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As CBS continues to hammer out plans for a finale to its long-running crime drama CSI, the big question is whether original star William Petersen will return. No one is commenting but I hear that is very much a possibility. The network is expected to unveil its plans for CSI‘s final chapter, believed to be a TV movie event, at its upfront presentation tomorrow.
Petersen, who has remained an executive producer on CSI following his on-screen exit, not only helped put CSI on the map, he helped put the show on the air. The actor was one of the biggest names on CBS’ talent roster during the 2000 pilot season with a rich talent deal, and of all the scripts he was presented with, he picked a forensic crime drama from then-novice writer Anthony Zuiker. Peterson’s character Gil Grissom was synonymous with CSI for the first nine years. It would mean a lot to fans if he came back the way The Office star Steve Carell returned for the cult NBC comedy’s last episode.
There's exactly 2 things on CBS's fall schedule that I'll be watching!
Danson on Cyber won't have much effect when It's delayed by football on Sunday nights.
The official press release from CBSPressExpress
Susan
Well Danson joining Cyber is...interesting...
I still hope they have the Miami and NY teams in the movie...even if it is just for a cameo.
I wonder if Nick and Brass will also return for this? They certainly should be included, IMO.
It's been years since fans got to see Supervisor Gil Grissom and Asst. Supervisor Catherine Willows together.
CSI will fix that -- and fans will get their last fix -- during an epic two-hour series finale airing on September 27. The star-studded farewell will feature original cast members William Petersen and Marg Helgenberger, along with current faves like Ted Danson.
Peterson anchored the show's first nine seasons and Helgenberger was a mainstay for the first 12. Despite staying involved and making occasional appearances (Peterson even stayed on as an executive producer), fans just couldn't get enough.
"We actually got a little misty-eyed about this one," said Nina Tassler, Chairman of CBS Entertainment.
After 15 years and over 300 episodes, it's the end of an era ... but the legacy will continue.
The iconic series has already led to three spinoffs, and not all the characters are going away. Supervisor D.B. Russell, played by Danson, will move to CSI: Cyber, where he'll team up with Academy Award-winner Patricia Arquette. After the CSI finale, CSI: Cyber will air on Sundays at 10/9c.
What exactly does the press release on CBSPressExpress say? I can't access it due to my geographical location (it's geo-blocked).
The Two-Hour Series Finale for “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” Sept. 27,
Featuring the Return of Original Cast Members,
Including William Petersen and Marg Helgenberger
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Ted Danson Joins Patricia Arquette on the Cast of “CSI: Cyber”
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SUNDAYS – CBS presents a smart, upscale night of programming on Sunday. The #1 news program for more than four decades, 60 MINUTES, returns at 7:00 PM. MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday’s top-rated broadcast drama, is back in office at 8:00 PM, followed by the most acclaimed series on network television, THE GOOD WIFE, at 9:00 PM. To start the season, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION will have a special two-hour series finale farewell. Then, CSI: CYBER will move in at 10:00 PM to carry on the CSI legacy, with Emmy Award winner Ted Danson joining Academy Award winner Patricia Arquette on the cast.