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[05/16/22 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 16
Updates include: Netflix renews "Black Mirror" for sixth season; Tracee Ellis Ross-led "Jodie" now an animated film; and various ABC, FOX and NBC unscripted series shelved indefinitely.

[01/20/22 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 20
Updates include: Netflix confirms "Squid Game" to return for second season; NBC gives status on off-cycle pilots; and ABC's "Pooch Perfect," NBC's "Small Fortune" among latest unscripted cancellations.

[01/06/21 - 04:06 PM]
ABC Replaces Tonight's Primetime Lineup with "Storming Capitol Hill: Democracy Under Fire" News Special
The network had planned to air a marathon of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" originals; while Mountain and Pacific time zones will now see repeats of "Shark Tank."

[08/27/20 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Announces Unscripted Series Premiere Dates for 2020-2021 Season
"Celebrity Family Feud," "Press Your Luck" and "Match Game" will shift to Thursdays beginning September 24.

[08/24/20 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 24
Updates include: The CW eyes live-action "The Powerpuff Girls" series; Jordan Alexander cast in HBO Max's "Gossip Girl"; and Keira Knightley to star in "The Essex Serpent" for Apple TV+.

[06/17/20 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Unveils 2020-2021 Prime-Time Schedule
Highlights include a new season of "The Bachelorette" on Tuesday nights.

[05/21/20 - 01:00 PM]
ABC Announces Slate for 2020-2021 Broadcast Season
The programming slate includes renewals for 19 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots.

[04/20/20 - 11:31 AM]
ABC Slots "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Marathon for Wednesday, April 29
All three episodes to date of the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted revival will encore back-to-back in anticipation of its move to Thursday nights at 8:00/7:00c on April 30.

[04/14/20 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Announces Upcoming Premiere Dates
The network will once again kick off "Summer Fun & Games" with the premieres of returning series "Holey Moley II: The Sequel," "To Tell the Truth," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Press Your Luck" and "Match Game."

[04/06/20 - 10:00 AM]
"Millionaire Live," A New Play-Along App with Cash Prizes, Now Available for Download Ahead of the Premiere of ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Wednesday, April 8
Kay Adams will be hosting the app which offers America the chance to play in a live game beginning five minutes after the end of each episode (ET time).

[04/01/20 - 02:30 PM]
New ABC Prime-Time Special Goes Behind the Scenes of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" 20 Years After Show's Debut
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Secrets & Surprises" features a rare interview with Regis Philbin and past host Meredith Vieira, who both open up about their time at the show.

[01/08/20 - 11:09 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Returns to ABC Prime Time, Hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Jimmy Kimmel
"Regis came to me in a dream, asked me to do this and promised my own line of neckties if I did. I had little choice but to say yes," said Jimmy Kimmel.

[01/15/15 - 08:54 AM]
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with Terry Crews Builds Week to Week, Posting the Biggest Adult 18-49 Gain Among the Top-Tier Syndie Game Shows
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of December 29-January 2.

[10/16/13 - 10:37 AM]
Dr. Oz Plays "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with Cedric "The Entertainer" in Episodes Airing Thursday, October 17 & Friday, 18!
Dr. Oz will donate his "Millionaire" winnings to HealthCorps, a charity that he and his wife Lisa created to combat the childhood obesity crisis.

[04/03/13 - 02:31 PM]
Syfy Greenlights New Series "Exit," Based on Hit Japanese Series
Curt Doussett hosts the six-episode series, bowing Tuesday, June 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/15/12 - 11:49 AM]
Bio Channel Premieres New Series "The Haunting Of" Saturday, October 27th at 10PM ET / 10PM PT
Celebrities this season include Eric Mabius, Regis Philbin, Beverly Mitchell, Connie Stevens, Kelly Carlson, Chazz Palminteri, Michael Rapaport, Gina Gershon and Fairuza Balk.

[10/04/12 - 12:58 PM]
Open Casting Calls to Be Held This Weekend in Los Angeles and New York for "The Job," a New Competition Series to Air on CBS
Casting calls are set for the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City and the Flatotel in New York.

[09/27/12 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces Casting Opportunities for New Reality Competition Series "The Job"
Lisa Ling hosts the newcomer, which gives candidates "a chance to win dynamic positions with potential for enormous growth at some of America's most iconic companies."

