Posted by Cory Barker on May 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Hey all. We just passed the two-year anniversary for TV Surveillance and after a fairly tumultuous opening half to this year, I want to thank everyone for sticking around, engaging with me on Twitter and the like. The good news is that this summer should open me up to write more. The slightly bad news is … Read more
Posted by Cory Barker on May 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
It has come to my attention that I have yet to link to a work that I spent the last year working on, my MA thesis. Thankfully, I busted my butt last summer and didn’t have much to re-write or tinker with over this school year, but all sorts of other responsibilities kept me from … Read more
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Posted by Cory Barker on May 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Test Pilot #44: The Shield Debut date: March 12, 2002 Series legacy: One of the best cop dramas, and series, of all-time Hello, everyone. Welcome back to your favorite discussion of television pilots on the internet, Test Pilot. Today we conclude our survey of the contemporary police drama. Hopefully we have done a fine job … Read more
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Posted by Cory Barker on May 21, 2012 · 2 Comments
With House airing its series finale this evening, I thought it was time to bust out a list or two. I love House and I love lists. It seems only fitting. First up, one of the lists I “do best”: ranking the seasons. Obviously, the finale could have some influence on the placement of season … Read more
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Posted by Cory Barker on May 21, 2012 · 1 Comment
Happy Monday, y’all! Although Upfronts came to a close last week, we’re not done talking about it. Hopefully you saw my posts on NBC, FOX, ABC and CBS (sorry, I just couldn’t get to the C-Dub), but today we offer you an extended look at all five networks’ big scheduling-related decisions. My buddies Les Chappell … Read more
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Posted by Cory Barker on May 17, 2012 · 2 Comments
This week is basically like Christmas for television nerds like myself. Frankly, it is better. Of course, I am talking about Upfronts, the time of the year where the networks bring new fall schedules (and sometimes winter/spring schedules that do not end up sticking) to advertisers. Thanks to the glorious nature of the internet and … Read more
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Posted by Cory Barker on May 17, 2012 · 3 Comments
This week is basically like Christmas for television nerds like myself. Frankly, it is better. Of course, I am talking about Upfronts, the time of the year where the networks bring new fall schedules (and sometimes winter/spring schedules that do not end up sticking) to advertisers. Thanks to the glorious nature of the internet and … Read more
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Posted by Cory Barker on May 16, 2012 · 4 Comments
This week is basically like Christmas for television nerds like myself. Frankly, it is better. Of course, I am talking about Upfronts, the time of the year where the networks bring new fall schedules (and sometimes winter/spring schedules that do not end up sticking) to advertisers. Thanks to the glorious nature of the internet and … Read more
Filed under Featured, FOX, SCHEDULING, Upfronts 2012 · Tagged with Alcatraz Canceled, American Idol, Bones, Britney Spears joins The X Factor, Britney Spears joins X Factor, Britney Spears new X Factor Judge, Britney Spears X Factor, Cory Barker, Demi Lovato, Demi Lovato joins The X Factor, Demi Lovato new X Factor judge, FOX, FOX 2012 Schedule, FOX 2012-2013 Schedule, FOX Schedule, FOX Upfronts, FOX Upfronts 2012, Fringe, Fringe Final 13 Episodes, Fringe Final Episodes, Fringe Final Season, Fringe Final Season 5, Fringe Renewed, Fringe Renewed for Final Season, Fringe Renewed for Season 5, Fringe Season 5, Glee, Glee Moves to Thursday, Glee Season 4, Glee Season 4 Schedule, Glee Season 4 Thursdays, Glee Thursday at 9, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Williamson, Kiefer Sutherland, Mindy Kaling, Mindy Kaling Comedy, Nat Faxon. Ben and Kate, New FOX Schedule, New Girl, New Girl Renewed, New Girl Season 2, Raising Hope, Raising Hope Renewed for Season 3, Raising Hope Season 3, The Finder Canceled, The Following, The Goodwin Games, The Mindy Project, The Mob Doctor, The X Factor, Tim Kring, Touch, Touch Moves to Fridays, Touch Renewed, Touch Renewed for Season 2, Touch Season 2, Upfronts 2012
Posted by Cory Barker on May 13, 2012 · 7 Comments
This week is basically like Christmas for television nerds like myself. Frankly, it is better. Of course, I am talking about Upfronts, the time of the year where the networks bring new fall schedules (and sometimes winter/spring schedules that do not end up sticking) to advertisers. Thanks to the glorious nature of the internet and … Read more
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Posted by Cory Barker on May 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment
5/25 Update: And they’re all filled! Thanks people! 5/21 Update: Still a few open slots! Help me! 5/11 Update: I’ve updated the schedule with the requested spots. I still have many files open. Please consider joining me! After much consideration and the help of many of you (thanks by the way), I’ve crafted … Read more
Filed under Blog News, Test Pilot · Tagged with 24, Aquaman, Batman, Blog news, Cory Barker, FlashForward, Hulk, Invasion, Over There, Parks and Recreation, Seinfeld, Sleeper Cell, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Surfaced, Test Pilot, Test Pilot schedule, The Bob Newhart Show, The Flash, The Incredible Hulk, The Nine, The Unit, The Vampire Diaries, Threshold, Wonder Woman
