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[09/19/07 - 02:50 PM]
ABC Entertainment Senior Vice Presidents to Co-Head Alternative Series, Specials and Late-Night
In their new capacity, Saade and Dummer will jointly oversee development, current and production for ABC's alternative series, with Mr. Saade focusing more on development and Ms. Dummer more on current and specials.

[08/02/07 - 11:09 AM]
The Audience Votes Were Tallied and Greg Chavez Is Named the Winner of "American Inventor"
Chavez's winning invention, "Guardian Angel," is a Christmas tree fire suppression system.

[07/31/07 - 11:24 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 23, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 23-29.

[07/30/07 - 12:14 PM]
The Three Finalists Have Been Chosen, on ABC's "American Inventor"
Ricky DeRennaux, Greg Chavez and Elaine Cato are the finalists for the million-dollar prize.

[07/24/07 - 01:09 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 16, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 16-22.

[07/19/07 - 07:42 PM]
American Inventor Announces the Six Finalists to Compete for the Million-Dollar Grand Prize
The Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Houston and Tampa winners will now all compete in a two-hour special on Wednesday, July 25.

[07/10/07 - 03:04 PM]
ABC Revives 'Knights' in August, 'Nascar' Delayed
ABC is dusting off "The Knights of Prosperity" as the short-lived comedy will return for its final four episodes on Wednesday, August 8 at 8:30/7:30c.

[07/03/07 - 03:35 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of June 25, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 25-July 1.

[06/19/07 - 07:48 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of June 11, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 11-17.

[06/15/07 - 10:59 AM]
ABC.com Is the Top Entertainment TV Site for May
This summer ABC.com will feature full episodes on its broadband player of summer programming including "American Inventor," "Ex-Wives Club," "Fast Cars & Superstars," "Fat March," "National Bingo Night," "Shaq's Big Challenge," "The Next Best Thing" and "Traveler."

[06/12/07 - 11:20 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of June 4, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 4-10.

[06/07/07 - 11:34 AM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, June 6, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 6.

[06/04/07 - 08:15 PM]
'Science,' 'Life' and 'Greek' Among ABC's Remaining Summer Plans
ABC has issued start dates for its newcomers "Set for Life" and "Masters of Science Fiction" as well as a return date for "Extreme Makeover" and a repurposed run for ABC Family's "Greek."

[05/15/07 - 04:51 PM]
The Futon's Upfront Notes: Abc
Find out about the network's Monday and Tuesday plans come midseason, what's going on with "Primetime" as well as other odds and ends from the Alphabet's upfront presentation.

[04/11/07 - 12:09 PM]
American Inventor Begins Second-Season Search to Discover the Hottest New Product and Make One Struggling Inventor's Dream Come True
The revised release notes that due to production logistics, the Orlando auditions have been moved to Tampa on April 21.

[04/04/07 - 04:50 PM]
American Inventor Begins Second-Season Search to Discover the Hottest New Product and Make One Struggling Inventor's Dream Come True
Revised dates are set for the Houston and Orlando auditions.

[03/21/07 - 01:15 PM]
Judges and Host Announced for Exciting Second Season of ABC's "American Inventor"
The network confirms all the expected changes, including new host Nick Smith and incoming judges George Foreman, Pat Croce and Sara Blakely.

[03/21/07 - 03:10 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 21
Updates include: Pilots for two of "Battlestar Galactica's" ladies, changes ahead on ABC's "American Inventor" and the usual casting round-up.

[03/13/07 - 10:34 PM]
Cw11's Hit Reality Series "America's Next Top Model" Holds Open Casting Call for Cycle 9 in New York City
Casting is looking for females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a minimum height requirement of 5'7" tall.

[03/13/07 - 02:47 PM]
American Inventor Begins Second-Season Search to Discover the Hottest New Product and Make One Struggling Inventor's Dream Come True
Casting calls will be held in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, Orlando and Houston.

[03/12/07 - 02:40 PM]
ABC Announces New Wednesday Night Lineup, with Alternative Series "The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?" and "American Inventor," and New Drama "Traveler"
"The Next Best Thing" will launch with a two-hour special on May 30 while "American Inventor" returns for its second season on June 6.

