NBC, the network without an apparent original thought it its tiny little brain, is joining forces with actor-turned-producer Charlize Theron to bring us a modern take on “The Hatfields and McCoys.”
Well, that was fast. Less than two weeks after the History Channel decided to actually dabble in some history with their “Hatfields & McCoys” mini-series — the highest rated scripted program in the history of basic cable — NBC comes along and pillages the rotting corpses. According to Deadline:
The project, which has a significant penalty attached to it, reignites the centuries-old family feud in a contemporary urban setting. The Hatfields have risen to incredible wealth and power, while the McCoys are working-class.
Bravo! Bravo, NBC. You have shamelessly taken a hot idea — the Hatfields and McCoys — and combined it with a hot trend, updating classic stories in modern settings (see “Sherlock,” “Elementary”). What’s next? LastTexansFan has some ideas: “Game of Kings and Dragons! Breaking Terrible! And don’t forget, Angry Men!” While Daniel Carlson has another: “America’s Idol.” Any other suggestions? “Two and a Half Big Bangs”? “Don’t Trust the B— in Apt. 24,” “Sherlock Holmes” set in the future? Or how about “19 Kids and Counting Backwards,” a series about a Quiverfull family that kills off one of its own every time they kiss someone out of wedlock.
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Don’t trust the B in apt. 24 is really funny. I’ll suggest Newer Girl and The Y Factor.
The title still needs to rhyme so let’s go with Don’t Trust the W____ in Apt. 24.
Oh! What about a sitcom set at a state university, where a diverse bunch of students are brought together by a study group? And there’s a crazy Japanese dude who teaches Italian. And one of the students likes to dress up like Superman.
I’d call it State. It’ll make millions.
It’ll fit well with their new comedy lineup along with Contemporary Family, Happy Beginnings and It’s Always Rainy in Seattle…followed at 10 by a new doctor drama centering in the hard life of surgeons, O.R.
this fall on NBC, it’s the return of must-see tv
You forgot Buddies about good buddies living in LA and also Just Kill Me. That last one isn’t about people working at a fashion web blog, it’s a plea to end my life.
sounds less bastardized than the History channel interpretation:
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Ooh, I’m hoping the Hatfields and McCoy’s story is set in New York and includes the tale of how one of them managed to work his way through law school and got a job working for the District Attorney’s office.
Steve Hatfield is a no-nonsense cop who does everything by the book. Dex McCoy is a loose cannon who plays by his own rules. Now, they’re partners, and they’re planning on taking out all the criminals in town … [record scratch] … if they don’t take out each other first.
[gunshots, hoodslides, McCoy makes sexy eyes at a ladycop]
Coming this fall to NBC, “Hatfield & McCoy.”
“Mac and the Hatman”
How about a cartoon about a working class family with a doofus father with a disapproving yet supportive wife, dumb son, a socially awkward daughter and a baby proficient with weapons?
/Too obvious?
It’s already in production, here’s the title card..
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I think it’s called Family Guy.
Better not tell the “IMPSON” family
This is gonna be “Kings” all over again, isn’t it?
Misplaced- A train crashes on a mysterious archipelago where a grey smoke monster ultimantly disappoints viewers, this fall on NBC
Downtown Alley
Don’t forget the trend of bringing back 1980s/1990s nostalgia to make a quick buck.
In that vein, new to NBCs Fall lineup: Adolescent Alien Samurai Tortoises. Watch Monet, Manet, Rembrandt, and van Gogh fight the diabolical Hand Clan led by the evil Master Blender. But don’t get Monet and Manet mixed up: Monet leads while Manet does inventions!
Acquaintances
Saturday Night Lights
The Diurnal Show
Two Low-income Females
from the creative mind of David Simon comes a new series this fall: The Fire. Watch as a tough firefighter with more enemies on the force than on the street decides to take on rogue fires starting all over the East side of Baltimore.
expect folk hero/arsonist extraordinaire L’Omar Big to be the breakout character…”A man’s gotta have a guideline”
How about daughter McCoy and son Hatfield fall in love, but know that they can never be together, so they decide that to commit suicide is the only option.
Come on, Dustin. “Don’t Trust the Whore in Apt 24″ was right there for you.
When will With Leather have Tuesday Night Rude blogs?
dammit I wish I was half as funny as everyone here.