CBS to develop exorcism themed drama

By: Karl Schneider
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Source: Hollywood Reporter

CBS has given a pilot commitment to an exorcism themed drama from Barbara Hall (Joan of Arcadia) and Joe Roth (The Exorcist III).

The show is believed to revolve around exorcists and others who investigate supernatural phenomena. Hall will write the script as well as executive produce the project alongside Roth.

The network has hired Bob Larson, an expert on cults, the occult and supernatural phenomena, to consult on the project.

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Comments/Responses

• Aug 16, 2006, 02:30am •

They did this show. It was called MIRACLES. It was a brilliant show and it lasted for all of, I believe, 5 aired eps. Although, since it's going to be on CBS, it may end up getting an audience. And also... THE EXORCIST III ROCKS ASS!!!!

• Aug 16, 2006, 03:28am •

CBS always puts out these crappy shows. If CBS didn't have the CSI`S or 2 1/2 men, there ratings would tank every week.

snallygaster • Aug 16, 2006, 07:18am •

"Although, since it's going to be on CBS, it may end up getting an audience."

But will it get high enough ratings to satisfy CBS? The Big Four networks have a very low survival rate for shows of this type because they expect higher ratings than cable or the netlets (which is now down to one netlet). This will last about as long as last year's Night Stalker before getting replaced by a reality series or endless CSI repeats.

• Aug 16, 2006, 07:36am •

Or a incredibly lame sitcom..

dax0761 • Aug 16, 2006, 08:45am •

SO COOL TOM CRUISE GETS A SERIES!!

• Aug 16, 2006, 09:06am •

Actually, they did it and it was called "The Others".
It lasted half a season and rocked.

mckracken • Aug 16, 2006, 10:41am •

i give it less than half a season, and thats being generous.

noblenonsense • Aug 16, 2006, 11:12am •

Annnnnnnnnnd I'll just watch Supernatural...

• Aug 16, 2006, 11:32am •

I'm so tired and fed up with the whole Exorcist franchise being shoveled down our throats these last few years. The first movie was great. The second movie was good. Alright, I'm done now. While I don't mind, and rather like, these new supernatural shows being on TV I would like to see some new and fresh ideas rather than regurgitated crap.

killerville • Aug 16, 2006, 11:41am •

codenamev-
Was that the show w/ Skeet?
If so, your right, that was a good show. I only caught the last 2 that aired, but just based on those I was ready to see more. Im pretty sure they filmed more episodes than they aired, and if thats the case, I would dig a box set.

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