The TV Column: abc


Posted at 06:27 PM ET, 05/14/2013

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD,’ ‘Super Fun Night,’ and more [VIDEO]
By Emily Yahr
Plus, ‘Once Upon a Time’ spinoff, ‘Trophy Wife’ and ‘Lucky 7.’

By Emily Yahr  |  06:27 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 upfronts, ABC upfronts

Posted at 03:14 PM ET, 05/14/2013

ABC shrinks ‘Dancing with Stars’ for Marvel comics drama; Rebel Wilson paired with ‘Modern Family’
By Lisa de Moraes
All new Tuesday is ‘four-quadrant’ play, ABC programming chief says

By Lisa de Moraes  |  03:14 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 upfronts, ABC upfronts

Posted at 11:08 PM ET, 05/12/2013

Babs Walters waited for May sweep to confirm retirement
By Lisa de Moraes
As forecast, Babs Walters announcing retirement during May sweep

By Lisa de Moraes  |  11:08 PM ET, 05/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  abc news, barbara walters, the view, today show

Posted at 09:41 PM ET, 05/10/2013

CBS, NBC, ABC make decisions on a slew of shows: What’s ordered and what's gone?
By Lisa de Moraes
Plus, an update at other networks before upfront week.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  09:41 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 upfronts, NBC upfronts, CBS upfronts, Fox upfronts, ABC upfronts

Posted at 07:08 PM ET, 04/19/2013

Boston bombing and manhunt hold TV viewers attention all week
By Lisa de Moraes
NBC News attracts largest TV audience day of marathon bombing.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:08 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  abc, cbs, nbc, fox news channel, fnc, cnn, msnbc, boston marathon bombing

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 04/19/2013

NBC ‘Hannibal’ joins shows yanking episodes after Boston bombing
By Lisa de Moraes
NBC pulls ‘Hannibal’ episode in which children murder other children.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  03:28 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  nbc, hannibal, fox, family guy, peter griffin, abc castle, boston marathon, boston marathon bombing

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Jake Tapper’s new CNN show starts March 18
By Lisa de Moraes
Jake Tapper’s ‘The Lead’ to air at 4 p.m.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  11:27 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  jake tapper, cnn, abc, abc news, jeff zucker

Posted at 04:49 PM ET, 03/01/2013

CW revives ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ this summer
By Lisa de Moraes
Long-running ABC improv comedy show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ revived by CW this summer.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  04:49 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  cw, abc, drew carey, whose line is it anyway?

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Rick Klein named ABC News’ political director
By Lisa de Moraes
Rick Klein to oversee ABC News’ operations political unit and lead its digital efforts around politics.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  11:09 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  abc news, ben sherwood, rick klein

Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 02/11/2013

ABC and Univision announce details for new network targeting ‘English-speaking Latinos’
By Lisa de Moraes
Fusion network to target ‘English-speaking Latinos’ and will launch in second half of 2013.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:13 PM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  abc, univision, fusion network

Posted at 06:19 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Amanda Knox picks ABC for first TV interview
By Lisa de Moraes
Diane Sawywer’s Amanda Knox chat airs in April when Knox’s book drops.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  06:19 PM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  amanda knox, abc, diane sawyer, lifetime network, bob barnett

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 01/29/2013

Chris Cuomo to CNN — it’s official
By Lisa de Moraes
Chris Cuomo in, James Carville, Mary Matalin out at Jeff Zucker-led CNN.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  11:26 AM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  chris cuomo, cnn, abc news, jeff zucker

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Lifetime orders Marc Cherry’s ‘Devious Maids’
By Lisa de Moraes
Drama from ‘Desperate Housewives’ creator, for ABC, lands at Lifetime.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  05:04 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Lifetime, ABC, Marc Cherry

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 05/16/2012

Jimmy Kimmel jabs TV networks’ new schedules
By Lisa de Moraes
‘Work it’ was ABC’s idea of a joke, Kimmel tells advertisers.

By Lisa de Moraes  |  06:00 AM ET, 05/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  abc, bbc, paul lee, jimmy kimmel

Posted at 07:28 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Mistresses’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of the new drama starring Alyssa Milano:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:28 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:25 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Zero Hour’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of the new conspiracy drama:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:25 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:22 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Red Widow’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of the new organized crime drama:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:22 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:19 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘The Family Tools’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of the new comedy starring Kyle Bornheimer as a guy who just can’t keep a job:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:19 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:14 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘How to Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of new comedy starring Sarah Chalke as a single mom who moves in with mom and dad...possibly forever:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:14 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:11 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘666 Park Avenue’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of new ABC drama about a super-haunted apartment buiding:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:11 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:08 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Malibu Country’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of the new comedy starring Reba McEntire:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:08 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfront, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:06 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Last Resort’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of the submarine-set drama starring Andre Braugher:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:06 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:03 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Nashville’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of Connie Britton drama

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:03 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘The Neighbors’ [VIDEO]
By Lisa de Moraes
Here’s a clip of aliens-live-among-us comedy, which will follow “Modern Family” on Wednesday nights:

By Lisa de Moraes  |  07:00 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look