ABC 50th Anniversary Airing May 19, 2003 - Many Stars on Hand; Rare Bloopers Airing!

[Pavan]

Originally posted by JT
PB, they are gonna include soaps right? I see that Susan Lucci is listed as one of the stars on hand, so that means she will most likely be presenting some kind of video collage or something for soaps right?

Yes, soaps as well, basically everything ABC (sitcoms, dramas, soaps, news, sports, etc.). I have no idea what she is doing yet, but she is on hand for her All My Children work.

[BLT]

ABC a Fourth-Place Network for Two Months
Tuesday April 8 4:05 PM ET


Fox's resurgence over the past few months means ABC is frequently the fourth-place network, and its weakness was evident again last week.

Only two ABC programs "Primetime Thursday" and "The Bachelor" were among the week's 40 most-watched prime-time programs last week, according to Nielsen Media Research.

By contrast, NBC had 16 shows in the top 40, CBS had 15 and Fox had seven, Nielsen said.
ADVERTISEMENTABC has been the fourth-place network for six of the previous eight weeks. It avoided that fate during the weeks of two special events the Academy Awards and Martin Bashir's interview with Michael Jackson.

More importantly for ABC, it was also a distant fourth place last week among viewers aged 18 to 49, the advertiser-friendly demographic that ABC, NBC and Fox most aggressively chase.

By a wide margin, CBS' "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" was the week's most popular show, beating Fox's next-best "American Idol" by more than 5 million viewers.

NBC's Katie Couric soared into the top 20 in prime-time with her Sunday night interview with the Central Park jogger.

CBS won the week, averaging 12.1 million viewers (8.0 rating, 13 share). NBC averaged 11.1 million viewers (7.3, 12), and narrowly beat Fox for first place among viewers aged 18 to 49. Fox had 9.3 million viewers (5.6, 9), and ABC 7.5 million (4.9, 8). UPN (2.0, 3) and the WB (1.9, 3), finished in a dead heat with 2.1 million viewers and Pax TV (0.8, 1) had 1 million viewers.

NBC's "Nightly News" won the evening news ratings race, averaging 10.8 million viewers (7.6 rating, 15 share). ABC's "World News Tonight" was second, averaging 9.8 million viewers (7.1, 14) and the "CBS Evening News" had 7.3 million (5.3, 10).

A ratings point represents 1,067,000 households, or 1 percent of the nation's estimated 106.7 million TV homes. The share is the percentage of in-use televisions tuned to a given show.

For the week of March 31-April 6, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: "CSI:" Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 26.4 million; "American Idol-Tuesday," Fox, 21.2 million; "Friends," NBC, 20.8 million; "American Idol-Wednesday," Fox, 20.3 million; "Survivor: Amazon," CBS, 19.8 million; "ER," NBC, 18.9 million; "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS, 18.6 million; "CSI: Miami," CBS, 17 million; "Law & Order: SVU," NBC, 15.8 million; "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," NBC, 15.6 million.

source: associated press

[Pavan]

Here is all the information you need to know of what shows will be featured in the 3 blooper specials:

ABC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY BLOOPER CELEBRATION PT. 1 – MONDAY, APRIL 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m.,ET) – ABC’s biggest stars from the past 50 years are seen in this installment of one of television’s longest-running series of specials, hosted by Dick Clark and featuring special guest appearances by Marion Ross (“Happy Days”), Jim Belushi (“According to Jim”), Judd Hirsch (“Taxi”) and Joyce DeWitt (“Three’s Company”). Among the other shows featured will be “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” “According to Jim,” “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,“ “Bosom Buddies,” “Coach,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Happy Days,” “Home Improvement,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “McHale’s Navy,” “My Wife and Kids,” “Mork & Mindy,” “Soap,” “The Soupy Sales Show,” “Spin City,” “Taxi” and “Three’s Company.”

ABC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY BLOOPER CELEBRATION, PT. 2 – MONDAY, MAY 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m.,ET) – ABC’s biggest stars from the past 50 years are seen in this installment of one of television’s longestrunning series of specials, hosted by Dick Clark and featuring special guest appearances by Tom Bosley (“Happy Days”), Dennis Franz (“NYPD Blue”), Michael Badalucco (“The Practice”) and Donny Osmond (“Donny and Marie”). Among the other shows featured will be “According to Jim,” “American Bandstand,” “Bosom Buddies,” “Donny and Marie,” “Happy Days,” “Home Improvement,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Lawrence Welk Show,” “Let’s Make a Deal,” “Mork & Mindy,” “NYPD Blue,” “The Odd Couple,” “The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom,” “The Practice,” “Taxi,” “Tennessee Ernie Ford Christmas Special,” “Too Close for Comfort,” and “Who Do You Trust.”


