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02-26-2003, 04:34 PM
IN AN UNPRECEDENTED MOVE THAT DEMONSTRATES A STRONG
SHOW OF CONFIDENCE IN ITS NEW SCRIPTED PROGRAMMING,
ABC ANNOUNCES EARLY 2003-2004 SEASON ORDERS FOR SEVEN SERIES:
“8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER,” “ACCORDING TO JIM,” “ALIAS,” “GEORGE LOPEZ,” “LESS THAN PERFECT,” “LIFE WITH BONNIE” AND “MY WIFE AND KIDS”
Popular Series Join “NYPD Blue” in Early Pick-Ups
Network Also Re-ups “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “The Bachelor” Franchise
In an unprecedented move that demonstrates a strong show of confidence in its new scripted programming, the ABC Television Network has picked up seven current series for the 2003-2004
season, including all four of its freshman comedies: “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” “According to Jim,” “Alias,” “George Lopez,” “Less Than Perfect,” “Life with Bonnie” and “My Wife and Kids.” The announcement was made today by Lloyd Braun, chairman, ABC Entertainment Television
Group, and Susan Lyne, president, ABC Entertainment.
These successful series join previously-announced pick-up “NYPD Blue. ”
“These seven shows have demonstrated both creative growth and an ability to compete in their timeslots,” Ms. Lyne said in making the announcement. “Each one plays a key role in our current schedule, and they will be the building blocks for launching our new series next season.”
“Life with Bonnie” has performed exceptionally well in its half-hour opposite NBC’s established comedy, “Frasier.” “Life With Bonnie” ranks second in its time period this season among Women 25-54 (5.5/12), Teens 12-17 (2.9/10) and Kids 2-11 (1.6/7). Despite its competitive time slot, “Life with Bonnie” is improving the half-hour for ABC this season by 7% among Adults 18-34 and by 6% in Women 18-49.
“Life with Bonnie” stars Bonnie Hunt, Mark Derwin, Samantha Browne-Walters, Marianne Muellerleile, Charlie Stewart, Holly Wortell, Chris Barnes, Anthony Russell and David Alan Grier. The
Touchstone Television series is created and executive-produced by Bonnie Hunt and Don Lake.
SHOW OF CONFIDENCE IN ITS NEW SCRIPTED PROGRAMMING,
ABC ANNOUNCES EARLY 2003-2004 SEASON ORDERS FOR SEVEN SERIES:
“8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER,” “ACCORDING TO JIM,” “ALIAS,” “GEORGE LOPEZ,” “LESS THAN PERFECT,” “LIFE WITH BONNIE” AND “MY WIFE AND KIDS”
Popular Series Join “NYPD Blue” in Early Pick-Ups
Network Also Re-ups “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “The Bachelor” Franchise
In an unprecedented move that demonstrates a strong show of confidence in its new scripted programming, the ABC Television Network has picked up seven current series for the 2003-2004
season, including all four of its freshman comedies: “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” “According to Jim,” “Alias,” “George Lopez,” “Less Than Perfect,” “Life with Bonnie” and “My Wife and Kids.” The announcement was made today by Lloyd Braun, chairman, ABC Entertainment Television
Group, and Susan Lyne, president, ABC Entertainment.
These successful series join previously-announced pick-up “NYPD Blue. ”
“These seven shows have demonstrated both creative growth and an ability to compete in their timeslots,” Ms. Lyne said in making the announcement. “Each one plays a key role in our current schedule, and they will be the building blocks for launching our new series next season.”
“Life with Bonnie” has performed exceptionally well in its half-hour opposite NBC’s established comedy, “Frasier.” “Life With Bonnie” ranks second in its time period this season among Women 25-54 (5.5/12), Teens 12-17 (2.9/10) and Kids 2-11 (1.6/7). Despite its competitive time slot, “Life with Bonnie” is improving the half-hour for ABC this season by 7% among Adults 18-34 and by 6% in Women 18-49.
“Life with Bonnie” stars Bonnie Hunt, Mark Derwin, Samantha Browne-Walters, Marianne Muellerleile, Charlie Stewart, Holly Wortell, Chris Barnes, Anthony Russell and David Alan Grier. The
Touchstone Television series is created and executive-produced by Bonnie Hunt and Don Lake.