ABC Family Cable Network Mulling Reboot

[HauntedThunderman94]

ABC Family might look for new graphics, new programs and even a new name in 2015 as part of a proposed reboot that would make it more appealing to its millenial audience, according to a person with knowledge of the Walt Disney property’s plans.

A network spokeswoman declined to offer specifics on what might be up for consideration or change. “We are looking at the network to determine what needs to be rebooted to make sure its in line with current millenial sensibilities,”said Jori Arancio, a spokeswoman for ABC Family.

The network is known for youth-skewing series like “The Fosters,” “Pretty Little Liars” and “Melissa & Joey.” Paul Lee, president of ABC Entertainment, came to wider notice when he led ABC Family between 2004 and 2010, launching series like “Kyle XY,” “Greek” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”

Since Tom Ascheim took the reins of ABC Family in late 2013, the network has had a restructuring of sorts, with several new executives joining its ranks. Kate Juergens, the network’s longtime chief creative officer and executive vice president of original programming, left in July, as did Lynn Stepanian, who oversaw scheduling and acquisitions. Salaam Coleman Smith joined the network in July as its executive vice president of strategy and programming. Nigel Cox-Hagan joined as head of marketing and Karey Burke joined as executive vice president of programming and development in October.

In recent months, executives have suggested ABC Family ought to emphasize its appeal to young adults, rather than serve as a place where families with kids can watch together.

ABC Family has its roots in a network that was founded by evangelist Pat Robertson’s television ministry, and evolved into The Family Channel. Fox Kids bought the outlet in 1998 and renamed it the Fox Family Channel. Walt Disney bought the network in 2001.

http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/disn...70137/#respond

[mets82]

ABC Family has to define what there going for. They call themselves ABC Family yet they've had That 70s Show and Pretty Little Liars which aren't exactly family friendly.

[MrCleveland]

Have ABC Family be aimed toward Millenials! If I rearranged ABC Family, this is how I'd make the schedule!

Weekdays

7 a.m.-101 Dalmatians
7:30 a.m.-Gummi Bears
8 a.m.-Winnie the Pooh
8:30 a.m.-The Little Mermaid
9 a.m.-The 700 Club (This show is mandatory for this station, no matter what)!
10 a.m.-AFV (Bob Saget Version)
10:30 a.m.-America's Funniest People
11 a.m.-Life Goes On
12 p.m.-Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
1 p.m.-Thirtysomething
2 p.m.-DuckTales
2:30 p.m.-Chip and Dale
3 p.m.-Tail Spin
3:30 p.m.-Darkwing Duck
4 p.m.-Bonkers
4:30 p.m.-Goof Troop
5 p.m.-Full House
5:30 p.m.-Family Matters
6 p.m.-Perfect Strangers
6:30 p.m.-Boy Meets World
7 p.m.-Step by Step
7:30 p.m.-Mr. Cooper
8 p.m.-ABC Family Originals
10 p.m.-Whose Line is it Anyway?
11 p.m.-The 700 Club
12 a.m.-Mr. Belvedere
12:30 a.m.-Head of the Class
1 a.m.-Coach
1:30 a.m.-Who's the Boss?
2 a.m.-Home Improvement
2:30 a.m.-Drew Carey Show
3 a.m.-Joyce Meyer
3:30 a.m.-Joel Olsteen
4 a.m.-In Touch with Charles Stanley
5 a.m.-Paid Program

Saturday

6 a.m.-Aladdin
6:30 a.m.-Quack Pack
7 a.m.-Doug (Disney Version)
7:30 a.m.-Recess
8 a.m.-Pepper Ann
8:30 a.m.-Jungle Cubs
9 a.m.-Sonic SatAM
9:30 a.m.-Garfield and Friends (Only because it was once on FOX Family)
10 a.m.-Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
10:30 a.m.-The Real Ghost Busters
11 a.m.-Schoolhouse Rock!
11:30 a.m.-ABC Weekend Special
12 p.m.-Show of the week (original)
2 p.m.-Show of the week (classic)
4 p.m.-Movie
6 p.m.-Movie
8 p.m.-Movie
10 p.m.-Movie
12 a.m.-Same as Weekday until 6 a.m.

Sunday

6 a.m.-The 700 Club
7 a.m.-In Touch
8 a.m.-Joyce Meyer
8:30 a.m.-Joel Olsteen
9 a.m.-Paid Program
12 p.m.-Show of the week (original)
2 p.m.-Show of the week (classic)
4 p.m.-Classic Disney Shows
5 p.m.-Walt Disney Presents
6 p.m.-Disney Movie (Wonderful World of Disney)
8 p.m.-Toon Time (This is an hour of a cartoon special)
9 p.m.-AFV (Tom Bergeron version)
10 p.m.-Whose Line is it Anyway?
11 p.m.-Same as weekdays

What I'm trying to reenact with this list is shows that were on ABC or Disney. If I'm missing any good ABC/Disney Shows that would fit ABC Family...tell me.