ALL ABC BLOOPERS – MONDAY, MAY 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) – ABC’s biggest stars are seen in one of television’s longest-running series of specials, Dick Clark’s “All ABC Bloopers.” Hosted by Dick Clark and featuring special guest appearances by Tisha Campbell-Martin (“My Wife and Kids”), George Lopez (“George Lopez”), Kevin Weisman (“Alias”) and Andy Dick (“Less Than Perfect”). This special features funny out-takes from popular ABC shows and local newscasts from around the United States. Using film and tape segments, viewers will be treated to bleeped ad-libs, forgotten lines and uncontrollable laughter from some of ABC’s favorite stars. Tisha Campbell-Martin introduces a series of bloopers featuring Damon Wayans from “My Wife and Kids,” and George Lopez of “George Lopez” presents some ad-libs involving his cast. Kevin Weisman recalls some hilarious bloopers from one of ABC’s most popular television series, “Alias.” Andy Dick introduces various flubs from “Less than Perfect,” featuring endless laughs from his fellow castmates. A special clip shows a visit by a psychic to the set of “Live with Regis and Kelly,” as she
predicts that Kelly is pregnant, even before she has announced it to Regis. Bonnie Hunt from “Life with Bonnie” is shown singing for an ABC “Monday Night Football” promo, as she is interrupted by a football pass. Among the other shows featured are “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” “According to
Jim” and “The Drew Carey Show.”

This all leads into of course the big 50th Anniversary special on MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003 from 8 to 11PM E/P.

[Pavan]

Take a look at this ABC 50th Anniversary Poster, most or all of these shows will be mentioned on May 19:

If the photo is too small here, go here:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photos/...hposterBIG.jpg

[James]

Originally posted by pavanbadal
Take a look at this ABC 50th Anniversary Poster

Hey, great news!

There's a picture of Kevin and Winnie in the top left corner of the 0 in 50!

[sonyab]

i can't wait!!! what about macgyver? are they going to show clips of macgyver? is richard dean anderson going to be there? i hope so because if they dont then ill be pissed

[*GoodMorningCalgary*]

Pav, two questions...

1. I know that John Ritter will be there. But will the rest of the cast of 8 simple rules be there too?

2. will you have any pictures?

[Pavan]

Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*
Pav, two questions...

1. I know that John Ritter will be there. But will the rest of the cast of 8 simple rules be there too?

2. will you have any pictures?

Yes, the entire cast of 8 Simple Rules was on hand. So be sure to watch on the 19th. I think I added some photos? If I didn't, expect it by Friday or so.

[Pavan]

Just a little reminder that this is tomorrow night (Monday the 19th).

[Pavan]

RE-AIRINGS:
"Favorite Stars: Then & Now 2 ... An E! Entertainment Television Special" Wednesday, July 23, 2003 10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT

"ABC's 50th Anniversary Blooper Celebration Part 1 & 2" Thursdays, August 7 & 14, 2003 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT

“All ABC Bloopers” Thursday, August 21, 2003 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT

"Entertainment Tonight Presents: Laverne & Shirley Together Again" Thursday, August 28, 2003 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT

“ESPN’s Blunderful World Of Sports” Monday, September 1, 2003 8:00 - 9:00 PM-ET/PT

[JT]

Since I'm bored, I decided to list all of the shows and stars I recognize from the big poster. Here we go! NOTE: I only listed the ones I recognized

James Garner, "Maverick"

"Zorro"

Jaleel White & Reginald VelJohnson, "Family Matters" (1989-1998)

Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Tony Danza, Danny Pintauro & Katherine Helmond, "Who's the Boss?" (1984-1992)

Linda Evans, Pamela Sue Martin, John Forsythe, Heather Locklear, Pamela Bellwood & Joan Collins, "Dynasty" (1981-1989)

Tom Hanks & Peter Scolari, "Bosom Buddies" (1980-1982)

Dick Clark, "American Bandstand"

Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow, Barbara Billingsley & Hugh Beaumont, "Leave it to Beaver" (1957-1963)

David, Ozzie, Harriet & Ricky Nelson, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" (1952-1966)

Gary Coleman & Conrad Bain, "Diff'rent Strokes" (1985-1986)

Dave Coulier, Jodie Sweetin, Candice Cameron, Bob Saget, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen & John Stamos, "Full House" (1987-1995)

Fred Savage & Danica McKeller, "The Wonder Years" (1988-1993)

"Webster" (1983-1989)

Neil Patrick Harris, "Doogie Howser, MD" (1989-1993)

Alan Thicke, Kirk Cameron, Joanna Kerns, Jeremy Miller & Tracy Gold, "Growing Pains" (1985-1992)

Shelley Fabares, Paul Petersen, Carl Betz & Donna Reed, "The Donna Reed Show" (1958-1966)

