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Global reveals fall sked, new Showcase branding

TORONTO – Despite the financial hurdles facing its parent company, Global Television is predicting that its fall programming schedule will be a “real treat” for viewers. "The strength of our returning hits provides a solid anchor for every night of the week,” said Barbara Williams, EVP of content for Canwest Broadcasting, in the announcement. “Add to this the cream of the crop from the new season, and we've got a powerful combination that will be hard to top." The network has picked up a musical-comedy called Glee; an animated Family Guy spin-off series called The Cleveland Show; The Good Wife starring Julianna...