bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 NBC TO KEEP 'LIGHTS' ON FOR SECOND SEASON, ADDS NEWCOMERS By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- With just days to go until its upfront presentation, NBC has confirmed its Peabody-awarding winning drama "Friday Night Lights" will return for a second season. NBC entertainment president Kevin Reilly admitted last month (read the story), the show would likely return with the only caveat being where to schedule the series. In any case, it appears Reilly and company have found a place for the series on its 2007-08 schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 Good news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 YAY Hopefully they don't tarnish the series by making Season 2 shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milliondollarchamp 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 not surprised that they brought it back it is a great show I am surprised that NBC gave it 22 episodes for next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginger Snaps 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 I hope they find a decent time slot for it finally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 I met Scott Porter (Jason Street) last night at SNL. Really nice guy, I got him to say clear eyes full hearts can't loose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 Haha that's pretty neat Any news on Season1 DVD release yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milliondollarchamp 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 Haha that's pretty neat Any news on Season1 DVD release yet? I heard it is going to be released August 28th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2007 New game plan for 'Friday Night' Updated 10h 5m ago | Comments 2 | Recommend 4 E-mail | Save | Print | Reprints & Permissions | Enlarge NBC The coach and his wife: Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton. By William Keck, USA TODAY BEVERLY HILLS — Now that it appears NBC is going to give the struggling Friday Night Lights a second chance, its tight-knit cast can shift from trying to save the show to getting people to watch it. Before an event at the Museum of Television & Radio this spring, star Kyle Chandler, 41, and many of his cast members were confident they'd return for a second year — which is not to say each didn't find ways to support the show. Scott Porter, who plays paraplegic quarterback Jason Street, posted Lights videos and behind-the-scenes clips on his MySpace page. Porter, 27, now encourages people to watch episodes at nbc.com or itunes, tune into summer reruns (starting May 27) or check out the Season 1 DVD (due in late summer). "Anyone who didn't watch because they were scared they couldn't catch up, there are now so many ways." Minka Kelly, whose character, Lyla, is at the center of a love triangle, is proud of Season 1. "But we have so much more to do." Peter Berg, who created the 2004 film on which the series was based and serves as an executive producer, wants a new time slot for the show, which NBC tried at different times. "It really comes down to that," Berg says. "After Heroes (on Mondays) would be good. Or Sundays at 9 p.m." He'll find out today, when the network announces its fall schedule. Executive producer Jason Katims says he wrote the season finale with a second year in mind. The team won the state championship, and Coach Taylor (Chandler) accepted a new coaching gig at Texas Methodist University. The fall story line will advance several months to late summer, with Coach Taylor coaching at that university, while his wife, Tami, and their daughter, Julie, remain in their small town. Tami (Connie Britton), who learned she was pregnant at season's end, will be close to giving birth. Britton, 39, is looking forward to having the baby next season and likely (says Katims) tackling the topic of postpartum depression. As for other possible stories, the cast is intrigued by Julie's sex life. Says Zach Gilford, 25, who plays boyfriend Matt: "I think she should lose her virginity to someone else." Aimee Teegarden, who plays the teen, shyly asks, "Why does Julie have to lose her virginity at all?" Chandler, sounding like Teegarden's real-life dad, wants nothing to do with the topic. "I don't want to even think about my daughter losing her virginity," says Chandler, teasing Gilford: "But if it's not to Matt, that's a benefit." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaadvice 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2007 Scott Porter, who plays paraplegic quarterback Jason Street, posted Lights videos and behind-the-scenes clips on his MySpace page. Porter, 27, now encourages people to watch episodes at nbc.com or itunes, tune into summer reruns (starting May 27) or check out the Season 1 DVD (due in late summer). "Anyone who didn't watch because they were scared they couldn't catch up, there are now so many ways." Sounds nearly exactly like what NBC told the cast of "The Office" to do after their first season (eg create myspace pages) and also encourage growth by clicking into the itunes/DVD market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Got the DVD set and love it, only I would have liked at least ONE commentary. Every episode is great television. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milliondollarchamp 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Season 2 starts tonight I just picked up seaon 1 dvd I love this show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Hopefully the new slot helps keep this show on. Apparently it's close to being on the chopping block Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Hopefully the new slot helps keep this show on. Apparently it's close to being on the chopping block Putting it on Friday night won't help matters. I hope it survives but I'm not terribly confident at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 If they wanted it to survive, they should put it thursdays at 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 If they wanted it to survive, they should put it thursdays at 10. The ratings would be brutal. I've come around on my thinking about this move, it's better to stick it on friday where expectations aren't as high as other nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Such a great show tonight. Sadly, only 23 people watched it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 The Landry angle certainly wasn't what I expected. I love this show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chazz 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 The Landry angle certainly wasn't what I expected. I love this show. That was my favorite part of the show. There's so many different ways that storyline can go from here. The New Coach is an asshole, but I totally expected that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 I was more shocked that Landry made the team. I'm not sure how I feel about the Landry/Tyra route. It means Landry will probably be darker this season and I'm not sure if he should be that since he's perfect as the comic foil. It looked as if Julie aged 2-3 years and for the better. I don't think I'm behind the Pro-Christ Lyla but she always was slightly annoying so might as well amp it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 I'd rather have lyla become uber bitch or super slut, but i'll give her angle a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2007 damn Saracen's pimpin' it, cheerleader action at school and some hot latin ass at home... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2007 I was really happy they managed to avoid a freefall with the Landry situation. This season has been fantastic and with a couple of exceptions, the writing as well as the performences have improved even greater. I really hope FNL doesn't move to ESPN as reports have claimed, even if it'll keep the show around. I can't help but think ESPN would ruin it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Th 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2007 Where'd you read that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 It hasn't happened yet but talks are going on. On one hand, if it keeps the show around and ESPN agrees to not touch/ruin it, I'll be happy since cable ratings expectations aren't as high as networks. The thing is, I don't trust ESPN. HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2007 I download this every week, since its not on over here in the UK. Its one of the best 'Teen Dramas' out there, I use that term lightly. Its not Cliché, its not all about parties and kissing, its very believable. Shame my downloading doesn't boost the viewing figures to 24. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Th 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2007 What was the name of the song at the end of the episode? I used the MusicID on my phone, but I didn't get anything. Which is odd because the thing is pretty damn good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2007 What was the name of the song at the end of the episode? I used the MusicID on my phone, but I didn't get anything. Which is odd because the thing is pretty damn good. according to someone on IMDB it's Sea Wolf - I Made a Resolution Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Th 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 RIGGINS JUST CAN'T GET A BREAK. Poor guy. The funny thing is that there is probably about 100 of those type of kids in Texas alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milliondollarchamp 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Tim continues to be one of the most fascinating characters on television, and the tension running throughout the episode -- how will this end for him? what's going to happen? -- was fantastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
