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PG. 2-3
PG. 4
PG. 5-6
NUMBERS
ON TOMORROW’S DANCING RESULTS SHOW (10/13)
V: Pilot (11/3; PREMIERE)
ABC PREMIERE WEEK RATINGS JUMP WITH LIVE + 7 DAY
ABC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR BROADCAST WEEK OF OCT. 26 (all times ET)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
(8:00-10:02 PM)
PG. 7
(10:02-11:00 PM)
DANCING WITH THE STARS: 906
CASTLE: Vampire Weekend
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
PG. 8
(8:00-9:00 PM)
(9:00-10:01 PM)
PG. 9
(10:01-11:00 PM)
IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN
DANCING WITH THE STARS THE RESULTS SHOW: 906A
THE FORGOTTEN: River John
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
(8:00-8:30 PM)
HANK: Hank’s Got a Friend
PG. 10
(8:30-9:00 PM)
THE MIDDLE: The Block Party
(9:00-9:30 PM)
MODERN FAMILY: En Garde
PG. 11
(9:30-10:01 PM)
COUGAR: A Woman in Love (It’s Not Me)
PG. 12
(10:01-11:00 PM) EASTWICK: Bonfire and Betrayal
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
PG. 13
(8:00-9:00 PM)
PG. 14
(9:00-10:01 PM)
PG. 15
(10:01-11:00 PM)
FLASHFORWARD: Scary Monsters and Super Creeps
GREY’S ANATOMY: Give Peace a Chance
PRIVATE PRACTICE: Strange Bedfellows
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
PG. 16
(8:00-9:00 PM)
PG. 17
(9:00-10:00 PM)
(10:00-11:00 PM)
SUPERNANNY: Simmons Family
UGLY BETTY: The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob
20/20
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
(8:00-11:36 PM)
SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
SUNDAY,
PG. 18
PG. 19
PG. 20
NOVEMBER 1
(7:00-8:00 PM)
(8:00-9:00 PM)
(9:00-10:01 PM)
(10:01-11:00 PM)
AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS: 2005
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION: Mattingly Family
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: Don’t Walk on the Grass
BROTHERS & SISTERS: Zen & the Art of Making Mole
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October 12, 2009
SIXTH COUPLE ELIMINATED ON “DANCING WITH THE STARS THE RESULTS SH O W,”
TUESDAY, O CTOBER 13, ON ABC
International Superstar Shakira Performs
“Episode 904A” – After last week’s shocking elimination and Tom DeLay’s withdrawal due to
injury, only 11 teams remain and the sixth couple eliminated from the competition is announced on
“Dancing with the Stars the Results Show,” TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the
ABC Television Network.
International Superstar Shakira performs “Did It Again” from her forthcoming album, “She
Wolf.” Shakira also takes to the “Dancing with the Stars” stage with her hit “Hips Don’t Lie” from her
second English-language album, “Oral Fixation Volume 2,” released in 2006. Shakira has won two
Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards and has been nominated for a Golden Globe. In addition
she is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time, and the second-most successful female Latin singer,
having sold over 50 million albums worldwide.
In a special professional dancer routine, pros Cheryl Burke, Dmitry Chaplin, Alec Mazo, Edyta
Sliwinska, Karina Smirnoff and Louis Van Amstel preview and showcase next week’s dances, the
Argentine Tango and Paso Doble, together in one performance on the “Dancing with the Stars” stage. By
evening’s end one couple will be eliminated, as determined by a combination of the judges’ scores and
viewers’ votes. Who among the following 11 teams will leave the ballroom floor?
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AARON CARTER (pop star) and partner KARINA SMIRNOFF.
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NATALIE COUGHLIN (Olympic champion swimmer) and partner, Season 1 champion ALEC
MAZO.
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MARK DACASC O S (“Iron Chef America” star) and partner LACEY SCHWIMMER.
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MELISSA JOAN HART (actress) and partner, reigning two-time “Dancing with the Stars” champ
MARK BALLAS.
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MICHAEL IRVIN (NFL Hall of Famer) and partner, Season 8’s Professional Dancer Competition
winner ANNA DEMIDOVA.
