Abc Braces For World Without ‘Roseanne’
Roseanne, where have you been lately? So peaceful. So happy.
That may be, however, a mere illusion: She has said in recent weeks that next season will be the last for her still-wonderful show.
Tuesday, ABC Entertainment President Ted Harbert addressed the prospect of an ABC schedule without “Roseanne” in the 1996-97 season. “It is ABC’s understanding that Roseanne will make that call,” he told reporters at a season-end chest-thumping news conference.
Despite the fact that ABC has a contractual agreement in hand for the show to continue beyond ‘97, Harbert would not force the issue with the tempestuous star: “No, Mama didn’t raise a total fool,” he joked.
Roseanne has reportedly been displeased by the show’s move to Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
But Harbert said he’s delighted with the show’s performance in its new time period and that it may even stay there next season.
Part of the reason is a push by ABC to add more broad family appeal shows at 8 - instead of the typical kiddies-only sitcoms. In fact, Harbert said ABC is developing “zero” kid-driven pilots for next season.
Reva back on ‘Guiding Light’
Reva is back.
Starting April 28, Kim Zimmer returns to CBS’ “Guiding Light” and the role of Reva Shayne Lewis.
The Emmy-winning actress played Reva for seven years before leaving in 1990.
In addition to the soap, Zimmer recently taped an episode of the syndicated series “University Hospital.”
Speaking of “Guiding Light,” starting Monday the program will offer a viewer-feedback line. Fans will able to call 1-900-288-7575 and express their opinions and hear upcoming story lines. Being a 900-line, it does cost: $1.50 per minute.
‘TV’s All-Time Favorites’ awards
On May 19, CBS presents “TV’s All-Time Favorites” awards citing viewer faves from the past 50 years. And - now we’re not monkeying around here - Dawn Wells, Davy Jones and Jerry Mathers have been tapped to host. (If you don’t know them, you’ve probably spent the last 30 years marooned on an island.)
Award categories include “AllTime Favorite Troublemaker,” “Favorite Hairdo” and “Favorite Theme Song.”
The suspense will be so thick, you’ll be able to cut it with a … cleaver.