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The Bachelorette 8/9 on ABC

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The Bachelorette: SEASON FINALE – 1710 (8/9)
“1710” – It’s the conclusion of Katie Thurston’s turbulent journey on “The Bachelorette.” Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams join a studio audience as they watch the final moments unravel. Defeated and on the bathroom floor after a devastating breakup, can Katie pick herself back up and continue with the two remaining men she is also falling in love with? Later in “After the Final Rose,” Kaitlyn and Tayshia are joined onstage by Katie and her final three as they try to make sense of what happened in New Mexico, including a tense confrontation with Greg about his sudden departure. Did Katie leave with the love she was looking for, or did she go home alone? The season finale of “The Bachelorette” airs MONDAY, AUG. 9 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.

The two men who will vie for Katie’s heart are the following:
• Blake, 30, a wildlife manager from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
• Justin, 26, an investment sales consultant from Baltimore, Md.



Holey Moley 3D in 2D 8/12 (Season Finale) on ABC

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Holey Moley 3D in 2D: SEASON FINALE – These Boots Are Made For Putting (8/12)
“These Boots Are Made For Putting” – “Holey Moley 3D in 2D” returns with a brand-new episode filled with the same ridiculous fun THURSDAY, AUG. 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, DL) Despite a slip, competitors give it their all on the Agony of Defeat, while The Parcade’s pinball flippers claim their latest pair. Later, contestants test their balance on Turfing USA and in round two, “Holey Moley”’s very own Rob Riggle officiates Course Marshall Colin’s wedding on the Holey Matrimony green. ‘Tis the season for more mini-golf as this week’s two finalists meet on Ho Ho Hole. After impressive putts, only one competitor will claim victory, receive the iconic “Holey Moley” plaid jacket and golden putter and return to the course for a chance to putt for $250,000 in the season finale. Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu.



Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, Plus Longtime Host Ryan Seacrest Set To Return

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America’s Favorite Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, Plus Longtime Host Ryan Seacrest Set To Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season Five on ABC and Historic 20th Season Overall
Live Virtual Audition Tour ‘Idol Across America’ Returns to All 50 States Beginning Friday, Aug. 6

The iconic star-maker competition series “American Idol” welcomes back music industry legends, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for a fifth season on ABC, while celebrating the franchise’s historic 20th season overall, when it returns spring 2022. Last season, ABC’s “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 series in its two-hour time period for the second year in a row among Adults 18-49. In addition, “American Idol” finished among the Top 5 unscripted series last season with Total Viewers (No. 4).

“Luke, Katy, Lionel and Ryan are music and industry icons that have become synonymous with ‘Idol’ on ABC,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “Their star power is unmatched, and their support is a gift to our contestants that have deeply benefited from their wisdom over the past four seasons—and they’re ready to do it again. As we begin a momentous season, I think it’s safe to say this dream team has officially cemented their legacy on ‘Idol.’”

“’American Idol’ is still the original music show that genuinely creates superstars and continues to evolve to allow true artists to succeed in this unique business,” said executive producer and showrunner Megan Wolflick. “The chemistry and passion Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan bring is second to none. We couldn’t be more ecstatic that they are returning for this iconic 20th season in search of the freshest new talent that this nation has to offer.”

“We are thrilled that Katy, Lionel, Luke and Ryan will be back to help discover our next American Idol,” said executive producer Eli Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media. “This dream team has selected and guided some of the most talented ‘Idol’ contestants in the history of the series, and we can’t wait to see who they’ll find next.”

Season five auditions will kick off Friday, Aug. 6, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. For the second year in a row, “Idol Across America” offers hopefuls the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an “American Idol” producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge audition round of the competition. Last season’s first-ever “Idol Across America” virtual auditions successfully kicked off many hopeful’s “American Idol” journeys, including ABC’s season-four winner, Chayce Beckham.

“Idol Across America” auditions will be held as follows (subject to change):

• Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina (Aug. 6)
• Connecticut, New Jersey, New York (Aug. 8)
• Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas (Aug. 11)
• Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia (Aug. 13)
• Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi (Aug. 16)
• Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee (Aug. 18)
• Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada (Aug. 21)
• Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming (Aug. 23)
• Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin (Aug. 25)
• Open Call: Nationwide (Aug. 27)
• Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah (Aug. 31)
• Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (Sept. 2)
• Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. (Sept. 8)
• Open Call: The South (Sept. 10)
• Open Call: East Coast (Sept. 13)
• Open Call: West Coast (Sept. 16)
• Open Call: Nationwide (Sept. 21)

For information on how to sign up for “Idol Across America” and a chance to virtually audition in front of an “American Idol” producer, please visit www.americanidol.com/auditions. More details on specific dates, full eligibility requirements, submission forms, terms and conditions are available on the website. Contestants must be at least 15 years old to audition and may do so on any “Idol Across America” date regardless of your location.

