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- 1. What is the SUMMER FOX 2008 Network Primetime Schedule?
ANSWER:
FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY SUMMER 2008 PRIME-TIME (all times PM ET/PT): (as of 6/6/08) MONDAY
8:00-9:00 -- BONES - continues through July with repeats
9:00-10:00 -- HOUSE - continues through July with repeats TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 -- THE MOMENT OF TRUTH - continues through mid-July with ALL-NEW episodes
8:00-9:00 -- KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (repeats) (beg. late July)
9:00-10:00 -- HELL'S KITCHEN - continues through mid-July with ALL-NEW episodes
9:00-10:00 -- HOUSE (repeats) (beg. late July) WEDNESDAY
8:00-10:00 -- SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE - ALL-NEW SEASON (4th Seas) THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 -- ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER - continues all summer with ALL-NEW episodes
9:00-10:00 -- SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE - ALL-NEW SEASON (4th Seas) FRIDAY
8:00-10:00 -- FOX MOVIE NIGHT - World Broadcast Premieres sprinkled in throughout the summer SATURDAY
8:00-8:30 -- COPS -1 - ALL-NEW episodes sprinkled in throughout the summer
8:30-9:00 -- COPS - 2
9:00-10:00 -- AMERICA'S MOST WANTED - continues all summer with ALL-NEW episodes
11:00 PM-Midnight -- MAD TV
Midnight-12:30 AM -- TALKSHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN SUNDAY
7:00-8:00 -- TIL DEATH (back-to-back repeats) (PREMIERES 7/6/08)
8:00-8:30 -- THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 -- KING OF THE HILL / VARIOUS
9:00-9:30 -- FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 -- AMERICAN DAD
- 2. What is the Announced FALL & MID-SEASON FOX 2008-09 Network Primetime Schedule? What shows didn't make the cut (ie. were cancelled or ended their run)?
ANSWER:
FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY FALL & MID-SEASON 2008 PRIME-TIME (all times PM ET/PT): (as of 6/6/08)
MONDAY
8:00-9:00 -- †TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (2nd SEAS) (New Timeslot) (Premieres 9/8/08)
MID-SEASON 8:00-9:00 -- DOLLHOUSE (NEW Drama from Joss Whedon (BUFFY, ANGEL))
9:00-10:00 -- PRISON BREAK (4th SEAS) (New Timeslot) (2-Hour Premiere on 9/1/08)
MID-SEASON 9:00-10:00 -- "24" (7th SEAS)
TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 -- HOUSE (5th SEAS) (New Timeslot) (Premieres 9/16/08)
MID-SEASON 8:00-9:00 -- AMERICAN IDOL (8th SEAS)
9:00-10:00 -- FRINGE (NEW Drama from JJ Abrams (LOST, ALIAS)) (2-Hour Premiere on 9/9/08)
WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 -- BONES (4th SEAS) (New Timeslot) (2-Hour Premiere on 9/3/08)
MID-SEASON 8:00-9:00 -- HOUSE (5th SEAS) (New Timeslot)
9:00-9:30 -- TIL DEATH (3rd SEAS) (New Timeslot) (Premieres 9/10/08)
9:30-10:00 -- DO NOT DISTURB (NEW Comedy) (Premieres 9/10/08)
MID-SEASON 9:00-10:00 -- AMERICAN IDOL (8th SEAS)
THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 -- THE MOMENT OF TRUTH (2nd SEAS) (New Timeslot) (Premieres on 9/11/08)
MID-SEASON 8:00-9:00 -- HELL'S KITCHEN (5th SEAS)
9:00-10:00 -- KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (2nd SEAS) (New Timeslot) (2-Hour Premiere on 9/4/08)
MID-SEASON 9:00-10:00 -- SECRET MILLIONAIRE (NEW Reality Series)
FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 -- ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER (3rd Seas) (New Timeslot) (2-Hour Premiere on 9/5/08)
MID-SEASON 8:00-9:00 -- BONES (4th SEAS) (New Timeslot)
9:00-10:00 -- DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS (3rd SEAS) (New Timeslot) (Premieres 9/12/08)
