Pavan
12-11-2002, 10:20 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.
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.