Fall TV Previews -- NBC

NBC has done an unprecedented move by taking Jay Leno into prime time. Unfortunately, I have a feeling that is going to come back to bite them. On the positive side, their ratings are so low that he probably can't do any worse than most of their other shows.

This year the struggling network has ordered 6 new series.

Mercy

Michelle Trachtenberg stars as a new nurse in this series that NBC is hoping might be a new alternative to ER. It looks like it might have its moments but its too wrapped up in its character's personal lives. Since Trachtenberg is hot though, I will give it 1-2 episodes. Don't expect to see this until midseason.


Community

Joel McHale and Chevy Chase are headlining this comedy about going community college. Are there any better words then Chevy Chase on TV? Oh, there are? Well, check out the promo to see if it's your cup of tea.


100 Questions

A new sitcom examining the mating and dating rituals of urban singles. Between cheesy pick up lines and failed relationships, there are so laughs. The only problem is that most of the stuff shown are things we've seen before: girl dumps guy instead of getting engaged and returns to being single -- check. Guy has secret crush on girl -- check. Goofy immature guys -- check. Still there appear to be laughs, so why not right?


Trauma

Yes, this is another one of NBC's signature dramas.


Parenthood

This has already been a movie and (a failed) television show before, but when does that stop anyone anymore. With one of the most impressively ensemble casts that includes Peter Krause, Maura Tierney, Erika Christensen, Dax Shephard, Craig T. Nelson and Monica Potter, this is probably one of the most expensive shows coming this fall. What that means is if it doesn't perform quickly it will probably be gone. Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are producing.

Gossip Girl Bites of Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway should be either really flattered (if she's a fan of the show) or ready to bitch slap the writers (if she hates it) of Gossip Girl. The reason? GG is doing a take on her very public relationship with Raffaello Follieri -- the man convicted of fraud, money laundering and pretending to know the Pope.

In the season ending story, Serena (Blake Lively) will get into a love triangle with a European socialite named Gabriel. The role is being played by Armie Hammer, who was previously in the running to be apart of Warner Bros. defunct Justice League film.

According to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello the storyline is going to go much darker than the real life counterpart and it will also be the catalyst to bring back everyone's favorite bad girl Georgina (played by Michelle Trachtenberg).

Salacious I tell you...

p.s. how hot is the cast on the cover of that mag?? (sorry)

Zac Efron's at it AGAIN

Zac Efron is making a go of it as a real actor, taking a break from the musicals that have made him a teen idol. His new film, 17 Again, comes out in April -- on the 17th, get it.

The film stars Matthew Perry as a middle aged father who becomes a teenager again. Think Big in reverse. The film also stars Michelle Trachtenberg as Perry's daughter.

The newly released poster (to the left) leaves a little bit to be desired, coming from a poster aficionado.