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NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates

Why interpose myself? Here's the release...

HIT DRAMA SERIES 'HEROES' RETURNS FOR AN ENTIRE NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 22

'KATH & KIM' JOINS THE THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY BLOCK (9:30-10 P.M. ET) BEGINNING OCTOBER 9

THE NEW EXTREME COMPETITION SERIES 'AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS' FROM CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER THOM BEERS ("ICE ROAD TRUCKERS") AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS GAIL BERMAN AND LLOYD BRAUN, PREMIERES THIS FALL BEGINNING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

NEW DRAMA SERIES PREMIERES INCLUDE 'KNIGHT RIDER' (SEPTEMBER 24), 'MY OWN WORST ENEMY' (SEPTEMBER 29) AND 'CRUSOE' (OCTOBER 17)

BURBANK -- May 23, 2008 -- NBC unveils the Fall 2008 series premiere dates for new programs and returning favorites including a three hour launch of the hit drama "Heroes" on Monday, September 22, the Thursday night debut of the new comedy "Kath & Kim" (9:30-10 p.m. ET) on October 9. "America's Toughest Jobs," the new extreme competition series, will debut with a two-hour premiere this Fall on September 12 (8-10 p.m. ET). In addition, the new drama series premieres include "Knight Rider" on September 24 (8-9 p.m. ET), "My Own Worst Enemy" on September 29 (10-11 p.m. ET) and "Crusoe" on October 17 (8-10 p.m. ET).

Late Afternoon Reading: "American Idol" Malaise?

• In what might be an ominous sign when viewed alongside this season's ratings slippage, I've started to read a few "What's wrong with..." and "How to fix..." posts about "American Idol." Here's the best one I've read so far. (TV Squad)
• Meanwhile, in the scripted world, producers are already starting to figure out what shows are worth putting back into production for half a dozen or so episodes this season if the strike gets settled soon. Hint: It's the hits. (Reuters)
• Thus, you won't be surprised to hear that FX's middling "Dirt" and its quite excellent but under-watched "The Riches" will be making do with the seven episodes each has already filmed this season. (Hollywood Reporter)
• But it appears that the three remaining episodes of ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money" will be held over until September. (Televisionista)
• Bill Petersen is talking about leaving "CSI" again. (Buddy TV)
• And there may be bad news for "Friday Night Lights" fans. (Televisionista)
• First non-pilot pickup for next season under NBC's new business regimen? Sitcom "Kath and Kim," starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair. (Hollywood Reporter)