“American Idol” is produced by Fremantle and Industrial Media’s 19 Entertainment. Executive producers include Megan Wolflick, also serving as showrunner, and Fremantle’s Jennifer Mullin with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman serving as executive producers for 19 Entertainment. Fremantle distributes the series worldwide.

About ABC Entertainment
ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts, including “Grey’s Anatomy,” the longest-running medical drama in primetime television; riveting dramas “The Good Doctor,” “A Million Little Things,” “Station 19” and fall’s groundbreaking No. 1 new series, “Big Sky”; trailblazing comedy favorites “black-ish,” “The Conners,” “The Goldbergs” and “Home Economics”; the popular Summer Fun & Games programming block, including “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Holey Moley,” “Match Game,” “Press Your Luck” and “To Tell the Truth”; star-making sensation “American Idol”; reality phenomenon “Shark Tank”; “The Bachelor” franchise; long-running hits “Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”; “General Hospital,” which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”; as well as two critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” specials. The network also boasts some of television’s most prestigious awards shows, including “The Oscars®,” “The CMA Awards” and the “American Music Awards.”

ABC programming can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu.

About Fremantle
Fremantle is one of the largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of scripted and unscripted content in the world. From “The Mosquito Coast” to “Got Talent,” “We Are Who We Are” to “Family Feud,” “American Gods” to “Idol” and “My Brilliant Friend” to “Enslaved” – we are behind the world’s most-loved and most-watched shows.

We have an outstanding international network of production teams, companies and labels in over 30 countries – our Fremantle family includes UFA (Germany), Wildside (Italy), Abot Hameiri (Israel), Miso Film (Denmark, Sweden and Norway), Blue Circle (Netherlands), Original Productions (USA) and Easy Tiger (Australia) to name a few.

We produce in excess of 12,000 hours of original programming, roll out more than 70 formats and air 400 programmes a year worldwide. We also distribute over 30,000 hours of content in more than 200 territories.

We are also a world leader in digital and branded entertainment, with more than 426 million fans across 1,500 social channels and over 100 billion views across all platforms – and are the creator of Facebook’s most viewed video of all time, The Sacred Riana. We are part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, content and digital, itself a division of the international media giant Bertelsmann.

For more information, visit www.fremantle.com, or follow us @FremantleHQ and visit our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

About Industrial Media & 19 Entertainment
Industrial Media is an independent production group launched with the acquisition of The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) by the reorganized companies of CORE Media Group. Through its work with well-established industry leaders, including ownership interests and partnerships in Sharp Entertainment, IPC, B17 Entertainment, 19 Entertainment, This Machine, This Radicle Act, and Trilogy Films, the Company creates and produces multi-platform programming of various genres for audiences worldwide. Industrial Media companies currently produces more than 60 series across 30 networks. Key programs include the global hit “American Idol” co-produced by 19 Entertainment for ABC, Sharp Entertainment’s “90 Day Fiancé” franchise for TLC; IPC’s Emmy®-winning hit documentary series “Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath” for A&E, “Indian Matchmaking” and “Night Stalker” for Netflix and “Selena+Chef” for HBO Max; and B17 Entertainment’s “History of Swear Words for Netflix and “Chasing the Cure” for TNT/TBS. Additionally, Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings has launched the music careers of platinum artists including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Phillip Phillips, Lauren Alaina; and more recently, “American Idol” winner Laine Hardy along with prior contestants such as Gabby Barrett, Laci Kaye Booth, Francisco Martin, and Julia Gargano. Industrial Media is backed by the private equity firm Crestview Partners, BlackRock Asset Management, and the United Talent Agency. For more details, visit www.industrial-media.com.

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‘World News Tonight With David Muir’ Is the No. 1 Newscast in U.S.