[08/24/12 - 03:48 PM]
GSN's "The American Bible Challenge" Debuts as the Network's #1 Program of All Time
GSN spins the numbers for Thursday, August 23.

[07/02/12 - 11:27 AM]
"The American Bible Challenge" and "Beat the Chefs" Set to Premiere on Thursday, August 23 on GSN
Jeff Foxworthy and Matt Rogers host the respective newcomers.

[06/15/12 - 11:15 AM]
GSN Inks Deal With Mike Richards to Host "The Pyramid"
The "Beauty and the Geek" alum will host the original half-hour game show, the pilot for which tapes later this month.

[01/27/12 - 09:06 AM]
Chuck LaBella Named Vice President of Talent Development, Alternative Programming, NBC
"We are excited to make this announcement official since we have worked with Chuck for so many years where he has contributed to the success of our shows as well as others," said Paul Telegdy.

[11/07/11 - 12:07 PM]
GSN Starts and Ends the Week With a Bang - and Bucks - When "Million Dollar Mondays" and "Flashback Fridays" Launch This Week
Said lineup kicks off tonight with "Million Dollar Password," "Power of 10," "1 vs 100," "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" and "Deal or No Deal."

[04/27/11 - 05:01 AM]
TV Guide Network Announces Original Programming & Development Slate for 2011-2012
Said lineup includes three new mini-series - "Hollywood Crimes and Misdemeanors," "Icons and Innovators" and "Moments That Changed TV Forever" - and nine branded original specials.

[01/31/11 - 10:30 AM]
Regis Philbin to Receive the Legend Award at The Ninth Annual "TV Land Awards" Taping in New York City on April 10, 2011
"Hey, it's about time! Only kidding," said Regis Philbin. "I'm delighted to receive this award. Thanks, TV Land."

[08/16/10 - 12:43 PM]
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Premieres New Season September 13 with More Thrills, Fun and Unpredictability
"I feel as though we've really upped the ante this year on 'Millionaire,'" said host Meredith Vieira.

[05/17/10 - 11:11 AM]
Emmy Award Winner Regis Philbin to Host "The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards"
The ceremony airs Sunday, June 27 at 9:00/8:00c on CBS.

[12/14/09 - 12:29 PM]
Experience the Joy of Holiday GivinG... and SurprisinG... When TV Land Airs "Make My Day" Beginning Monday, December 21
Kenan Thompson hosts the weeklong stunt, which "takes a positive spin on pranking."

[11/25/09 - 09:45 AM]
Regis Philbin Returns to Millionaire for First-Ever Appearance as a Guest Host on the Weekday Version of the Game Show
The five-day stunt, airing November 30-December 4, will also feature Michael Gelman as the lifeline "Expert."

[09/01/09 - 10:52 AM]
ABC Weekly Primetime Ratings
ABC spins the numbers for the week of August 24-30.

[08/27/09 - 12:29 PM]
ABC Places No. 2 on Wednesday in Adults 18-49 and No. 1 in Key Men
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 26.

[08/25/09 - 11:44 AM]
ABC Attracts Its Biggest Audience in 10 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for the week of August 17-23.

[08/25/09 - 10:54 AM]
NBC Ties for #2 in Adults 18-49 for the Primetime Week of AuG. 17-23
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 17-23.

[08/24/09 - 12:35 PM]
ABC Marks Its Most-Watched Non-Sports Summer Sunday in 3 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 23.

[08/24/09 - 12:34 PM]
Millionaire History Was Made Sunday, August 23 When Ken Basin Risked Everything to Answer the Million Dollar QuestioN...
The question: "For ordering his favorite beverages on demand, LBJ had four buttons installed in the Oval Office labeled 'coffee,' 'tea,' 'Coke' and what?"

[08/20/09 - 12:23 PM]
ABC Improves Year to Year on Wednesday for the 11th Straight Week
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 19.

[08/19/09 - 12:22 PM]
Millionaire Is Up Week to Week on Tuesday in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 18.

[08/18/09 - 11:24 AM]
ABC Grows Its Numbers Week to Week and Over the Same Week Last Year
ABC spins the numbers for the week of August 10-16.

