Update: ABC Renews Shondaland Dramas, MODERN FAMILY, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. & More
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2016 As of this afternoon, ABC has begun handing out early renewals for the 2016-17 television season....
Ricky Martin and More Join PaleyFest Fall 2015 TV Previews; Kicks Off Sept 9
by TV News Desk - August 24, 2015 The Paley Center for Media adds additional talent to its two-week PaleyFest Fall TV Previews festival, taking place September 9 - 16, at the Center's Los Angeles location (465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). Music superstar Ricky Martin will make his first-ever Paley Center appearance fo...
ABC Up Week to Week in Adults 18-49
by Tyler Peterson - December 08, 2015 With its Charlie Brown Christmas specials and the premiere of “The Great Holiday Baking Show,” ABC took second in Adults 18-49 (1.6/5) to NBC, beating drama lineups on CBS by 23% (1.3/4) and Fox by 33% (1.2/4 – fall finales of “Gotham”/”Minority Report”). The Net won the night among Kids 2-11, with...
The CW to Present MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION, 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2015 Marking 20 years since the debut of the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series “MADtv,” The CW Network will broadcast the MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION on Tuesday, January 12 (8:00-9:00 pm ET/PT)....
Thom Sesma, Greg Watanabe and More Lead A SINGLE SHARD, Beginning Tonight at People's Light
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2016 People's Light presents the regional premiere of A SINGLE SHARD, a highly theatrical adaptation of Linda Sue Park's Newbery Award-winning novel by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Schenkkan....
ABC Officially Unveils 2015-16 Primetime Schedule!
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015 ABC continues its commitment to great storytelling with the announcement of its 2015-16 slate of programming, including the addition of 10 new series. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln...
Ken Jeong to Star in New ABC Medical Pilot
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2015 According to Deadline, Ken Jeong's ABC medical pilot DR. KEN has been picked up by ABC after it was originally developed for NBC in 2013....
Audra McDonald, Jane Lynch, and More Win 2015 Creative Arts Emmy Awards- Complete List!
by Sally Henry - September 12, 2015 THE EMMY AWARDS for Creative Arts have wrapped up, and BroadwayWorld has all the winners listed below!...
ABC's THE MUPPETS Hits a 4-Week High in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2015 At 8:00 p.m., ABC's “The Muppets” beat its freshman Fox comedy competition by 40% in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5 vs. 1.0/3 for “Grandfathered”)....
Lady Gaga to Present at 67th ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2015 The Television Academy took to Twitter to announce that Lady Gaga, soon to star in the next installment of the FX horror series AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL, will be among the presenters for the 67TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS...
ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME Grows to 4-Week High in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2016 During the week of April 4, 2016, ABC aired 7 of the Top 20 TV shows in Adults 18-49, with “Modern Family” and “Grey's” finishing in the Top 10: “Modern Family” – No. 8, “Grey's Anatomy” – No. 10, “The Goldbergs” – No. 14, “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Middle” and “Scandal” tied at No. 15 and “bl...
THE COMMON GROUND Set for Toronto Fringe Festival, 7/2-13
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2014 4 teens. 2 queer parents. 1 musical dissertation. Playwright, director, and performer Dr. Ken McNeilly has turned 4 years and 400 pages of doctoral research into a brand new one-hour musical featured at the 2014 Toronto Fringe Festival, running July 2-13 at the Randolph Theatre. Tickets are availabl...
ABC Announces 2015 Holiday Programming
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2015 ABC celebrates the joy of the holidays with special programming, including "It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown," "Toy Story 20th Anniversary Special" and an all-new series, "The Great Holiday Baking Show."...
ABC Ties Strongest Week Since November in Adults 18-49
by Tyler Peterson - February 02, 2016 During the week of January 25, 2016, ABC held even in Adults 18-49 (1.1/4) to tie its best week since November – since w/o 11/30/15....
ABC's MODERN FAMILY Scores Highest Adult 18-49 Rating Since September
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2016 At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “Modern Family” spiked 33% from its lead-in (2.8/9 vs. 2.1/7) and is projected to rank as Wednesday's No. 1 show in Adults 18-49 in the Live + 7 Day ratings....
Thom Sesma, Greg Watanabe and More Lead A SINGLE SHARD at People's Light
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016 People's Light presents the regional premiere of A SINGLE SHARD, a highly theatrical adaptation of Linda Sue Park's Newbery Award-winning novel by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Schenkkan....
Seeso Sensation BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$ to Return for Season 2 This Fall
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2016 Fan-favorite BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$ will return to Seeso for season two, premiering Fall 2016....
Ken Jeong to Host ABC FALL PREVIEW SPECIAL, 9/18
by Tyler Peterson - September 10, 2015 Tune-in and take a look at the exciting new shows coming to ABC this fall as doctor-turned-actor/comedian Ken Jeong hosts “ABC Fall Preview Special,” FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network....
ABC Orders UNCLE BUCK Comedy Starring Mike Epps
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2015 ABC has greenlit the comedy series UNCLE BUCK, starring comedian Mike Epps. The show joins three other previously announced comedies for the network including “The Muppets”, “Dr. Ken,” and “The Real O'Neals.”...
THE MUPPETS Delivers Big Time-Period Growth for ABC During Fall 2015
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2015 During the week of December 7, 2015, ABC aired 4 of the Top 15 entertainment programs in Adults 18-49, placing 4 of the Top 6 comedies with its Wednesday 8:00-10:00 p.m. comedy block...
ABC's THE MUPPETS Is Most-Watched Comedy in New Time Slot
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2016 During the week of February 1, 2016, ABC took second to a Super Bowl-fueled CBS in Total Viewers (6.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.2/4-tie). T...
ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Posts Week-to-Week Gains in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2015 During the week of October 5, 2015, ABC ranked No. 1 in Nielsen's non-sports Adult 18-49 averages (1.6/5), leading NBC and CBS by 7% each (tied at 1.5/5) and Fox by 14% (1.4/4)....
COMMUNITY'S Ken Jeong to Produce, Star in Medical Comedy Based on His Life for NBC
by TV News Desk - September 21, 2013 Ken Jeong (Community) is set to produce and star in a new medical comedy for NBC. The show is based on Jeong's life as a licensed physician before joining the entertainment business....
Alec Baldwin, Michael Strahan & More Set for ABC's CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016 The primetime summer hit CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD, produced by FremantleMedia North America, returns for a second season on SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network....
ABC to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Holiday-Themed Programming
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2016 ABC celebrates the most romantic time of the year, Valentine's Day, with special episodes of “Dr. Ken,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” and “The Goldbergs,” along with two classic Charlie Brown specials and “The Bachelor at 20: A Celebration of Love.”... |