ABC TV Considering Merger Plans?

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Merger mania might be hitting ABC’s TV operations.

With NBC announcing Monday that it will combine operations with sister studio Universal Media Studios, industry sources have been buzzing about similar plans under consideration at ABC.

ABC entertainment president Stephen McPherson, who inked a new contract in May, is rumored to head the newly merged unit.

Ever since he took over as entertainment chief in 2004, McPherson has been looking to also oversee the studio he once ran.

Barry Jossen — ABC Studios’ recently appointed No.

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