October 12, 2020 Shark Tank: 1203 (10/30) Oct. 12, 2020 ENTREPRENEURS JUMP INTO THE DEEP END ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ABC’S ‘SHARK TANK,’ FRIDAY, OCT. 30 “1203” – A husband and wife from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, try and get in bed with the Sharks as they pitch their adult swaddle design. Entrepreneurs from Plano, Texas, try and reel in the Sharks with their inventive approach to fish luring. A husband and wife from Las Vegas, Nevada, share their killer idea for a retail franchise that serves a variety of cereal-centric treats, while an entrepreneur from Provo, Utah, works to convince the Sharks he isn’t stretching the truth about his product designed to relieve back pain on “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, OCT. 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG) Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu. In a “Shark Tank” update, season 11 Guest Shark Maria Sharapova joins entrepreneurs Natalie Holloway and Max Kislevitz in Los Angeles as they show how their innovative wrist and ankle weights company, Bala Bangles, has found Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted
February 24, 2023 Special Episode of ‘American Idol’ To Air Sunday, March 12, Following the 95th Oscars® on ABC The iconic competition series “American Idol” will continue their search for the next superstar on Sunday, March 12 (11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. EST/9:02 p.m.-10:02 p.m. MST/8:02 p.m.-9:02 p.m. PST), following the 95th Oscars® on ABC. In this new audition episode, viewers will embark on a nationwide search, with help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts the iconic singing show which is currently in its 21st season. “American Idol” airs Sundays on ABC and is available next day on Hulu. “American Idol” is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. 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. *COPYRIGHT ©20 Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted
February 18, 2022 Meredith Vieira Returns to the Table As the Season 25 Celebration Continues on ‘The View,’ Feb. 25 Scheduled guests for the week of Feb. 21-25 are as follows (subject to change): Monday, Feb. 21 – Ariana DeBose (Best Supporting Actress Oscar® nominee, “West Side Story”); J.B. Smoove (“Real Husbands of Hollywood”) Tuesday, Feb. 22 – Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Super Pumped”); “View Your Deal” with hottest items at affordable prices Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie (ABC’s “American Idol”) Thursday, Feb. 24 – Marlee Matlin (Best Picture Oscar nominee, “CODA”) Friday, Feb. 25 – Meredith Vieira guest co-hosts; ABC News anchor Amy Robach (“GMA3: What You Need to Know,” “20/20”) LINK: https://bit.ly/3gYxa14 TWEET: https://ctt.ac/u9U0z ABC Media Relations Lauri Hogan (212) 456-6358 lauri.l.hogan@abc.com Follow “The View” (#theview) on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. “The View” is now available on a podcast. Listen to the full show for free on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app every weekday afternoon. On SEPT. 14, “The View” debuted “Behind The Table,” Press Release - Daytime
November 20, 2023 ABC and Dick Clark Productions Renew Deal for ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest’ Through Jan. 1, 2029 ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced today they have extended their agreement for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” for five years. The must-see New Year’s Eve celebration will air on the network through Jan. 1, 2029. ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” is the preeminent destination for viewers to ring in the new year. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest live from Times Square, the show celebrates the year’s very best in music, featuring a night of superstar performances. Wrapping up the holiday season, far and away, the nation’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration will give viewers a look at New Year’s celebrations from around the globe. The No. 1 New Year’s Eve programming special for over 30 years, ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023” attracted 13.8 million Total Viewers last year, drawing in 17.9 million Total Viewers and hitting a 5.34 Adult 18-49 rating in the midnight quarter-hour. This year’s iteratio Press Release - Specials
June 20, 2025 ‘JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE’ ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF SUMMER GUEST HOSTS Click Here for Promo This summer, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will welcome a dynamic lineup of celebrities and comedians to guest host the show starting Monday, June 23. Fan favorite Diego Luna will kick off the summer as guest host the week of June 23. Anthony Anderson, Nicole Byer, Alan Cumming, Chris Distefano, Fortune Feimster, Kumail Nanjiani and Jelly Roll will also be hosting the late-night show later this summer. Diego Luna’s guests next week will include Patton Oswalt, David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Emma Stone, Adria Arjona, Tiffany Haddish, Alan Tudyk, Ariela Barer, Heidi Klum and Dolores Huerta, with musical performances by NEZZA, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and Good Charlotte. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu. Jimmy Kimmel serves as host of ABC’s late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” With over 22 years on the air, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” broadcasts from the iconic El Capitan Entertainment Centre on Hollywood Boulevard. J Press Release - Late Night
