ABC announces early renewals of eleven primetime television shows
UPI News Service, 03/22/2007
Fans of Anne Heche, William Shatner and Matthew Fox can rest easy; ABC renewed "Men in Trees," "Boston Legal" and "Lost" for another season on U.S. airwaves.
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The pickup of 11 series was announced as ABC presented its development slate to media buyers in Los Angeles, Variety said.
Also slated to return are "Ugly Betty" and "Brothers & Sisters,""Desperate Housewives," and "Grey's Anatomy." Reality entries "Dancing with the Stars,""Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and "The Bachelor" also got the OK, as did late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
The network previously renewed "America's Funniest Home Videos,""Supernanny" and "Wife Swap."
"We have had a strong year, with two of the season's breakout hits, 'Ugly Betty' and 'Brothers & Sisters,' and the solid performance of 'Men in Trees,'" ABC Entertainment president Steve McPherson said. "These shows provide us with a substantial foundation to make '07-08 our best schedule yet."
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