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[07/13/16 - 04:32 AM]
ABC Transforms Its Streaming App With Digital Originals, Full Seasons of Classic TV Shows, an All-New Look and Feel, and Additional Livestream Markets
Highlights include seven original digital short-form series, full seasons of 38 "throwback" shows, and a redesigned user interface exclusively for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV that improves discovery and navigation.

[06/05/13 - 10:29 AM]
Exclusive: NBC Renames "The Family Guide" to "Growing Up Fisher"
J.K. Simmons, Eli Baker, Ava Deluca-Verley and Lance Lim star in the comedy, about a family that's brought closer together by divorce.

[01/27/12 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 27
Updates include: ABC gets busy with five pilot orders; CBS likewise adds three comedies; and McG to direct FOX's "Guilty."

[07/10/09 - 01:29 PM]
Tierney Illness Forces "Parenthood" to Midseason
"Start of production on NBC Universal's new series 'Parenthood' has been postponed for eight weeks due to medical evaluation that valued cast member Maura Tierney is undergoing," NBC said in a statement.

[02/04/09 - 06:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 4
Updates include: Steve Zahn and Stephen Graham head to HBO; Yves Simoneau to helm ABC's "V" revival; and more casting news for pilot season.

[08/13/08 - 06:59 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 13
Updates include: ABC locks casting on 18 pilots; Cynthia Stevenson set for "Surviving Suburbia" at The CW; and Jennifer Lopez to bring "Maid in Manhattan" to the small screen at ABC.

[05/28/08 - 07:11 AM]
A&E Network(R) to Launch First Scripted Drama Series in More Than Six Years
On Tuesday, July 15, at 10pm ET/PT, A&E Network will launch its first original scripted drama series in more than six years.

[01/29/08 - 11:05 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 21, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 21-17.

[01/24/08 - 03:54 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, January 23, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 23.

[01/23/08 - 12:37 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 14, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 14-20.

[01/17/08 - 11:43 AM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, January 16, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 16.

[12/28/07 - 06:02 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 24-28
Updates include: loads of casting news, from A&E's "The Cleaner" to Spike TV's "S.I.S." to ABC Family's "Roomies."

[08/31/07 - 06:35 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 27-31
Updates include: ABC renews "Just for Laughs," TNT calls it quits on "Heartland," Donal Logue to topline FOX's "Hackett" and MTV commits to "The Paper."

[08/13/07 - 02:52 PM]
ABC Drops 'Knights,' 'Nine'; Sends 'Nascar' to 10:00/9:00c
As for the rest of the night, a pair of "According to Jim" repeats will now kick things off at 8:00/7:00c, followed by rebroadcasts of "Primetime: The Outsiders" at 9:00/8:00c.

[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.

[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.

[03/07/07 - 06:26 PM]
Interview: "The Knights of Prosperity" Creators Rob Burnett & Jon Beckerman

[03/05/07 - 02:18 PM]
ABC Foils 'Knights' Robbery
The critically-acclaimed newcomer hits the bench effective immediately.

[02/27/07 - 10:10 PM]
Get Ready to Feast on Comedy from the Middle East the World Television Premiere of "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour" Debuts Saturday, March 10 at 11:00 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
The features comedians Maz Jobrani, Ahmed Ahmed and Aron Kader with special guest, Dean Obeidallah.

[02/21/07 - 12:52 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 21
Updates include: CBS, NBC and FOX add comedy pilots, directors set on a dozen half-hours and Marc Cherry to remain with "Housewives" through May 2011.

[02/13/07 - 05:10 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of February 5, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 5-11.

[02/12/07 - 02:05 PM]
ABC to Drop 'Jim,' 'Emergency' for Two Weeks
Repeats of "Lost" will now fill the Wednesday, 9:00/8:00c hour on February 14 and February 21.

[02/08/07 - 01:18 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, February 7, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 7.

[02/08/07 - 10:40 AM]
Disney-ABC Television Group's Emmy-Winning ABC.com to Offer Viewers More Ways to View Their Favorite ABC Shows Online with Full-Screen and Mini-Player Capabilities
Beginning this spring, users will be able to watch episodes in two additional screen sizes.

[02/06/07 - 03:13 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 29, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 29-February 4.

[02/01/07 - 06:29 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - Final Ratings
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 31.

