As part of our on-going Friday “this really isn’t happening” humor editorials, we present eight stellar shows that we’d all secretly love to watch.
The Real House Cats of Atlanta
A new twist on Bravo’s popular The Real Housewives, Animal Planet’s Too Cute executive producer David Stefanou partners with Housewives’ creator Scott Dunlop to bring viewers all the craziness that is cats. “They’ve taken over the Internet, so why not our TVs?,” says Stefanou.
The series will be in the same vein as Housewives and the announced cast should add a purr-fect amount of drama. Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan’s Maine Coon cat “Super Bowl”, musician Lil Jon’s two Siamese kittens “What” and “Ok”, media mogul Ted Turner’s catnip addicted Persian “Teddy Roosevelt”, and Tyler Perry’s three cats “Tyler Perry’s Fluffy”, “Tyler Perry’s Big Eyes”, and “Tyler Perry’s Little Madea” debut in season one.
The Real House Cats of Atlanta will simulcast on Bravo and Animal Planet, a first, directed by J.J. Abrams. When asked what attracted him to the project, Abrams replied, “I’ve been trying to fill my creative void since the end of Lost. Star Trek and Star Wars are great and all, but cats, there’s so much untapped potential.”
What’s up with Lunchables?
Remember the Bill Cosby Jell-O commercials? Hilarious, right? Well, executive producer Karla Hidalgo from VH1’s I Love The ’70s, (‘80s, ’90s) developed a new Food Network series where the legendary Mr. Cosby informs us about the latest and greatest Lunchables news with a heavy helping of comedy. Each six episode season will be a countdown, leading up to the reveal of a new choice in the illustrious Lunchables lineup. If you’ve never seen Cosby’s standup before, you’re in for a treat. Hidalgo has said the show is giving Cosby free reign to speak his mind outside the Lunchables news, leading us to believe it will be a must watch.
Coloring with Sean Connery
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, we go inside the home of Sean Connery for this dramatic thirteen-part miniseries. In a rare post-retirement appearance, we’ll get an in-depth look at the prestigious hobby of coloring from the former James Bond. The project has been kept under wraps for some time now, but Paul Thomas Anderson has said the series has the tone of “There Will Be Blood meets Mr. Rogers.”
30 Minutes
60 Minutes, created by Don Hewitt, first aired September 24th, 1968 on CBS. The famous news documentary-styled series was simple and unique, looking at three separate stories, each clocking in at about fifteen minutes. Current 60 Minutes executive editor Bill Owens realizes that society is changing, “With Twitter and all, we can really only devote so much time for news these days. 30 Minutes is formatted exactly like 60 Minutes, but it’s different because it’s half the time, so you can get back to Tweeting,” says Owens.
Behind the Scenes of Behind the Scenes
Films and TV shows have created some of the most magical moments in entertainment, sometimes so brilliantly we wonder, “how did they do that?” The industry has responded throughout the decades with video featurettes, workflow editorials, and photos capturing the excitement on set. But who’s producing all this behind the scenes material? That’s what George Lucas‘ new reality show Behind the Scenes of Behind the Scenes is all about. Each episode will follow three behind the scenes crews, capturing what it takes to stay out of the way on some of the biggest film and TV sets in the world.
Water Slides of the World with Louie Anderson
As a kid, you might have watched the animated series Life with Louie on Saturday mornings. It was original, wholesome, and funny. That’s what the American Ninja Warrior creators are hoping for with Water Slides of the World with Louie Anderson. Each week, Louie Anderson will whisk us across the continent, exploring the most exotic and rarest of water slides. A guest will join Anderson on each thirty -minute episode, and together they will explore socioeconomic issues in today’s modern world. Producers say it will be similar to Showtime’s Years of Living Dangerously, but with the added fun of water slides to diffuse any tension. Premiering this fall on the Travel Channel, this new docu-series is expected to make a big splash. The Way Way Back directors Nat Faxon and Jim Rash are said to be attached.
Gutters and Spares: Elizabeth Berkley’s Guide to Bowling
When you think about bowling in entertainment, classics like Married with Children, King Pin, The Big Lebowski, and Deer Hunter come to mind. These shows and films have nostalgia – they’re iconic. Elizabeth Berkley’s Guide to Bowling looks to step up its game to be in the same league.
Putting aside her motivational speaking tours, Berkley brings her other passion to TV, picking up a 7-10 split. Russell Morash, creator of the famous do it yourself show This Old House, is teaming up with Berkley for a sixty-minute, 10-part miniseries about how to become a better bowler. From basic ball selection to grip, Berkley breaks it all down. A celebrity guest will appear each week to put their own bowling expertise to the test. Charles Barkley, Justin Timberlake, and Jeff Bridges are already scheduled to join. Look for it soon on PBS.