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In One of His Last Interviews as ABC Entertainment Chief, Paul Lee Said He Loves ‘Taking Risks’

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In an OMG twist that wouldn't seem out of place on one of ABC's TGIT dramas, Paul Lee abruptly resigned as ABC Entertainment president today and was replaced by Channing Dungey.


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ABC Plays It Safe at Its Upfront, but Jimmy Kimmel Takes No Prisoners

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After unveiling a 2015-2016 schedule that looked remarkably similar to this season's, ABC's upfront presentation today lacked any big surprises.

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As It Builds Momentum, ABC Stays the Course With a Conservative Fall Schedule

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After a season in which ABC gained a lot of momentum, thanks in large part to its Shonda Rhimes-fueled TGIT lineup and freshman hits like Black-ish and Fresh Off the Boat, [...]

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How ABC Got Its Groove Back (Only Partly Because of Shonda Rhimes)

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ABC has had little reason to smile over the past dreary decade, as it often has found itself bringing up the rear among viewers ages 18-49. Its sole upfront highlight [...]

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ABC’s Success With Diversity Comes From Focusing on Creators, Not Just Stars

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ABC has changed mainstream television's diversity makeup more than any of its broadcast counterparts in recent years, and executives say the commitment is paying off not just in ratings, but [...]

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Upfront Upheaval: ABC Creates an All-Shonda Rhimes Thursday Block

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It’s Shonda Rhimes’ world; everyone else just lives in it.