[01/30/07 - 03:06 PM]
ABC Announces February Sweeps Highlights, Including the Return of "Lost," the Oscars, Hosted by Ellen Degenernes, the First Ever Oscar Special from Oprah Winfrey, and Jam-Packed Original Episodes of Some of Television's Biggest Hits
The network's February highlights include the return of "Lost," "79th Annual Academy Awards" hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and the first ever "Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special."

[01/26/07 - 03:23 PM]
ABC Shifts Wednesday Night Comedy Lineup
The Alphabet swaps "The Knights of Prosperity" and "According to Jim" as part of its revamped Wednesday lineup, beginning next week.

[01/17/07 - 02:45 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 8, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 8-14.

[01/10/07 - 04:29 PM]
Programming Note: Tonight's Presidential Address
President Bush's speech on the Iraq war will disrupt the four major networks' programming tonight.

[01/09/07 - 01:04 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 1, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 1-7.

[01/04/07 - 11:52 AM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, January 3, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 3.

[12/22/06 - 02:24 PM]
Eugene Gurkin Wants You! to Join "The Knights of Prosperity"
Launch campaign includes a "Wallet Drop," "Rock Star Receipts," text messages, "Cash Grab Booth" and the web site at www.JoinTheKnights.com.

[12/21/06 - 02:19 PM]
ABC.com Gives Viewers a Special Gift Beginning December 25
The network will make all episodes to date this season of "Brothers & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "Ugly Betty" and "What About Brian" available on ABC.com.

[12/15/06 - 04:57 PM]
'Show Me,' 'Day Break' Out in Latest ABC Shuffle
The Alphabet pulls the plug on both series after each hit series lows in their most-recent airings.

[12/05/06 - 04:17 PM]
ABC Announces the Premieres of New Comedies "The Knights of Prosperity" and "In Case of Emergency," Wednesday, January 3
In addition: "Lost" will return at a new time, 10:00/9:00c, on Wednesday, February 7 with all original episodes.

[10/04/06 - 04:09 PM]
ABC Postpones 'Knights,' Expands 'Dancing'
Newcomer will instead roll out later this season as part of the network's post-"Dancing" lineup.

[10/02/06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC.com Expands Site for Fall with Enhanced Features and Additional Content

[08/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
Production Begins on "The Knights of Prosperity," Premiering Tuesday, October 17, on the ABC Television Network

[07/19/06 - 12:00 AM]
Abrams to Direct 'Lost,' Other ABC Notes from the Tca

[07/18/06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates

[07/14/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: July 10-14 (Weekly Round-Up)

[07/04/06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Adds 'Medical Mysteries,' 'Let's Rob' Becomes 'Knights'

[06/19/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Knights of Prosperity, The" (ABC)

[05/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
TNT and TBS Originals Team Announces New Execs, Promotions & Restructuring

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

[05/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Renews 'What About Brian,' Adds Two Comedies

[04/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: April 25-27

[03/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update Special: Abc, NBC Release Pilot Descriptions

[03/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: March 21-22, Part 1: Comedies

[02/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 22

[02/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 13

[02/01/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 1

[12/07/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: December 2-7







KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY, THE (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
1/3/07 - 8/8/07
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2006-2007 season)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
SEASON(S):
1 (13 episodes, 2 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
the show's remaining episodes were eventually shown on abc.com
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's press release) The Knights of Prosperity is a hilarious tale of haves and have nots, starring Donal Logue as the leader of a band of affable, new-age Robin Hoods who have never even shoplifted a candy bar, but now find themselves prepping for a heist to finance all of their long-held, heart-felt dreams. The target -- Rock icon Mick Jaggers super luxe Central Park West apartment. The series premieres WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Donal Logue as Eugene Gurkin
· Josh Grisetti as Louis Plunk
· Kevin Michael Richardson as Rockefeller Butts
· Lenny Venito as Francis "Squatch" Squacieri
· Maz Jobrani as Gourishankar "Gary" Subramaniam
· Sofía Vergara as Esperanza Villalobos
CREW INFORMATION:
· David Letterman as EP
· Eric Horsted as CO-EP
· Jon Beckerman as CRTR/EP
· Jon Beckerman as WRTR (Pilot)
· Merrill Karpf as CO-EP
· Mick Jagger as EP
· Rob Burnett as CRTR/EP
· Rob Burnett as DIR (Pilot)
· Rob Burnett as WRTR (Pilot)
· Steve Tompkins as CO-EP
· Victoria Pearman as EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· ABC Studios
· Worldwide Pants