In One of His Last Interviews as ABC Entertainment Chief, Paul Lee Said He Loves ‘Taking Risks’
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.
ABC Plays It Safe at Its Upfront, but Jimmy Kimmel Takes No Prisoners
After unveiling a 2015-2016 schedule that looked remarkably similar to this season's, ABC's upfront presentation today lacked any big surprises.
As It Builds Momentum, ABC Stays the Course With a Conservative Fall Schedule
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, [...]
How ABC Got Its Groove Back (Only Partly Because of Shonda Rhimes)
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 [...]
ABC’s Success With Diversity Comes From Focusing on Creators, Not Just Stars
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 [...]
Upfront Upheaval: ABC Creates an All-Shonda Rhimes Thursday Block
It’s Shonda Rhimes’ world; everyone else just lives in it.