Tag: ABC
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Conan O’Brien to Host 97th Oscars®
Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars.
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Grammys To Move From CBS To ABC/Disney In 2027
The Grammys are finding a new home on ABC/Disney in 2027 after being on CBS in recent years.
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‘Disneyland’ on ABC: An Entertainment Inflection Point 70 Years Later
70 years ago this Sunday, Walt Disney greeted viewers in their homes across America as the host of the first episode of Disneyland — a series later known as The Magical World of Disney, amongst other names — on ABC. From the start, he offered viewers the opportunity to share in his “latest and greatest dream:” Disneyland, the…
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Desperate Housewives | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 3, 2004
On this day in 2004, the comedy-drama mystery TV series ‘Desperate Housewives’ debuted on ABC. The residents of the fictional Wisteria Lane live seemingly perfect suburban lives. In reality, secrets, crimes, and mysteries lurk just beyond their doors. ‘Desperate Housewives’ would run for eight seasons and 180 episodes, earning multiple awards and the distinction of…
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It’s a New Cruise Ship Story Aboard ‘Doctor Odyssey’
‘Doctor Odyssey’ is a new take on a cruise ship series.
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Fall Lineup For ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ Announced
The fall lineup for all of the films being shown on ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ has been revealed!
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8 Simple Rules | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 17, 2002
On this day in 2002, the Touchstone sitcom ‘8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter’ premiered on ABC. The show centered around the Hennessy family and the comedy of a protective father setting strict but well-meaning standards for his daughters. ‘8 Simple Rules’ starred John Ritter and Katey Sagal. Sadly, Ritter passed away in…
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Eugene Levy and Dan Levy Talk Hosting the 76th Emmy® Awards on ABC
Father and son, Eugene and Dan Levy, talk about hosting the upcoming Emmy Awards this weekend.
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Disney Provides Alternative Ways for DirectTV Subscribers to Watch Disney Content
Disney has provided other ways for viewers to watch its programming during the dispute with DirectTV.
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Disney Hits Back at DirectTV Saying It Misrepresents the Facts
The dispute between Disney and DirectTV continues with Disney having pulled its channels from DirectTV. This week, Disney released a statement saying that DirectTV “continues to misrepresent the facts.” A statement was released on Wednesday by Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, co-chairmen, Disney Entertainment, and Jimmy Pitaro, chairman, ESPN, regarding the dispute. Here is the statement:…
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Almin Karamehmedovic Named as New ABC News President
ABC News has a new president. His name is Almin Karamehmedovic.
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ESPN & ABC’s 2024-25 Releases NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule
ESPN and ABC today, in conjunction with the NBA, unveiled their 2024-25 regular season broadcast schedule.
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‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Heading to ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’
The documentary from Ron Howard, ‘Jim Henson Idea Man,’ is heading to ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney.’
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NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Brings in Massive Numbers on ESPN and ABC
After an exciting Final Four and a run of record ratings, the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship culminated with massive viewership on ESPN and ABC. The contest — which had Kamilla Cardoso’s South Carolina Gamecocks take the title over Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes — delivered a huge 18.7 million viewers. That number is only expected…
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‘9-1-1’ Is Now on ABC
If you need 9-1-1, you can reach it by dialing into a new network. After airing for six seasons on FOX, the hit drama is now on ABC. “This crew has completely stepped up to the historic challenge of moving the No. 1 show in television from one network to another,” said Karey Burke, president of…
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How ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Plans to Keep Pulses Racing in Season 20
New episodes of Grey’s Anatomy are just what the doctor ordered. Grey’s Anatomy—the longest-running primetime medical drama in television history—returns for its landmark 20th season Thursday, March 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, picking up in the immediate aftermath of the two-part Season 19 finale. “It’s been quite a while since our cliffhanger,” says showrunner Meg…
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‘The Oscars®’ on ABC Hits 4-Year High in Viewers
Starting one hour earlier than usual, the 96th Oscars on ABC drew an average audience of 19.5 million Total Viewers and scored a 3.81 rating among Adults 18-49 based on Fast National Live+Same Day program data. • “The Oscars” hit a 4-year high in Total Viewers (19.5 million) – since the 2020 broadcast. • “The Oscars” grew for the 3rd straight year in Total Viewers, improving over last year’s broadcast by nearly 1 million viewers (19.5 million vs. 18.8 million). • ABC’s broadcast of the 96th Oscars peaked…
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Tim Allen Heading Back to ABC For New Comedy, ‘Shifting Gears’
Tim Allen is heading back to ABC once again. The comedian appears to be taking on a similar but different role to those he has had in previous sitcoms The Last Man Standing and Home Improvement. The new series is called Shifting Gears and is being produced by 20th Century. 20th Century also produced The…
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A Complete Guide to the 96th Oscars® on ABC
Before the 96th Oscars® airs live coast to coast on ABC, get all the details on this year’s ceremony, from the host and the nominees to the presenters and the performers—plus pre- and post-awards coverage featuring all the stars, the fashions, and, of course, the films. How and when can I watch the Oscars pre-shows? Leading…
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Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine For You | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 13, 1999
On this day in 1999, the television special ‘Winnie the Pooh: a Valentine for You’ premiered on ABC. Pooh and his friends learn that Christopher Robin has a girlfriend and believe he won’t have time for them anymore. Owl tells them about a monster called the “love bug” and the gang try to find a…
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ABC/Hulu Head Says Season 4 Scripts for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Are “Incredible“
Craig Erwich, head of ABC/Hulu shared some thoughts about Only Murders in the Building during the TCA 2024 Winter Press Event this week. During the press conference, he shared about the show’s upcoming season along with its the possibilities of it being on ABC more in the future. The series appears in ABC last fall…
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‘Disney 100: A Century of Dreams’ to Air on ABC on Thursday, December 14, 2023
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 will be airing on ABC to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This documentary will take viewers on a magical journey that began in 1923. It will feature a century of stories and experience that will touch the hearts of…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 40 Critics Choice Award Television Nominations—the Most of Any Streamer, Studio, or Broadcaster
The Walt Disney Company today received 40 Critics Choice Awards Television nominations—the most of any studio, streamer, or broadcaster—across its content brands and studios, including 20th Century Studios, ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and ABC Signature, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Marvel Studios, and National Geographic. A total list of nominations can…
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Heading to ABC
Only Murders in the Building, the hit Hulu show starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, is headed to ABC this winter. The comedy series will be coming to ABC starting in January. It will be aired in two-hour blocks on Tuesday nights. This will start on January 2, 2024. For three weeks, it…