MID-SEASON 9:00-9:30 -- TIL DEATH (3rd SEAS) (New Timeslot)
MID-SEASON 9:30-10:00 -- DO NOT DISTURB (1st SEAS) (New Timeslot)
SATURDAY
8:00-8:30 -- COPS -1 (21st SEAS) (Premieres 9/6/08)
8:30-9:00 -- COPS - 2 (21st SEAS) (Premieres 9/6/08)
9:00-10:00 -- AMERICA'S MOST WANTED (22nd SEAS) (Premieres 9/6/08)
11:00 PM-Midnight -- MAD TV (14th SEAS) (Premieres 9/13/08)
Midnight-12:30 AM -- TALKSHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN (3rd SEAS) (Premieres 9/13/08)
SUNDAY
7:00-8:00 -- THE O.T. (NFL Overruns) + VARIOUS Repeats
8:00-8:30 -- THE SIMPSONS (20th SEAS) (Premieres 9/28/08)
8:30-9:00 -- KING OF THE HILL (13th SEAS) (Premieres 9/28/08)
MID-SEASON 8:30-9:00 -- SIT DOWN SHUT UP (NEW Animated Comedy from Mitch Hurwitz (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT))
9:00-9:30 -- FAMILY GUY (7th SEAS) (Premieres 9/28/08)
9:30-10:00 -- AMERICAN DAD (5th SEAS) (Premieres 9/28/08)
MID-SEASON 9:30-10:00 -- THE CLEVELAND SHOW (NEW Animated Spinoff of FAMILY GUY)
SERIES THAT AIRED IN THE 2007/08 SEASON BUT ARE NOT RETURNING NEXT SEASON (either cancelled or ending their runs):
o BACK TO YOU
o NEW AMSTERDAM
o CANTERBURY'S LAW
o THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES
o UNHITCHED
o K-VILLE
o NASHVILLE
o THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND
- 3. What if I miss a show? Can I watch on-line or can I get VHS tapes, DVDs or electronic copies (via streaming or download) of FOX Network Primetime Shows sent to me?
ANSWER:
FOX does indeed have an on-line place to go to see some free streaming episodes of some of your favorite FOX shows (go to fox.com and click on SHOWS, then click on FOX ON DEMAND). You can access free streaming of previously-aired episodes from FOX’s returning hits and new fall primetime series including BONES, PRISON BREAK, "24" and TALK SHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN, as well as others, for a limited time. Additional episodes of these and others, be aware that you will have to download (for free) a videoplayer from the site before you can view any of these episodes.
Also note that some FOX-aired shows like HOUSE are produced by studios not directly part of the FOX family (for example, HOUSE is produced by NBC Universal Studios) - therefore, shows like these are less likely to be made available on this site at this time. Perhaps in the future, we'll be able to offer that show and others to the site.
You can also pay for downloads at many various sites, including i-tunes, Amazon.com/unbox, AOL, CinemaNow, Direct2Drive and WalMart.
The FOX Network does not directly send out VHS tapes, DVDs or electronic copies of any of shows, specials or movies that currently air on the Network to individuals, but you may be able to catch a re-run or buy an earlier season of your favorite show on VHS or DVD from an online store or at your local retailer.
You could find a co-worker, friend, family or neighbor who may have made an analog tape or a digital copy (on a DVD or DVR) of the show off-the-air so they could watch it later. You could watch it with them (go on, invite yourself over!) or maybe they will let you borrow their tape or DVD if you promise to return it! Programs that have been recorded off the air cannot be sold or rented or forwarded to you via the internet without authorization from their copyright owner, so don't be fooled if someone offers to sell or rent you a copy they've made - it's an illegal transaction.
- 4. How do I audition for AMERICAN IDOL, ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER, DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, HELL'S KITCHEN & other reality shows?