Michael Fishman, Sara Gilbert, Roseanne, Lecy Goranson, John Goodman & Laurie Metcalf, "Roseanne" (1988-1997)

Bruce Willis & Cybill Shepherd, "Moonlighting" (1985-1989)

"The Mickey Mouse Club"

Mark Linn-Baker & Bronson Pinchot, "Perfect Strangers" (1986-1993)

Craig T Nelson & Shelley Fabares, "Coach"

Sally Field, "The Flying Nun" (1967-1970)

Ted Koppell, "Nightline"

Bill Bixby & Brandon Cruz, "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" (1969-1972)

Burt Ward & Adam West, "Batman" (1966-1968)

Ellen DeGeneres, "Ellen" (1994-1998)

Anthony Geary & Genie Francis, "General Hospital" (1963-present)

Forrest Tucker, Melody Patterson, Larry Storch & Ken Berry, "F Troop" (1965-1967)

Jonathan Frid, "Dark Shadows" (1966-1971)

"Home Improvement" (1991-1999)

Drew Carey & Kathy Kinney, "The Drew Carey Show"

Heather Locklear & Michael J. Fox, "Spin City"

Elizabeth Montgomery, Erin Murphy & Dick York, "Bewitched" (1964-1972)

Tom Bergeron, "America's Funniest Home Videos"

Melissa Joan Hart, "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" (1997-2001)

Barbara Walters, "20/20" (1978?-present)

Dennis Franz & Mark-Paul Gosselaar, "NYPD Blue" (1993-present)

Dorothy Malone, "Peyton Place" (1964-1969)

"Marcus Welby, MD" (1969-1976)

William Frawley, Stan Livingston, Fred McMurray, Tim Considine & Don Grady, "My Three Sons" (1960-1965)

Patty Duke, "The Patty Duke Show" (1963-1966)

Suzanne Somers, John Ritter & Joyce DeWitt, "Three's Company" (1977-1984)

Jaclyn Smith, Farrah Fawcett-Majors & Kate Jackson, "Charlie's Angels" (1976-1981)

Marlo Thomas & Ted Bessell, "That Girl" (1966-1971)

Regis Philbin, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" (1999-2002)

Bonnie Hunt, "Life with Bonnie" (2002-present)

John Astin & Carolyn Jones, "The Addams Family" (1964-1966)

Anson Williams, Donny Most, Henry Winkler & Ron Howard, "Happy Days" (1974-1984)

Dave Madden, Shirley Jones, Danny Bonaduce, David Cassidy, Brian Forster, Suzanne Crough & Susan Dey, "The Partridge Family" (1970-1974)

Tony Randall & Jack Klugman, "The Odd Couple" (1970-1975)

Robin Williams & Pam Dawber, "Mork & Mindy" (1978-1982)

Joy Behar, Barbara Walters, Star Jones & Meredith Viera, "The View" (1997-present)

Susan Lucci, "All My Children" (1970-present)

Brian Gaskill & Erin Hershy Presley, "Port Charles" (1997-present)

Jennifer Garner, "Alias" (2001-present)

Bernie Kopell, Lauren Tewes, Fred Grandy, Jill Whelan, Gavin MacLeod & Ted Lange, "The Love Boat" (1977-1986)

Robert Guilliuame, "Benson" (1979-1986)

Danny DeVito & Christopher Lloyd, "Taxi" (1978-1982)

Lavar Burton, "Roots" (1977)

Robert Wagner & Stefanie Powers, "Hart to Hart" (1979-1984)

Andy Dick, Sherri Shepherd, Eric Roberts, Sara Rue, Zachary Levi & Andrea Parker, "Less than Perfect" (2002-present)

Jimmy Kimmel, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003-present)

Ron Pallilo, John Travolta, Gabe Kaplan, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs & Robert Hegyes, "Welcome Back Kotter" (1975-1979)

Ron Carey, James Gregory, Abe Vigoda, Ron Glass, Jack Soo, Hal Linden & Max Gail, "Barney Miller" (1975-1982)

Ricardo Montalban & Herve Villachaize, "Fantasy Island" (1978-1984)

David Soul & Paul Michael Glaser, "Starsky & Hutch" (1976-1979)

Billy Crystal, Jimmy Baio, Ted Wass, Cathryn Damon, Richard Mulligan, Robert Mandan, Katherine Helmond & Jennifer Salt, "Soap" (1977-1981)

John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco & Amy Davidson, "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" (2002-present)

Tisha Campbell-Martin & Damon Wayans, "My Wife and Kids"

Adam Rich & Dick Van Patten, "Eight is Enough" (1977-1981)

Cindy Williams & Penny Marshall, "Laverne & Shirley" (1976-1983)

That's a good bit of shows! I'm surprised at some that AREN'T mentioned though. Such as "Step by Step," "One Life to Live," and "MacGyver."