ABC Axes Eight Series to Make Way for Large Development Slate Next Season May 15, 2007 10:13 pm
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ABC has canceled at least eight series (one of them–According to Jim–may not be over yet), four comedies, three dramas and one reality series.
“The George Lopez” Show Canceled May 14, 2007 11:05 pm
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It is being reported now, based on comments made by George Lopez, that his self-titled show has been canceled by ABC.
ABC Renews “October Road” and “Notes from the Underbelly” May 11, 2007 8:37 pm
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ABC has given second season orders to two of its recently introduced series; October Road and Notes from the Underbelly.
Three More Years to Get “Lost” May 7, 2007 2:19 am
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ABC and producers of Lost have come to an agreement about when to end the hit series. According to Variety, the show will air for three more seasons.
ABC Renews “Saturday Night College Football” May 2, 2007 7:12 pm
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Saturday Night Football is returning to ABC. The series of college football games will debut on September 1 with the matchup of Tennessee at California and run for 12 weeks.
Rosie O’Donnell Departs “The View” April 25, 2007 6:00 pm
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Citing disagreements during contract talks; “They wanted me three years, I wanted one year, and it just didn’t work,” Rosie O’Donney announced today on The View that her tenure on the show will come to an end this year.
“Traveler” Gets Boost, Plus Other ABC Scheduling Moves April 21, 2007 5:18 pm
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ABC has scheduled what they are calling a “sneak preview” of the pilot of its upcoming drama series Traveler to air following Grey’s Anatomy on Thursday, May 10.
New Details on ‘Grey’s’ Spin-off April 18, 2007 4:09 pm
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ABC has released a few details about the two-hour episode of Grey’s Anatomy that could be used to launch the ‘Grey’s’ spin-off, which is currently titled Private Practice.
“In Case of Emergency” Canceled April 13, 2007 4:30 pm
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ABC has canceled the freshman comedy series In Case of Emergency just one week short of its last scheduled episode.
“Six Degrees” Pulled, “The Wedding Bells” Ends Production April 2, 2007 11:05 pm
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ABC announced on Monday that they are pulling the low-rated freshman drama Six Degrees, effectively ending the series. Only eight episodes have aired.
Lost Season 4 to Start In January? [Update] March 29, 2007 12:41 am
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It’s been rumored for quite some time that when Lost returns for its fourth season, it’ll do it in a style like 24: a straight shot beginning in January.
Well, in an interview with Sci Fi Wire, Naveen Andrews who plays Sayid on the hit ABC drama hinted at the late start.
Grey’s Anatomy Cast Get New Contract Deals March 12, 2007 12:44 am
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According to The Hollywood Reporter a couple Grey’s Anatomy actors have closed deals for new contracts.
ABC Pulls The Knights of Prosperity March 6, 2007 9:52 pm
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ABC has quietly pulled its struggling freshman comedy series The Knights of Prosperity.
Vincent Pastore Pulls Out of Dancing with the Stars February 28, 2007 5:04 pm
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Actor Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos) has pulled out of the hit ABC dancing competition show Dancing with the Stars after a week of training.
ABC Announces Premiere of October Road and the Return of Six Degrees February 22, 2007 11:14 pm
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ABC has announced the premiere date of their new series October Road for Thursday, March 15.
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Marc Cherry Stays on with ABC February 21, 2007 5:50 pm
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Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives) has signed a four-year deal with ABC Television to remain on board with the network through the 2011 season. That will take the series through 7 seasons.
Possible Grey’s Anatomy Spin Off February 21, 2007 5:35 pm
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There are reports that Shonda Rhimes (creator of Grey’s Anatomy) is considering spinning off a series starring the character of Addison Montgomery.
ABC and Kimmel Close To New Deal February 20, 2007 10:00 am
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According to Broadcasting & Cable, ABC and Jimmy Kimmel are close to signing a multi-year extension which will keep Kimmel with the network (and the network in the late-night market) past the 2009 season.
Cast of The New Season of Dancing with the Stars To Be Announced Wednesday [Update] February 17, 2007 6:06 pm
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ABC will be announcing the cast of the hit dancing show Dancing with the Stars on Wednesday, February 21 on Good Morning America.
ABC Renews Three of its Reality Series January 27, 2007 2:45 pm
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ABC has renewed Supernanny, Wife Swap and Funniest Home Videos for another season.
Networks Adjust Schedules to Counteract Against AI Juggernaut January 27, 2007 2:18 pm
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CBS and ABC, in an effort to help stem off some ratings loss due to the returning American Idol have pulled and shifted, respectively, a series from each network.
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