Happy 90210 (9-02-10) Day

They are taking serious here in L.A.

But on a real tip, when it comes to the TV show 90201, I never watched it.

A Different World seemed better.

90210 Star goes Gay in True Blood

True Blood news... Michael Steger is joining True Blood for a hot minute.

Michael Steger is going from being surrounded by metaphorical bloodsuckers to literal ones: The 90210 actor has been tapped to guest star on True Blood, sources confirm to me exclusively.

Steger will play Tony, a gay prostitute who gets picked up by King of Mississippi Russell Edgington (Denis O’Hare) because of his resemblance to his current steady, Talbot (Theo Alexander).

Interesting.

Great News! Melrose Place BOMBED in ratings!

Y'all may know, I hated the idea of a Melrose Place reboot and Hera knows I hate CW. However, I was overjoyed to learn that the season premier failed expectations.

It debuted to low numbers (2.3 million viewers overall). More folks watch reruns of "Cheaters" and "Family Guy".

In fact "Hell's Kitchen, "More to Love" and a REPEAT of "America's Got Talent" scored much higher.

90201 also scored low in ratings, proving that too much of the same thing leads to disaster. Maybe CW will consider bringing back "The Game" or something with a diverse and INTERESTING cast. But until then, I'll enjoy the network's slow death with a two piece and a biscuit

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What to expect from the new 90210: SAME OLE MESS

Well, this week we will be plagued with the new 90201. According to this article, it will bring new elements and surprises.

For starters, they're sticking with what works. The premise of the two shows is nearly identical: A Midwestern family, whose last name begins with a W, relocates to Beverly Hills, California. The brother and sister are in the same class, and the family encounters a myriad of fish-out-of-water experiences.

The similarities don't end there. Nostalgic fans of the old show will be glad to know the original theme song is back (with less synthesizer, one would imagine), as is the Peach Pit, the gang's regular hangout, which has evolved from a diner to a trendy coffee shop. Also back: Peach Pit owner Nat, again played by Joe E. Tata.

Tata will be joined on the new series by original cast member Shannen Doherty, reprising her role as Brenda Walsh, who returns to West Beverly Hills High to direct a high school musical. And, in a possible bridge between old and new characters, rumor has it the character of Erin Silver (David and Kelly's infant stepsister) will return as a regular "all grown up" (read: promiscuous) cast member, with a YouTube-like Web series.

Okay, so basically...this is a waste. There's nothing new or exciting about another show that showcase rich, white, sex staved teens, and their flawed parents. I live in L.A., I see that stuff enough already.

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Keep it in The Closet

The CW is taking the unusual step of not screening its overly-hyped remake of "Beverly Hills 90210" for advertisers or the media.

Why?

Well they want to keep it tight before the big night premier. But I don't think so.

The Network said: "We're not hiding anything ... simply keeping a lid on '90210' until 9/02, riding the curiosity and anticipation into premiere night, and letting all our constituents see it at the same time."

Usually when this happens, there's cancellations to follow. Maybe this wasn't a good idea, CW. I tried to tell them, however we will see if I'm right or wrong.

I feel a FAIL coming on.

CW brings us more original programming in the fall

I can run a TV network! It never cease to amaze me some of the moronic decisions that are made on a daily basis. The network of the century, CW, is putting all their eggs in one doggie bag. Their front runner for next season is 90210, the silly spin off from "If it's Spelling, my money will keep it on past it expiration date" Beverly Hills 90210. I guess I didn't know people wanted to see a spin off with no new concept.

CW, who's running y'all? High school homecoming queens and rejected guys from Blind Date? Are y'all that lost for ideas, you're rehashing shows that people begged to end? I don't get it. But when I read the article about this malarkey, they hope to get a certain demo, women from 18-34. Sorry, guys but I think Lifetime and We got you beat. Plus, CW, you already have shows that follow the same format. THE SAME FORMAT! It's like saying that the We network has Bewitched, Witches of Eastwick: the series, and Charmed.

And what stories can you, CW, tell about kids in Beverly Hills, that uh, um I don't know, The Hills or TEN freaking years of the original Beverly Hills 90210 haven already exploited?
Unless there are zombies, Cylons, or Brenda locked in a basement by her uncle. Put this mess on WB.com.

One more thing, we are in the 21 century, there are more Middle Easterners, Blacks, and Asians living in Beverly Hills now. Upgrade please.