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JOANNA KRUPA (model) and partner, Season 7 champ DEREK HOUGH.
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CHUCK LIDDELL (Ultimate Fighting Champion) and partner ANNA TREBUNSKAYA.
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MYA (award winning singer) and partner DMITRY CHAPLIN.
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KELLY OSB OURNE (reality star) and partner LOUIS VAN AMSTEL.
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DONNY OSMOND (showbiz legend) and partner KYM J OHNS ON.
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LOUIE VITO (professional snowboarder) and partner CHELSIE HIGHTOWER.
Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to
30 minutes after the “Dancing with the Stars” performance shows. AT& T subscribers may also text
message their votes by texting the word “VOTE” and entering the number that corresponds to the team
they want to support (standard text message rates apply). Viewers may also vote online at www.abc.com
starting from the opening of each episode on the East Coast and until 12:00 Noon, ET the following day.
Hosted by Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Samantha Harris (“The
Insider”) the celebrities will perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned
Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.
“Dancing with the Stars” is the U.S. version of the international smash hit series, “Strictly Come
Dancing.” This version is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Conrad Green serves as executive
producer and Rob Wade is co-executive producer. Alex Rudzinski directs. “Dancing with the Stars” is
broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround.
About BBC Worldwide Productions:
BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of British Broadcasting
Corporation (BBC). In the U.S., BBC Worldwide Productions, one of BBC Worldwide’s seven core
businesses, is based in Los Angeles and New York. It is responsible for the smash hit “Dancing with the
Stars” and develops scripted and non-scripted projects for U.S. cable and broadcast networks.
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October 12, 2009
PREMIERE
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SERIES PREMIERE OF “V”
ARRIVES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 ON ABC
Elizabeth Mitchell, Scott Wolf, Morena Baccarin, Morris Chestnut, Joel Gretsch Among Stars
“V” is a re-imagining of the 1980s’ miniseries about the world’s first encounter with an alien race.
With huge spaceships simultaneously appearing over 29 cities around the world, the Visitors (or V’s) seem
to promote a message of peace. Through their generous offer to share advanced technology, the V’s
quickly build a following that may be overlooking a more malevolent agenda. The premiere of “V,” from
Warner Bros. Television, airs TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on ABC.
In the premiere episode, “Pilot,” an image of Anna (Morena Baccarin), the leader of the V’s, is
projected worldwide as she speaks about everyone joining together and no longer being divided by country
or separated by fear. She wants us all to unite, and is counting on a very important component of human
nature -- devotion. At first considered a threat, the V’s quickly become a fascination and a link to things
that lay just beyond our reach. For Tyler (Logan Huffman), a teenaged boy, the V’s are his ticket to being
a part of something big and something that offers hope. To Chad (Scott Wolf), an egotistical news
anchor who wants to further his career, his exclusive interview with Anna begins his desire to dominate
the airwaves. Father Jack (Joel Gretsch), a priest with questioning faith, is hesitant to believe in the
Visitors’ righteousness and goes outside of the church in search of the truth. There are other dissidents
who believe the Visitors aren’t who they say they are, including Ryan (Morris Chestnut), who is faced
with a life-altering decision when the V’s show up. And to FBI Counter Terrorist Agent Erica Evans
(Elizabeth Mitchell), who discovers, while investigating a terrorist cell, what lurks beneath the alarmingly
human exterior of the Visitors, resisting this new world has never been more important -- and never has
there been more at stake. This truly is the dawning of a new day.
“V” stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as
Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa,
with Morena Baccarin as Anna, and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.
Guest starring in “Pilot” are Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox, Jesse Wheeler as Brandon, Britt Irvin as
Haley Gordon, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Scott Hylands as Father
Travis and Stefan Arngrim as Roy.
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the Primetime section.
“V” is produced by The Scott Peters Company and HDFilms in association with Warner Bros.
Television. Scott Peters (who wrote the pilot), Jeffrey Bell, Steve Pearlman and Jace Hall are executive
producers. The pilot was directed by Yves Simoneau. “V” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s
HDTV format, with 5.1 channel sound and Spanish subtitles. A TV Parental guideline will be assigned
closer to airdate. For more information on “V,” please visit ABC.co m.
