Variety is reporting on NBC’s announcement of its summer schedule. In the minutia of reality, pseudo-reality and game shows there was one dramatic series [that I could find].

“Fear Itself” is a new, distinctive 13-episode suspense and horror anthology series set to push the boundaries of this classic genre through a host of provocative talent, both in front of and behind the camera, including award-winning, sought-after directors John Landis (”An American Werewolf in London”), Darren Bousman (”Saw II, III and IV”) and Ronny Yu (”Bride of Chucky”); actors Brandon Routh (”Superman Returns”), Shiri Appleby (”Charlie Wilson’s War”), Elisabeth Moss (”Mad Men”), Cynthia Watros (”Lost”), Eric Roberts (NBC’s “Heroes”) and John Billingsley (”Star Trek: Enterprise”); and writers, including Joe Gangemi (”Wind Chill,” the novel “Inamorata”), Steve Niles (”30 Days of Night”) and Dan Knauf (”Carnivale,” “Supernatural”).

This sounds very interesting. It reminds me of Spielberg’s Amazing Stories from the ’80s. There hasn’t been much mention of this series up until now, but I’m looking forward to seeing it.

Two questions. How do you feel about the percentage of prime-time being taken up by “reality” shows? Also, does “Fear Itself” interest you?