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Pavan · 02-26-2003, 05:30 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.”

“8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” is a strong lead-off program for ABC on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. The comedy is bringing ABC enormous time period improvement, boosting the
Network’s totals by 42% in Total Viewers and by 35% in Adults 18-49 over the same point last season.
The show is a solid second in the half-hour this season among Adults 18-49 (4.6/13), behind only Fox with the mega-hit “American Idol” and “That 70’s Show.” In its half-hour, “8 Simple Rules” tops NBC by 70% (2.7/8) and CBS by 53% (2.9/8) among Adults 18-49. “8 Simple Rules” qualifies as ABC’s mostwatched comedy (12.4 million) and its No. 1 scripted program in Total Viewers, tied with “My Wife and Kids.”
“8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” stars John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson and Martin Spanjers. Tracy Gamble, who created the series, also serves as executive producer, along with Tom Shadyac, Flody Suarez and Michael Bostick. The series is from Touchstone Television.

David · 02-26-2003, 05:57 PM

Very good news!

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 02-26-2003, 07:30 PM

anything about Whose Line coming back next year?

MagicDust1488 · 02-28-2003, 12:14 PM

What happened to Whose Line? They should come back. I'll check back on that.

That's good news for 8 Simple Rules and the other shows coming back. I hope they come back for a third season!

MagicDust1488 · 02-28-2003, 12:36 PM

I checked abc.com and they said for "Whose Line" that they have not scheduled a timeslot for the next show. It may not come back.

PinkCutieK · 02-28-2003, 05:03 PM

I'm so glad they have a second season! this is really good news! sorry to hear that whose line may not be coming back!

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 02-28-2003, 05:22 PM

No I found out that Its returning in the summer for 10 episodes and its already been renewed for next year, so I'm happy! unless something happens until then....

David · 03-01-2003, 11:42 AM

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“8 Simple Rules” qualifies as ABC’s mostwatched comedy (12.4 million) and its No. 1 scripted program in Total Viewers, tied with “My Wife and Kids.”

It's ABC's most watched comedy? :-).. I thought it was My Wife and Kids [cuz American Idol]

jamier42 · 03-02-2003, 04:38 PM

I am so happy that 8 Simple Rules is coming back for a second season I love this show alot.

02-26-2003, 05:30 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	Renewed for Season 2! (2003-2004) 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.” “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” is a strong lead-off program for ABC on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. The comedy is bringing ABC enormous time period improvement, boosting the Network’s totals by 42% in Total Viewers and by 35% in Adults 18-49 over the same point last season. The show is a solid second in the half-hour this season among Adults 18-49 (4.6/13), behind only Fox with the mega-hit “American Idol” and “That 70’s Show.” In its half-hour, “8 Simple Rules” tops NBC by 70% (2.7/8) and CBS by 53% (2.9/8) among Adults 18-49. “8 Simple Rules” qualifies as ABC’s mostwatched comedy (12.4 million) and its No. 1 scripted program in Total Viewers, tied with “My Wife and Kids.” “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” stars John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson and Martin Spanjers. Tracy Gamble, who created the series, also serves as executive producer, along with Tom Shadyac, Flody Suarez and Michael Bostick. The series is from Touchstone Television.
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02-26-2003, 05:57 PM	#2
David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	Very good news!
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02-26-2003, 07:30 PM	#3
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	anything about Whose Line coming back next year?
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02-28-2003, 05:03 PM	#6
PinkCutieK Hit the beach... Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 22, 2003 Location: **California here we come, right back where we started from... Posts: 976	I'm so glad they have a second season! this is really good news! sorry to hear that whose line may not be coming back!
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02-28-2003, 12:14 PM	#4
MagicDust1488 David Boreanaz-Angel Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Posts: 234	What happened to Whose Line? They should come back. I'll check back on that. That's good news for 8 Simple Rules and the other shows coming back. I hope they come back for a third season!

02-28-2003, 12:36 PM	#5
MagicDust1488 David Boreanaz-Angel Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Posts: 234	I checked abc.com and they said for "Whose Line" that they have not scheduled a timeslot for the next show. It may not come back.

02-28-2003, 05:22 PM	#7
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	No I found out that Its returning in the summer for 10 episodes and its already been renewed for next year, so I'm happy! unless something happens until then....

03-02-2003, 04:38 PM	#9
jamier42 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 09, 2000 Posts: 1,263	I am so happy that 8 Simple Rules is coming back for a second season I love this show alot.