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02-26-2003, 04:31 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.”
“According to Jim” is an incredibly strong transitional program for ABC on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Like its “8 Simple Rules” lead-in, “Jim” is greatly improving the time period for ABC, up 33% in viewers and 36% in Adults 18-49 over the Net’s delivery in the slot at the same point last season. The comedy is a strong second to Fox’s “American Idol” in the half-hour in Adults 18-49 (4.9/12). A key component to ABC’s success on the night, “According to Jim” builds by 4% on its Adult 18-49 lead-in
on average. “According to Jim” is ABC’s No. 1 comedy among Adults 18-49 and its No. 1 scripted program this season in the key demo, tied with “My Wife and Kids.” “According to Jim” is up over its own delivery last season by 15% in viewers and by 9% in young adults.
“According to Jim” stars Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams, Larry Joe Campbell, Taylor Atelian and Billi Bruno. Executive producers/writers are Tracy Newman & Jonathan
Stark. Executive producers are Suzanne Bukinik and Marc Gurvitz. The series is from Touchstone Television in association with Brad Grey Television.
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.”
“According to Jim” is an incredibly strong transitional program for ABC on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Like its “8 Simple Rules” lead-in, “Jim” is greatly improving the time period for ABC, up 33% in viewers and 36% in Adults 18-49 over the Net’s delivery in the slot at the same point last season. The comedy is a strong second to Fox’s “American Idol” in the half-hour in Adults 18-49 (4.9/12). A key component to ABC’s success on the night, “According to Jim” builds by 4% on its Adult 18-49 lead-in
on average. “According to Jim” is ABC’s No. 1 comedy among Adults 18-49 and its No. 1 scripted program this season in the key demo, tied with “My Wife and Kids.” “According to Jim” is up over its own delivery last season by 15% in viewers and by 9% in young adults.
“According to Jim” stars Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams, Larry Joe Campbell, Taylor Atelian and Billi Bruno. Executive producers/writers are Tracy Newman & Jonathan
Stark. Executive producers are Suzanne Bukinik and Marc Gurvitz. The series is from Touchstone Television in association with Brad Grey Television.