Bringing Musicals Back To TV

12/18/2008 4:58 PM ET | Filed under: TV News

Trying to bring a musical series to television hasn't really worked before.

Just ask Rosie O'Donnell.

But, we guess Fox has some higher hopes.

The network is making a musical comedy for prime-time TV.

Fox said this week it ordered 13 episodes of Glee.

Basically it's a scripted series about a high school teacher who's trying to make the glee club "into a national power."

As for the characters, those will include the ever so typical "diva-in-training, a nerdy soprano and a quarterback who tries to stay cool while singing."

As for the amount of music per episode, at least three complete musical numbers will be performed in each show.

The show is set to appear sometime in 2009.

Wonder what Disney is thinking about this high school musical rip-off!

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28 comments to “Bringing Musicals Back To TV”

rlrducky says – reply to this

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first
You like my face? says – reply to this

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boo
adnice says – reply to this

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say it aint so
*pebbles* says – reply to this

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Well since Rosie wont be on it, maybe people will watch and it will be a success!
jmchick89 says – reply to this

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Get with the program, fatty. This was on a different BETTER gossip website at least a day ago.
HoneeBs says – reply to this

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FAIL…. This another uk show we want to try and do.
FAIL.
HoneeBs says – reply to this

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Re: jmchick89 –
sick freak funny!!!!!!!LOL
awsomekrys says – reply to this

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dosent anyone learn look what happend to viva laughin lmfao what did that last 1 episode
uncle eldon says – reply to this

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SOUNDS HORRIBLE!
veggie says – reply to this

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Gee, with a title like "Glee", they can't miss. Sounds like the singing version of 90210. HO HUM.
harrybalsac says – reply to this

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1 2 3 canceled!
Phillia says – reply to this

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yikessssssssssssssssssssssssss
babykitty_00 says – reply to this

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yeah I saw this in the 80's when it was called "FAME" the series. I'm guessing this won't be as good as that.
The Dark Knight says – reply to this

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I have a feeling that the whole "teen musical" genre is dying out, if not already dead. It climaxed with HSM-3.
JavaMama says – reply to this

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Oh Perez… HSM was a rip off of Grease, and Glee will probably be more of a rip off of Fame. There's no such thing as a new idea!
D34nn4 says – reply to this

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I can't wait for this show!!!
My boy Kevin is gonna be on it.
I love him
DayTripper69 says – reply to this

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sounds like something else that starts with a G.
i_luv_rdj says – reply to this

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shits weak. disney channel is so fucking gay now.
sweetcakes says – reply to this

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I will be watching it! A buddy of mine is gonna be in it!
haleyyyyy says – reply to this

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lea michele is starring in this and i LOVE HER
tetzy says – reply to this

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Musical? Dear Fox: I'd rather watch puppies being aborted. Seriously…musical???
Nikki Rose says – reply to this

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Um i love the high musical movies, but constant singing in a tv show? Now, that's something I can't handle.
iluvutodeath says – reply to this

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" a quarterback who tries to stay cool while singing" - umm.. anyone remember the show popular??

been there, done that…
Phew!!! says – reply to this

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We have one on British TV called Britannia High which is the biggest lot of steaming manure in history.
coventryblazzeee says – reply to this

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here in england, we have a usical tv show
its called "britannia high"
and its one of the most popular shows on tv.
i say, go for it
Laxer says – reply to this

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The show will star Matthew Morrison, an accomplished musical theatre star from several Broadway productions. With his looks and talent this show starts with a definite edge.
thecoolestloser says – reply to this

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Just 1 thing to say, ew.
Egg Drop Soup says – reply to this

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How totally gay.