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"Dancing with the Stars the Results Show," Premieres Tuesday, March 17

Sunday, February 08, 2009 - An all new cast of celebrities hits the dance floor on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" with the highly anticipated two-hour season premiere, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on ABC. Season Eight introduces us to 13 new stars, including the youngest competitor to date, an NFL legend, a computer icon, a female rapper, three music artists and a "Wildboy."

Highlights:
- Three Real Life Couples Compete
- Bottom Two Couples "Dance Off"
- Macy's Stars of Dance Returns
- Ballroom Kids Competition Returns    » read more »

Eighth Execution On "The Mole" Was Clay Cauley's; Next Episode Airs Monday, July 28 On ABC With Final Four Players Set

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 -- Clay Cauley (Philadelphia, PA) became the eighth player to leave "The Mole" during last night's episode. The eighth episode airs MONDAY, JULY 28 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Jon Kelley ("Extra," "The National Sports Report," "Baseball Today") is host.

In the new hour, "Episode 508," the players can't believe their eyes when their entire world turns upside down. With only two executions left, guns blaze in Buenos Aires as the final four take aim at the game's final exemption -- and each other.

The four players remaining on "The Mole" are:

Craig (San Diego, CA)
Mark (Mukwonago, WI)
Nicole (Chicago, IL)    » read more »

Would An Abducted Young Mother Be Alive Today If Not For An Error At The 911 Switchboard?, On "Primetime: Crime," Wednesday, July 23 On ABC

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 -- Would Denise Lee, a devoted young mother and wife, be alive today if not for human error at the 911 switchboard after she was abducted by a stranger? And why did a man fail to act when the alleged kidnapper showed up at his house asking for a gas can and a shovel, with the victim still alive, tied up, in his car? Denise even called 911 herself from her alleged abductor's cell phone, but police were unable to locate her.    » read more »

The Finalists Perform A Guerilla-Style Concert For Unsuspecting Customers At A Department Store, On ABC's Reality Series "High School Musical: Get In The Picture," Monday, August 4

July 22, 2008 -- "Let Go" - Unsuspecting customers at a department store are in for a big surprise when the 12 finalists break into song and dance and perform an impromptu concert for them. Meanwhile, the finalists break off into trios and prepare for their first big performance. Later they face the first elimination, where two of them will be relegated to the chorus, on "High School Musical: Get in the Picture," MONDAY, AUGUST 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Nick Lachey hosts.    » read more »

The 12 Finalists Get A Surprise Visit To The "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" Set, On ABC's Reality Series "High School Musical: Get In The Picture," Sunday, August 3

Monday, July 21, 2008 -- "Want to Be in High School Musical 3?" - The 12 finalists from the East and West Coast auditions, now hard at work in the series' summer music program at Murray High School in Utah, get the surprise of their lives with a visit to the film set of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," where they audition for director Kenny Ortega and meet "HSM" cast members Lucas Grabeel ("Ryan"), Olesya Rulin ("Kelsi") and Kaycee Stroh ("Martha"), on ABC's new reality show "High School Musical: Get in the Picture," SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Nick Lachey hosts.    » read more »

Host Eva Longoria Parker And Cristian De La Fuente Announce Nominations For "The 2008 Alma Awards"

Monday, July 21, 2008 -- Nominations for "The 2008 ALMA Awards®," were announced today during a press conference on Wisteria Lane located on the Universal Studios back lot. Eva Longoria Parker ("Desperate Housewives") and Cristián de la Fuente (USA Network's "In Plain Sight" and ABC's "Dancing with the Stars") joined NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía to announce nominees, performers and special honorees for the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards.