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October 12, 2009
Primetime Ratings Report
For the week of September 21, 2009
(Premiere Week National Live + 7 Day Program Ratings)
ABC’s Premiere Week Results Grow from First-Reported Numbers by
1.0 Million Viewers, by 12% in Adults 18-49 and by 15% in Adults 18-34
ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” is Once Again TV’ Biggest Gainer in the DVR Numbers,
Jumping by 3.0 Million Viewers and 1.5 Adult 18-49 Rating Points in the Finals
ABC’s “FlashForward” is TV’s Top Freshman Gainer in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC Airs 9 Series Registering Increases of 1 Million Viewers or More in the Finals
2009-10 WEEK No. 1 Live + 7 Day Rati ngs:
Based on the first round of Live + 7 Day rating for the new television season, ABC saw its
premi ere wee k pri meti m e averages jump from its originally reported Live + Same Day numbers by
1.0 mill ion viewers (12.0 million vs. 11.0 million), by +12% in Adults 18-49 (3.7/10 vs. 3.3/9) and
by +15% in Adults 18-34 (3.0/9 vs. 2.6/8). With Household DVR penetration rising sharply year
to year (from 27% to 33%), ABC’s premiere we ek increases were bigg er this year than last
from the initially reported Live + Same Day numbers to the final Live + 7 Day averages. ABC
remained the No. 1 network during premiere week (w/o 9/21/09) amo ng Adults 18-49 in the
Live + 7 Day averages.
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Simi larly to last season, ABC series were among the most popularly recorded and played
back. Like last season, ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” was once again TV’s most-played-back
show this season. On average, “Grey’s Anatomy” stood as the biggest actual gainer from the
original ly reported premi ere week numbers (Live + Same Day) to the finaliz ed DVR
playback numbers (Live + 7 Day), generating an additional +3.0 million viewers (17.0 million
to 20.0 million). In fact, “Grey’s” DVR increas e was bigger this season than on openi ng
week last year, when it gained +2.7 million viewers from Live + Same Day to the Live + 7 Day
averages in originals. The sixth-season ABC medical drama was also the top gainer in Adult
18-49 rating, picki ng up 1.5 rating points in the finalized numbers – surging from a 6.7 rating to
an 8.2 rating.
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A total of 9 of ABC’s scripted series gained 1.0 million viewers or more on average from
their originally reported numbers to the final DVR playback numbers, including “Grey’s Anatomy”
(+3.0 million – bigg est gainer overall), “FlashForward” (+2.0 million – biggest new-s eri e s
gainer), “Desperate Housewives” (+1.7 million), “ Castle” (+1.5 million), “the forgotten”
(+1.3 million), “Modern Fami ly” (+1.1 million), “Eastwick” (+1.1 million), “Cougar Town”
(+1.1 million) and “Brothers & Sisters” (+1.0 million).
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Among Adults 18-49, 7 of ABC’s scripted serie s registered substantial ratings increas es of
half-a-rating point or more: “Grey’s Anatomy” (+1.5 rating point – top gainer overall),
“FlashForward” (+0.8 rating – top freshman gainer), “Desperate Hous ewives” (+0.7 rating),
“Castle” (+0.6 rating), “Modern Family” (+0.6 rating), “ Cougar Town” (+0.5 rating) and
“Brothers & Sisters” (+0.5 rating).
A note about increasing DVR penetration and year-to-year rating comparisons: Year-to-year
rating comparisons based on the Live + Same Day data stream are distorted by the level of DVR
penetration in the Nielsen sample, which has jumped up to 33% currently, from 27% at the same point in
2008. More viewers are watching shows on their own timetables, which may not be reflected in the
overnight next day numbers. The only truly valid year-to-year comparison would be one based on the
Live + 7 Day metric, once those stats are released by Nielsen.
Source: Nielsen Media Research (National Live+7 Day Program Ratings), week of 9/21/09.
