The Fall 2008 TV Schedule

Welcome Back!

Another end to another great week?

Now that summer is finally beginning to wind down, I am not displeased. I have more than enjoyed the 'Warmth', now it is time to return to cute hats, trendy coats, sweaters and real shoes - finally! For some reason, I have my greatest fashion inspiration during the summer months for fall wearing.

With all of this wishful thinking and good cheer, it's time for our favorites both old and new to return to the small screen.

Coming to a Television Near You...
Having said, I am anxiously awaiting the return of America's Next Top Model (Although, not sure why as I will claim a loss of interest after the first episode), but never mind that...I am confident something within the line-up will garner your TV watching attention.

Below is your full Fall 2008 TV schedule, compliments of Yours Truly and as well, your favorite networks. Again, as always, please feel free to copy, duplicate, disperse, re-broadcast, and tape to your refrigerator.

As follows:

• America’s Toughest Jobs (NBC) 8/25/08
• High School Stories (MTV) 8/25/08
• My Super Sweet 16 Presents: Exiled (MTV) 8/25/08
• Janice Dickinson’s Modeling Agency (Oxygen) 8/26/08
• Grizzly Man Diaries (Discovery) 8/29/08
  
  
• America’s Next Top Model 11 (CW) 9/03/08
• Top Design 2 (Bravo) 9/3/08
• Kitchen Nightmares (Fox) 9/04/08
• Dogtown (National Geographic) 9/05/08
• The Locator (WE) 9/06/08
• Rachel Zoe Project (Bravo) 9/08/08
• Hole in the Wall (Fox) 9/11/08
• Solo: Lost at Sea (National Geographic) 9/15/08
• The Biggest Loser 6: Families (NBC) 9/16/08
• Survivor Gabon (CBS) 9/18/08
• In Harm’s Way (CW) 9/21/08
• Dancing with the Stars 7 (ABC) 9/22/08
• Opportunity Knocks (ABC) 9/23/08
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC) 9/28/08
• The Amazing Race 13 (CBS) 9/28/08
• World’s Toughest Fixes (National Geographic) 9/28/08
  
  
• Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style 2 (Bravo) 10/02/08
• Supernanny (ABC)10/03/08
• Wife Swap (ABC) 10/03/08
• Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo) 10/07/08
• Gimme My Reality Show! (Fox Reality) 10/11/08
• Stylista (CW) 10/29/08
  

Other shows set for fall debut, but not yet on the schedule:

• Top Chef (Bravo)
• Project Runway (Lifetime)
• Rock of Love: Charm School (Vh1)
• Scream Queens (Vh1)

Ah, as you can see with such a line-up of programming, the good news is that we will have literally hours and hours of conversation and much to discuss in greater detail as the shows unfold this season - great news all around!

Your Fall Reality Shows

Welcome fans of reality TV to your fall reality show guide...

Yes, it's official, we are now careening into much anticipated season of fresh new reality shows to finish 2007. Of course, there will be a glorious return of your old favorites, and as well a few new editions for your viewing pleasure.

Hold On...
Before we get to the line-up of new shows, within the next week there will also be conclusion of the following current programs on the air:

America's Next Producer (TV Guide), Big Brother 8 (CBS), Design Star (HGTV), Fat March (ABC), Flipping Out (Bravo), Last Comic Standing (NBC), Mission: Man Band (Vh1), Nascar in Primetime (ABC), Top Chef (Bravo), Ty Murray's Celebrity Bull Riding Competition (CMT), WWE Smackdown Season Finale (CW), Who Wants To Be A Superhero (Sci-Fi).

Out With The Old, In With The New
So, here are the goodies and latest offerings in which we may look forward to watching, during the month of September:

• Merv Griffin's Crosswords (September 10) (check your local listings)
• TMZ (September 10) (check your local listings)
• The Tyra Banks Show (September 10) (check your local listings)
• What Perez Says: Perez Hilton (September 11 at 9 PM) (Vh1)
• The Biggest Loser (September 11 at 8 PM) (NBC)
• Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (September 14 at 8 PM) (CMT)
• Kitchen Nightmares (September 13 at 9 PM) (Fox)
• Nashville (September 14 at 9 PM) (Fox)
• iVillage Live (September 17) (check your local listings)
• Inside The Actors Studio (September 17 at 8 PM) (Bravo)
• The Singing Bee (September 17 at 9 PM) (NBC)
• Beauty and the Geek (September 18 at 8 PM) (CW)
• America's Next Top Model (September 19 at 8 PM) (CW)
• Kid Nation (September 19 at 8 PM) (CBS)
• Survivor: China (September 20 at 8 PM) (CBS)
• Dancing with the Stars (September 24 at 8 PM) (ABC)
• The Bachelor (September 24 at 9:30 PM) (ABC)
• Ultimate Fighter 6 (September 26 at 10 PM) (Spike)
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (September 30 at 8 PM) (ABC)
  

More, More Reality...
Of notable mention, there are a few new shows that have already began the season:

American Princess (WE), Life of Ryan (MTV), Newport Harbor (MTV), The Contender 3 (ESPN), The Real World Sydney (MTV), The Hills (MTV), and Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style (Bravo).

Are you overwhelmed yet?
Right about now, you are probably wondering (Or, running from the room screaming), just how are you going to watch all of these Reality-Fantastic shows - I hear this comment all the time (Alright, so I made up the "Fantastic" part)...Have you considered investing in a TIVO device?

Yes, there are a number of new, used, borrowed, continuing, and never ending plethora of reality fare. However not to worry, most likely you will see the repeat (a.k.a. 'weekend marathon') of the cable network shows (Vh1, Bravo, MTV).

Quite frankly, that is what I L-O-V-E about the cable networks - the programs are always accessible! The cable networks definitely have the right idea and continue to gain market share because of it....(Oops, I am saying too much again - this post is beginning to get political).

So you see, the good news is that there can never be too many reality shows on television, and I along with fellow producers are on a tireless mission to create even more shows for your entertainment.

Where's My Favorite Show?
With the exception of a few mentions (Merv, Harvey, Tyra, and Perez), this post is largely focused on reality - of course, there are many other new shows set to debut as well, such as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX), and the highly anticipated Bionic Woman (NBC).

As for your other favorites, we are still awaiting schedule confirmation for the return of Don Trump's The Apprentice: Celebrity Edition (NBC), Project Runway (Bravo), and American Idol (Fox).

Stick around, there are even more new 'mind-blowing' shows scheduled for premiere during the month of October...