NBC to Showcase New and Returning Shows - Today's News: Our Take

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Coming to your local NBC station and online outlets soon: Adorable Chuck star Zachary Levi hosting a sneak peek at the network's new and returning series for fall.

The 30-minute special, The NBC Primetime Preview, will include an exclusive backstage look at a full spectrum of NBC Universal shows (including titles from USA, Sci Fi, Bravo, UniHD, MSNBC, CNBC, Oxygen and Sleuth). It will also draw viewers in by the boatloads (they hope) with appearances by Christian Slater of My Own Worst Enemy; Molly Shannon and Selma Blair from Kath & Kim; and stars from Heroes and The Office.

The special is set to blow your minds beginning Aug. 30 and running through Sept. 28. Are you excited for some sneek peakage, or do you think this is just a transparent ploy for early buzz? — Erin Fox

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Zach is so damn cute! I'm curious about My Own Worst Enemy so I'm happy they're showing previews. Might help decide if I should even bother watching it when it premiers. And I wouldn't mind seeing whatever Bravo, USA and SciFi have to offer. Other networks should adopt this plan.
Posted by Listless Agent Aug 6, 2008 7:53 PM Report Abuse

I like network previews. I hadn't planned to watch Jericho, but CBS's preview piqued my interest. Plus, Zachary Levi is so damn cute!
Posted by monkey65 Aug 7, 2008 12:15 AM Report Abuse

next FOX should get wentworth miller to host their fall primtime preview special LOL!!! -- Edited by consexwife at 08/07/2008 9:03 AM
Posted by consexwife Aug 7, 2008 12:02 PM Report Abuse

Zach is perfect for this. He's totally adorkable in both real life and as Chuck. I'm pretty much in love with both him and his character.
Posted by leleana Aug 7, 2008 12:38 PM Report Abuse

The stations had better do something. We're all so sick of reality shows! With last years shortened season and many favorites dropped completely viewers are fed up with "regular" programming. Our family has turned to BBC and cable stations. Although I have to say, Zachary Levi is so adorable, my daughter and I would watch him read the phone book!
Posted by tchristian Aug 7, 2008 1:35 PM Report Abuse

It sounds interesting. I will have to look for it at the end of August to see what it is all about.
Posted by hikinggirl Aug 7, 2008 5:48 PM Report Abuse

I look forward to these sneak peek episodes every year. Not only do they mark the beginning of a new television season, they give those of us who don't get to go to cool comic con conventions a chance to really sit down and see what the future has in store.
Posted by Katreniah Aug 8, 2008 4:58 PM Report Abuse

Great! . I can't wait for the sneak peeks. I really enjoy Chuck and Zach is such a cutie!
Posted by TVViewer22 Aug 18, 2008 12:00 PM Report Abuse

Great! . I can't wait for the sneak peeks. I really enjoy Chuck and Zach is such a cutie!
Posted by TVViewer22 Aug 18, 2008 12:01 PM Report Abuse

Great! . I can't wait for the sneak peeks. I really enjoy Chuck and Zach is such a cutie!
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