Contacts: Jeff Lindsey (818) 460-5095 [email protected] / Pons Rongavilla (818) 460-5615
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October 12, 2009
DURING HALLOWEEN WEEK IN NY, A VAMPIRE IS FOUND DEAD
WITH A STAKE THROUGH HIS HEART, ON ABC’S “ CASTLE”
“Vampire Weekend” – As Halloween approaches, Castle and Beckett are called to a graveyard
where the body of a young man sporting vampire fangs has been discovered with a wooden stake driven
through his heart. Their investigation takes them deep into the heart of New York's underground vampire
fetish community, where they learn that the motive for the victim’s murder may be hiding within the
pages of the graphic novel he was writing before his death, on “Castle,” MONDAY, O CTOBER 26
(10:02-11:00 p.m., ET/P T) on ABC.
“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett,
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD
Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD
Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.
Guest Cast: Anita Barone as Janice Freeman, Robin Thomas as Alan Freeman, Samantha Shelton
as Vixen.
“Vampire Weekend” was written by Terri Miller and directed by Karen Gaviola.
“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel
surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be
assigned closer to airdate.
For more information on “Castle,” visit ABC.com
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October 12, 2009
“IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BRO W N,”
CHARLES SCHULZ’ CLASSIC HALLOWEEN SPECIAL,
AIRS TUESDAY, O CTOBER 27 ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
The classic animated Halloween-themed PEANUT S special, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie
Brown” (OAD on ABC 10/30/01), created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, along with a bonus
PEANUTS cartoon in which Linus runs for class president – “You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown” -- will
air with Spanish audio via SAP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television
Network.
In the 1966 animated special “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” the PEANUTS gang
celebrates Halloween with Linus hoping that, finally, he will be visited by The Great Pumpkin, while
Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party. Cast members include Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown,
Christopher Shea as Linus, Sally Dryer as Lucy, Chris Doran as Schroeder, Bill Melendez as Snoopy,
Kathy Steinberg as Sally, Tracy Stratford as Violet and Ann Altieri as Frieda.
“You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown” – in which Linus runs for class president with Lucy and
Charlie Brown managing his campaign -- features Chad Webber as Charlie Brown, Robin Kohn as Lucy,
Stephen Shea as Linus, Hilary Momberger as Sally and Todd Barbee as Russell.
Starring an unlikely round-headed hero and a unique cast of young characters wiser and wittier
than their years, Charles Schulz’s PEANUTS is not just the best-known, most-loved comic strip ever
created, but a true global phenomenon. The PEANUTS characters are featured in 2200 newspapers, in
classic television specials and on re-mastered DVDs, on stage, in hundreds of books and across the
Internet. They have inspired every kind of consumer product from T-shirts to toothbrushes. And while
translated into 25 languages, PEANUTS has introduced a vocabulary all its own: “Good grief!,” “security
blanket,” “Happiness is...,” “You blockhead!” As PEANUTS approaches its 60th anniversary in 2010,
“Good ol’ Charlie Brown” and his inseparable gang remain as fresh and vital as ever.
Over the past four decades, the library of PEANUTS animation has received five Emmy and two
Peabody Awards. It has also received one Academy Award nomination, three Grammy nominations and
fifteen additional Emmy nominations.
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” was executive-produced by Lee Mendelson and created
and written by Charles M. Schulz. Bill Melendez is the producer and director and Vince Guaraldi is the
music composer.
“You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown” was written by Charles M. Schulz, directed by Bill Melendez
and produced by Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez. The original music was composed and performed by
Vince Guaraldi.
This program carries a TV-G parental guideline and airs with Spanish audio via SAP.
ABC Media Relations: Amber Gereghty (818) 460-6781
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October 12, 2009
ALEX’S SEARCH FOR HIS O WN MISSING DAUGHTER IS REFLECTED
IN A NEW MURDER CASE, ON ABC’S “THE FORG OTTEN”
“River John” – The Forgotten Network investigates the murder of a John Doe found shot to
death in a drainage tunnel. Clues point towards the Doe having been on a search for someone, but for
whom? As the mystery unravels, the team realize they’ve stumbled on a sinister plot involving betrayal,
kidnapping and murder, and Alex begins to see his own story reflected in the victim’s, on “the forgotten,”
TUESDAY, O CTOBER 27 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.
