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[08/02/11 - 10:38 AM]
ABC's "The Bachelorette" Finishes Among the Week's Top 10 in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 25-31.

[07/26/11 - 10:24 AM]
ABC Claims 3 of the Week's Top 20 Shows with Adults 18-49, And for the 5th Week Running Delivers the No. 1 Newsmagazine
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 18-24.

[07/20/11 - 09:48 AM]
ABC's Replay "Wipeout" Beats NBC's "It's Worth What?" Debut in Adults 18-34
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 19.

[07/19/11 - 09:42 AM]
ABC Airs 4 of the Week's Top 20 Shows and the Top 2 Newsmags in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 11-17.

[07/12/11 - 10:36 AM]
ABC Ranks No. 2 in Adults 18-49, Airing 5 of the Week's Top 20 TV Shows
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 4-10.

[07/06/11 - 10:56 AM]
ABC Takes First Place on 3 Nights During the Week in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 27-July 3.

[06/14/11 - 04:28 PM]
Paul Reaney Named Vice President of Development for ITV Studios America
Reaney was most recently Vice President, Development for FremantleMedia.

[07/27/10 - 10:12 AM]
ABC Generates Its Most-Watched Summer Frame in 9 Years
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 19-25.

[07/21/10 - 09:53 AM]
ABC's Tuesday Lineup Is Up Over the Year-Ago Night for the 2nd Straight Week
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 20.

[07/20/10 - 10:03 AM]
ABC Grows Year to Year for the 9th Straight Week
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 12-18.

[07/14/10 - 10:08 AM]
Wipeout Hits Best-Ever Repeat Performance
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 13.

[07/07/10 - 02:57 PM]
ABC to Wrap "Downfall" Early, Pushes "Shark Tank"
"Downfall" will now close on July 20 while "Shark Tank" is due back on July 29.

[07/07/10 - 01:11 PM]
'America's Got Talent' and 'Macy's 4th of July' Special Provide NBC Ratings Fireworks for the Primetime Week of June 28-July 4
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 28-July 4.

[07/07/10 - 10:30 AM]
ABC Grows Year-To-Year for 7 Consecutive Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 28-July 4.

[06/29/10 - 01:20 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Ranks #1 and #2 in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers, Pacing NBC's Primetime Week of June 21-27
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 21-27.

[06/29/10 - 10:43 AM]
ABC Is Up Over the Year-Ago Week for the 6th Straight Frame in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 21-27.

[06/23/10 - 08:59 AM]
ABC Posts Big Gains with Its New Summer Tuesday Schedule
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 22.

[06/22/10 - 12:02 AM]
Interview: "Downfall" Host Chris Jericho

[06/03/10 - 10:00 AM]
Chris Jericho Named Host of "Downfall," the High Stakes and High Drama Game Show Premiering June 22 on Abc
The series puts "contestants on top of a 10-story building to see who has the focus and fearlessness to avoid his/her own 'downfall' -- literally."

[05/27/10 - 11:29 AM]
High Stakes and High Drama on the Highest Game Show in the World, When "Downfall" Premieres, Tuesday, June 22 on Abc
The Alphabet details the format of the upcoming game show.

[05/14/10 - 12:46 PM]
ABC's Summer Series "Downfall" and "Shaq Vs" Will Each Premiere One Week Earlier
"Dowfall" now launches Tuesday, June 22 at 9:00/8:00c while "Shaq Vs." will take over the slot on August 3.

[04/07/10 - 01:29 PM]
ABC Announces Its Summer Schedule
Said lineup includes three new scripted series: "The Gates" (Sunday, June 20), "Scoundrels" (also Sunday, June 20) and "Rookie Blue" (Thursday, June 24).

[04/06/10 - 12:03 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 6
Updates include: FremantleMedia books ABC's "Downfall"; and Sharon Lawrence to play mom to Kristin Kreuk in CBS's "Hitched."

[04/06/10 - 12:03 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 6
Updates include: FremantleMedia books ABC's "Downfall"; and Sharon Lawrence to play mom to Kristin Kreuk in CBS's "Hitched."







DOWNFALL (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
6/22/10 - 7/20/10
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2009-2010 season)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
SEASON(S):
1 (6 episodes, 1 of which have yet to air)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 3/25/11
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's press release, June 2010) Chris Jericho, a talented actor, television personality, radio host, rock star and WWE superstar wrestler, has been named as the Host of "Downfall." The unique, high-stakes and adrenaline-pumping game show will put contestants on top of a 10-story building to see who has the focus and fearlessness to avoid his/her own 'downfall' -- literally. Along the way, they'll have the chance to win $1 million and a slew of incredible prizes, such as a pair of jet skis, a grand piano, a trip to Paris or a brand new car. The larger-than-life game show from FremantleMedia North America ("The Price Is Right," "Family Feud," "Let's Make a Deal") will premiere TUESDAY, JUNE 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Chris Jericho as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Scott St. John as EP
GENRE(S):
· game show
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· FremantleMedia North America