I Pity The Fool

I hate April Fools with a fiery passion, but it's become much more enjoyable in recent years, thanks to the lengths websites will go to hoax their audience. Here are some of the better, TV related gags I've seen today, and I'll update if I find any more:

ABC has decided not only to revive some classics ("The shows you've grown up with have grown up too!"), but also updated their current line-up of hit television shows. I can't be the only one who really wishes this T.G.I.F. line-up actually existed...

CBS/TV by the Numbers has decided to skip May upfronts this year, choosing instead to release their 2010 Fall line-up early! I'm looking forward to "How I Met Your Five Mothers and Fathers" (but I am not ok with the elimination of "The Big Bang Theory"!).
Also, Moonves DOES make some good points:
“Since I know what works, and can get people to watch effectively the same show by doing as little as changing the zip code, I’d be an idiot to take a chance on yet another Alex O’Loughlin vehicle...Just like Henry Ford would sell you any color Model T as long as it was black, you can watch any show you want on CBS, as long as it’s a near copy of another CBS show."

It appears that NBC has opted out of April Fools Day, but that's ok - their questionable choices over the past year proves they celebrate it every day but today.

Noteworthy News

Instead of spamming my poor friends who follow me on Twitter for my personal life, rather than my tv obsession, I'll try to keep some of that information aside and post it here instead.

- It's a sad day for television writers, entertainment writers, television bloggers, and audiences alike. David Mills, the writer/producer behind many loved shows such as "NYPD Blue", "E.R.", and the upcoming HBO series "Treme" passed away from a brain aneurysm last night. An inspiration to any with interest in television, he and "Treme" co-creator David Simon have done what many of us wish we could for a living - write about television, then write for television, and leave behind a wonderful legacy. Even if you aren't familiar with his work, please visit What's Alan Watching? to read Alan Sepinwall's rememberance of his friend.

- Though not television related, it's still worth noting, especially because of the impact this film had on students and teachers alike. Jamie Escalante, the teacher who became the inspiration for the film Stand and Deliver, also passed away yesterday.

- If you haven't done so already, please make sure to visit Watch With Kristin's Save One Show campaign. The on-the-bubble show that receives the most support from fans will get an extra push from E! to try to keep the show from a premature cancellation. Get out and vote, and don't forget that you can also campaign for your favorite show on Twitter (just reply to @kristinalert and add the hashtag #SOS). If you feel some conflict over what to choose, consider visiting the TV Addict for some helpful advice regarding the choices (although feel free to disregard his suggestion to ignore "Better Off Ted" - I refuse to let that show die!).
UPDATE: Watch With Kristin has posted an update to the campaign, revealing the Top 5 shows thus far - thankfully both "Chuck"and "Better Off Ted" have a position there. As a personal plea, please vote for both of them.


- Can anyone explain why there is a dog featured on the cover of Rolling Stone along with the cast of "Glee"? Seriously. Is it a future plot spoiler?!

- Speaking of "Glee", if you live near one of these awesome cities, consider checking out the early screening of "Hello", the first new episode of the hit series (premieres April 13th). All the money from the screenings are being donated the Grammy Foundation's Grammy In The Schools. See "Glee" early and support a good cause. Win win win.