ABC Reality Shows for Mid-Season 2003 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 12-11-2002, 11:20 PM

ABC has six reality programs on the slate between now and May, with multiple shows coming in to fill gaps between airings of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.

The Bachelorette, starring Trista Rehn in her second televised search for a mate, will launch Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m., with six episodes finishing up in mid-February.

Six episodes of a celebrity version of The Mole will also run on ABC starting in January. The time slot has yet to be determined, although much of Thursday is open for the network.

In February, ABC will run I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here for 15 days straight. Although that strategy seems a bit risky, Andrea Wong, executive vice president of alternative programming for the network, said, "I think it’s a bold move. Based on the performance of the U.K. version of the show, this show’s going to be very strong."

Are You Hot?, a new reality concept from Mike Fleiss, creator and executive producer of The Bachelor, will also run in six episodes during February sweeps.

"You’ll see plenty of skin. It will be a sexy little show," said Fleiss, adding, "There will probably be corporate sponsors," along the lines of Coca-Cola Co. and Ford Motor Co. for Fox’s American Idol.

Fleiss’ The Bachelor 3 launches at the beginning of April, with the final and seventh episode airing in the middle of May sweeps.

All American Girl, detailing the search for the girl who has it all, will launch in March.

Finally, ABC is casting Fleiss’ The Will right now, looking for a benefactor and a family who wants to fight over a relative’s money on television.

DarleneIllyria · 12-12-2002, 01:33 AM

At the rate they are going, are we even gonna have sitcoms by next year?

Chad22 · 12-12-2002, 01:35 AM

Yep, we sure need more Reality Shows.

LucyFan · 12-12-2002, 02:44 AM

I like some of the reality shows. Some of them are real interesting at times.

AnaheimPMWitch · 12-12-2002, 03:42 AM

Ugh the only two Reality shows I like are Amazing Race and The Mole the other ones PLEASE BEEN THERE DONE THAT can we have our sitcoms back PLEASE

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 12-12-2002, 04:16 AM

LOl. I must be the only one who likes a lot of reality shows. In fact, Im really looking forward to Celebrity BootCamp!

Chad22 · 12-12-2002, 06:06 AM

Its most likely just a fad. After Who Wants To Be A Millionaire every station came out with millionaire shows, but those are long gone.

TJL · 12-12-2002, 06:17 AM

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Originally posted by pavanbadal

Finally, ABC is casting Fleiss’ The Will right now, looking for a benefactor and a family who wants to fight over a relative’s money on television.

Now more than ever I am thoroughly convinced that the end is near...

Pavan · 12-12-2002, 10:44 AM

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Originally posted by Jenny
At the rate they are going, are we even gonna have sitcoms by next year?

All these do not air at the same time. After one is done, the next starts. ABC's Wednesdays at 9pm is the reality slot. ABC has a few mid-season sitcoms coming out, including Lost at Home with Gregory Hines.

JoPol_wannabe · 12-12-2002, 11:49 AM

Just as long as ABC keeps there Tuesday night schedule I don't care what they show the other nights.

12-11-2002, 11:20 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	ABC Reality Shows for Mid-Season 2003 ABC has six reality programs on the slate between now and May, with multiple shows coming in to fill gaps between airings of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. The Bachelorette, starring Trista Rehn in her second televised search for a mate, will launch Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m., with six episodes finishing up in mid-February. Six episodes of a celebrity version of The Mole will also run on ABC starting in January. The time slot has yet to be determined, although much of Thursday is open for the network. In February, ABC will run I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here for 15 days straight. Although that strategy seems a bit risky, Andrea Wong, executive vice president of alternative programming for the network, said, "I think it’s a bold move. Based on the performance of the U.K. version of the show, this show’s going to be very strong." Are You Hot?, a new reality concept from Mike Fleiss, creator and executive producer of The Bachelor, will also run in six episodes during February sweeps. "You’ll see plenty of skin. It will be a sexy little show," said Fleiss, adding, "There will probably be corporate sponsors," along the lines of Coca-Cola Co. and Ford Motor Co. for Fox’s American Idol. Fleiss’ The Bachelor 3 launches at the beginning of April, with the final and seventh episode airing in the middle of May sweeps. All American Girl, detailing the search for the girl who has it all, will launch in March. Finally, ABC is casting Fleiss’ The Will right now, looking for a benefactor and a family who wants to fight over a relative’s money on television.
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12-12-2002, 01:33 AM	#2
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	At the rate they are going, are we even gonna have sitcoms by next year?

12-12-2002, 01:35 AM	#3
Chad22 Captain Juke N Jive Moderator Forum Addict Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Caribou, Maine Posts: 71,661	Yep, we sure need more Reality Shows.

12-12-2002, 02:44 AM	#4
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	I like some of the reality shows. Some of them are real interesting at times.

12-12-2002, 06:06 AM	#7
Chad22 Captain Juke N Jive Moderator Forum Addict Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Caribou, Maine Posts: 71,661	Its most likely just a fad. After Who Wants To Be A Millionaire every station came out with millionaire shows, but those are long gone.

12-12-2002, 11:49 AM	#10
JoPol_wannabe Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 11, 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,036	Just as long as ABC keeps there Tuesday night schedule I don't care what they show the other nights.