[SitcomsOffline]

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Have ABC Family be aimed toward Millenials! If I rearranged ABC Family, this is how I'd make the schedule!

Weekdays

7 a.m.-101 Dalmatians
7:30 a.m.-Gummi Bears
8 a.m.-Winnie the Pooh
8:30 a.m.-The Little Mermaid
9 a.m.-The 700 Club (This show is mandatory for this station, no matter what)!
10 a.m.-AFV (Bob Saget Version)
10:30 a.m.-America's Funniest People
11 a.m.-Life Goes On
12 p.m.-Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
1 p.m.-Thirtysomething
2 p.m.-DuckTales
2:30 p.m.-Chip and Dale
3 p.m.-Tail Spin
3:30 p.m.-Darkwing Duck
4 p.m.-Bonkers
4:30 p.m.-Goof Troop
5 p.m.-Full House
5:30 p.m.-Family Matters
6 p.m.-Perfect Strangers
6:30 p.m.-Boy Meets World
7 p.m.-Step by Step
7:30 p.m.-Mr. Cooper
8 p.m.-ABC Family Originals
10 p.m.-Whose Line is it Anyway?
11 p.m.-The 700 Club
12 a.m.-Mr. Belvedere
12:30 a.m.-Head of the Class
1 a.m.-Coach
1:30 a.m.-Who's the Boss?
2 a.m.-Home Improvement
2:30 a.m.-Drew Carey Show
3 a.m.-Joyce Meyer
3:30 a.m.-Joel Olsteen
4 a.m.-In Touch with Charles Stanley
5 a.m.-Paid Program

Saturday

6 a.m.-Aladdin
6:30 a.m.-Quack Pack
7 a.m.-Doug (Disney Version)
7:30 a.m.-Recess
8 a.m.-Pepper Ann
8:30 a.m.-Jungle Cubs
9 a.m.-Sonic SatAM
9:30 a.m.-Garfield and Friends (Only because it was once on FOX Family)
10 a.m.-Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
10:30 a.m.-The Real Ghost Busters
11 a.m.-Schoolhouse Rock!
11:30 a.m.-ABC Weekend Special
12 p.m.-Show of the week (original)
2 p.m.-Show of the week (classic)
4 p.m.-Movie
6 p.m.-Movie
8 p.m.-Movie
10 p.m.-Movie
12 a.m.-Same as Weekday until 6 a.m.

Sunday

6 a.m.-The 700 Club
7 a.m.-In Touch
8 a.m.-Joyce Meyer
8:30 a.m.-Joel Olsteen
9 a.m.-Paid Program
12 p.m.-Show of the week (original)
2 p.m.-Show of the week (classic)
4 p.m.-Classic Disney Shows
5 p.m.-Walt Disney Presents
6 p.m.-Disney Movie (Wonderful World of Disney)
8 p.m.-Toon Time (This is an hour of a cartoon special)
9 p.m.-AFV (Tom Bergeron version)
10 p.m.-Whose Line is it Anyway?
11 p.m.-Same as weekdays

What I'm trying to reenact with this list is shows that were on ABC or Disney. If I'm missing any good ABC/Disney Shows that would fit ABC Family...tell me.

It's been kind of tried (and it failed) with The HUB.

[noveel]

The have to keep "family" in the name and air the 700 Club until Jesus comes back, they're contractually obligated to, where else can Pat Robertson beg the unemployed to send their cash to

[James28]

If ABC family wants to get a new name, then they may end up backing themselves into a corner regarding their contractual obligation that the cable channel has to keep the word "family" in its name no matter what. If the cable channel wants to drop the word "family" and completely change its name, then they may end up somehow force out Pat Robertson and his "The 700 Club" and his television ministry. But a move like that (I meant the name change) would be at the cost of the cable channel getting sued.

Personally, this "ABC Family" name issue is one of the many reasons why I stay way from organized religion.

[noveel]

Originally Posted by James28

If ABC family wants to get a new name, then they may end up backing themselves into a corner regarding their contractual obligation that the cable channel has to keep the word "family" in its name no matter what. If the cable channel wants to drop the word "family" and completely change its name, then they may end up somehow force out Pat Robertson and his "The 700 Club" and his television ministry. But a move like that (I meant the name change) would be at the cost of the cable channel getting sued.

Personally, this "ABC Family" name issue is one of the many reasons why I stay way from organized religion.

the HD feed of ABC Family may actually be a legally separate channel and can they might be able to kick Pat Robertson off by shutting down the SD feed

[SitcomsOffline]

Originally Posted by noveel

The have to keep "family" in the name and air the 700 Club until Jesus comes back, they're contractually obligated to, where else can Pat Robertson beg the unemployed to send their cash to

It would be really hilarious if it said "until Jesus comes back" in the contract...

