letterten 2003-04 fall preview

debuts Thursday, Oct 30, 8:00pm

premise from	A young woman learns that she can go back in time for one day to help the lives of both strangers and those close to her. [Fox link]
stars	Eliza Dushku ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Shawn Reeves, Jessica Collins, A.J. Cook ("Final Destination 2"), Heath Freeman, Zach Galifianakis
producers	Marty Adelstein, Neal Moritz, Dawn Parouse, Jon Feldman
studio	20th Century Fox, Original Television

opinions
	Although she could easily hold her own in the role, casting Eliza Dushku in a very different role from her time in the Buffyverse might backfire since most of her fans will be expecting something similar to that. That being said, concepts similar to this have been tried and not worked.
	If you're sticking to a formula that mixes "Alias," "Groundhog Day" and a healthy dose of "C.S.I" style forensics, it sure helps to be able to put Eliza Dushku running, kicking and pouting in your reel. Production values look high and Dushku seems to be expanding her acting colors. It's a tough time slot, but it will offer something totally different from what the other networks are airing Thursdays at 8.

my thoughts on "Tru Calling"
	Life support. It's different than the other offerings in the slot, but after "Friends" and "Survivor," who'll be left to sample this?