Abby Lee Miller apologizes afterDance Momsalums call her out for racist remarks

The story seems familiar at this point. lol as if I didn’t know," she continued. “Let me remind you what you said in case you forgot! You told me to ‘LOOK in the MIRROR! That’s the only reason you are here!’ Kam told me she heard ‘they needed a sprinkle of color!” “This is nothing new to me. Miller apologizedto Smith and her daughter via Twitter on Thursday. “I realize that racism can come not just from hate, but also from ignorance....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Richard Boyd

ABC announces comedy premiere dates — watch sneak peek ofThe Goldbergs'Airplane!tribute

Surely you could’t be serious. Oh, but we are. ABC has set premiere dates for its slate of Wednesday night comedies. ABC (watch an exclusive promo above). “Do you remember our ‘Dinner With the Goldbergs’ episode? And those antics will escalate when thousands of miles in the air. “Murray [Garlin] is gonna have some strong feelings about sitting in coach.” ET, focused on the Johnson family and the 2020 election....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Karina Anderson

ABC doingLittle Mermaid Livestarring Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah

ABC has revived itsLittle Mermaid Live!production and announced a cast. The productionwas first announced in 2017and then temporarily shelved. The Little Mermaid Live!will air on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Related content: Steve Granitz/WireImage; Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images; Robin Marchant/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 41 words · Daniel Barrett

ABC fall development: Out to please soap fans

Well you may get a lot more of it. Its also the nets most-watched series in the hour in more than four years, sinceLostin 2006-07). Well, the newest crop is a huge (see: smarter) departure from the dreck of 2011-12. Credit: Bob D’Amico/ABC Throwaways likeMan Up!andWork Ithave been replaced with British adaptations and the much-needed return of funnywoman Judy Greer. (Remember her inMiss Guided?) Save for a few more comedies, ABC has just about wrapped up their pilot ordering season....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Marisa Krause

ABC firesThe Chewco-host Mario Batali following review of sexual misconduct claims

The decision comes afterfour women accused Bataliof inappropriate behavior over a long period of time. Batali alreadystepped away from his businessesafter the accusations were published inEater New York.The 57-year-old chef has co-hostedThe Chewsince 2011. I apologize to the people I have mistreated and hurt. Joe Kohen/WireImage That behavior was wrong and there are no excuses. The successes I have enjoyed are owned by everyone on my team. The failures are mine alone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Morgan Ewing

ABC is developing a sequel tothirtysomething

ABC is developing a sequel tothirtysomething,its beloved ensemble drama from the late 80s fromMarshall Herskovitzand Edward Zwick. Herskovitz and Zwick will return as exec producers, while Zwick will direct. The show celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. Credit: ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images This will be a huge priority for us, Burke said. It truly is multi-generational. Theyve really done a masterful job of honoring…they know those characters in their bones....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Anthony Rowland

ABC picks up Leslie Jones-hostedSupermarket Sweepgame show reboot

Comedian on aisle 7! TheLeslie Jones-hostedSupermarket Sweepreboothas officially found a home at ABC, among the networks slate of game shows. Karey Burke, the president of ABC Entertainment, made the announcement at TCA on Wednesday. LISA O’CONNOR/Getty Images Production on the 10-episode order will begin this spring, with an airdate to be revealed later. Ive always dreamed of being onSupermarket Sweep, Jones said in a statement. Being able to bring the iconic game show back to life on ABC is my ultimate redemption story!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Zachary Mitchell DVM

ABC pilot wrap: Angels, stewardesses, Poe and fairy tales on tap for fall

The closest project to a sure bet isCharlies Angels. No pilot is guaranteed a slot on a networks fall schedule (remember NBCsRockford Files? ), but ABC sure likes the amount of online buzz this title is receiving. And thankfully, CBS successfully rebootingHawaii Five-0broke the remake curse. The pilot Id most likely watch isThe River. This is one of those but how do you do this every week? ideas, but wouldnt you like to see them try?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Ellen Gilbert

ABC president says investigation into allegations fromThe Rookiestar Afton Williamson ongoing

Im hopeful that those results will be independent and trustworthy and anticipate they will be. EW has not been able to independently confirm her allegations. EW has reached out to a representative for Hawley for comment. Credit: Ed Herrera/ABC Both the data pipe and production company Entertainment One released public statements on Sunday regarding the matter. The allegations involve a production from Entertainment One, the statement from ABC said. In late June, eOne made us aware and informed us that they launched an investigation that is ongoing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Christine Hunter

ABC sets fall premiere dates forGrey's Anatomy,Modern Family's final season

ABC has released its fall schedule, which includes premiere dates forGreys Anatomy,The Good Doctor,Dancing with the Stars,Modern Familys final season, and many more. It all starts whenDancing with the Starskicks off the 2019-2020 fall season for the online grid with its premiere on Monday, Sept. 16. Additionally, ABC has given premiere dates to a number of new series, includingEmergence, a genre thriller starring Allison Tolman that follows a police chief who takes in a young child after a mysterious accident;Kids Say the Darndest Thingshosted byTiffany Haddish; the latestBlack-ishspin-off; titledMixed-ish; andStumptown, which starsCobie Smuldersas a private investigator....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Kenneth Lee

ABC stagingAll in the Family,Good Timesepisodes for live holiday-themed special

Its time to welcome back Archie Bunker and say hello to Florida and James Evans. On Tuesday, ABC announced thatLive in Front of a Studio Audienceis returningfor a special holiday-inspired line-up. Jimmy Kimmel and Lear are re-teaming to executive produce alongside Brent Miller, Will Ferrell, and Justin Theroux. CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images (2) Only Jimmy and Norman can top what they accomplished the first time. It ultimatelywon for Outstanding Variety Special (Live), making Lear the oldest Emmy winner ever....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Victoria Dougherty

ABC to air 'Skating With the Stars'. Whose double Salchow are you dying to see?

Because whats funnier then questionably coordinated B-listers in sequins? Questionably coordinated B-listers in sequins …on ice. (Kristy Swanson and Lloyd Eisler ended up winning.And then hooking up.The pair are now married.) It was similar toDancing, in that so much seemed to depend on how physically adept the star was. There was only so much the professional ladies could do with their mediocre male stars. I wonder how ABCs version will deal with that?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · James Johnson

ABC's live sitcom event adds Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Sean Hayes, and more to cast

Late night host Jimmy Kimmelfirst announced the event back in April. These two scripts will be done word for word. Were not updating anything. Michael Kovac/Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images (2) The lesson in that is human nature doesnt change, original series creator Norman Lear tells EW. All of the problems that Archie and the Jeffersons face are clearly here today. Nothing has been totally resolved. There isnt any subject we did through all those years that we couldnt do again today....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Michael Thomas