Starring in “the forgotten” are Christian Slater as Alex Donovan, Michelle Borth as Candace
Butler, Heather Stephens as Lindsey Drake, Bob Stephenson as Walter Bailey, Anthony Carrigan as Tyler
Davies and Rochelle Aytes as Grace Russell.
Guest Cast: John T. Woods as Henry Morse (John Doe), Elizabeth Bogush as Greta Wilkes,
Deprece Reddick as Tre, Francesca Roberts as Flora Williams, Colby French as Jerry Crenshaw.
“River John” is written by Mark Friedman & Marqui Jackson and directed by Oz Scott.
“ The forgotten” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1
channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV Parental guideline will
be assigned closer to airdate.
For more information on “the forgotten,” visit ABC.com
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October 12, 2009
MIKE TRIES TO HELP BRICK MAKE FRIENDS, WHILE FRANKIE WANTS
AXL’S C OVETED FO OTBALL JERSEY, ON ABC’S “THE MIDDLE”
“ The Block Party” – Brick’s teachers tell Frankie and Mike that Brick tested as “socially
challenged,” so Mike thinks basketball is the answer to help Brick interact with others. When that fails,
Mike enters the neighborhood block-party lawnmower contest and discovers that Brick has a talent for
souping up machines. Meanwhile Frankie joins the booster club to raise money for new football jerseys
for Axl’s team, but Axl refuses to give his old one to her, on “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, O CT. 28
(8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
“ The Middle” stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl,
Eden Sher as Sue, Atticus Shaffer as Brick and Chris Kattan as Bob.
Guest starring are Krista Braun as Mrs. Tompkins, Jen Ray as Nancy, Thomas F. Duffy as Jack
Meenahan, Lance Carter as coach, Rachel Marie as Sophie, Terrell Ransom Jr. as Spencer, Beau Wirick as
Sean, Jason Edgar as Trevor, Jeffrey Wallace as six-year-old Axl, Antoine Perry as student and Harrison
Forsyth as kid #1.
”The Block Party” was written by Alex Reid and directed by Ken Whittingham.
“ The Middle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with a 5.1
channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will
be assigned closer to the airdate.
For more information on “The Middle,” visit ABC.com
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October 12, 2009
JULES’ YOUNGER BOYFRIEND HAS FALLEN FOR HER,
ON ABC’S “ C OUGAR TOWN”
“A Woman in Love (It’s Not Me)” – When Josh tells Jules he’s in love with her, she knows the
time has come to break things off with him, on ABC’s “Cougar Town,” WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
(9:30-10:01 p.m., ET). Unfortunately for Jules, she’s not the best at ending relationships without hurting
people’s feelings, but thankfully she has the expertise of friends Laurie and Ellie to see her through.
Meanwhile, Bobby, Grayson and Andy hit the links with money and pride on the line.
“Cougar Town” stars Courteney Cox as Jules, Busy Philipps as Laurie, Dan Byrd as Travis, Christa
Miller as Ellie, Josh Hopkins as Grayson, Ian Gomez as Andy and Brian Van Holt as Bobby.
Guest cast TBD.
“A Woman in Love (It’s Not Me)” was directed Ken Whittingham and written by Ryan Koh.
”Cougar Town” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will
be assigned closer to airdate.
For more information “Cougar Town,” visit ABC.com.
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October 12, 2009
IT’S HALLOWEEN IN EASTWICK, AND AS THE TOWN EMBRACES ITS HERITAGE,
ROXIE IS HAUNTED BY VISI ONS OF A FUNERAL, AND KAT TRIES TO HELP A
DEVASTATED AND UNEMPLOYED J OANNA WIN BACK WILL, ON “EASTWICK”
“Bonfire and Betrayal” – In Eastwick, Halloween is the most important holiday of the year, when
the town embraces its heritage with a good old-fashioned witch burning. Haunted by visions of a funeral,
Roxie races to save those she loves from peril – but can she change fate? Wrestling with her feelings for
Will, Kat tries to help Joanna win him back, but only manages to drive her away. And, devastated after
losing her job and her man, Joanna discovers things can always be worse, on “Eastwick,” WEDNESDAY,
O CTOBER 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Eastwick” stars Ashley Benson as Mia Torcoletti, Jon Bernthal as Raymond Gardener, Veronica
Cartwright as Bun Waverly, Jamie Ray Newman as Kat Gardener, Lindsay Price as Joanna Frankel,
Rebecca Romijn as Roxanne (Roxie) Torcoletti, Sara Rue as Penny Higgins, Johann Urb as Will St. David
and Paul Gross as Darryl Van Horne.