ANSWER:
The AMERICAN IDOL 2008 Season #7 Auditions begin again in late summer. The new Season premieres in JANUARY 2008. Check back (at www.americanidol.com) as late Summer approaches (Auditions usually take place in late July/early August) for the next audition information. ALL information will be updated at www.americanidol.com - in late Summer each year (not before).
As for all other REALITY Casting and Auditions - like ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER:
When a reality show is ready to accept applications and auditions, the information will be posted on fox.com (scroll down the main page and click on a button saying NOW CASTING). Or go to that specific show's webpage (if there is one) through fox.com and casting/audition information may be available on that show's main webpage.
If a show is NOT ready to cast, information will not be posted - until they ARE ready to cast.
- 5. I have written a script for my favorite FOX show. Where can I send it?
ANSWER:
Keep on writing.....the more you write the better you will get !!
But....
Do not send in ideas or scripts to FOX or to the show unless it is through an accredited agent. ALL unsolicited ideas and scripts are left unopened and are THROWN AWAY. This is for YOUR protection.
You can get a list of agents who are willing to look at new writers from the Writers Guild of America West (located in LA).
- 6. How can I get tickets to a taping of my favorite FOX Network Primetime Show?
ANSWER:
Just an FYI: Dramas are closed sets and do not allow audiences to view while filming.
SITCOMS have and want audiences. When you have locked down your plans to visit the Los Angeles area, call some of the numbers below for tickets of your favorite sitcoms that are taping at that particular time.
Audiences Unlimited at 1-818-753-3470 / website at: www.tvtickets.com
On Camera Audiences at 1-818-295-2700 / website at: ocatv.com
Hollywood Tickets website at: Hollywoodtickets.com
1iota Tickets at 1-866-546-6984 / website at: 1iota.com
- 7. What is FOX Network Primetime's mailing address?
ANSWER:
Write to:
FOX Broadcasting Co.
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
For questions on full-time jobs or internship positions available at the FOX Network:
Write to:
FOX Broadcasting Co.
Personnel Dept.
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
Job Hotline: 1-310-369-5755
Or go to fox.com and click on the LINKS or INFO icons.
- 8. How do I call/write/E-mail my local FOX Network Affiliate?
ANSWER:
Go to the FOX Website main webpage at fox.com. Then click on the LINKS icon for your LOCAL STATION's Paper Mail address, Phone Number and/or E-Mail address (if applicable). I cannot guarantee they have an E-mail address, but it is a good place to start with your comment/question.
- 9. Can I buy merchandise from my favorite FOX Network Primetime Show?
ANSWER:
Go to the FOX Website main webpage at fox.com. Then click on the STORE or DVD/VHS icons to find what we have for sale.
- 10. What can I do to fix my "sound" problem on certain FOX shows? I'm only hearing background music... / or / I'm only hearing the show in Spanish... / or / I'm hearing a narration description over my show...
ANSWER:
The audio input on your TV is probably not set correctly. Your audio channel is set on SAP instead of STEREO or MAIN. We provide a service to the entire country with a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers shows in SPANISH as well as VIDEO DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE BLIND. Soon all shows will have this service (like Closed Captioning). Your TV has probably been on the wrong audio channel all along. Most shows and ads have not yet provided this service yet so you haven't noticed the problem before.
Go to your TV remote and push the AUDIO INPUT button or the MENU button and then the AUDIO INPUT button. Change your Audio Channel to STEREO or MAIN. You will then hear English again and/or you won't hear those narrations again!!!
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If you have a question regarding 20th Century FOX Theatrical, FOX Kids, FOX Sports, FOX News, fX Cable, FOX International or 20th Television (Production Company), please do not write to us at AskFOX, which is solely for the FOX Broadcasting Company's U.S. primetime schedule. Click on the mailing address link above and you will find the appropriate e-mail, Web site and paper mail addresses for these other FOX companies. Or go to fox.com and click on the LINKS icon.
