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ABC Studios Ranks First Among Studios in Number Of Returning Broadcast Series, with 14

May 2008 -- ABC Studios ushers in another record season with 16 returning series, maintaining its stronghold as the No. 1 studio in returning broadcast series (14, tied with Paramount). ABC Studios productions, including five new series, are scheduled on six networks and in first-run syndication.

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- Five New ABC Studios Series Scheduled to Premiere
- Studio in Development on 11 Additional Pilots For Consideration in the 2008/09 Season    » read more »

Friday, May 16, 2008 -- The remaining four of 12 players cast on "The Mole" have been confirmed - Liz (Whitefish, MT), Marcie (Corona, CA), Alex (Haverford, PA) and Craig (San Diego, CA). Dubbed television's smartest reality show, the new season of "The Mole" premieres MONDAY, JUNE 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. The series returns with all-new missions, locations and music, plus online and mobile interactivity, enabling more viewer participation over its 10 episodes. Jon Kelley ("Extra," "The National Sports Report") is host.    » read more »

"The 2008 Alma Awards'" All-Star Event Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month With Host Eva Longoria Parker

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- The "Alma Awards" is a showcase Highlighting Latino Contributions to Entertainment Industry Airs September 12 on ABC.

Call for Entries Open Until June 6
"The 2008 ALMA Awards®," celebrating the outstanding artistic achievements of Latinos in motion pictures, television and music, will air FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Television and film actress Eva Longoria Parker returns once again as executive producer and host of the telecast. "The 2008 ALMA Awards" will tape Sunday, August 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.    » read more »

Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood and Dwight Yoakam Announced to Appear at the Festival

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- Summer heats up when ABC heads to Nashville to take you to the hottest music event, "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock." Filming June 5-8, today's most exciting Country Music sensations will hit the stage in a four-day party and music celebration for the special that will air MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

Academy Award Winning Film (Best Animated Feature) Will Air in HDTV With 5.1-Channel Surround Sound and Spanish Audio via SAP

- Surprises Abound For Everyone, Including Marin, When She Sees Julia's Husband With Another Woman, And Patrick Realizes A Lot Has Changed When He Comes Home To Elmo, On ABC's "Men In Trees"
- Guest Stars Include Josh Stamberg as Jim and Kelli Williams as Julia

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- ABC Daytime's "The View" returns to Las Vegas, NV to broadcast from legendary casino resort Caesars Palace, JUNE 23-27. The broadcast, sponsored by Walgreens, was announced today by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group. This is the first time "The View" will broadcast in HDTV while on location. "The View" had previously broadcast from Caesars Palace in February 2006 and February 2004.

"I'm thrilled that the Walgreens sponsorship enables us to take 'The View' back to Las Vegas and Caesars Palace," said Mr. Frons. "What happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas once the ladies of 'The View' start talking about it."    » read more »

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- ABC's talk and entertainment program, "The View," has been called one of the best reality shows on television. Now, for the first time, viewers and fans alike will witness first-hand all the backstage drama which unfolds each morning leading up to show time, things that, until now, have remained behind closed doors. On FRIDAY, MAY 30 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), "The View" will take its viewers on this exciting behind-the-scenes journey, from inception to execution, to outline how the Memorial Day show (airs 5/26/08) was produced. Ali and Dina Lohan ("Living Lohan") and Ryan Cabrera were the featured guests, with an additional segment devoted to Whoopi's weight loss.    » read more »

Harrison Ford, Denise Richards, Brooke Smith, Eric McCormack, Kermit The Frog And Fozzie Bear, Plus Musical Guest Julianne Hough On "The View," May 19-23

Thursday, May 15, 2008 -- Harrison Ford and Karen Allen ("Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"), Eric McCormack ("the Andromeda Strain"), Denise Richards, Brooke Smith (ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"), Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear and musical guest Julianne Hough are among the featured guests on "The View," MAY 19-23 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. A "Day of Hot Topics" will be featured on Monday, May 19.    » read more »

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"I Survived A Japanese Game Show" Has Begun Shooting For A Hysterical Premiere, June 24 On ABC

Thursday, May 15, 2008 -- "I Survived a Japanese Game Show" has begun shooting in Japan and will premiere TUESDAY, JUNE 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. This unscripted reality/game show takes an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at 10 Americans - many of whom have never traveled outside the United States -- who are whisked away to Japan and compete in the ultimate Japanese game show... with hilarious results. The final winner will take home $250,000.    » read more »

Executive Producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers Answer Fan Questions Via Video Blog

Thursday, May 15, 2008 -- Dedicated to expanding online programming, beginning today, fans can go to ABC.com and see select viewer questions answered on the "Ask Grey's Anatomy" video blog by "Grey's Anatomy" creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes and executive producer Betsy Beers.    » read more »

A Toddler Faces Possible Expulsion From Daycare, On ABC's "Supernanny"

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 -- "Doyle Family" -- The Doyle children all attend a daycare where Lizzie (three) has a record of complaints from other kids and parents that's got her on the brink of being kicked out of the pre-school. Five-year-old Sara is busy cutting her own hair with her mom's sewing kit, and young Andrew (18 months) is developing his own attitude based on his two sisters' bad behavior. Jo will have a chance to take her skills into the classroom to help Brandy and Dwight Doyle get their children to be more respectful out in public as well as at home, on "Supernanny," WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

Tuesday, May 2008 -- Five-time Grammy® winner Usher gets set to light up the ballroom floor as another exciting season of "Dancing with the Stars" comes to a close, TUESDAY, MAY 20 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Performing "Love in this Club," which shot to #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 music chart, Usher is back with his latest album, "Here I Stand," available May 27. He'll also treat audiences to a performance of his Grammy-winning hit single, "Yeah," accompanied by his dancers and pros Cheryl Burke, Karina Smirnoff, Kym Johnson, Derek Hough, Genya Mazo and Artem Chigvintsev.    » read more »

Debut of No. 1 Draft Pick Candace Parker with the Los Angeles Sparks and Theme Song and Music Video by R&B Sensation Alicia Keys

March 13, 2008 -- ESPN2 will combine with ABC to televise 22 regular-season WNBA games, starting with the defending champion, Phoenix Mercury and Diana Taurasi, when they host the Los Angeles Sparks and No. 1 Draft pick Candace Parker from NCAA champion Tennessee Saturday, May 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. For the first time, ABC will use SkyCam for a WNBA telecast -- showcasing the speed and talent of the top female players in the world.    » read more »

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Heads To New Orleans To Help An Extended Family Rebuild Their Homes And A Local Congregation With Their Church After The Devastation Of Hurricane Katrina, On The Show's Two-Part Season Finale, Sunday, May 18 On ABC

Monday, April 28, 2008 -- "Usea Family" -- Ty Pennington and the show's designers are heading to the final stop on their 50-state tour to surprise the Usea family of Westwego, LA, and the Noah's Ark Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans, with the news that they'll be rebuilding the Useas' homes as well as the church in just seven days, on the two-part Season Finale of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," SUNDAY, MAY 18 (7:00-8:00 & 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

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