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‘World News Tonight With David Muir’ Is the No. 1 Newscast in U.S. Across All of Broadcast and Cable TV in All Key Demos – Total Viewers, Adults 25–54 and Adults 18–49
For the First Time in 29 Years, ‘World News Tonight’ Is America’s Most-Watched Newscast During a Summer Olympics Week

For the 5th Season in a Row, ‘World News Tonight’ Is No. 1 in Total Viewers and for 2nd Consecutive Season Is No. 1 Across All Key Demos: Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49

For the first time in 29 years, ABC News’ “World News Tonight with David Muir” ranked as the No. 1 evening newscast in Total Viewers (7.595 million) during a Summer Olympics week – since w/o 8/3/92, week 2 of the 1992 Summer Olympics. The ABC evening newscast outdelivered “NBC Nitely News” (7.152 million) by 443,000 for the week of July 26, 2021, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “World News Tonight” has won the last 140 weeks in Total Viewers. In addition, “World News Tonight” stood as the evening’s No. 1 newscast in Adults 25-54 (1.432 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.001 million), based on regular programming.

Season to date, “World News Tonight” (8.871 million) is ranking No. 1 in Total Viewers for the 5th consecutive season, based on Most Current Data. In fact, the ABC evening newscast is increasing its lead over “NBC Nightly News” (7.401 million) from the same point last season (+34% – 1.470 million vs. 1.096 million) to its largest season lead in 26 years—since the 1994-1995 season. “World News Tonight” is beating “CBS Evening News” (5.475 million) by 3.396 million.

“World News Tonight” is ranking No. 1 in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 2nd season in a row. “World News Tonight” is leading NBC by its largest margin in Adults 25-54 (+281,000 – 1.716 million vs. 1.435 million) in 25 years and in Adults 18-49 (+202,000 – 1.198 million vs. 996,000) in 26 years – since the 1995-1996 and the 1994-1995 seasons, respectively.

For the week, “World News Tonight” (7.595 million, 1.432 million and 1.001 million, respectively) beat “CBS Evening News” (4.844 million, 861,000 and 639,000, respectively) by 2.751 million Total Viewers, by 571,000 Adults 25-54 and by 362,000 Adults 18-49.

NOTE: Due to the Summer Olympics, “NBC Nightly News” was retitled to “NBC Nitely News” for the entire week. The retitled telecasts are excluded from NBC’s season averages. In addition, “World News Tonight” was retitled to “Wrld News Tonite” on Thursday (7/29/21) due to the NBA draft. On Friday (7/30/21), “CBS Evening News” was retitled to “CBS Evening Nws.” The retitled telecasts are excluded from the weekly and season averages. ABC’s (Monday-Wednesday and Friday) and CBS’s (Monday-Thursday) averages are based on four days.

ABC’s “World News Tonight with David Muir” airs 6:30-7:00 p.m. EDT on ABC. Almin Karamehmedovic is the executive producer of the broadcast.

EVENING NEWS (Week of July 26, 2021): 

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD Current Week (w/o 7/26/21), Previous Week (w/o 7/19/21) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 7/27/20). Most Current: 2020 -2021 Season (9/21/20-8/1/21) and 2019-2020 Season (9/23/13-8/2/20). Nielsen ratings for ABC, NBC and CBS include additional airings in select markets. Beginning 8/31/20, national ratings also include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Averages based on regular telecasts.

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‘GMA’ Delivers Its Smallest Margins Ever Across the Board

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‘GMA’ Delivers Its Smallest Margins Ever Across the Board Opposite a Summer Olympics-Fueled ‘Today Show’
Season to Date, ‘GMA’ Is No. 1 in Total Viewers for the 9th Consecutive Year, Its Largest Lead Over ‘Today’ in 4 Years

‘GMA’ Is Cutting Its Margin With ‘Today’ in Adults 25-54 to Its Closest Performance in 6 Years

“Good Morning America” averaged 3.001 million Total Viewers, 781,000 Adults 25-54 and 540,000 Adults 18-49 for the week of July 26, 2021, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.

Comparing week 1 of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo versus week 1 in Rio (w/o 8/8/16), “GMA” slashed its margins with “Today” in Total Viewers (-71% – 360,000 vs. 1.258 million), Adults 25-54 (-77% – 190,000 vs. 819,000) and Adults 18-49 (-75%- 180,000 vs. 727,000). In fact, “GMA” delivered its smallest margins opposite a Summer Olympics-fueled “Today Show” in all 3 Nielsen measures – since at least the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. (Note: “Today” did not air during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and the Nielsen electronic database started in September 1991.)

Despite airing against an Olympics-boosted “Today Show,” “GMA” held steady from its week-ago performances (w/o 7/19/21) in Total Viewers (3.001 million vs. 3.104 million), Adults 25-54 (781,000 vs. 808,000) and Adults 18-49 (540,000 vs. 543,000).

