Norm will be moving to Fridays @ 8:30 starting this the week of Spetember 17. "Norm" has been signed up for only 13 episodes or 13 weeks. So everyone must put ABC on boycott after the 13 weeks have passed, in order to show our support for Norm. If you choose not to do so, all I can say is rot in hell.
In other ABC news:
This is a Variety article on Norm-
Get ready for "Must Pee TV."
ABC, the network that slapped its logo on cocktail napkins and bananas everywhere, is now aiming its marketing stream in the men's room.
The Alphabet web today will take the wraps off its fall 2000 hype campaign, which once again includes a slew of off-beat marketing initiatives. Perhaps the most unusual: A male-targeted campaign for returning laffer "Norm" built around restroom urinals in New York and Los Angeles.
ABC is partnering with L.A.-based Zoom Media to install several hundred high-tech urinal billboards that will utilize CD-ROM technology to "speak" to men as they do their business.
While finishing their job, users will hear the digital voice of Norm Macdonald, who will make various toilet jokes and promote his series' move to Friday nights at the same time.
Among Macdonald's cracks: "Oh my God, look at the size of that thing!;" "Hey watch your shoes!" and "You're a mover and shaker, and so am I. 'Norm' moves to Fridays this fall."
Macdonald's comments will be backed up by visual tag lines such as, "Another fine use of the color yellow."
In recent weeks the network has integrated the "Definitely ABC" slogan throughout most of its on-air campaigns. The goal now is to spread that brand to the net's off-air marketing initiatives.
"People know when they're in the ABC environment," said Alan Cohen, exec vice president of marketing, advertising and promotion. "We wanted (the marketing efforts) to mirror that sophistication and attitude."
Cohen and partner Michael Benson, senior VP of advertising and promotion, have singled out Wednesday and Friday nights as their two main marketing priorities.
"The audience will understand when we're done that (Friday) is an adult night of comedy," Benson said
Nikki Cox will be leaving "Norm," like many women do. She will get her own new show on ABC. I'm sure guys will miss her. Anyone remember Shelly? Well she will be returning to "Norm" as a regular on the show. Great ! thats exactly what we need, more blondes.
Norm MacDonald has a scheduled performance at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center July 7 was cancelled, the reason? You guessed it....Frank Stallone!
Well for those of you that can't get enough Norm here are the latest scheduled showings of Saturday Night Live featuring Norm on Comedy Central:
Saturday Night Live (ep# 0960)
Monday, Sep 25 6:00PM
Lisa Kudrow/Sheryl Crowe featuring: "Fun with real audio", "Weekend Update"
Saturday Night Live (ep# 1066) [cc]
Thursday, Oct 5 6:00PM
Lucy Lawless/Elliot Smith featuring Judge Judy, Stevie Nicks' Fajita Roundup, Weekend Update, The White House In Crisis.
Saturday Night Live (ep# 1066) [cc]
Thursday, Oct 5 10:00PM
Lucy Lawless/Elliot Smith featuring Judge Judy, Stevie Nicks' Fajita Roundup, Weekend Update, The White House In Crisis.
Saturday Night Live (ep# 0960)
Late Night Sunday, Oct 8 1:00AM
Lisa Kudrow/Sheryl Crowe featuring: "Fun with real audio", "Weekend Update"
Saturday Night Live (ep# 1118) [cc]
Tuesday, Oct 17 6:00PM
Heather Graham/Marc Anthony. Gore for President, Sexy Couple, Ladies Man, Weekend Update, 3-way in Suburbs, Blair Witch Parody.
Saturday Night Live (ep# 1027) [cc]
Monday, Oct 30 1:00PM
Sarah Michelle Gellar/Portishead Featuring: "The Golords", "The Robin Byrd Show", "The View", "Weekend Update"
(COMEDY CENTRAL->check local t.v. listings for channel.)
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