Fox Sweeps TV.com Poll for Most Anticipated New fall Shows

Fox Sweeps TV.com Poll for Most Anticipated New fall Shows

J.J. Abrams's "Fringe" and Seth McFarlane's "The Cleveland Show" Favored by TV.com's Active Online Community

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TV.com, a leading content and community site for TV fans, today announced the winners of its annual Most Anticipated New Shows polls. After polling thousands of TV.com community members, Fox's "Fringe" was chosen as the most anticipated new drama, while Fox's "The Cleveland Show," was voted the most anticipated new comedy.

"While the critics may have their favorite new shows for the season, the most anticipated poll is a clear indication of what the fans are excited about," said Erin Geiger, site director of TV.com. "Our active community members base their votes on months of information exchanging and opinion sharing on TV.com. This online buzz building is an exciting phenomenon that allows us to monitor trends and forecast hits."

J.J. Abram's latest project, "Fringe" revolves around a mysterious rapidly spreading and threatening phenomenon that two FBI agents (played by Dawson's Creek star, Joshua Jackson and Anna Torv from "The Secret Life of Us") are trying to stop from spreading. In their search for answers, they enlist the help of one the FBI agent's estranged father, a famous, but now institutionalized scientist.

"That's the greatest thing ever," said JJ Abrams at the Fringe premiere party. "I've got to tell you something, the only reason we do the show is for the fans of TV. To hear that anyone is looking forward to it warms the heart. Because you're in that vacuum of trying to make it, and make something people like, and to have anyone say that they're interested is very exciting. I'm very grateful."

Seth McFarlane continues his FOX animated comedy domination with a spin-off of the much-loved series "Family Guy." "The Cleveland Show" features the adventures of Peter Griffin's neighbor Cleveland Brown. Cleveland, along with Cleveland Junior, move to Virginia to start a new life with Cleveland's old high school sweetheart, Donna and her two children.

Additionally, TV.com brought back the very popular Premiere Plots feature to give TV viewers plot summaries from their favorite shows such as "Heroes," "Grey's Anatomy," "Gossip Girl," and many more. The polls and Premiere Plots are part of TV.com's extensive feature around the upcoming fall TV season, which includes a comprehensive program calendar, online live chats during premieres, returning in-depth show summaries, episode guides, videos, downloads, news updates, actor bios, and cast photos, complemented by viewer reviews, forums, and blogs. To view, access: http://www.tv.com/fall-guide/.

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Source: TV.com

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