“Ugly Betty” remains in vogue at ABC. The network Thursday renewed the Thursday night dramedy as part of a mass pickup of a dozen staples of the ABC schedule. Also greenlit for the 2009-10 season: “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “The Bachelor,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Dancing With the Stars,” “Desperate...
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The second annual Television Academy Honors will celebrate eight programs from 2008 that demonstrate “television with a conscience” on April 30 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The eight programs had a significant impact on viewers regarding issues such as racial integration, adoption, gun control, sexual...
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An upcoming episode of ABC’s “Brothers and Sisters” will live up to its name behind the camera. An episode of the Sunday night drama directed by actor Chad Lowe is set to air Oct. 26, ABC confirmed Wednesday. Mr. Lowe’s brother Rob is one of the stars of the show. The episode to be directed by Chad Lowe...
Forget about Katherine Heigl exiting "Grey's Anatomy." One of the Walkers on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" may be in trouble. In an exclusive video interview, executive producer Greg Berlanti said he is talking to ABC about airing a commercial-free episode of the show in...