The Mayor (ABC, Tuesdays, 9:30/8:30C) is a show about a naïve outsider, a talented but unknown rapper, who runs for public office in order to promote his album – and wins! His strategy? To say outrageous stuff and call bull$#! when the incumbent lapses into political bafflegab.
Tag: ABC
Ten Days in the Valley – Too Much Kyra Sedgwick; Not Enough Everyone Else!
Kyra Sedgwick’s new series, Ten Days in the Valley (ABC, Sundays, 10/9C), is a terrific showcase for her talent but not much more. By the conclusion of the series premiere, practically every character with more than two lines has some kind of secret – but there’s no point in giving everyone secrets if we don’t […]
Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Complete American Idol Judges Panel!
Country music superstar and Music icon Lionel Richie have enlisted as judges on the ABC reboot of American Idol – joining fellow judge Katy Perry and host Ryan Seacrest.. The new panel will make its debut appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday, October 4th.
Hulu Acquires Exclusive U.S. Streaming Rights To Three Top ABC Comedies!
Hulu has acquired exclusive U.S. subscription video-on-demand rights to three top ABC comedy series: TGIF favorite Boy Meets World, Don’t DIY series Home Improvement, and Jim Henson’s Dinosaurs. All three titles begin streaming on Hulu today.
The Great American Baking Show Returns For the Holidays!
ABC’s The Great American Baking Show – hosted by New York Times best-selling cookbook author and television personality, Ayesha Curry, and former NFL star and media personality, Anthony “Spice” Adams – returns for its third season in December.
Reba McEntire To Host Eighth Annual CMA Country Christmas!
Reba McEntire will host the eighth annual CMA Country Christmas special on ABC. The two-hour holiday music celebration airs on ABC and will feature performances by McEntire and a lineup of today’s best in Country sharing their favorite sounds of the season. The 2017 edition of CMA Country Christmas will premiere on Monday, November 27th […]
Dancing with the Stars Season 25 Cast Unveiled!
ABC has announced the celebrity cast for season 25 of Dancing with the Stars. The reveal took place on the network’s morning show, Good Morning America. The celebrities include: former NFL star Terrell Owns, former NBA star Derek Fisher, singer Debbie Gibson, actors Sasha Pieterse and Frankie Muniz and more. Dancing with the Stars’ 25th […]
Carlton Cuse Returns To ABC!
Carlton Cuse – whose recent hits include Bates Motel and The Strain – is returning to ABC, the home of his biggest hit, Lost. The Golden Globe-winning writer, producer and director has signed a multiyear deal – his company, Genre Arts, will produce content across all network, cable and streaming platforms. Under the Genre Arts banner, […]
Shonda Rimes Moves Shondaland To Netflix!
Shonda Rimes, creator of ABC hits Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, is packing up her Shondaland production company and moving to Netflix. Current Shondaland/ABC shows will remain on the network – as will a couple of shows being developed by the network.
Alec Baldwin and Match Game Renewed for Third Season!
Alec Baldwin will return to host Match Game for a third season – and his company, El Dorado Pictures has inked a two-year first-look deal with ABC to develop scripted and unscripted projects for ABC.
The $100,000 Pyramid and Celebrity Family Feud Win Renewal!
Game shows continue to work for ABC – the network has ordered new seasons for The $100,000 Pyramid (its third) and Celebrity Family Feud (its fourth).