Television
January 25, 2002
The WB Sweeps Into February
(January 25, 2002 – Burbank, CA) — The WB Network will present a line-up of original episodes of its dramas and comedies, notable guest-stars and a romantic Valentine’s Day special during the upcoming February sweep.
The WB’s Friday night comedies top the list of hot guest stars on The WB in February, highlighted by “Country Music Night” on February 22 when Naomi Judd (Grammy winner with The Judds) stirs up the family bliss on “MAYBE IT’S ME,” Deana Carter (platinum album “Did I Shave My Legs For This?”) drops in on “RAISING DAD” and Andy Griggs (hit single “You Won’t Ever Be Lonely”) heats up a bachelor party on “SABRINA.” It’s always country music night on “REBA” with series star and recent People’s Choice Award winner Reba McEntire.
The bevy of guest stars continues on “7TH HEAVEN” with Richard Lewis (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Anything But Love”) and Laraine Newman (“Saturday Night Live”) joining the cast for several episodes as Rabbi and Rosina Glass beginning on Monday, February 25. Also on The WB’s top-rated series in February, “7th HEAVEN” addresses teen drinking and the pressures to fit in on February 4. “7th HEAVEN’s” Monday night companion, “ANGEL,” delivers memorable action and drama this February, highlighted by an episode on February 4 written and directed by series co-creator Joss Whedon that sends Angel and the gang to the ballet.
The WB’s “New Tuesday” line-up of “GILMORE GIRLS” and “SMALLVILLE” delivers landmark original episodes, including “GILMORE GIRLS” guest star Madchen Amick’s (“Twin Peaks”) arrival in Stars Hollow as Rory’s (Alexis Bledel) dad’s new girlfriend on Tuesday, February 12, followed by a chilling “SMALLVILLE” in which Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) confronts Clark (Tom Welling) about his secret superpowers.
The Wednesday, February 13 episode of “DAWSON’S CREEK” is a gripping thriller when Joey (Katie Holmes) is mugged at gunpoint and the attacker is later struck by a hit-and-run driver. Holmes appears in every minute of this groundbreaking episode and delivers a not-to-be-missed performance. Speaking of suspense, the new Wednesday night mystery drama “GLORY DAYS” promises spine-tingling February episodes with a serial killer on the loose on February 6 and vampire vixens spooking the townsfolk on February 13.
Romance is alive on The WB in February with a special Valentine’s Day episode of “7th HEAVEN” on Monday February 11 as well as the primetime special “TRUE LOVE STORIES” airing on Thursday, February 14. A documentary-style one-hour special, “TRUE LOVE STORIES” celebrates real-life couples and their inspirational and compelling star-crossed love stories with happy endings. A special romantic episode of “CHARMED” is scheduled that same night, along with Cupid-inspired episodes on Friday, February 15 of “SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH,” guest-starring R&B sensation Usher as the “Love Doctor”; “RAISING DAD”; “REBA,” with Peter Scolari (“Newhart,” “Bosom Buddies”) as Reba’s old flame; and “MAYBE IT’S ME.”
The WB’s hit new comedy “JKX: THE JAMIE KENNEDY EXPERIMENT” promises new and even more outrageous sketches in February. In addition, viewers can expect all-new episodes of Sunday night comedies “OFF CENTRE” and “FOR YOUR LOVE.” After six seasons, The WB bids farewell to “THE STEVE HARVEY SHOW” as it airs the series finale episode on Sunday, February 17.
For viewers looking for a little extra in their TV viewing, those famous milk mustaches will be popping up on The WB’s Friday night comedies on February 1 for “The WB Milk Mustache Mystery” contest. One lucky viewer who correctly identifies The WB characters sporting a milk mustache will win a trip to Los Angeles and a behind-the-scenes visit of a WB Friday night show. More information is available at whymilk.com or TheWB.com. # # #