Season to date, “GMA” (3.403 million) is ranking as the No. 1 morning newscast in Total Viewers for the 9th year in a row. In fact, “GMA” is increasing its advantage over “Today” (3.286 million) from the same point last season (+41% – 117,000 vs. 83,000) to its largest in 4 years—since the 2016-2017 season.

In addition, “GMA” is cutting its season margin with “Today” in Adults 25-54 (-11% – 84,000 vs. 94,000) to its closest performance in 6 years—since the 2014-2015 season.

During the week, “GMA” (3.001 million, 781,000 and 540,000, respectively) beat “CBS This Morning” (2.464 million, 477,000 and 337,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+537,000), Adults 25-54 (+304,000) and Adults 18-49 (+203,000).

NOTE: Due to ABC News’ live coverage of the Capitol attack hearings on Tuesday (7/27/21), “Good Morning America” was retitled to “Good Morning Amer.” On Friday (8/30/21), “CBS This Morning” was retitled to “CBS This Morn.” The retitled telecasts are excluded from the weekly and the season averages. ABC’s (Monday, Wednesday-Friday) and CBS’ (Monday-Thursday) weekly averages are based on four days.

MORNING NEWS (Week of July 26, 2021):

TOTAL VIEWERS ADULTS 25-54 ADULTS 18-49 HOUSEHOLDS

GOOD MORNING AMERICA 3,001,000 0.6/11; 781,000 0.4/10; 540,000 2.1/12

TODAY 3,361,000 0.8/14; 971,000 0.6/13; 720,000 2.4/13

CBS THIS MORNING 2,464,000 0.4/ 7; 477,000 0.3/ 6; 337,000 1.8/10

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD Current Week (w/o 7/26/21), Previous Week (w/o 7/19/21) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 7/27/20). Most Current: 2020 -2021 Season (9/21/20 – 8/1/21) and Most Current: 2019 -2020 Season (9/23/19 – 8/2/20). Live GMA3” year-ago time slot (“GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke”/”Pandemic-What You Need to Know”/”GMA3: What You Need to Know”). *Beginning 8/31/20, national ratings also include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Averages based on regular telecasts. 

Emmy® Award-winning “GMA,” featuring the anchor team of Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan and chief meteorologist Ginger Zee, airs live Monday–Friday (7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) on ABC.



Home Economics 8/17 (6 Reruns) on ABC

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Home Economics: Pilot (8/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/7/21)
“Pilot” – The show takes a look at the heartwarming yet super uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship among three adult siblings: one in the 1%, one middle-class and one barely holding on, on “Home Economics,” TUESDAY, AUG. 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, DL) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/7/21)

Guest starring is Nora Dunn as Muriel, Phil Reeves as Marshall and Lidia Porto as Lupe.

“Pilot” was written by Michael Colton and John Aboud, and directed by Dean Holland.

Home Economics: Mermaid Taffeta Wedding Dress, $1,999 (8/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/14/21)
“Mermaid Taffeta Wedding Dress, $1,999” – The Hayworth family is invited to the wedding of longtime family friend Spags. When Connor enlists Tom’s help to write and re-write a wedding toast, things take an unexpected turn between the brothers. Sarah realizes Denise is upset they never had a real wedding, while Marina meticulously plans her drinking schedule for a night out without the kids on ABC’s “Home Economics,” TUESDAY, AUG. 17 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, D) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/14/21)

Guest starring is Dustin Ybarra as Spags, Nora Dunn as Muriel and Phil Reeves as Marshall.

“Mermaid Taffeta Wedding Dress, $1,999” is written by Michael Colton & John Aboud and directed by Dean Holland.

Home Economics: Bounce House Rental, $250 (8/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/21/21)
“Bounce House Rental, $250” – Connor invites all the cousins over for an epic sleepover to cheer up his daughter, Gretchen. Meanwhile, Tom is determined to prove he can be a fun uncle too on “Home Economics,” TUESDAY, AUG. 17 (9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L) Episodes can be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/21/21)

Guest starring is Lidia Porto as Lupe.

“Bounce House Rental, $250” was written by Tucker Cawley and directed by Gail Mancuso.

