ABC's MODERN FAMILY Is Wednesday's No. 1 TV Show in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2017 ABC Wednesday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 3.4 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49): With comedies from 8:00-9:00 p.m. and night 2 of “When We Rise” from 9:00-11:00 p.m., ABC ranked No. 2 on Wednesday in Adults 18-49...
VIDEO: Jeff Garlin Talks Returning to CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM After 5 Year Hiatus
by - June 21, 2016 Known for his supporting role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” actor and comedian Jeff Garlin stopped by TODAY to talk about the show’s upcoming return to HBO for a ninth season after a five-year hiatus....
For the Second Week in a Row, ABC Wins Wednesday With Its Comedies as the Top 4 TV Shows in Adults 18-49
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2017 ABC Wednesday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.8 million and 1.7/6 in AD18-49): ABC won the 2nd-straight Wednesday of 2017 in Adults 18-49 (1.7/6), beating Fox by 21% (1.4/5) NBC by 31% (1.3/5) and CBS by 55% (1.1/4). Also for the 2nd week running, ABC delivered Wednesday's Top 4 TV shows in the key yo...
ABC's Winter Finale of DESIGNATED SURVIVOR Surges by One Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2016 On a night of finale/premiere competition from Fox with the mid-season closer of “Empire” into the debut of “Star” and from CBS with the 3-hour season finale of “Survivor,” ABC's Wednesday lineup delivered gains across the night....
STAGE TUBE: Watch Trailers for ABC's 2016-17 Season Pickups!
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016 ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2016-17 slate of programming, including the addition of nine new series. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon a...
ABC Plans 'Dirty Dancing'-Themed Episode of THE GOLDBERGS
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2016 ABC is planning a special episode of its hit comedy series THE GOLDBERGS which will pay homage to the classic 1987 film DIRTY DANCING...
BWW Exclusive Sneak Peek: ABC's 'The Goldbergs' Salutes LITTLE SHOP with 'Suddenly Seymour'
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2016 Tonight's Halloween episode of THE GOLDBERGS on ABC pays tribute to the Broadway's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. In the episode titled 'Stefan King', Eric and Geoff Schwartz sing the musical's iconic number 'Suddenly Seymour.'...
ABC's THE GOLDBERGS and MODERN FAMILY Each Draw Most Viewers Since September
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2017 ABC's comedies won each half-hour from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in Adults 18-49, as each show was exactly even with its week-ago Fast Affiliate rating. Please note: “Modern Family” adjusted up 1-tenth in the Nationals last week, which tied a best-since-premiere rating (on 9/21/16)....
MATCH GAME Opener on ABC Spikes 44% from Its Finale to 2nd-Highest-Ever Rating
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2017 With the return of its 8:00-10:00 p.m. comedies to original for the first time in 3 weeks and the season premiere of “Match Game” at 10:00 p.m., ABC won the opening Wednesday of 2017 in Adults 18-49...
Lora Lee Gayer and More Join ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION Reading Before Seattle Debut
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2016 Romy and Michele are bringing the '90s straight to the stage! As previously announced, the world premiere musical adaptation of the 1997 cult comedy film ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION has set a Summer 2017 debut at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. And now BroadwayWorld has gotten wind of the cas...
ABC Comedies to Feature Graduation Storylines This May
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2017 Meet the class of 2017! Following are ABC comedy storylines, featuring graduations, airing in May. All times are EDT....
ABC's THE GOLDBERGS Delivers Its Most Watched Telecast Since November
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2016 “The Goldbergs” and “Modern Family” grew week to week in Adults 18-49 while “The Goldbergs” also drew its biggest audience since November (11/18/15)....
ABC Announces Fall Series Premiere Dates for 2016-17 Season
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2016 ABC will launch the 2016-17 season with a stable of returning hit shows and five new series to join the schedule. The premiere dates are listed below. All times listed are ET; new shows are listed in bold....
ABC Renews BLACK-ISH, THE GOLDBERGS & More; DR KEN, THE CATCH Among Cancellations
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2017 Yesterday, ABC announced it new series pickups, renewal orders for current shows and cancellation of poorly performing series....
BWW Exclusive: Sneak Peek - ABC's THE GOLDBERGS Takes On 'Phantom of the Opera'
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2016 ABC's THE GOLDBERGS takes on the longest-running musical on Broadway, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in an all-new episode titled 'The Greatest Musical Ever Written"...
ABC to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Holiday-Themed Programming
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2016 ABC celebrates the most romantic time of the year, Valentine's Day, with special episodes of “Dr. Ken,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” and “The Goldbergs,” along with two classic Charlie Brown specials and “The Bachelor at 20: A Celebration of Love.”...
ABC's MODERN FAMILY Builds 16% of Its Lead-In on Wednesday Night
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2016 “Modern Family”/“black-ish” (9:00-10:00 p.m. – 5.9 million and 1.8/6 in AD18-49): Building 16% on its lead-in at 9:00 p.m., ABC's “Modern Family” held even with is week-ago Adult 18-49 rating...
Ana Gasteyer to Bring I'M HIP to Schimmel Center at Pace University
by Tyler Peterson - February 22, 2016 From songs like One Mint Julep and Proper Cup of Coffee to a surprisingly smooth rendition of Carrie Underwood's Before He Cheats, Gasteyer's saucy selections tell stories with humor, heartbreak…and just a little splash of soda. Her vibe recalls that of a time when enter- tainers truly entertained, ...
Dynamic Duo of ABC Comedies Heading to Wondercon
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2017 Two ABC comedies are coming to WonderCon in full force with everyone's favorite family from the 1980s, “The Goldbergs,” and one of the funniest and inventive new series of 2017, “Imaginary Mary,” on Friday, March 31, for two full hours at the Anaheim Convention Center....
ABC' NASHVILLE Grows Week to Week Among Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2016 With a repeat “Modern Family” and a bloopers clip-show “The Goldbergs,” ABC's “The Middle” and “black-ish” returned steady with their most recent originals two weeks ago, while “Nashville grew 13% from the prior week in Adults 18-49....
ABC is No. 1 in Nielsen's Non-Sports Adult 18-49 November Sweep Averages
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2016 Excluding sports to level the playing field for the NFL and MLB-boosted averages, ABC ranked No. 1 for the 2016 November Sweep in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5-tied w/NBC), leading CBS by 8% (1.3/4) and Fox by 40% (1.0/4)....
Photo: ABC's Hit Comedy Series THE GOLDBERGS' Turns 100!
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2017 THE GOLDBERGS has officially been delicious for 100 episodes! The cast and executive producers of the hit comedy series, along with Channing Dungey (President, ABC Entertainment Group) and 100th episode director Lea Thompson, celebrated the show's milestone on set today in Culver City, California, w...
Update: ABC Renews Shondaland Dramas, MODERN FAMILY, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. & More
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2016 As of this afternoon, ABC has begun handing out early renewals for the 2016-17 television season....
Groundlings Announce New Show THE SEVEN DEADLY SUNDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2017 The Groundlings Theatre's all new sketch comedy show, 'The Seven Deadly Sundays' is just what you've been lusting for. The always hilarious Groundlings, Los Angeles' premiere comedy troupe of 43 years, presents the latest and greatest sketches with new talent from the top level of The Groundlings Sc...
Photo Flash: First Look - ABC's 'The Goldbergs' Pays Tribute to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2016 Tomorrow night's episode of THE GOLDBERGS on ABC pays tribute to the Broadway musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.... |