[08/18/09 - 11:21 AM]
A Million Dollar Moment Is Coming Up on Sunday's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
The Alphabet details the remaining installments of the show's 11-night stunt.

[08/18/09 - 10:32 AM]
'America's Got Talent,' the #1 Show of the Summer, Leads NBC's Week of AuG. 10-16
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 10-16.

[08/17/09 - 12:04 PM]
ABC Marks Its Biggest Non-Sports Summer Sunday in Over 1 Year
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 16.

[08/14/09 - 10:31 AM]
Big Brother Continues to Gain Momentum
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, August 13.

[08/13/09 - 01:51 PM]
ABC Improves Year to Year on the Evening for the 10th Consecutive Week
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 12.

[08/11/09 - 11:49 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of August 3, 2009
ABC spins the numbers for the week of August 3-9.

[08/11/09 - 11:48 AM]
ABC Takes Second on Monday in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, August 10.

[08/10/09 - 11:06 AM]
CBS's Sunday Reality Duo of "Big Brother" and the Premiere of "There Goes the Neighborhood" Tops ABC's Return of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and "Shark Tank"
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, August 9.

[08/10/09 - 11:05 AM]
ABC Garners Its Strongest Non-Sports Sunday of Summer 2009
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 9.

[08/09/09 - 11:28 AM]
ABC at TCA: Mcpherson on Abdul, Heigl and More
The ABC topper's executive session covered everything from "Better Off Ted" to "Scrubs" to "Private Practice" to Ben Silverman.

[08/07/09 - 12:11 AM]
Interview: "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Host Regis Philbin

[08/05/09 - 12:17 PM]
ABC Announces Celebrity Contestant Airdates for the 10th Anniversary Edition of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
Vanessa Williams, Lauren Conrad, Patricia Heaton and Shawn Johnson are among the featured talent.

[07/31/09 - 11:55 AM]
Celebrity Contestants from Television, Music and Sports Play for Their Favorite Charities When "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Returns to ABC Primetime August 9thto Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary
Lauren Conrad, Snoop Dogg, Patricia Heaton, Shawn Johnson, Steve Nash, Katy Perry, Rachael Ray, Sherri Shepherd, Vanessa Williams and Wynonna are among the featured guests.

[07/27/09 - 10:50 AM]
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The Alphabet details the event's participants and "Ask the Expert" lifelines.

[07/09/09 - 10:05 AM]
New Premiere Date Announced for TV Land's "How'D You Get So Rich" Starring Joan Rivers and Comedic Hidden Camera Series "Make My Day"
The pair switch yet again, this time back to their original Wednesday, August 5 start.

[06/30/09 - 11:55 AM]
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Announces How to Qualify to Be a Contestant on the 10th Anniversary Edition
The Regis Philbin-hosted series is returning for 11 nights from August 9 to August 23.

[06/22/09 - 12:07 PM]
Bravo's Topical Series "Watch What Happens: Live" Set to Premiere ThurS., July 16 at Midnight
The Andy Cohen-hosted series will feature guests from some of Bravo's most popular series.

[06/09/09 - 12:34 PM]
TV Land Announces New Premiere Date for Highly-Anticipated Joan Rivers Series "How'D You Get So Rich?" and Comedic Hidden Camera Show "Make My Day"
Originally set for Wednesday, August 12, both shows will now launch on Thursday, August 6.

[06/08/09 - 11:50 AM]
Shark Tank, the Exciting New Show That Gives Budding Entrepreneurs a Chance to Make Their Moneymaking Business Or Idea Come True, Premieres Sunday, August 9, on the ABC Television Network
The Alphabet confirms our report from yesterday about the show's rollout schedule.

[06/07/09 - 05:10 PM]
ABC's "Shark" to Get a Jump on the Fall
The newcomer will launch on Sunday, August 9 at 9:00/8:00c before moving to Tuesdays at 8:00/7:00c starting August 25.

[05/26/09 - 10:51 AM]
CityTV Announces Summer 2009 Programming Line Up
The Canadian broadcaster will carry "Law and Order UK," among other series.

[05/06/09 - 10:35 AM]
TV Land Heats Up the Summer with the Premieres of Exciting New Originals Series, the Launch of "Roseanne," an Unforgettable Afi Tribute to Michael Douglas and Hit Movies Beginning in June on TV Land Prime
Newcomers "Make My Day" and "How'd You Get So Rich?" will join the previously announced "She's Got The Look."