Guest starring are Matt Dallas as Chad, Tom Amandes as Pastor Dunn, Jack Huston as Jamie,
Darren Criss as Josh, Torsten Voge as Fidel, Bonnie Hellman as weird shorts lady, Drake Demper as
teenager, Lamonica Garrett as fireman, Kathryn Gordon as tourist #1 and Jamison Yang as tourist #2.
“Bonfire and Betrayal” was written by Maggie Friedman & Rina Mimoun and directed by Dan
Lerner.
“Eastwick” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1
channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will
be assigned closer to airdate.
For more information on “Eastwick,” please visit ABC.co m.
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October 12, 2009
MARK, DEMETRI AND WEDECK LO OK FOR A C ONNECTION BETWEEN AN ATTACK
MADE ON THEM AND A SEPARATE ASSAULT ON JANIS, OLIVIA CONFRONTS
MARK ABOUT HIS FLASHFORWARD, AND SIMON MAKES C ONTACT WITH A
RELUCTANT AC QUAINTANCE, ON ABC’S “FLASHFORWARD”
“Scary Monsters and Super Creeps” – Mark, Demetri and Wedeck try to find a connection
between Janis’ attack and a separate attack made on them. Meanwhile, as Halloween approaches, Olivia
confronts Mark about his flashforward, Demetri and Gough track down a clue that was foreshadowed in
Mark’s flashforward, Lloyd’s son, Dylan, goes missing from the hospital, and the elusive Simon makes
contact with a reluctant acquaintance, on “FlashForward,” THURSDAY, O CTOBER 29 (8:00-9:00
p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“FlashForward” stars Joseph Fiennes as Mark Benford, John Cho as Demetri Noh, Jack Davenport
as Lloyd Simcoe, Zachary Knighton as Bryce Varley, Peyton List as Nicole Kirby, Dominic Monaghan as
Simon, Brían F. O'Byrne as Aaron Stark, Courtney B. Vance as Stanford Wedeck, Sonya Walger as Olivia
Benford and Christine Woods as Janis Hawk.
Guest starring are Lennon Wynn as Charlie Benford, Ryan Wynott as Dylan Simcoe, Lee
Thompson Young as Agent Gough, Amy Rosoff as Marcie Turoff, Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Debbie,
Jonathan Levit as Dewey, James DiStefano as Ernesto, Ashley Jones as Camille, Vinicius Machado as gang
member, William F. Nicol as masked figure, Stacy Hall as security guard, Robbie Tucker as kid #1, Curtis
Harris as kid #2 and Jason Duplissea as dad.
“Scary Monsters and Super Creeps” was written by Seth Hoffman & Quinton Peeples and directed
by Michael Rymer.
”FlashForward” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will
be assigned closer to airdate.
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October 12, 2009
DEREK PERFORMS THE HARDEST SURGERY OF HIS CAREER ON A HO SPITAL COW ORKER, DESPITE THE CHIEF’S STRONG O BJECTIONS, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”
Directed by Emmy-no mi nated Chandra Wilso n (Dr. Miranda Bailey)
“Give Peace a Chance” – When Isaac, the hospital lab tech, has an inoperable tumor wrapped
around his spine, he turns to Dr. Derek Shepherd to do the impossible, and Derek tests the Chief’s
authority when Richard objects to moving forward with the risky surgery, on “Grey’s Anatomy,”
THURSDAY, O CTOBER 29 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET ) on the ABC Television Network.
“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd,
Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev,
Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres,
Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt and Jessica Capshaw
as Arizona Robbins.
Guest cast TBA.
”Give Peace a Chance” was written by Peter Nowalk and directed by Chandra Wilson.
“Grey’s Anatomy” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with
5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline
will be posted closer to airdate.
