* The “24” second-season premiere will run commercial free, thanks to a sponsorship deal with Ford. (The “Alias” pilot benefited from a similar arrangement last year.)
* Sara Gilbert (of “Roseanne” fame) will play one of the new girls at CTU. Laura Harris (one of Harry Knowles’ castmates in “The Faculty”) will also have a recurring role. A third new cast member, Sarah Wynter (“The Sixth Day”), was hired some time ago.
* “24” also took “program of the year” and “new program of the year” kudos from the Television Critics Association on Saturday. Another Fox enterprise, “The Bernie Mac Show,” took best achievement in comedy.
* Execs also confirm that both Nina Myers and Sherry Palmer will turn up this season. No word yet on Neill, the henchman played by Al Leong.
* “24” also took “program of the year” and “new program of the year” kudos from the Television Critics Association on Saturday. Another Fox enterprise, “The Bernie Mac Show,” took best achievement in comedy.
* Execs also confirm that both Nina Myers and Sherry Palmer will turn up this season. No word yet on Neill, the henchman played by Al Leong.
