The Black Donnellys Gets a New Life in HD
By Glen Dickson -- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/5/2007 5:14:00 PM
"The Black Donnellys" aren't quite dead, after all.
High-definition programmer HDNet announced that it will air all 13 episodes of the ill-fated NBC drama, after reaching a rights agreement with NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. The first episode of the Donnellys series, which suffered poor ratings on NBC and was pulled from the network's schedule last season after only six episodes, will air on HDNet on Wednesday, June 13, at 8:00 p.m. EDT, in the 1080-line interlace (1080i) HD format.
HDNet says Donnellys, which chronicled a family of Irish brothers in New York, was a "fan favorite" and that an online petition to save the show drew the support of 33,000 viewers.
"The Black Donnellys is a great show with an incredibly loyal fan and viewer base," said Mark Cuban, president and co-founder of HDNet, in a statement. "We are excited to air all 13 episodes, including the seven that have never been shown on TV before."
-
We need a second season!! You can't leave us in the dark!! We need to know if Dokey is gone and teh Boys rule teh neighborhood!!
Seamus O'Shawnassey - 9/21/2007 11:30:00 PM EDT -
Thank you Mark Cuban! Now could you do something about Season 2?!?!
mija71 - 6/28/2007 8:28:00 PM EDT -
Thank you so much for mentioning The Black Donnellys and HDNet showing the whole season!! I hope Mark knows just how much we are thankful for him doing this. He's now a true Firecracker in my book!
Nikki Allen - 6/21/2007 2:46:00 PM EDT -
Go Mark Cuban!! Thank you so much! Even though my cable provider does not offer HDnet, I'm still thrilled to see SOMEONE supporting this AWESOME show!
Emily - 6/20/2007 2:11:00 PM EDT -
Great news! Hopefully dedicated fans will continue to shape the future for television by fighting for the shows that they love!
Thanks Mark Cuban, and I hope that you get the rights to air TBD in Canada very soon! :)
If you'd like to help the cause please visit: thefirecrackerlounge.com and savetheblackdonnellys.net
Amy M. - 6/15/2007 2:15:00 AM EDT
O'Boyle Gets Sales Promotion at NBCU
10/12/2008'Deal' Hitting It Big in Syndication
03/23/2008‘Office’ Cleared in 93% of U.S.
03/30/2009Frances Manfredi: Roundabout Success Story
01/13/2008Peacock, Lion Split Up
07/15/2004
