ratings: 'Swingtown' vs. 'Fear Itself'
"Swingtown" won the 10 p.m. hour Thursday night ratings race against NBC's horror anthology "Fear Itself."
"Swingtown" won the 10 p.m. hour Thursday night ratings race against NBC's horror anthology "Fear Itself."
Ratings: 'Swingtown' vs. 'Fear Itself'
"Swingtown" won the 10 p.m. hour Thursday night ratings race against NBC's horror anthology "Fear Itself."
"Swingtown" won the 10 p.m. hour Thursday night ratings race against NBC's horror anthology "Fear Itself."