[04/30/09 - 07:44 AM]
Disney to Join NBC Universal, News Corporation and Providence Equity Partners as an Equity Owner of Hulu
Among the shows available for streaming: "Lost," "Grey's Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives," "Ugly Betty," "Samantha Who?," "Scrubs" and "Private Practice."

[04/22/09 - 01:19 PM]
ABC Announces the Much Anticipated Return of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Hosted by Regis Philbin
The two-week event, in honor of the show's 10th anniversary, will begin Sunday, August 9 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/02/09 - 06:49 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 2
Updates include: Melissa George and Teri Polo land CBS pilots; a quartet joins NBC's "Day One"; and "Sarah Silverman" producers balk at Comedy Central's budget cuts.

[12/12/08 - 06:21 AM]
Oxygen Goes Behind the Scenes at One of the Hottest Medi-Spas in the Country as "Addicted to Beauty" Joins the Oxygen Schedule in '09
Other series in the works include "Hogs and Heifers," "The Girls," "The Naughty Kitchen" and "Lady and the Champ."

[11/13/08 - 09:10 AM]
TV Land Greenlights Three Additional Original Series to Premiere in TV Land Prime in 2009
The newcomers include "First Love, Second Chance," "How'd You Get So Rich?" and "Make My Day."

[09/22/08 - 02:31 PM]
ABC's "Wife Swap" Asks Viewers to Vote on ABC.com for Their Two Favorite Families to Switch Lives for the 100th Episode
The show's landmark 100th episode will air in 2009.

[09/02/08 - 09:49 AM]
TV Land Advances Network Evolution with "TV Land Prime" on October 6
Plus: the cable channel orders seven pilots, including the newly announced "I've Got Your Number," "Boomerangers" and "How Rich Are You?"

[08/18/08 - 03:54 PM]
'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' Kicks Off Seventh Season by Introducing New Changes to the Game, Creating New Levels of Excitement, Emotional Drama and Heart-Pounding Tension for Both Viewers and Contestants
Changes include questions played against a clock, updated lifelines and a brand new partnership with Skype, which will enable contestants to "Ask the Expert" for assistance through a face-to-face video call.

[03/17/08 - 09:58 AM]
TV Land Furthers Commitment to Original Programming Channel Increases Production of Originals Designed to Appeal to Viewers in Their 40'S
Plus: premiere dates are set for "The Big 4-0" (April 16), "She's Got The Look" (June 4) and "Family Foreman" (July 16).

[03/13/08 - 03:50 PM]
Duel, the Adrenaline-Filled, Head-To-Head Competition Game Show, Returns to ABC in a Revamped Format, Friday, April 4
The Alphabet confirms our exclusive report from Monday about the series' return.

[12/18/07 - 10:41 AM]
Lifetime Television Obtains Exclusive Off-Network Rights from Disney-ABC Domestic Television for the Popular ABC Series 'Wife Swap,' Beginning in October 2008
"In so many ways, 'Wife Swap' embodies the contemporary and enlightening program that is the core of our fresh new reality programming direction," said Lifetime chief Susanne Daniels.

[12/03/07 - 03:07 PM]
Game Shows, Popular Reality Series, News Magazines, the Season Premieres of Two Returning Scripted Programs, and the Debut of a New Comedy Join CBS's Primetime Schedule in January and February
Ushering in the New Year is the game show POWER OF 10, reality favorites BIG BROTHER and SURVIVOR, the return of THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE and JERICHO, the series premiere of the comedy THE CAPTAIN and original episodes of 48 HOURS MYSTERY.

[11/19/07 - 11:30 AM]
Duel, a New Tournament-Style Game Show Based on Smarts, Skill and Strategy, Will Premiere Week of December 17 on Abc
The network names Mike Greenberg (ESPN's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" radio show) as the host.

[10/11/07 - 01:30 PM]
CBS Orders Six One-Hour Episodes of "Million Dollar Password" from Fremantlemedia North America
The new primetime game show will be a modernized version based on the Goodson/Todman classics "Password," "Password Plus" and "Super Password."