[09/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Entertainment Promotes Two Executives to Senior Vice President, Alternative Series and Specials

[08/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Sheens, Bergen, Liotta, Cowell, Tambor, Lithgow, Newhart Confirmed as Presenters for the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

[08/16/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Stars Come Out for Exciting Two-Night "America's Got Talent" Season Finale

[08/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
Rogue Magicians Penn & Teller to Bring Their Magic to Tonight's "America's Got Talent" Live Results Show

[08/03/06 - 12:00 AM]
'America's Got Talent' to Showcase a True Variety of Special Performances During Thursday's Live-Results Show

[07/21/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Orders Additional Seasons of Hot Alternative Programs 'America's Got Talent' and 'Last Comic Standing'

[06/05/06 - 12:00 AM]
Lifetime Orders 20 Episodes of 'Bianca,' a New Primetime Novela Series from Fremantlemedia North America ('American Idol(R)') to Air This Fall on Lifetime

[05/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
CBS Places First in the Last Full Week of the Season, Extending Its Winning Streak to 10

[05/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of May 15-21, 2006

[05/18/06 - 12:00 AM]
Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan Named as Judges of NBC's "America's Got Talent" from Simon Cowell and Fremantlemedia

[05/16/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of May 8-14

[05/16/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of May 8-14, 2006

[05/16/06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Unveils 2006-07 Primetime Schedule

[05/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
Emmy-Winning Television Legend Regis Philbin Named as Host of NBC's New Talent Competition Series 'America's Got Talent' from Simon Cowell and Fremantlemedia

[05/09/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of May 1-7

[05/02/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of April 24-30

[04/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
May Sweeps on Abc

[04/25/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of April 17-23

[04/25/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of April 17-23, 2006

[04/18/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of April 10-16

[04/18/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of April 10-16, 2006

[04/18/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Top 12 Semifinalists Are Revealed, on ABC's "American Inventor"

[04/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of April 3-9, 2006

[04/04/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of March 27 - April 2, 2006

[03/29/06 - 12:00 AM]
Commander in Chief and "Less Than Perfect" Return to ABC Schedule

[03/28/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of March 20-26, 2006

[03/24/06 - 12:00 AM]
Quick Take for Thursday, March 23, 2006 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)

[03/21/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of March 13-19, 2006

[02/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Quietly Sends 'Crumbs' to Hiatus

[02/02/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Partners with TV Hit-Makers Simon Cowell and Fremantlemedia on New Variety Talent Competition Series Seeking the Hottest Amateur Performers from Across the Country to Headline in Las Vegas

[02/01/06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Announces Premiere Dates for "Miracle Workers," "American Inventor," "The Evidence" and "What About Brian," and Airdates for a Series of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Hurricane Recovery Specials, Plus the Return of "Commander in Chief" and "Supernanny"

[01/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
Your ABC TCA Questions Answered: Game Over for 'Emily,' Other News

[12/27/05 - 12:00 AM]
Oxygen Takes to the Runway! One of the World's First Supermodels Returns to TV with the Janice Dickinson Project (Working Title)

[10/20/05 - 12:00 AM]
Simon Cowell Wants to Know If You'Ve Got a Bright Idea Worth a Million Bucks

[08/10/05 - 12:00 AM]
Simon Cowell, ABC Television Network, Freemantlemedia, North America Sued in Federal Court for Stealing 'Million Dollar Idea(R)' Brand

[07/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
Abc, Fremantlemedia and Simon Cowell Have "The Million Dollar Idea"







AMERICAN INVENTOR (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
3/16/06 - 8/1/07
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2006-2007 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
2 (21 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 3/31/08
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's press release) "American Inventor," from Simon Cowell and co-creator Peter Jones, returns for its exciting, innovative second season in search of America's best new invention, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Cecile Frot-Coutaz as EP
· Daniel Soiseth as EP
· Nigel Hall as EP
· Peter Jones as EP
· Simon Cowell as EP
· Siobhan Greene as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (competition)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· FremantleMedia North America
· Peter Jones Television
· Syco Television