Harry’s Law

There’s The Block on Nine tonight with the first room reveal, The Biggest Loser on Ten will see another elimination and yet another twist to the game, while Dancing with The Stars on Seven will also see another couple go home tonight. 60 Minutes returns to Nine, followed by new The Mentalist on a new night, but WHAT ELSE is there to watch on TV Tonight? Continue reading »

Next Monday, January 30, Nine have changed their programming, adding a repeat of The Big Bang Theory at 8.30pm after the new episode, moving Harry’s Law back to 11pm and inserting TWO repeat episodes of the Mentalist in between from 9-11pm, instead of the NEW episode previously scheduled.

Now I have to say, I am not aware of how much Nine has promoted the return of the Mentalist for next Monday, other than the generic ads “New Mentalist soon on Nine” but, if they had promoted the return of new episodes on Monday, they will now be misleading viewers.

The changes to Nine next Monday are clearly reactionary on Seven’s line up for the night. On Seven, My Kitchen Rules premieres of season three at 7.30pm but doesn’t finish until 8.45pm – or, more realistically, as is usually the case – 8.55pm. Given the first episode runs for 55 minutes without ads, and is likely to start more like 7.35pm, an 8.55 finish is more likely.

MKR will be closely followed by new series Please Marry My Boy.

It seems that Nine have chosen NOT to risk – or even waste – a new episode of The Mentalist that night, rather waiting to see how ratings go for Seven and leaving The Mentalist for either the following Monday February 6 or even not until February 13 when we are into ratings season for 2012.

Repeats of Big Bang and The Mentalist have been doing very well for Nine lately. Repeat Big Bangs last Monday reached over a million – spurred on by the new episode in between, while repeats of the Mentalist are pulling up to 800,000.

These figures, however, are more likely the consequence of “nothing else to watch” as opposed to destination viewing as not everyone cares about the tennis on Seven, and nor do they care for Modern Family and NCIS: LA repeats on Ten.

Repeats of The Mentalist on Nine, in times when there IS significant competition from the other networks struggle in comparison.

In my opinion, the 9pm start for The Mentalist is not a bad move, but why not keep the new episode on? From what I’ve seen of Please Marry My Boy, there will be a large migration of viewers when My Kitchen Rules finishes on Monday night – the repeat episode of the Mentalist may drive them back to Seven, or over to new NCIS: LA on Ten – which, so far still starts at 8.30pm.

Then there is the question of whether Excess Baggage will run over time by 15 minutes like what happened many nights with Celebrity Apprentice last year – another spanner in the works for the nights’ programming – which would result in new Big Bang at 8.15, repeat at 8.45 (mmm – just in time for people to flick over to Seven) and repeat Mentalists from 9.15.

Whether it all works or not for Nine that night, or if Seven run off with another huge win, we will find out on Tuesday January 31 when the ratings come out for the night. With new content on Ten form 8.30, we may even find a battle between Nine and Ten for second.

Whatever happens, it will be an interesting night on ratings.

Nine have changed programming for next Monday January 30, adding in a repeat episode of The Big Bang Theory, pushing back Harry’s Law to 11pm, and slotting in TWO repeat episodes of The Mentalist from 9pm, instead of the NEW episode previously scheduled.

Seeing that repeats of both the Big Bang Theory and The Mentalist are doing so well so far, Nine wmay continue to use repeats until we move into 2012 ratings after February 12.

The repeat Big Bnag at 8.30pm Monday and Tuesday could be to accomodate regional affilaites who have ACA at 7pm and therefore Excess Baggage at 7.30pm instead of 7pm. In these markets, the only difference in programming therefore becomes the loss of one Big Bang repeat.

Monday January 30 on Nine:
7.00 Excess Baggage
8.00 The Big Bang Theory – NEW
8.30 The Big Bang Theory – rpt
9.00 The Mentalist – rpt
10.00 The Mentalist – rpt
11.00 Harry’s Law – New
12.00 Damages – New

Monday January 30 on NBN (and other regionals with ACA at 7pm):
7.00 ACA
7.30 Excess Baggage
8.30 The Big Bang Theory – rpt***
9.00 The Mentalist – rpt
10.00 The Mentalist – rpt
11.00 Harry’s Law – New
12.00 Damages – New

*** I note the current EPG for NBN (Newcastle & Nth Coast) has the new episode of Big Bang scheduled for 8.30pm Tuesday. Beware this may change to Monday 8.30pm in light of Nine’s changes to the Monday night schedule.

