9 years.

Today is my nine year anniversary of working at KFBT (and KVWB). It's been a bumpy ride at times. There have been some memorable occasions (hitting a satellite dish with a broom, Carrie Whitmore, other things), and more than a few days when I've wanted to walk the hell out of there and never return, but overall, there's been TV. And not only that, but there's been the WB Network.

Ah, yes. The WB. That fledgling 5th network (UPN being the 6th, even though they debuted on the same day - Jan. 11th, 1995) that has managed in just under a decade to become a small force to be reckoned with.

In honor, I present to you a list (in no particular order) of every WB show that has ever been on the air! If I can be arsed, I'll put a comment or two next to the show's title.

Nick Freno, Licensed Teacher - I'm sure if I saw "Nick Freno" in a crowd, I'd walk right past him.

Glory Days

Nikki - When this sitcom wasn't being all T&A, it had a few funny moments. You know, for a sitcom. Also, it took place in "Las Vegas", which, like all shows that have their setting here, meant that it was really not Las Vegas.

Like Family

Grounded For Life- Probably the funniest sitcom on the WB. Fox dropped this one, and I'm glad they did. I'd never have seen it otherwise.

What I Like About You - I used to think Kelly (from 90210) was pretty.

For Your Love

Unhappily Ever After - When this sitcom wasn't being all T&A, it had a few funny moments. You know, for a sitcom. Alas, it was always being T&A.

7th Heaven - I don't think [sigh] covers it. I still marvel at the facts that a) it's coming back for a ninth season. (NINTH!!) and b) I used to watch it. Religiously. (hee.) My only defense is that it's like the Jerry Springer show. You don't want to watch, but you find yourself drawn to it like a black hole of craptacular tv.

Dawson's Creek - Meh.

D.C. - "I've got a great idea! Why don't we have Dawson's Creek...with politics?" [/WB Exec]

Reba - Argh.

Cleghorne! - Poor Ellen Cleghorne. Wasn't funny on SNL. Wasn't funny in her own show either.

One Tree Hill - The bane of my existence. "I've got a great idea! Why don't we have Dawson's Creek...with basketball?" ARRRRGGGH! This is proof positive that just having beautiful people on a show is not enough to make it worth watching.

Everwood - It's hit and miss with this one. Overall it's okay, and probably one of the best shows still on TV. (Which is a truly sad indication of the state of TV)

Gilmore Girls - Oh. My. God. Do they ever shut up?

Smallville - Heeeee. I got into this show thanks in large part to MightyBigTV.com. (Remember when it was that?) Anytime Lana is on it's difficult to care, but the Superman stuff keeps me tuning in. (Well, that and the Lex/Clark relationship. Oh, and Papa Luthor. He's just great.)

The Wayans Bros.

Sister Sister - I probably shouldn't admit this, but I once got goosebumps from an episode of Sister Sister.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch - Salem is funny. Shut up.

Charmed - Why? Just ...why?

Tarzan - Not even Director Skinner could save this show. The great thing was that the WB hyped it up so huge and then it failed miserably. Heh.

Zoe, Duncan, Jack, and Jane (later renamed Zoe...)

Jack & Jill

The Steve Harvey Show

The Jamie Foxx Show

Steve Harvey's Big Time - Stupid Human Tricks for half an hour. Mildly entertaining.

The Jamie Kennedy Experiment - I still don't see how anyone could not see through his "disguises", but sometimes this is funny. You know, for a hidden camera show.

WB's Superstar USA - Fuck you, WB. Fuck you, reality television. Fuck you, deliberate humiliation passed off as entertainment.

All About the Andersons

Do Over - I wanted to like this show. Maybe if I go back in time 30 years from now, I will.

Popular - Why'd they cancel this? Bastards.

Maybe It's Me - Why'd they cancel this? Bastards.

Birds of Prey - "I've got a great idea! Why don't we have Smallville...but with three women, and have it set in Gotham City?"

Dead Last - I think this show could have worked. If it hadn't sucked.

Greetings From Tucson

Black Sash - "I've got a great idea! Why don't we have Dawson's Creek...with karate?"

