Best & worst remakes Nov 16, 2009
(Quick piece of trivia: the original V and the original Bionic Woman both shared the same creator, Kenneth Johnson ... (Quick piece of trivia: the original V and the original Bionic Woman both shared the same creator, Kenneth Johnson. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
ABC 'Angel' reboot Nov 15, 2009
Networks of late have found that it's frequently a challenge to take on iconic franch 00004000 ises -- and several recent reboots, such as " Knight Rider," " Melrose Place" and " The Bionic Woman" have fallen short ... Networks of late have found that it's frequently a challenge to take on iconic franchises -- and several recent reboots, such as "Knight Rider," "Melrose Place" and "The Bionic Woman" have fallen short. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
V hopes for victory Nov 1, 2009
Mama fears it will have more in common with the recent update of The Bionic Woman, but will withhold judgment for now ... Mama fears it will have more in common with the recent update of The Bionic Woman, but will withhold judgment for now. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Scoop: Timing of Kates comedy bit not her fault Oct 9, 2009
Since leaving Greys hes appeared in an episode of The Cleaner, (now canceled) and in five episodes of Bionic Woman (which was also canceled). Several actors whove worked with Washington say that the dearth of work isnt necessarily the result of the slur and the ensuing fall-out, but that the actor is just plain difficult to work with. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
New tenants create their own 'Melrose' scandals Sep 9, 2009
In recent years "The Bionic Woman," "Dragnet," "Battlestar Galactica," "Knight Rider," "Cupid" and "90210" have all been remade into new TV shows. There's more to come: ABC is creating a new version of "V" to launch in November and there's talk of new versions of "The Streets of San Francisco" and "The Partridge Family.". (Fresno Bee)
Outside editorial: Don't write off network television Aug 5, 2009
A writer's strike didn't help, but almost half of the shows developed and launched during his tenure were of the reality ilk - stuff like "My Dad is Better Than Your Dad" and "American Gladiators." And some of his scripted shows were just retreads - "Knight Rider" and "Bionic Woman.". The more fundamental issue, though, is the notoriously short leash on new shows nowadays. (Juneau Empire)
Critic's Corner Jul 14, 2009
Bionic Woman, Knight Rider, 90210, Melrose, Parenthood. I'm sure there are others. (USA Today -- Life)
Catching up with the stars of Land of the Lost Jun 16, 2009
After Land of the Lost, he did episodes of such varied TV series as The Bionic Woman, Alice, Quincy M.E. and General Hospital. He also taught acting. (MSNBC -- Television)
Tracking down the stars of the 1970s children's series 'Land of the Lost,' 35 years later Jun 6, 2009
After "Land of the Lost," he did episodes of such varied TV series as "The Bionic Woman," ''Alice," ''Quincy M.E." and "General Hospital." He also taught acting. When he heard about a movie version of "Land of the Lost," Milligan thought: "Well, isn't that something?". (FOX61, CT)
BBC America Gets New Doctor Who' Specials May 29, 2009
As a London red bus takes a detour to an alien world it forces the Doctor (Tennant) to work with the extraordinary Lady Christina (Michelle Ryan, of Bionic Woman). But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets hidden in the sand and time is running out as the deadly Swarm gets closer. (Multichannel News)
Wiseacre Judge Says He's Suffered Enough for His Barbs From the Bench May 14, 2009
The other incident took place on Sept. 20, 2007, when Convery, informed that Kozielski relied on a hearing aid, got observers to laugh by asking "What?" He later referred to the TV show "Bionic Woman" on hearing about Kozielski's five knee surgeries, back operation and hip and knee replacement. Convery's lawyer, Benjamin Del Vento Jr. of Livingston, could not be reached for immediate comment. (Law.com)
Old TV series keep returning in new forms Apr 5, 2009
Cable's Sci Fi channel hit the jackpot with its more adult "reimagining" of '70s space fave "Battlestar Galactica." Then NBC bombed out redoing same-era actioners "Bionic Woman" and "Knight Rider." This year, TV's "creative" execs are fishing deeper into the dead-shows barrel. "Cupid" re-emerged Tuesday on ABC. Bobby Cannavale stars as the matchmaking love god/nutjob, played by Jeremy Piven on the same network for 15 episodes back in 1998. (Erie Times-News, PA)
TV networks cut back, seek fewer risks Apr 1, 2009
Even though NBC's Bionic Woman and Knight Rider bombed, remakes of previous hit shows remain a popular tactic. ABC has Eastwick, based on the feature film version of John Updike's The Witches of Eastwick, and V, based on NBC's 1980s sci-fi series about reptilian aliens. (USA Today)
With all due respect Feb 25, 2009
BEIJING, Feb. 25 -- When American network NBC revamped hit 1970s TV series "The Bionic Woman" in 2007, they chose Korean-American actor Will Yun Lee to play Jae Kim, the operations leader who teaches the lead character, Jaime Sommers, how to use her powers. It was a meaty role and in one episode, Lee even had a love scene with American actress Katee Sackhoff. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hollywood Hills Home A Bargain? Feb 8, 2009
Ferrer, who more recently co-starred in "Crossing Jordan" (2001-07) and NBC's "Bionic Woman" (2007) has listed his home in the L.A. suburb of Hidden Hills at $4,999,999. He co-owns the property with his wife, entertainment industry executive Lori Weintraub. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
