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ABC News and Time Inc.’s People Team Up for New Series ‘People Icons,’ Hosted by ‘Good Morning America’ Co-Anchor Lara Spencer

Press release from ABC, Feb. 14, 2017: ABC News and People are teaming up once again for a new limited primetime series titled “People Icons,” premiering TUESDAY, MARCH 7, at 10 p.m. EST on ABC. The hour-long weekly program will…

“Saturday Night Live” Hits a Six-Year High in Metered-Market Households

Press release from NBC, Feb. 12, 2017: “Saturday Night Live” has scored the show’s highest metered-market household rating since January 2011. The Feb. 11 telecast, with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Ed Sheeran, scored a 7.2 rating, 18 share…

Winners and Nominees in Top Categories at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards

Below is a list of the winners, along with the nominees, in the top categories presented Sunday night, Feb. 12, 2017, at the 59th annual Grammy Awards: Album of the Year WINNER: “25” by Adele “Lemonade” by Beyonce “Purpose” by…

Adele Triumphs at the 59th Grammys With George Michael Performance and Album of the Year

Press release from The Grammys, Feb. 12, 2017: Adele stopped her tribute to George Michael part way through for a do over, but would go on to top all winners with five awards, including Record Of The Year for “Hello”…

Thank Goodness It’s Another Season! ABC Picks Up Triple Threat Lineup — ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ — for Another TGIT Season

Press release from ABC, Feb. 10, 2017: ABC’s hit TGIT series – “Grey’s Anatomy, “Scandal,” and “How to Get Away with Murder” – have each been picked up for another season. It was announced today by Channing Dungey, president, ABC…

AMC Announces ‘The Walking Dead’ Play Dead Sweepstakes

Press release from AMC, Feb. 10, 2017: AMC announced today “The Walking Dead” Play Dead Sweepstakes, which will give four lucky fans a chance to each win a walk-on role as a walker in the 100th episode of “The Walking…

Seeso Announces Q2 2017 Programming Slate

Press release from Seeso, Feb. 9, 2017: Seeso today announced its upcoming programming slate, with five Original Series and two exclusive, all-new stand-up specials premiering in Q2 2017. Upcoming premieres include: “BIG JAY OAKERSON’S WHAT’S YOUR F@%KING DEAL?!” – Season…

Nancy Kanter Expands Role to Content and Creative Strategy Across Disney Channels Worldwide Portfolio

Press release from Disney|ABC Television Group, Feb. 9, 2017: In an acknowledgement of her enormous success in turning Disney Junior into a powerhouse platform for kids and families, Nancy Kanter has been promoted to the newly expanded role of Executive…

Showtime Will Be Available to Over 73 Million Homes for a Free Preview Weekend Starting on Friday, Feb. 17

Press release from Showtime, Feb. 8, 2017: SHOWTIME will be available to more than 73 million households during a Free Preview Weekend from Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20. Viewers nationwide will be able to sample the network’s award-winning…

Disney|ABC Creates Portfolio-Wide, Client-Centric Advertising Sales Division Dedicated to Innovation and Efficiency

Press release from Disney|ABC, Feb. 8, 2017: To better leverage the scale and reach of Disney|ABC, Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group, today announced the creation of a portfolio-wide advertising sales division designed to more…