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Court TV Gets 'Profiler,' 'Forensic'

Thursday, July 13, 2000

10:00 PM PT

/>"Profiler" has a new home. Court TV has picked up the NBC drama, which was canceled in May after four seasons, for airing five days a week. The series centered on a criminal profiler, Sam Waters (played by Ally Walker), and her work with a criminal investigation. Robert Davi costarred and Jamie Luner ("Melrose Place") replaced Walker in the final season.

"Profiler is a provocative and compelling series that will not only complement our original programming, but will help to introduce a new audience to the network's wide range of prime time programming," said Art Bell, Court TV Executive Vice President, Programming and Marketing, of the acquisition. "Not since 'Silence of the Lambs' has such a strong female protagonist been portrayed in the world of criminal justice."

Bell also announced the launch of a new show, "Forensic Files," which will explore forensic science and how it is used through reenactments and profiles. The show will premiere the week of Sept. 18, along with "Profiler."