ECLIPSE ACROSS AMERICA Live Event on ABC to Broadcast Rare Total Solar Eclipse
ABC News and National Geographic team up for 'Eclipse Across America,' a unique live event broadcasting the rare total solar eclipse. Tune in for this unprecedented celestial spectacle. The special will be anchored by “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, who will be reporting from Vermont.
Oprah Winfrey to Host ABC Special About Prescription Weight Loss Medications
Oprah Winfrey hosts a sit-down conversation around the radical impact of prescription weight loss medications in the primetime event, “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.” The special delves into the prevailing questions and concerns surrounding the impact on our health care, economy, lifestyle and culture.
ABC News Will Go Inside the Oscars Will Special Coverage
ABC News will celebrate the 96th Oscars with special programming, including the live pre-show “Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live!” on Sunday. Leading up to Hollywood's biggest night, “Good Morning America” will conduct interviews with Jimmy Kimmel, who will host the show, and Wolfgang Puck, who sets the menu for the Governors Ball.
How to Watch the OSCARS Red Carpet
ABC News Live Prime anchor and “World News Tonight” weekend anchor Linsey Davis and “Good Morning America” weekend co-anchor and “World News Tonight” weekend anchor Whit Johnson will host the red-carpet special at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, featuring interviews with Oscar nominees and previewing the big night.
ABC to Air a Special 'America Rising' Edition of 20/20
As COVID-19 lockdowns sweep the globe, ABC News announced today that “20/20” will air its third live special in prime time anchored by David Muir on the outbreak. “America Rising: Fighting the Pandemic – A Special Edition of '20/20'” will highlight the extraordinary work by health care workers on the front lines, as well as communities, volunteers and celebrities who are all stepping up to help fight COVID-19.
ABC News Presents Special Daytime Coverage of COVID-19
ABC News announced today plans to provide special daytime coverage of COVID-19 beginning Wednesday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT on ABC, temporarily replacing episodes of “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke,” and at 4:00 p.m. EDT on ABC News Live. With so many new questions and growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, “Pandemic: What You Need to Know,” anchored by Amy Robach with the latest health and safety guidance from ABC News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, will address the widespread issues caused by the global pandemic and offer solutions from those adjusting to a new way of life.
RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine In All Key Demos
ABC News' “20/20” stood as Friday's No. 1 newsmagazine, outdelivering NBC's “Dateline” by double digits in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+13% – 4.3 million vs. 3.8 million), Adults 18-49 (+17% - 0.7/4 vs. 0.6/3) and Adults 25-54 (+11% - 1.0/5 vs. 0.9/4). In fact, “20/20” ranked as Friday's No. 1 telecast overall in Adults 25-54.
NIGHTLINE Presents Special Coverage of COVID-19
Beginning tonight, ABC News' “Nightline” will devote its show fully to continual coverage of COVID-19. “Nightline” will take a distinctive look at the global and domestic effects of the coronavirus outbreak from testing and quarantined cases to business, labor and politics. Coverage will feature reporting from ABC News' network of correspondents around the globe, newsmaker interviews, viewer questions answered by ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, analysis and expert insight on the latest developments, and more. The program's move to single-topic coverage is a return to its roots when “Nightline” launched 40 years ago with daily news updates on the Iran hostage crisis.
ABC News Announces Special Coverage Of The COVID-19 Outbreak
Today, ABC News announced special coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, including a live two-hour “20/20” focused on the outbreak, new daily programs on ABC News Live and ABC News Radio, and a bonus edition of the “Start Here” podcast. These reports are in addition to continuing coverage across ABC News led by Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. The latest ABC News reporting on COVID-19 is available here, https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/coronavirus.
ABC Audio Announces End-of-Year Programming
As 2019 comes to an end, ABC Audio announces a wealth of end-of-year programming, including four long-form programs featuring top news stories, interviews and major events from the past year; eight short-form series looking at the year in politics, entertainment, health, sports and more; and a music special, “2019 Rewind: The Biggest Country Hits of the Year,” hosted by country star Morgan Wallen.
Photo Flash: Vibrant Emotional Health Hosts 27th Gala
Vibrant Emotional Health hosted their 27th Annual Gala, last night - Share. Connect. Heal. - which raised over $600,000 in support of its efforts to promote mental and emotional well-being for all. The evening honored ABC's "A Million Little Things," represented by cast members James Roday and Stephanie Szostak, for its powerful portrayal of a group of friends who support one another and find healing after one of their close friends dies of suicide.
ABC Radio Announces New Podcast LIFE AFTER SUICIDE
The new ABC Radio podcast, “Life After Suicide,” hosted by ABC News' chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, launches Wednesday, May 1. Dr. Ashton draws from her own tragic experience to explore the aftermath of suicide and sudden loss, and, like her new book Life After Suicide, the podcast is a roadmap to survival, offering inspiring insight on how to regain balance and get back to life. She speaks with people living with loss who have moved through guilt, anger and hopelessness to a new normal as well as with survivors and specialists in medicine, faith and more on how to heal from any type of traumatic experience.
ABC Radio Announces End-Of-Year Programming 2017
As 2017 comes to an end, ABC Radio announces a full slate of end-of-year programming including five long-form programs featuring top news stories, major events and more from the past year; eight short-form series that focus on topics including news, politics, entertainment, sports and technology; and a three-hour country music special, Country Hot List 2017,