For more information on “Grey’s Anato my,” visit ABC.com.
ABC Media Relations:
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October 12, 2009
VIOLET MAY HAVE TO FINALLY COME FACE TO FACE WITH HER FEARS WHEN
SHE’S ASKED TO TESTIFY AGAINST HER ATTACKER, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”
“Strange Bedfellows” – Addison must deal with the return of Naomi’s former patients, Zoe and
Amelia, whose embryos were accidentally switched, and a serious complication that may end up
jeopardizing both fetuses. Meanwhile the time has come for Katie’s trial, as Violet struggles with whether
or not she can face her attacker in court, and Charlotte is determined to convince Addison, Sam and
Cooper to let her join Oceanside Wellness Group, on “Private Practice,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
(10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete
Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee
Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Chris Lowell as William Dell Parker, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam
Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.
Guest starring Amanda Foreman as Katie, Tessa Thompson as Zoe, Robin Weigert as Amelia,
John Getz as Mr. Kent, Tamlyn Tomita as Katie’s lawyer and DaJuan Johnson as Martin.
“Strange Bedfellows” was written by Kathy McCormick and directed by Steve Gomer.
“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with
5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline
will be posted closer to airdate.
For more information on “Private Practice,” visit ABC.com.
ABC Media Relations:
Amy Astley (818) 460-7952 [email protected],
Yani Chang (818) 460-7405 [email protected]
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October 12, 2009
TWO SETS OF TWINS ADDICTED TO SUGAR RULE THE RO O ST
WHILE THEIR PARENTS WIMP OUT, ON ABC’S “SUPERNANNY”
“Simmons Family” – Debra and Tracy are pushover parents with two sets of twins, ages four and
seven, who call all the shots and eat a diet packed with sugar and unhealthy food choices. Four-year-old
Parker calls Mom a “butthead” with no consequences; Debra hides in the bathroom to eat a meal and get a
moment’s peace. Dad Tracy works from home, and when his rambunctious children need disciplining, he
meekly implores them not to misbehave. They respond by locking him out of their bedroom! Can Jo
Frost help this family? Find out on “Supernanny,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on
the ABC Television Network.
Nick Powell is the creator and executive producer of both the American and British versions of
the show. Nick Emmerson and Stephanie Schwam are executive producers of the American version.
“Supernanny” is produced by Ricochet, Ltd.
“Supernanny” is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental
guideline will be posted closer to airdate.
ABC Media Relations: Patrick Preblick (212) 456-7819; [email protected]
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October 12, 2009
MARC BECOMES BETTY’S TEMPORARY ASSISTANT,
ON ABC’S “UGLY BETTY”
Dylan Baker, Brooklyn Decker and Jamie-Lynn Sigler Guest Star
“ The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob” – Betty is overwhelmed with her editorial work, so
Wilhemina assigns Marc to be Betty’s temporary assistant. Betty’s story idea to cover the worst jobs in
New York goes south when she has to dress up as a hot dog and do a Bollywood dance number. Meanwhile,
Marc frets that he’ll never be taken seriously by his idol at Vogue magazine, Hilda gets Archie’s campaign
in trouble, Daniel hires a gorgeous but inept assistant (supermodel Brooklyn Decker), and Natalie
introduces Daniel to the Community -- a group whose charismatic leader (Dylan Baker) zeroes in on
Daniel -- on “Ugly Betty,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television
Network.
“Ugly Betty” stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as
Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Judith Light as Claire Meade, Becki Newton as Amanda, Michael Urie as
Marc, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Daniel Eric Gold as Matt Hartley and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina
Slater.
Guest starring in “ The Weiner, the Bun and the Boob” are Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Natalie, David
Rasche as Cal Hartley, Yaya DaCosta as Nico Slater, Ralph Macchio as Archie Rodriguez, Jr., Brooklyn
Decker as Lexie and Dylan Baker as Bennett.
“ The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob” is written by Brian Tanen and directed by Wendey Stanzler.
”Ugly Betty” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will
be posted closer to airdate.
For more information on “Ugly Betty,” visit ABC.com.