Savannah - This was the WB's first drama. It was a total soap opera, but I liked it.

Felicity - Meh.

Safe Harbor - A 7th Heaven spin off? What fun! Yes, let's have the Camdenverse spread. Thank god (hee) that this plan of world domination was nipped in the bud.

Hyperion Bay - This Dawson's Creekish show had Zach (from Saved by the Bell) so it was known in our household as Saved by the Bay. After watching an episode or two, it was renamed, Saved by the Boobs.

Raising Dad - "I've got a great idea! A sitcom with Bob Saget and... hey. Wait. Where are you guys going?"

Simon - I liked this. [shrug]

Surreal Life - The only reality television show I enjoy.

High School Reunion - PSYCHOTIC FREAKS!!!

Kirk - Remember Growing Pains? Hee. "Boner".

Life With Roger - This show was okay too. You know, for a sitcom.

Run of the House

The Army Show

The Tom Show

Family Affair

Grosse Pointe - Why'd they cancel this? Bastards.

Off Centre - Crass, vulgar, crude, offensive, stupid.

Brotherly Love

Brutally Normal

The Oblongs - This cartoon was actually amusing. I think Cartoon Network shows episodes from time to time.

Baby Blues - This cartoon had "It's All Been Done" by the Barenaked Ladies as it's theme song. Woo hoo hoo!

Pop Stars - Remember Eden's Crush? Yeah, me neither.

Three - "I've got a great idea! Let's combine Dawson's Creek and Alias!" Actually, that might work on a different network. Or if they tried it now.

Mission Hill

Rescue 77

Young Americans

Pepsi Smash - Heee. PEPSI SMASH!!! Hee. Of course, the fact that it's got the sponsor's name IN THE TITLE OF THE SHOW is a bit ...something. But, hey, hip musicians playing free concerts.

The O'Keefes

The Parent Hood - *looks at imaginary joint, nods wisely*

Smart Guy

The Help - Crude, vulguar, crass, offensive, stupid.

Pepsi's Play for a Billion - Pepsi, a chimpanzee, and a billion dollar pay off (that didn't happen). The ultimate in game shows. And it's coming back for another show this year! Woo!

On the Spot

Alright Already

Kelly Kelly

My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

Movie Stars

First Time Out

The PJs

Elimidate Deluxe

Hype

Men, Women, & Dogs

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Angel - What can I say about these two shows? They got to me. Big time. I, of course, have no way of knowing how much the WD influenced that, but I know it did. But Buffy was unlike any other show before it. It consumed my thoughts long before I found the WD. I watched both series the entire way through -(I have yet to see the explantion behind Giles not losing his head in S7, but otherwise didn't miss an episode.) something I can't say about any other show in history. (Not even the Bimpsons or Futurmama) Looking back on the shows, they're not nearly as wonderful as the first time. I don't know if it's my aging, or the fact that I "know how it ends" or if the shows just really weren't "all that" to begin with (I'm thinking the answer is "Yes"), but rewatching Buffy and Angel ...loses something. I can rewatch eps of The Simpsons or Futurama and still laugh, but don't find myself doing that with the Buffyverse.
Of course, I still watch them if they're on, but I think that it's a weaning process. The other day at work, Dopplegangland was on, and I was all meh.
Anywhat, these two shows, each having five seasons on the WB, were easily my favorites.

And that's that. Oh! A quick list of upcoming shows (they've not hit the air as of this date):
Summerland - Uncle Jesse's girlfriend has a new drama. Hmm.
Jack and Bobby - yawn.
The Mountain - "I've got a great idea! Let's make Everwood again."
Commando Nanny - Um.
and some "honorable mentions" (shows that never made it on the air at all):
Fearless - A CIA agent (who is like, 12 [rolleyes]) who doesn't have the "fear" gene. Alias for the tween crowd?
Chasing Alice - I still want this one to show up someday. Solely based on the description: A London cop, who happens to be the sister of Alice (from the Wonderland books) goes into Wonderland searching for her.

So, there ya have it. Nine years worth of television viewing. I suppose I should say something poignant here. But I got nothing.