New Shows for Fall- NBC

August 31, 2006

''30 Rock''
Premieres Wednesday, October 11th at 8:30pm. What: A zany comedy with an inside look at the workings of a New York-based NBC series not unlike ''Saturday Night Live.'' NBC has decided to go with two of these ‘behind the scenes” shows this year, and smart money is on … well, it’s hard to tell, actually. Who’s in it: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan.

"Friday Night Lights"
Premieres Tuesday, October 3rd at 8 p.m. In a small Texas town where everything revolves around high school football -- newly appointed head coach Eric Taylor (Chandler) has to lead the nationwide high school football champs to another winning season. Okay. Well. Best of luck, Coach. Who’s in it: Kyle Chandler, Scott Porter, Gaius Charles, and Minka Kelly.

''Heroes''
Premieres Monday, September 25th at 9pm. A drama about ordinary people afflicted with superpowers and the world’s response to their newly found ability to stop trains, heal very quickly and generally perform the tasks usually reserved for the superfriends.” With: Adrian Pasdar, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Milo Ventimiglia, Hayden Panettiere, Ali Larter,

''Kidnapped''
Premieres Wednesday September 20th at 10pm. A kidnapping specialist tracks down a missing rich kid while he keeps the FBI buttinskies at bay and the youngster's parents from losing faith. With Dana Delany, Timothy Hutton, Jeremy Sisto, Carmen Ejogo, Will Denton, Delroy Lindo.

''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"
Premiers Monday, September 18th at 10pm. A buddy dramedy in the posh trappings of a big-time network TV show, created by ‘West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin, the show employs the same quick – paced dialogue and high-profile stars. With Bradley Whitford, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet among others.

''Twenty Good Years''
Premieres Wednesday, October 4th at 8pm. Basically, it’s ''The Odd Couple'' rejiggered for John Lithgow and Jeffrey Tambor. Our hopes are low.