Tag: Test Pilot

Test Pilot: File #58, 24

Test Pilot #58: 24 Debut date: November 6, 2001 Series legacy: One of the defining and most innovative series of the aughts Afternoon folks. I apologize for the day delay with this post. My guest had his portion done on time, but I simply couldn’t make that deadline. It happens to all of us. Anyway, … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #58, 24 →

Test Pilot: File #57, The Unit

Test Pilot #57: The Unit  Debut date: March 7, 2006 Series legacy: Professionally made CBS procedural Hey party people. Welcome back to Test Pilot. Hopefully you've enjoy this theme thus far (if you haven't yet, please check out the files on Sleeper Cell and Over There). There are only four entries (as opposed to the now-fairly standard five) so we are … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #57, The Unit →

Test Pilot: File #55, Sleeper Cell

Test Pilot #55: Sleeper Cell Debut date: December 4, 2005 Series legacy: A well-received, but mostly forgotten product of a mostly forgotten time in Showtime's history Happy Wednesday ladies and gentlemen. Welcome back to another edition Test Pilot. Today, we begin our 13th theme, one that I am very curious to see play out over the next eight … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #55, Sleeper Cell →

Test Pilot: File #54, The Vampire Diaries

Test Pilot #54: The Vampire Diaries Debut date: September 10, 2009 Series legacy: An exciting show that became so good it went from “criminally underrated” to properly celebrated in relatively short fashion First impressions mean a lot in television, and that’s why writers, producers, studios, networks, etc. put more time, effort and money into pilots … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #54, The Vampire Diaries →

Test Pilot: File #53, Parks and Recreation

Test Pilot #53: Parks and Recreation Debut date: April 9, 2009 Series legacy: On the shortlist of great contemporary sitcoms First impressions mean a lot in television, and that’s why writers, producers, studios, networks, etc. put more time, effort and money into pilots than they do just about any other episode that could possibly be … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #53, Parks and Recreation →

Test Pilot: File #52, Star Trek: The Next Generation

Test Pilot #52: Star Trek: The Next Generation Debut date: September 28, 1987 Series legacy: One of the most critically-acclaimed science fiction series in television history First impressions mean a lot in television, and that’s why writers, producers, studios, networks, etc. put more time, effort and money into pilots than they do just about any … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #52, Star Trek: The Next Generation →

Test Pilot: File #50, The Bob Newhart Show

Test Pilot #50: The Bob Newhart Show Debut date: September 17, 1972 (series premiere); November 18, 1972 (this episode) Series legacy: A very popular and generally well-respected member of the MTM stable Number 50! Wow. Thanks to everyone who has co-wrote, read, RT’ed or commented on these pieces thus far. We have no intentions of … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #50, The Bob Newhart Show →

Test Pilot: File #49, Wonder Woman (2011)

Test Pilot #49: Wonder Woman Debut date: N/A – unaired pilot that quickly leaked online in spring 2011 Series legacy: LOL Welcome friends, to the second Test Pilot Special Theme Week. We had such great success with the week devoted to Joss Whedon-produced series back at the first of the year that I thought it would be … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #49, Wonder Woman (2011) →

Test Pilot: File #46, The Incredible Hulk

Test Pilot #46: The Incredible Hulk Debut date: November 4, 1977 Series legacy: A generally well-regarded adaptation Welcome friends, to the second Test Pilot Special Theme Week. We had such great success with the week devoted to Joss Whedon-produced series back at the first of the year that I thought it would be fun to take another … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #46, The Incredible Hulk →

[Update] Test Pilot: Announcing the upcoming themes and files

5/25 Update: And they're all filled! Thanks people!   5/21 Update: Still a few open slots! Help me!   5/11 Update: I've updated the schedule with the requested spots. I still have many files open. Please consider joining me! After much consideration and the help of many of you (thanks by the way), I've crafted … Continue reading [Update] Test Pilot: Announcing the upcoming themes and files →