March 25, 2022 Jimmy Fallon, Kevin and Danielle Jonas, Raven-Symoné, Hannah Gadsby, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, Stephen Merchant, Hot Topics and More on Season 25 of ‘The View,’ March 28–April 1 Called “the most important political TV show in America” by The New York Times, “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EDT) is a priority destination for our guests and must-see viewing for our loyal fans with up-to-the-minute Hot Topics and invaluable conversations with live broadcasts five days a week. The Daytime Emmy® Award-winning talk show concluded season 24 as the most-watched daytime talk show, ranking No. 1 in Households and Total Viewers among the daytime network and syndicated talk shows and news programs for the first time in the show’s history. “The View” is executive produced by Brian Teta and is directed by Sarah de la O. For breaking news and updated videos, follow “The View” (@theview) and Whoopi Goldberg (@whoopigoldberg), Joy Behar (@joyvbehar), Sunny Hostin (@sunny), Sara Haines (@sarahaines) and Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) on Twitter. Scheduled guests for the week of March 28-April 1 are as follows (subject to change): Monday, March 28 – Jimmy Fallon (author, “Nana Love Press Release - Late Night
November 15, 2023 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘The Sound of Music’ Returns to ABC This Holiday Season, Sunday Dec. 17 Celebrate the Oscar®-winning beloved classic, “The Sound of Music,” when the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure airs SUNDAY, DEC. 17 (7:00-11:00 p.m. EST). Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the heartwarming film features fan-favorite songs including “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and “The Sound of Music.” *COPYRIGHT Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are not to be archived, altered, duplicated, resold, retransmitted or used for any other purposes without written permission of ABC. Images are distributed to the press in order to publicize current programming. Any other usage must be licensed. ABC Media Relations Chelsie Tanamachi, Director, Publicity (Unscripted) chelsie.m.tanamachi@disney.com Photography and video available here. Follow ABC Publicity on X and Instagram. Press Release - Holiday Programming
January 21, 2022 Former Panelist Lisa Ling Returns to Guest Co-Host on ‘The View,’ Jan. 25–28 Called “the most important political TV show in America” by The New York Times, “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST) is a priority destination for our guests and must-see viewing for our loyal fans with up-to-the-minute Hot Topics and invaluable conversations with live broadcasts five days a week. The Daytime Emmy® Award-winning talk show concluded season 24 as the most-watched daytime talk show, ranking No. 1 in Households and Total Viewers among the daytime network and syndicated talk shows and news programs for the first time in the show’s history. “The View” is executive produced by Brian Teta and is directed by Sarah de la O. For breaking news and updated videos, follow “The View” (@theview) and Whoopi Goldberg (@whoopigoldberg), Joy Behar (@joyvbehar), Sunny Hostin (@sunny), Sara Haines (@sarahaines) and Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) on Twitter. Scheduled guests for the week of Jan. 24-28 are as follows (subject to change): Monday, Jan. 24 – Nicole Byer (“Wipeout”) Tuesday, Ja Press Release - Daytime
May 31, 2022 It’s Time for Some Hot Tropics…in Celebration of It’s 25th Anniversary, ‘The View’ Will Broadcast From Baha Mar in the Bahamas, Airing June 27–30 Today, “The View”’s set transformed into a Caribbean getaway when Whoopi Goldberg declared, “this show has been on the air 25 seasons, and we are long overdue for a vacation.” In honor of the Emmy® Award-winning talk show’s historic silver anniversary, “The View” is heading to the white sands of The Bahamas to broadcast in the beauty of the tropics at Baha Mar resort airing Monday, June 27, through Thursday, June 30. While at Baha Mar, Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro will celebrate Bahamian culture and wildlife, enjoy the property’s unique culinary offerings, and experience the thrills of Baha Bay waterpark as they explore all that the leading luxury resort has to offer … yoga with flamingos, anyone? With its picturesque ocean backdrop, Baha Bay Beach Lawn will set the stage for the co-hosts to dive into the hottest topics, welcome celebrity guests, and discover why Baha Mar is a spectacular destination for all. “We are thrilled to celebrate this incredi Press Release - Daytime
October 8, 2021 ‘The 2021 James Beard Awards: Stories of Resilience and Leadership Presented by Capital One,’ Showcasing the Most Prestigious Awards in the American Culinary Industry, Airs Sunday, Oct. 10, on ABC A one-hour special from the James Beard Foundation (JBF) and Intersport, “The 2021 James Beard Awards: Stories of Resilience and Leadership Presented by Capital One,” will air on ABC, SUNDAY, OCT. 10 (2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT/12:00-1:00 p.m. MDT/11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PDT). (TV-PG) The 2021 celebration salutes the independent restaurant community, showcasing organizations, leaders, and businesses who represent many that made a significant impact in the industry and their communities. About the James Beard Foundation (JBF) The James Beard Foundation celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Established over 30 years ago, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives and is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. By amplifying new voices, celebrating those lea Press Release - Specials