ABC is planning to roll out at least seven first-run shows this summer, while also giving fans of some canceled series the chance to watch the final episodes of those programs. The network Wednesday said its summer slate would, as previously announced, kick off with the return of “The Bachelorette” on...
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TV critics and Emmy voters don’t always see eye to eye, but when it comes to the delights of Don Draper, the two camps are completely copacetic. Avoiding any signs of a sophomore slump, AMC’s “Mad Men”—which in September snagged the drama series Emmy—soared to the top of TelevisionWeek ’s semiannual...
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For anyone who loves television, Nov. 20 may go down in the industry history books as Black Thursday. On that date, ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson was forced to call the producers of three outstanding young drama series and tell them that the network was giving up. He may have never said...
ABC’s slow-motion semi-unveiling of its winter schedule continued Thursday with word that “Scrubs” will air Tuesdays at 9 starting Jan. 6. As for the information many die-hard fans of the network’s several struggling series want to know—namely, the fates of “Pushing Daisies,” “Dirty Sexy Money” and ...
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"Pushing Daisies" may be close to pushing daisies. According to industry sources familiar with the situation, ABC has decided not to produce any more episodes of the critically beloved show this season. Word of the show's apparent death began spreading around Hollywood Thursday morning...
Miley Cyrus, star of the Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana,” and “American Idol” finalist David Archuleta have signed on to perform during NBC’s live broadcast of “The 82nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” Kristin Chenoweth of ABC’s “Pushing Daisies” and stars of the Disney Channel’s “The Cheetah...
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While preliminary data indicates that television turnout for the final of presidential campaign debate declined from the last matchup between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain, NBC may have performed best among the broadcast networks airing the contest, according to fast affiliate ratings...
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The Writers Guild of America’s strike released its grip on Hollywood more than eight months ago, but its effects still are trickling through television. Several sophomore series whose first seasons were cut short by the work stoppage late last year are feeling the aftershocks of the strike now. Among...
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ABC is bringing pie and prizes to the public, taking to the road to promote the return of "Pushing Daisies" and the launch of new game show "Opportunity Knocks." The network Wednesday is expected to unveil details of separate cross-country promotional tours designed to give potential...