Correct as at January 25.

With the Third test from the WACA most likely to be over some time on Sunday (Jan 15), Nine will return to regular programming during the day, and into prime time on the eastern states.

This post is the update of Nine programming for the week, without any cricket, thereby showing what will air with the Third Test finished.

Sun Jan 15
6.30 David Attenborough’s Madagascar
7.30 60 Minutes – new but will contain some repeat stories
8.30 The Mentalist
9.30 CSI
10.30 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights
12.00 Flashpoint – new

Mon Jan 16
6.30 ACA – and every weeknight
7.00 The Big Bang Theory – continues weeknights 7pm
7.30 The Big Bang Theory
8.00 The Big Bang Theory
8.30 The Mentalist
9.30 Harry’s Law – new
10.30 Harry’s Law – new
11.30 The Unusuals

Tue Jan 17
7.30 The Big Bang Theory
8.00 The Middle – new
8.30 Two and a Half Men
9.00 Mike & Molly – new
9.30 Top Gear
11.00 Weeds
11.30 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights

Wed Jan 18
7.30 RBT
8.30 Underbelly Files: Infiltration
10.20 True CSI: Cold Blood
11.20 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights

Thur Jan 19
7.30 Getaway new
8.30 Unforgettable
9.30 CSI: NY new
10.30 Nothing Trivial
11.30 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights

Fri Jan 20
7.30 Two and a Half Men x 2
8.30 Movie: Maverick
11.00 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights

Sat Jan 21
6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Summer Series
7.30 Movie: Monster House
9.30 Movie: TBA
12.00 Movie: Cross of Iron

Note – that cricket coverage continues on GEM from 6.00pm – 6.30pm when Nine goes over to the nightly News. If the cricket finishes early, regular programming will resume including The Big Bnag Theory at 7pm weeknights, ACA at 6.30pm.

Information above for NSW, VIC and QLD only. SA, NT and WA check local guides.

Correct at January 10, 2012. Subject to change.

It’s all about the cricket on week 3 on Nine as the Third Test, being played at the WACA in WA, eats into prime time for the eastern states (and SA). In this test, Australia will be looking for a win to “put the Indian’s away”. Australia currently leads the Vodafone series 2-0 after 2 games. The fourth test plays in Adelaide during the week of Australia Day.

Sun Jan 15
6.30 Cricket – Third Test live from WACA
7.30 (QLD Only) 60 Minutes – new but will contain some repeat stories
8.30 The Mentalist
9.30 CSI
10.30 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights
12.00 Flashpoint – new

Mon Jan 16
6.30 Cricket – Third Test live from WACA
7.30 (QLD Only) The Big Bang Theory
8.00 (QLD Only) The Big Bang Theory
8.30 The Mentalist
9.30 Harry’s Law – new
10.30 Harry’s Law – new
11.30 The Unusuals

Tue Jan 17
6.30 Cricket – Third Test live from WACA
7.30 (QLD Only) The Big Bang Theory
8.00 (QLD Only) The Middle – new
8.30 Two and a Half Men
9.00 Mike & Molly – new
9.30 Top Gear
11.00 Weeds
11.30 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights

Wed Jan 18
6.30 ACA
7.00 The Big Bang Theory
7.30 RBT
8.30 Underbelly Files: Infiltration
10.20 True CSI: Cold Blood
11.20 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights

Thur Jan 19
7.30 Getaway new
8.30 Unforgettable
9.30 CSI: NY new
10.30 Nothing Trivial
11.30 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights

Fri Jan 20
7.30 Two and a Half Men x 2
8.30 Movie: Maverick
11.00 2012 Santos Tour Down Under Highlights

Sat Jan 21
6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Summer Series
7.30 Movie: Monster House
9.30 Movie: TBA
12.00 Movie: Cross of Iron

Note – that cricket coverage continues on GEM from 6.00pm – 6.30pm when Nine goes over to the nightly News. If the cricket finishes early, regular programming will resume including The Big Bnag Theory at 7pm weeknights, ACA at 6.30pm.

Information above for NSW, VIC and QLD only. SA, NT and WA check local guides.

Correct at January 10, 2012. Subject to change.

The Glades, 9.30pm, TEN
A ruthless divorce attorney is murdered and it appears he was shot, stabbed and poisoned. Jeff calls Longworth for help when he thinks he spots a man lurking around his house.