ABC Media Relations: Patrick Preblick (212) 456-7819; [email protected]
Erin Felentzer (818) 460-6642; [email protected]
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October 12, 2009
PINT SIZE PO O CHES, TALKING ANIMALS AND A SALUTE TO THE LONE STAR STATE,
ON ABC’S “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS”
“Episode 2005” – Highlights include pint-sized pooches and the hilarious things they do, wedding
mishaps, animals who can talk and kids saying the funniest things. This week’s state spotlight: Clips
submitted from deep in the heart of Texas, on “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 1 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Tom Bergeron is the host.
In its 20 seasons to date, “America’s Funniest Home Videos” has given away over $10 million in
prize money and evaluated more than half a million videotapes from home viewers. Viewers wishing to
submit home videos to “America’s Funniest Home Videos” should visit www.ABC.com for details. Vin Di
Bona is executive producer, with Todd Thicke and Michele Nasraway serving as co-executive producers.
“America’s Funniest Home Videos” is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed
captioning. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.
ABC Media Relations: Ellen Gonzalez (818) 460-7185, [email protected]
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October 12, 2009
“EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” RESPONDS TO THE CALL OF AN EMT
AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER WHO BECAME DISABLED BY A SPEEDING CAR
Country Music Superstar Cli nt Black Volunteers for “Get on the Bus” Campaign
“Mattingly Family” -- On September 5, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and celebrity
volunteer Clint Black traveled to Daviess County, KY to tell Steve and Melissa Mattingly that their
current home, a small single-wide trailer, will be replaced by a newly constructed home built in just seven
days. This episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” airs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (8:00-9:00
p.m., ET), on ABC.
Country music superstar Clint Black will be the celebrity volunteer to “Get on the Bus” for this
build.
Two years ago, Steve Mattingly was responding to a fire call at a neighborhood home, where he
was asked to direct traffic around the site. Steve’s wife, Melissa, was driving by the fire when disaster
struck: Steve was hit full speed by a car that didn’t see him. An EMT herself, Melissa immediately got out
of her car and ran to her husband to give him care. Steve suffered multiple injuries, brain damage and
amnesia. To date, he has had seven surgeries to try to repair the damage. Most of his problems with pain,
balance and memory are irreparable, and he will probably never be able to work a full-time job again.
Although Steve, 41, has regained his ability to walk and retains his humorous personality, his family
knows his life has changed forever. They live in a small, 700-square-foot crumbling trailer, and Melissa,
38, is now the sole wage earner. They cannot afford to fix the home, which they also share with their
growing daughters, Alana, 12, and Madison, 11. Now it’s up to Ty and the gang to give this family who
have endured such hardship some comfort in a peaceful new home.
Show designers for this episode are Ty Pennington, Michael Moloney and Didiayer Snyder.
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol
Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North
America. The series is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program
carries a TV-PG parental guideline.
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October 12, 2009
BREE IS FALLING FOR KARL, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”
“Don’t Walk on the Grass” – Rules were made to be broken, on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,”
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Bree begins to fall for Karl and drifts further from
Orson; Katherine continues her sad attempts at seducing Mike, as her conflict with Susan grows; Gaby gets
Juanita expelled from school; Lynette learns Tom is cheating on his mid-term, and Angie hides the truth
about her mother.
“Desperate Housewives” stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo,
Marcia Cross as Bree Hodge, Eva Longoria Parker as Gabrielle Solis, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos
Solis, Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Dana Delany as Katherine Mayfair,
Drea de Matteo as Angie Bolen, Maiara Walsh as Ana Solis, Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young, James
Denton as Mike Delfino, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Jeffrey
Nordling as Nick Bolen, Beau Mirchoff as Danny Bolen, Charlie Carver as Porter Scavo, Joshua Logan
Moore as Parker Scavo, Kendall Applegate as Penny Scavo, Madison de la Garza as Juanita, and Mason
Vale Cotton as MJ Delfino.
Guest cast TBD.
“Don’t Walk on the Grass” was directed by David Grossman and written by Marco Pennette.
”Desperate Housewives” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format,
with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental
guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.
For more information “Desperate Housewives,” visit ABC.co m.
ABC Media Relations: Aime Wolfe (818) 460-7421, [email protected]
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