CBS May Pick Up "Swingtown"
A controversial drama about open marriages, partner-swapping, "key parties" and other swingers extravaganza set in the 1970s may be coming to CBS this fall along with an intact Monday night comedy line-up and a new series starring Jimmy Smits.
"Swingtown" starring British hunk Jack Davenport ("Pirates of the Carribean",) "Deadwood" star Molly Parker, "Melrose Place" vet Grant Show, as well as Josh Hopkins ("Brothers & Sisters") and Michael Rady may air on Sunday nights.
The drama about the impact of sexual liberation in 1970s households is, because of its racy theme, also rumored to be headed to CBS' sister network "Showtime" home to shows like "Queer as Folk" and "The Tudors."
New Jimmy Smits series "Los Duques" (a.k.a. "Cane") which is described as a Latin version of "Brothers & Sisters" may replace "Shark" on Thursday nights (the James Woods-fronted drama may move to Tuesday nights.)
Also looking good is Hugh Jackman-produced crime-musical "Viva Laughlin" about a casino in Nevada (it may replace "Jericho") and zombie dramedy "Babylon Fields" in which the dead are resurrected and try to resume their former lives (it may join "Ghost Whisperer" on Friday nights.)
Although the bar set on "How I Met Your Mother" has already been dismantled, the network is rumored to be bringing the comedy back for a 3rd season along with "Old Christine" and "Rules of Engagement." The return of TV's #1 comedy "Two and a Half Men" is of course a no-brainer.
That means CBS' entire Monday night line-up may remain intact under this scenario and no comedy pilots will get picked up. That is, of course, unless the network decides to open a new comedy night or simply change their mind before they present the new schedule on Wednesday morning.
The frequent use of the word "may" in this article reflects how secretive the Eye network is about the new schedule. Unlike the other networks which have already confirmed series orders for a number of pilots, the list of new CBS shows remains confidential.
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posted by Justin Van De Kamp at
12:45 PM
5 Comments:
What about The Class!!! Was it axed!!! I loved that show :S
That's the buzz, but you never know with CBS.
I have yet to hear anything from CBS. They are too secretive about their new pilots. I do hope Swingtown makes it to either CBS or Showtime, because I want to see Jack Davenport. :)
Anyway, glad to see CBS is doing more shows that are not crime procedural dramas.
Also happy to hear Viva Laughlin is getting picked up.
KC
Maintainer of Luke MacFarlane Fansite
As a member of "the lifestyle", who was born over a decade after this series will be set... I'm very intrigued.
I'm not sure if a network broadcast could do this subject-matter justice, but look forward to the attempt.
I will be highly disappointed if swinging is portrayed as a negative. I mean, from the company who barred Mtv from NFL halftime shows over a random boob (I mean,come on! What does more damage the human race, war-themed aggressive sports or breast tissue!!?!?!)... I'm not expecting the most open-minded approach to this sub-culture.
Hopefully I will be impressed, and my apprehension unfounded.
I look forward to the debut.
I hope that "Swingtown" tanks. CBS doesn't have to air this kind of trash on TV. This type of lifestyle is a sin. The marriage bed is to be kept pure in the eyes of God. Those who think this type of lifestyle is acceptable are dead wrong.
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