The Secret Circle, 7.35pm, FOX8
Cassie and Jake look into Cassie’s father’s side of the family, hoping to discover more about her lineage and why she has powers separate from the circle. Meanwhile, Adam becomes protective of Cassie when Faye reveals that Jake might be hiding something dangerous from them. At the same time, Adam’s equally concerned when Melissa’s cousin Holden comes to town and catches Diana’s eye.

The History of Safari With Richard E Grant, 8.33pm, ABC1
Actor Richard E Grant traces the safari experience in East Africa from its roots in the Arab slave trade, through the decadent era of the big game hunters to its transformation into modern eco-tourism.

Harry’s Law, 9.30pm, Nine
Harry represents a teacher who claims he was fired because he failed a student who rejected Darwinism. Ollie and Nate defend a serial dater who is accused of fraud.

Michaela’s Animal Road Trip, 7.30pm, GEM
Michaela visits Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm near Bristol, where the staff are preparing for the arrival of two magnificent Bengal Tigers.

Sunday Dec 11
6.30 Christmas with the Australian Women’s Weekly
7.30 60 Minutes
8.30 The Mentalist
9.30 CSI
10.30 The Commander – season final

Monday Dec 12
7.30 The Big Bang Theory
8.00 Hot In Cleveland – NEW
8.30 The Mentalist
9.30 Harry’s Law – NEW
10.30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition – NEW

Tuesday Dec 13
7.30 The Big Bang Theory
8.00 The Middle – NEW
8.30 Two and a Half Men
9.00 Mike & Molly – NEW
9.30 Survivor South Pacific
10.30 Nothing Trivial

Wednesday Dec 14
7.30 RBT
8.30 Sherlock
10.30 True CSI: Cold Blood

Thursday Dec 15
7.30 Getaway
8.30 Unforgettable
9.30 CSI: NY – NEW
10.30 Nothing Trivial

Friday Dec 16
7.30 Two and a Half Men x 2
8.30 Movie: Ocean’s Thirteen

Saturday Dec 17
6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Summer Edition
7.30 Movie: Christmas with the Kranks
9.30 Movie: Acolytes

Subject to change. Correct at December 5.

The second week of summer non-ratings, December 4-10, 2011 on Nine includes new episodes of The Middle, Harry’s Law, Hot In Cleveland and Mike & Molly.

Sunday December 4
6.30 Christmas with the Australian Women’s Weekly
7.30 60 Minutes
8.30 The Mentalist rpt
9.30 The Commander new

Monday December 5
7.00 The Big Bang Theory rpt Mon-Fri
7.30 The Big Bang Theory rpt
8.00 The Middle new
8.30 The Mentalist rpt
9.30 Harry’s Law new
10.30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition

Tuesday December 6
7.30 The Big Bang Theory rpt
8.00 The Middle new
8.30 Two and a Half Men rpt
9.00 Mike & Molly new
9.30 Survivor: Sout Pacific new
10.30 Nothing Trivial new

Wednesday December 7
7.30 RBT rpt
8.30 Sherlock rpt
10.30 True CSI: Cold Blood

Thursday December 8
7.30 Getaway new
8.30 Unforgettable rpt
9.30 CSI: NY new (new eps on Nine now, Sat 8.30pm on GEM now repeats)
10.30 Nothing Trivial

Friday December 9
7.30 Two and a Half Men rpt x 2
8.30 Movie: TBA

Saturday December 10
6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos – Summer Series
7.30 Movie: Polar Express
9.40 Movie: Maos’ Last Dancer

Programming correct at November 27, subject to change.

The Creative Arts portion of the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out in a ceremony held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 10. Big Winners were Glee and

Casting in a Drama Series : Boardwalk Empire
Casting For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special : Mildred Pierce
Casting For A Comedy Series : Glee

Guest Actress In A Comedy Series : Gwyneth Paltrow, Glee
Guest Actor In A Comedy Series : Justin Timberlake, Saturday Night Live
Guest Actress In A Drama Series : Loretta Devine, Grey’s Anatomy
Guest Actor In A Drama Series : Paul McCrane, Harry’s Law

Reality Host : Jeff Probst, Survivor
Reality Program : Deadliest Catch

Animated Program : Futurama, “The Late Philip J. Fry”

The Primetime Emmy Awards air on Monday September 19th at 10am and 10.30pm on Fox 8

 This years Emmy nominees could read like the Oscars. With the cinema suffering, the big name stars are turning to TV, as are some who tried their luck on the silver screen before heading to our lounge rooms. Here is a list of some of this year’s nominees and the films they starred in before their TV success. Obviously some to continue to have film careers too.

