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in TV NewsDisney/ABC’s Ben Sherwood Shares Message of Social Responsibility in Wake of ‘Roseanne’ Cancellation
Ben Sherwood, president, Disney/ABC Television group, shares message of social responsibility with staff in wake of ABC’s decision to cancel “Roseanne” following series star Roseanne Barr’s racially charged posts on social media. More
in TV NewsABC Expands ‘GMA’ to 3 Hours, Cancels ‘The Chew’ After 7 Seasons
“The Chew” replaced “All My Children” in most markets when it launched in September 2011. More
in IndustryBREAKING: Paul Lee OUT! Channing Dungey Replacing Him as ABC Entertainment President
First reported by The New York Times, Paul Lee has stepped down as president, ABC Entertainment Group, effective immediately. Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group, has named Channing Dungey as Lee’s successor as president, ABC Entertainment. Dungey, who is credited with the successful launch of such shows as “Scandal,” “Criminal Minds,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Quantico,” “Army Wives” and “Once Upon A Time,” will report directly to Sherwood. Patrick Moran, executive vice president, ABC Studios, will continue to oversee day-to-day operations, and will also report directly to Mr. Sherwood. More
in IndustryABC Daytime Loses ‘The View’ In the Midst of Reported ‘Dysfunction’ at the Network!
With ABC becoming full owner of “The View,” after buying out Barbara Walters‘ stake over the summer, the network announced today that the daytime talker will now fall under the purview of ABC News after more than 17 years under the entertainment division, this despite a drastic makeover this fall with the inclusion of three new hosts joining Whoopi Goldberg on the panel. With the talk show now falling under the umbrella of the news division, “General Hospital” and “The Chew” remain the only entertainment programming airing during the daytime on the network. More
in TV News‘Nashville’ Returning For 22 Episode Third Season; ‘Last Man Standing’ Also Renewed
After renewing a slew of its comedies and dramas, ABC announced that it has also renewed “Nashville” for a third season and “Last Man Standing” for a fourth season. The pickups of both series concludes ABC’s renewals for the 2014-2015 television season. The network will formally announce its slate of new and returning series on Tuesday, May 13 during its upfront presentation at Lincoln Center. More
in SOAPSABC News President Ben Sherwood Named To Succeed Anne Sweeney as Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney/ABC Television Group
Hot on the heels of co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney/ABC Television Group Anne Sweeney announced her decision to leave the network to pursue a career in directing comes news that Ben Sherwood, ABC News President, will be her successor. More