ABC has greenlit a pilot for a proposed new version of “thirtysomething,” featuring an ensemble of new faces playing the grown-up, 30-something children of the original cast reprised by Ken Olin (Michael Steadman), Mel Harris (Hope Murdoch), Timothy Busfield (Elliot Weston) and Patricia Wettig (Nancy Weston). The logline: Apparently, raising children (even grown children) never […]
ABC has announced a revival of game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” with the new version hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel will be featured in a special run of episodes featuring celebrity contestants playing for charity. In addition, a new interactive game will allow viewers to play along from home. “Millionaire” is set […]
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ABC News’ coverage of the first-in-the-nation primary will be incorporated into the broadcast of sitcom The Conners, which will air live on both coasts on Tuesday, February 11 at 8 p.m. ET. The results will be incorporated into the story in real time as the results roll in during the evening. The live episode will […]
ABC has picked up “The Brides,” a new drama from executive producer/writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (“Riverdale,” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”), Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television to pilot. Maggie Kiley (“American Horror Story,” “Riverdale,” upcoming “Katy Keene”) is set to direct. The logline: “The Brides,” a sexy contemporary reimagining of “Dracula,” is a family drama with […]
The National Football League announced its postseason television schedule on Sunday, December 29. Wild Card weekend marks the kickoff to the NFL postseason on Jan. 4-5. ESPN and ABC will simulcast the first game of these playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 4:35 p.m. ET: AFC South division winner Houston Texans make their sixth playoff […]
Sports Business Daily’s John Ourand reported that CBS has decided to conclude its association with Southeastern Conference (SEC) football after its contact with them expires following the 2023 football season. The late Saturday afternoon package for the SEC has been the most-watched college football telecast, on average, per week for the past decade. CBS Sports […]
On a night already filled with nostalgia on ABC, thanks to the Dec. 18 “Live in Front of A Studio Audience” event featuring recreated episodes of “Good Times” and “All in the Family“, the network debuted on-air promos in the style of ABC in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Steve French, an on-air announcer for […]
ESPN’s entire 35-game bowl slate begins Friday, Dec. 20. Their postseason college football coverage is highlighted by the exclusive presentation of the College Football Playoff, which begins with the Semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 28. The College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will feature No. 1 LSU vs. No. 4 Oklahoma (4 p.m. […]
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ABC has opted against a second season of summer drama “Reef Break.” The series starred former “Without a Trace” star Poppy Montgomery as a former thief turned fixer for the government of an island paradise in the Pacific. Ray Stevenson, Desmond Chiam, Melissa Bonne and Tamala Shelton rounded off the regular cast. Ken Sanzel (“Numb3rs”) […]