Home Economics: 35% of Allied Harness and Sling LTD, $3,000,000 (8/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/5/21)
“35% of Allied Harness and Sling LTD, $3,000,000” – After upsetting Marina, Tom tries to help out more around the house. While Sarah tries to find temporary employment, she and Denise worry their son will be corrupted after Kelvin decides he wants to learn all about Uncle Connor’s business on “Home Economics,” TUESDAY, AUG. 17 (9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, DL) Episodes can be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/5/21)

Guest starring is Lidia Porto as Lupe.

“35% of Allied Harness and Sling LTD, $3,000,000” was written by Julieanne Smolinski and directed by Randall Winston.

Home Economics: Opus Cabernet, 2015, $500 (8/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/19/21)
“Opus Cabernet, 2015, $500” – The family gathers to try and celebrate their parents’ anniversary without spoiling it – like every other year. However, after everyone learns what Tom’s new novel is about, the celebration may just be the worst one yet on “Home Economics,” TUESDAY, AUG. 17 (10:30-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/19/21)

Guest starring is Lidia Porto as Lupe, Nora Dunn as Muriel and Phil Reeves as Marshall.

“Opus Cabernet, 2015, $500” was written by Ashly Perez and directed by Rebecca Asher.

Home Economics: Opus Cabernet, 2015, $500 (8/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/19/21)
“Opus Cabernet, 2015, $500” – The family gathers to try and celebrate their parents’ anniversary without spoiling it – like every other year. However, after everyone learns what Tom’s new novel is about, the celebration may just be the worst one yet on “Home Economics,” TUESDAY, AUG. 17 (10:30-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/19/21)

Guest starring is Lidia Porto as Lupe, Nora Dunn as Muriel and Phil Reeves as Marshall.

“Opus Cabernet, 2015, $500” was written by Ashly Perez and directed by Rebecca Asher.



The Good Doctor 8/21 (Rerun) on ABC

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The Good Doctor: Venga (8/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/31/21)
“Venga” – The St. Bonaventure team travels to Guatemala on a surgical mission to help patients at a rural hospital. Once there, the team faces a small community that is in desperate need of their help but are assigned the daunting task of identifying who they can help most. And while Shaun seems to be thriving in Guatemala, Lea is still struggling with the loss of her baby on “The Good Doctor,” SATURDAY, AUG. 21 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-14) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/31/21)

Guest starring is Osvaldo Benavides as Dr. Mateo Rendon Osma, Shalyn Ferdinand as Dr. Heather Boyd, Allegra Fulton as Dr. Karla Saravia and Esmeralda Pimentel as Nurse Ana Morales.

“Venga” was written by Liz Friedman and directed by Mike Listo.



The Wonder Years: Season 1 Lead Sheet

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The Wonder Years: Season 1 Lead Sheet
Inspired by the beloved award-winning series of the same name, “The Wonder Years” is a new original coming-of-age comedy that tells the story of the Williams family during the late 1960s, all through the point of view of imaginative 12-year-old Dean. With the wisdom of his adult years, Dean’s hopeful and humorous recollections of his past spotlight the ups and downs of growing up in a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama, and the friendship, laughter and lessons along the way.

“The Wonder Years” stars Don Cheadle, narrating the series as Adult Dean Williams, Elisha “EJ” Williams as Dean Williams, Dulé Hill as Bill Williams, Saycon Sengbloh as Lillian Williams, Laura Kariuki as Kim Williams, Julian Lerner as Brad Hitman, Amari O’Neil as Cory Long and Milan Ray as Keisa Clemmons.

Saladin Patterson serves as writer and executive producer. Lee Daniels and Marc Velez of Lee Daniels Entertainment also executive produce along with original series star, Fred Savage. The series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. The pilot episode is written by Saladin Patterson and directed by Fred Savage.



AFV 8/22 (Rerun) on ABC

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America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3102 (8/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/1/20)
“3102” – Don’t miss home science experiments going awry, including a dog who ruins a little girl’s air pressure hold test, influencer flubs and people scared by birds, on “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” SUNDAY, AUG. 22 (7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/1/20)



Press Your Luck 8/18 on ABC

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Press Your Luck: Whammageddon! (8/18)
“Whammageddon!” – Host Elizabeth Banks is back to help contestants try to win those BIG BUCKS on “Press Your Luck,” WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. The stakes have never been higher as contestants try to avoid the iconic and devilish WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. Banks is joined by contestants Keyla Ragland (hometown: Severn, California), Dulce Gomez (hometown: Newport Beach, California), and Craig Kuykendall (hometown: Redondo Beach, California). (TV-PG, L) Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.