Network Greenlights Two New Reality Series, “Dancing Fools” and “The Vineyard” Michael Riley, president, ABC Family, today announced the pick-up of two reality series, “Dancing Fools,” which will be hosted by Melissa Peterman, star of the network’s hit comedy series, “Baby Daddy,” and a docu-soap, “The Vineyard” (working title). Production
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Coming to ABC Family Bunheads
I had to check the date and make sure it wasn’t April 1st before I posted this news story. ABC Family, the Millennial-skewing network, continues to expand its original programming slate, giving the greenlight to the new drama series “Bunheads” (working title), it was announced today by Michael Riley, president,
ABC Family and Donorschoose.org Join Forces To Launch Bright Students, Big Ideas Campaign
ABC Family is joining forces with DonorsChoose.org on the “Bright Student, Big Ideas!” campaign, www.ABCFamily.com/BrightStudents. For the first time ever, public school students in grades 9-12 will be able to work with their teachers to submit a project for funding. ABC Family will “Double Your Impact,” providing 50 percent of
ABC Family Announces Summer 2011 Programming Guide
Michael Riley, president, ABC Family, announced today the network’s 2011 summer schedule. For the first time in its seven-year history of original programming, the network’s slate will be expanded to offer viewers three nights of original programming this summer, including four new original series, three returning hit series and original
Michael Riley Named President of ABC Family
Respected television and radio executive Michael Riley has been named president, ABC Family, it was announced today by Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks & president, Disney/ABC Television Group, to whom he will report. In this new position, Riley will have oversight of ABC Family’s original programming and acquisitions, franchise