[SitcomsOffline]

Originally Posted by noveel

the HD feed of ABC Family may actually be a legally separate channel and can they might be able to kick Pat Robertson off by shutting down the SD feed

The problem is, at least with Comcast, customers can't get the HD channels without paying an additional fee...

[noveel]

Originally Posted by SitcomsOffline

The problem is, at least with Comcast, customers can't get the HD channels without paying an additional fee...

eventually cable systems will stop offering SD channels and shut down analog channels

[MrCleveland]

Originally Posted by noveel

the HD feed of ABC Family may actually be a legally separate channel and can they might be able to kick Pat Robertson off by shutting down the SD feed

Looks like it'll be over Pat Robertson's dead body! Which will be when Cleveland wins a Championship!

[eng51squad51]

for them to change name that would have to cancel all carriage contracts and then start a new network and then go through get carriage with cable company's and satellite company's. as they try to rename the channel before.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_Family

[noveel]

Originally Posted by eng51squad51

for them to change name that would have to cancel all carriage contracts and then start a new network and then go through get carriage with cable company's and satellite company's. as they try to rename the channel before.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_Family

maybe that's what would happen in a reboot of the channel

[Patty Duke]

Originally Posted by mets82

ABC Family has to define what there going for. They call themselves ABC Family yet they've had That 70s Show and Pretty Little Liars which aren't exactly family friendly.

I have to agree with you on this. My brother won't let his kids watch it anymore.

[mets82]

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Have ABC Family be aimed toward Millenials! If I rearranged ABC Family, this is how I'd make the schedule!

Weekdays

7 a.m.-101 Dalmatians
7:30 a.m.-Gummi Bears
8 a.m.-Winnie the Pooh
8:30 a.m.-The Little Mermaid
9 a.m.-The 700 Club (This show is mandatory for this station, no matter what)!
10 a.m.-AFV (Bob Saget Version)
10:30 a.m.-America's Funniest People
11 a.m.-Life Goes On
12 p.m.-Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
1 p.m.-Thirtysomething
2 p.m.-DuckTales
2:30 p.m.-Chip and Dale
3 p.m.-Tail Spin
3:30 p.m.-Darkwing Duck
4 p.m.-Bonkers
4:30 p.m.-Goof Troop
5 p.m.-Full House
5:30 p.m.-Family Matters
6 p.m.-Perfect Strangers
6:30 p.m.-Boy Meets World
7 p.m.-Step by Step
7:30 p.m.-Mr. Cooper
8 p.m.-ABC Family Originals
10 p.m.-Whose Line is it Anyway?
11 p.m.-The 700 Club
12 a.m.-Mr. Belvedere
12:30 a.m.-Head of the Class
1 a.m.-Coach
1:30 a.m.-Who's the Boss?
2 a.m.-Home Improvement
2:30 a.m.-Drew Carey Show
3 a.m.-Joyce Meyer
3:30 a.m.-Joel Olsteen
4 a.m.-In Touch with Charles Stanley
5 a.m.-Paid Program

Saturday

6 a.m.-Aladdin
6:30 a.m.-Quack Pack
7 a.m.-Doug (Disney Version)
7:30 a.m.-Recess
8 a.m.-Pepper Ann
8:30 a.m.-Jungle Cubs
9 a.m.-Sonic SatAM
9:30 a.m.-Garfield and Friends (Only because it was once on FOX Family)
10 a.m.-Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
10:30 a.m.-The Real Ghost Busters
11 a.m.-Schoolhouse Rock!
11:30 a.m.-ABC Weekend Special
12 p.m.-Show of the week (original)
2 p.m.-Show of the week (classic)
4 p.m.-Movie
6 p.m.-Movie
8 p.m.-Movie
10 p.m.-Movie
12 a.m.-Same as Weekday until 6 a.m.

Sunday

6 a.m.-The 700 Club
7 a.m.-In Touch
8 a.m.-Joyce Meyer
8:30 a.m.-Joel Olsteen
9 a.m.-Paid Program
12 p.m.-Show of the week (original)
2 p.m.-Show of the week (classic)
4 p.m.-Classic Disney Shows
5 p.m.-Walt Disney Presents
6 p.m.-Disney Movie (Wonderful World of Disney)
8 p.m.-Toon Time (This is an hour of a cartoon special)
9 p.m.-AFV (Tom Bergeron version)
10 p.m.-Whose Line is it Anyway?
11 p.m.-Same as weekdays

What I'm trying to reenact with this list is shows that were on ABC or Disney. If I'm missing any good ABC/Disney Shows that would fit ABC Family...tell me.

Its an ok schedule. I wouldn't watch much of it since I'm not a kid. But the programming schedule is aimed towards kids. I agree about only showing one Boy Meets World. That show is on way too much. Same goes for Full House. I'd like to see TNBC's lineup on there. Saved by the Bell, The New Class, Hang Time, USA High, California Dreams and City Guys.