Outstanding Actress in a Drama
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law - Misery (Oscar win), About Schmidt (Oscar nominated), Primary Colors (Oscar nominated), Titanic.

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire – Trainspotting, No Country for Old Men.
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife – Bend It Like Beckham, A Mighty Heart.
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife - Chicago, The Birdcage.

Outstanding Actor in a Drama
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire – Where do we start! Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Armageddon, The Wedding Singer and Resevoir Dogs to name a few.
Hugh Laurie, House - Stuart Little, Maybe Baby.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones - The Station Agent, Elf, Death at a Funeral.
Josh Charles, The Good Wife - Threesome, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead,  
Alan Cumming, The Good Wife – GoldenEye, Spy Kids, X2, Josie and the Pussycats, Spice World and Circle of Friends.

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy
Laura Linney, The Big C - Primal Fear, The Truman Show, You Can Count On Me (Oscar nominated), The Savages (Oscar nominated) and Kinsey (Oscar nominated).
Martha Plimpton, Raising Hope – Parenthood (movie that inspired TV show), 200 cigarettes, The Goonies.

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy
Jane Lynch, Glee – Talladega Nights, The 40 year Old Virgin, Paul and Julie and Julia.
Julie Bowen, Modern Family - Happy Gilmore and Multiplicity.

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock – The Cooler (Oscar nominated), It’s Complicated, Beeetlejuice, Aviator and The Hunt For Red October.

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family - Almost Famous
Ty Burrell, Modern Family - Dawn of The Dead
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men - Pretty In Pink, Hot Shots – with ex-co star Charlie Sheen and Superman 4.

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama
Bruce Dern, Big Love – Monster, All the Pretty Horses and The Glass House.
Beau Bridges, Brothers and Sisters - The Fabulous Baker Boys, Max Payne and Charlotte’s Web.
Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife - Teen Wolf, The Secret of My Success and Back to the Fuuture Trilogy.

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy
Dot-Marie Jones, Glee – Patch Adams, Material Girls.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Glee - Oscar winner in Shakespeare in Love, Se7en, Iron Man series, Sliding Doors and Country Strong.
Cloris Leachman, Raising Hope – Young Frankenstein, Butch Cassidy and The Sundamce Kid and Scary Movie 4
Elizabeth Banks, 30 Rock - Zack and Miri Make A Porno, The Next Three Days, The 40 Year Old Virgin and Spiderman.

Outstanding Leading Actress in a Mini-series or Movie
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce - Oscar winner for The Reader, Titanic, Revolutionary Road, The Life of David Gale and Heavenly Creatures.
Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey – She’s Having a Baby, Kick Ass, Clash of the Titans and Buffalo Soldiers.
Diane Lane, Cinema Verite – The Perfect Storm, Unfaithful, Must Love Dogs and The Outsiders.
Taraji P. Henson, Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story – The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, The Karate Kid (2010), Date Night and Hustle and Flow.

Outstanding Leading Actor in an Mini-Series or Movie
Greg Kinnear, The Kennedys - As Good As It Gets, Little Miss Sunshine, The Last Song and Ghost Town
Barry Pepper, The Kennedys - Saving Private Ryan, True Grit, The Green Mile and Seven Pounds
William Hurt, Too Big To Fail – Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Incredible Hulk and Syriana.
Laurence Fishburne, Thurgood - Mystic River, The Matrix and Event Horizon.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Mini-series or Movie
Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce - Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Memento, LA Confidential and The Hurt Locker.
Tom Wilkinson, The Kennedys - Michael Clayton, Valkyrie and Shakespeare in Love.
Paul Giamatti, Too Big to Fail – Sideways, The Illusionist and Saving Private Ryan.
James Woods, Too Big to Fail - Casino, The Virgin Suicides and The Specialist.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Mini-series or Movie
Evan Rachel Wood, Mildred Pierce – Thirteen, The Missing, The Wrestler and Running With Scissors.
Melissa Leo, Mildred Pierce - The Fighter, 21 Grams and Frozen River.
Mare Winningham, Mildred Pierce - Brothers, St Elmo’s Fire and Turner and Hooch.
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey - Harry Potter franchise, Gosford Park, A Room With A View and Siter Act.