Update 5: I think I might have jumped the gun on Mistresses earlier, but it has now officially been picked up.
Update 4: And Reba McEntire's Malibu Country.
Update 3: and drama 'Last Resort' from Shawn Ryan.
Update 2: also drama '666 Park Avenue'
Update: ABC has also picked up comedy 'How To Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Live' - let's hope they shorten that before the season starts!
ABC has picked up two comedies --'The Family Tools,' and 'The Neighbors' -- along with the dramas 'Nashville,' 'Red Widow,' and 'Zero Hour.'
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Lets take a trip through the ratings platform of each night for ABC.
SUNDAY
Pros: Usually #2 in 18-49; Also, if ONCE continues there at 8:00, would be good lead-in since it is the #1 scripted TV show on Sunday.
Cons: FOOTBALL. Yes, ONCE did hold up very well against Football in the Fall, BUT a show always might lose just a bit viewers and that can always hurt its lead outs.
MONDAY
Pros: ABC has always been the #1 network on Monday in viewers but it has always been #3 in 18-49. DWTS hasnt gone under 16M for a live show in a LONG time and Castle always has a decent amount of viewers AHEAD of H50.
Cons: DWTS lost 4M off their average from last spring.
TUESDAY
Pros: DWTS Always does well in their results show; Never really under 13M – 15M. Last Man Standing did O.K. in their first year and Body Of Proof always does decent in viewers at 10:00.
Cons: ABC has been near to dead-last in 18-49 dem AND in veiwers this past season.
WEDNESDAY
Pros: Modern Family.
Cons: (Not Really Any)
THURSDAY
Pros: Grey’s is STILL alive and going after 8 years, ansd it ain’t stopping any time soon! Grey’s is still the #1 Drama (including DVR playback) and it is a very good lead in.
Cons: The Thursday 8:00 death slot. ABC tried TWO shows at the 8:00 timeslot, and what do you know, both were CANCELED. ABC needs to extremely promote a show this Fall if they want good ratings for it in [that] slot.
FRIDAY
Pros: ABC could bring back 4 comedies for a new revived version of they decently rated TGIF block. Shark Tank could always go at 10:00.
Cons: If ABC brings back the infamous TGIF comedy block on Fridays this fall, there is always that tough CBS procedural Friday competition. While, BLUE BLOODS & CSI:NY arent exactly good in the demo, they both average aabout 9M-11M an episode. Also, theres the highly anticipated, early pilot frontrunner at NBC, Hannibal, which is expected to be placed at 9:00 on Friday. Yikes! Cross Fingers!
Based on their descriptions, I was hoping that ABC would pick up at least a couple of 666, Last Resort, Nashville and Zero Hour. So I really can’t find any fault with their drama pick-ups.
Hopefully I’ll actually like the shows once I see them.
can i ask you guys a question does abc picked up 666 Avenue Park please let me know thanks
@Mrc8310,
From the text:
Update 2: also drama ’666 Park Avenue’
@Holly
is that a no or yes picks up
It’s a yes.
Is Mistress with Alyssa Milano? really? Tell me I’m wrong.
@Jessie
No, you’re right.
’666 Park Avenue’ LOVE IT! I love Vanessa, I’m glad it was picked up! No Devious Maids? hmmmmmmm?
I am surprised that Devious Maids, Gilded Lillies and Americana were not picked up although the upfronts haven’t happened yet and to me i am hopeful that there is a few more new shows to be announced from ABC. Even Beauty and the Beast was predicted to be picked up too so a little baffled right now. Lets hope there is more to come from ABC.
its an absolute shame they passed on the top 2 drama frontrunners, Americana and Devious Maids and ended up picking Zero Hour above them. What a shame.
Wasn’t “Nashville” a reality show that aired for 4 weeks on another network? Is that the same show?!
This is not the same show.