HITS & amp; MISSES

HITS & amp; MISSES
The WB and UPN
Here's a rundown of some successful -- and not-so-successful -- shows from The WB and UPN.
THE WBHITS
"7th Heaven": Family drama was network's longest-running show."Buffy the Vampire Slayer": Demon-killing dynamo puts the WB on the map."Dawson's Creek": Who knew "Joey" would end up with Tom Cruise?"Gilmore Girls": Warm, witty twosome form the core of an instant classic."Smallville": Saga of Superman's high school years captivates viewers.
MISSES
"Savannah": Steamy soap proved to be no "Dynasty.""Birds of Prey": Poorly conceived "Batman" spinoff never managed to fly."Tarzan": Former underwear model wasn't ready for prime time."Family Affair": Tim Curry as Mr. French? America didn't buy it."Commando Nanny": Mark Burnett's ("Survivor") first sitcom died before it started.
UPNHITS
"Star Trek: Voyager": Borg-fighting space travelers were an early draw."Moesha": Pop star Brandy proves she can do comedy as well as sing."WWF [WWE] Smackdown!": The Rock puts a body slam on prime time."America's Next Top Model": Tyra Banks reveals the weird world of supermodels."Everybody Hates Chris": Actually, there's much to love about this comedy.
MISSES
"Love Boat: The Next Wave": Remake of cheesy '70s series couldn't stay afloat."Dilbert": Office drone failed to make leap from funny pages to TV."Shasta McNasty": Lived up to its name."Chains of Love": Bizarre reality series was missing a few links."The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer": Should have stayed a secret.
-- Contra Costa Times