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To all the Seventh Heaven Fans
this was announced today
NEW YORK - Two weeks after its supposed series finale, the family drama "7th Heaven" was revived as part of the first schedule by the fledgling CW network, which combines programming from the WB and UPN.
That first schedule melds the wrestling and black-oriented comedies of UPN with the youthful dramas of the WB. It has only two new shows, including a spinoff of the comedy "Girlfriends."
The CW its name borrowed from corporate partners CBS Corp. and Warner Bros. Entertainment starts Sept. 18. It will be broadcast in 92 percent of the country, including the 50 biggest markets.
"Determining this lineup was like playing fantasy football with TV shows," said Dawn Ostroff, the new network's entertainment president.
The second life of "7th Heaven" is the new network's most compelling story. Before the CW was created, the WB announced last fall that the story about the Rev. Eric Camden and his family was being canceled, primarily because it cost too much to make. Quietly, the CW's leadership looked at reviving it early this spring and decided against it.
Ostroff said the decision to bring it back came after the series finale on May 8, which attracted a healthy audience of more than 7 million viewers.
"They were strong all season long," she said. "It wasn't just about the finale."
Since the company that produces the show is also owned by CBS Corp., the CW was able cut a better deal to air it, Ostroff said. The show's creator, Brenda Hampton, is on board for an 11th season and the CW is working on deals to bring the cast back. Stephen Collins, who portrays Camden, was at the CW's inaugural presentation to advertisers Thursday.
this was announced today
NEW YORK - Two weeks after its supposed series finale, the family drama "7th Heaven" was revived as part of the first schedule by the fledgling CW network, which combines programming from the WB and UPN.
That first schedule melds the wrestling and black-oriented comedies of UPN with the youthful dramas of the WB. It has only two new shows, including a spinoff of the comedy "Girlfriends."
The CW its name borrowed from corporate partners CBS Corp. and Warner Bros. Entertainment starts Sept. 18. It will be broadcast in 92 percent of the country, including the 50 biggest markets.
"Determining this lineup was like playing fantasy football with TV shows," said Dawn Ostroff, the new network's entertainment president.
The second life of "7th Heaven" is the new network's most compelling story. Before the CW was created, the WB announced last fall that the story about the Rev. Eric Camden and his family was being canceled, primarily because it cost too much to make. Quietly, the CW's leadership looked at reviving it early this spring and decided against it.
Ostroff said the decision to bring it back came after the series finale on May 8, which attracted a healthy audience of more than 7 million viewers.
"They were strong all season long," she said. "It wasn't just about the finale."
Since the company that produces the show is also owned by CBS Corp., the CW was able cut a better deal to air it, Ostroff said. The show's creator, Brenda Hampton, is on board for an 11th season and the CW is working on deals to bring the cast back. Stephen Collins, who portrays Camden, was at the CW's inaugural presentation to advertisers Thursday.