Highlights:
- Show Highlights Will Include Special Honors to Shakira, Linda Ronstadt and Narciso Rodriguez    » read more »

Monday, July 21, 2008 -- "Episode 102" -- "Wanna Bet?" is a weekly, one-hour prime time event in which celebrities have the chance to earn big money for the charity of their choice by betting on the success or failure of the wildest stunts, tricks and mental challenges that ordinary Americans - housewives, truck drivers, dentists, kids - can dream up and perform in front of a studio audience. "Wanna Bet?" airs MONDAY, AUGUST 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Hosted by British comedy sensations Ant and Dec, "Wanna Bet?" features celebrity contestants/judges. Drew Lachey (ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"), Jerry Rice (ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"), Rondell Sheridan and Melissa Peterman are this week's celebrity panel.    » read more »

Butt Kicker, Topple Towers And Big Balls Are Among The Obstacles On This Week's "Wipeout" On ABC

Monday, July 21, 2008 -- "Episode 107" - Butt Kicker, Big Balls, Topple Towers, Donut Stack Swing, Teeter Totter and Floating Block Maze are among the over-the-top obstacles included in this week's episode of "Wipeout," the wildest series on television featuring the world's largest obstacle course. Hosted by John Anderson (ESPN's "SportsCenter"), John Henson ("Talk Soup") and co-hosted by Jill Wagner, "Wipeout" airs TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 -- The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network announced today that "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" will air live, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The industry's elite and biggest stars will gather on "Country Music's Biggest Night Night™" to recognize and celebrate the best and brightest performers, songwriters, record producers and music video directors.    » read more »

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 -- "China Inside Out," a documentary reported by ABC News' Bob Woodruff, explores the stunning global transformation that is taking place at the outset of what is already being called "The Chinese Century." While much of American foreign policy has been focused on the Global War on Terror, China has been shaking hands and making deals all around the world. In this hour-long documentary, Woodruff examines four of those relationships to discover how China's rise is impacting all of us. "China Inside Out: Bob Woodruff Reports" will air on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on a special edition of "Primetime" on ABC.    » read more »

The Primetime Emmy Ceremony Will Be Telecast Sunday, September 21 on ABC

Thursday, July 17, 2008 -- Nominations for the 60th Primetime Emmy® Awards, covering the period of June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008, were announced today by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences from the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre, North Hollywood, California. The Television Academy's Chairman of the Board & CEO John Shaffner presided, assisted by Kristin Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris.    » read more »

New Season To Premiere Weekend Of September 6, 2008

Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008 - Television's most popular and respected movie review program, "At The Movies," today announced that two new charismatic co-hosts, Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz, will co-host the next generation of the series when its new season begins the weekend of September 6, 2008. Both of these critics will bring their unique personalities and extensive qualifications to the series, and the show will also be adding several new exciting segments. This follows the announcement that famed Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert and his co-host Richard Roeper have bid farewell to the weekly television series.    » read more »

Donut Run, Crazy Beams And The Toothbrush Sweeper Are Among The Obstacles On This Week's "Wipeout" On ABC

Monday, June 23, 2008 -- "Episode 103" -- Donut Run, Crazy Beams, Pole Vault, the Toothbrush Sweeper, Big Balls, Launch Pads and Sucker Punch are among the over-the-top obstacles included in this week's episode of "Wipeout," the wildest series on television featuring the world's largest obstacle course. Hosted by John Anderson (ESPN's "SportsCenter"), John Henson ("Talk Soup") and co-hosted by Jill Wagner, "Wipeout" airs TUESDAY, JULY 8 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

The Head-To-Head Trivia Competition Continues On ABC's "Duel"

Monday, June 23, 2008 -- "Episode 208" -- The head-to-head trivia competition continues with new twists and stakes. Contestants battle it out to see who can win the ultimate prize of $500,000, on "Duel," FRIDAY, JULY 11 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Mike Greenberg hosts.    » read more »

A Cemetery Attendant, A Farmer And A Chemistry Professor Are Among The Competitors, On ABC's "Dance Machine"

Monday, June 23, 2008 -- "Episode 103" - Competitors include a cemetery attendant, a farmer and a chemistry professor, on "Dance Machine," the show where ordinary people who are extraordinary dancers mambo and jive their way to cash and a coveted title, FRIDAY, JULY 11 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Jason Kennedy of E! News is host.    » read more »