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Saying Goodbye to CSI, a Show That Changed TV https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/saying-goodbye-csi-show-changed-tv-191100364.html

On Sunday night, the case will finally be closed on CSI.After 15 seasons, 337 episodes, three spin-offs and a handful of cast changes through the years, CBS is finally letting go of the show that reinvigorated its network. It's difficult to understate the influence of the show, which has grown to become the largest TV franchise in the world. You need look no further than all the imitators made in the show's likeness that have come and gone, both on CSI's home of CBS and other broadcast networks. But back in 2000, no one would have predicted that a show about the science of crime-solving would have such an impact.The journey began in Las Vegas, where writer Anthony Zuiker was making $8-an-hour driving a tram. His moment of inspiration came while watching an episode of The New Detectives on the Discovery Channel about an Oakland Raiders cheerleader who had been murdered. "What really set it in motion for me was a long, long hair follicle with a tag cell that was caught in the headrest of the passenger side of the jeep," Zuiker tells TVGuide.com. "That signified, according to the narrator, that the hair was yanked out in a struggle. I thought, 'Wow, all of that information is connoted by a single hair follicle!' That really cemented for me the mantra of our series, which was the body is the perfect specimen. I felt like I could do a cop show that went below the tape for a forensic perspective with the sexy backdrop of Las Vegas, and the idea of CSI at that point was born."

 

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‘CSI’ Series Finale: Creator Anthony Zuiker On That Ending, Deleted Scene And The Future For The Characters & Himself https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/csi-series-finale-creator-anthony-033553322.html

SPOILER ALERT: This story includes details about tonight’s two-hour series finale of CSI.Tonight CBS bid farewell to its most important drama series of the past two decades. How CSI came to be has become part of
network lore — Anthony Zuiker going from a Las Vegas tram driver to creator of the biggest show in the world, CBS’ Nina Tassler getting a pleading last-minute call from then ABC Studios-based Jerry Bruckheimer TV to hear the pitch after ABC (and others) had passed, CBS debating between CSI and a Tony Danza pilot when Everybody Loves Raymond’s Phil Rosenthal gives a vote to the forensic drama, and ABC Studios pulling out of what would become a $1 billion franchise. CSI was the last big network hit to start on Friday before it helped CBS become the first network to challenge NBC’s then-impenetrable Thursday lineup in a big way. CSI went to become the most watched series in the US and around the world, lasting 15 seasons and spawning three spinoffs while going through three leading men and two leading ladies.

 

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CSI Cyber Is Adding A Classic CSI Regular To The Cast http://www.cinemablend.com/television/CSI-Cyber-Adding-Classic-CSI-Regular-Cast-89707.html

The original CSI may have ended its run just a few short days ago, but for one main CSI cast member, the ride isn’t over yet. Since George Eads and Elisabeth Shue left the CBS drama even before the big 2-hour event (and Grissom and Sidle boated off into the sunset), it may be a little easy to guess the person who is heading to CSI: Cyber this week. That’s right, Ted Danson is heading to CSI: Cyber, where he has been added to the cast as a series regular. The stint won’t be the first time that Danson’s CSI universe character, D.B. Russell, has headed to another show within the franchise. He also popped up in an episode of CSI: NY earlier this decade. While fans aren’t quite as invested in Russell as they have been with some of the original CSI characters, it’s nice that the network found a way to keep him on. In addition, adding Danson could give some former CSI audiences a reason to tune in and check out CSI: Cyber during this weekend’s big Season 2 premiere. After kicking off at midseason last year, CSI: Cyber did well enough that CBS renewed the series for a second season. The cast of the drama is already stacked, including Patricia Arquette and James Van Der Beek, and adding Ted Danson just makes the cast stand out a little further. Plus, while Season 1 debuted to middling reviews, CSI: Cyber will at least boast a really creepy plot for its Season 2 premiere episode. CBS recently released a clip for the new season, which features D.B. Russell interacting with the new gang as they try to solve a case involving a predator who is hacking dolls owned by little girls in order to get what he wants.

 

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CSI: Cyber Boss Talks D.B.'s Arrival, Avery's Ex and More Season 2 Teases — Plus: Watch a Premiere Clip https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/csi-cyber-boss-talks-d-162803304.html

CSI worlds collide once again this Sunday (CBS, 10/9c) when Ted Danson’s D.B. Russell joins the cast of CSI: Cyber, and TVLine has an exclusive first look at his reunion with Patricia Arquette’s Avery Ryan.“Avery’s definitely still the head of the department, so there’s no conflict there,” showrunner Pam Veasey tells TVLine. “They have that same wonderful dynamic we first saw in the backdoor pilot on CSI.”But it sounds like Avery won’t be the only woman in D.B.’s life for much longer.“Nelson decides he’s going to help D.B. date in Washington,” Veasey teases. “He introduces D.B., the old-fashioned guy who still walks up to people and says ‘Hello,’ to the world of dating apps.”Below, Veasey drops six more hints about what’s to come for the Cyber team in Season 2:

 

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Ted Danson to Exit ‘CSI: Cyber’ After 1 Season https://www.yahoo.com/tv/ted-danson-exit-csi-cyber-1-season-174132863.html

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Ted Danson will exit “CSI: Cyber” after just one season, CBS Entertainment president Glenn Geller confirmed on Tuesday at the TCA winter press tour.Danson played D.B. Russell on “CSI” for four years, then switched over to the spinoff after the original show ended in Sept.NBC announced Tuesday that Danson will star in a new Mike Schur series “Good Place” alongside Kristen Bell. Bell plays Eleanor, a woman from New Jersey who comes to realize that she hasn’t been a very good person. She decides to turn over a new leaf by learning what it actually means to be “good” or “bad,” and then trying to make up for her past behavior.Danson plays Michael who, through an unlikely set of circumstances, comes to be Eleanor’s guide through her self-designed self-improvement course. NBC ordered 13 episodes of the show last August during the network’s TCA day.