[09/04/07 - 02:33 PM]
Ken Jennings Faces Ogi Ogas in the Final Match on GSN's 'Grand Slam'
After 14 matches in the single elimination tournament, the pair will face off in the final match on Saturday, September 8 at 7:00/6:00.

[07/14/07 - 08:53 PM]
16 Top Players Are Set to Play 'Grand Slam' with Host Dennis Miller
The series features 16 of the top players facing off in a one- on-one tournament to determine the champion who will win the $100,000 grand prize and take home the coveted "Grand Slam" crystal trophy.

[06/25/07 - 01:21 PM]
VH1 and Entertainment Weekly Are Back with Season Two of the Ultimate Pop Culture Competition, 'The 2007 World Series of Pop Culture' and a $250,000 Grand Prize, Premiering Monday, July 9 at 9 PM* on VH1
In addition, all episodes will be available for on-demand viewing on VH1.com, following the nightly on-air broadcasts.

[06/20/07 - 09:32 AM]
Power of 10, a High-Stakes, Primetime Game Show Where Contestants Compete for the Chance to Win $10 Million Dollars Premieres Tuesday, AuG. 7 (8:00-9:00 Pm, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network
On "Power of 10," the contestant who can "most accurately predict the American public's response to intriguing poll questions could walk away winning millions."

[06/05/07 - 11:04 AM]
Dennis Miller to Host 'Grand Slam' for GSN
The seriers is an eight episode head-to-head single elimination tournament featuring America's top 16 game show contestants competing to determine who is the best.

[05/29/07 - 09:48 PM]
Ben Silverman and Marc Graboff Named Co-Chairmen of NBC Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studio
Kevin Reilly, who has served as President of NBC Entertainment for the past three years, and NBCU have mutually agreed to end their relationship.

[05/16/07 - 07:05 AM]
CBS Announces 2007-2008 Primetime Schedule
CBS announced today its 2007-2008 Fall Primetime lineup, featuring five new series - one comedy, three dramas and one reality program. These freshman series will join 17 returning programs on the current CBS lineup, which will win the 2006-2007 season in viewers and adults 25-54, continuing the Network's multi-year winning streak.

[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.

[02/13/07 - 03:37 PM]
Spend Valentine's Day with Your One True Love ... Pop Culture!
Viewers can qualify for the second season of VH1's "The World Series of Pop Culture" by taking on online test on Wednesday, February 14.

[02/05/07 - 06:00 PM]
NBC Universal Television Group Enters Expanded and Comprehensive New Creative Association with Ben Silverman, Emmy and Golden Globe-Winning Producer-Program Executive
The two-year deal gives NBC and NBC Universal's cable networks a first-look at all scripted and unscripted projects from Silverman's prolific Reveille production company.

[02/02/07 - 01:12 PM]
'1 Vs 100' Kicks Off Jam Packed Sweeps Episodes Friday, February 2 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC
Upcoming mob members to include D.L. Hughley, Three 6 Mafia, Sex Therapist Dr. Ruth, Celebrity Blogger Perez Hilton And "Medium's" Allison Dubois.

[01/29/07 - 01:26 PM]
NBC Sweetens February with 28 Days of Comedy, Drama, Gamesmanship, Valentines -- and an Array of Guest Stars Including Oscar Nominee Forest Whitaker, Isabella Rossellini, George Takei, Paul Reubens, Kim Delaney, Mary Stuart Masterson, D.L. Hughley, Magic Johnson, Ron Silver, Beau Bridges, Natalie Cole, Sandra Bernhard and Eric Roberts
In addition, NBC salutes Valentine's Day with a Thursday night of Cupid-worthy comedies on February 8 as well as Valentine-themed episodes of "Las Vegas" on February 9 and "Medium" on February 14.

[01/26/07 - 11:24 AM]
ABC Announces Early Series Pick-Ups of "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Supernanny" and "Wife Swap"
All three series will return for the 2007-08 season.

[01/12/07 - 04:38 PM]
GSN Announces an Aggressive 2007 Production and Development Slate
Michael Davies, Phil Gurin, 12 Yard Productions and Lion Television USA among those with projects in the works at the cable channel.

[01/12/07 - 04:36 PM]
GSN Announces the Airdates of Several Upcoming Documentary Specials
The documentaries will highlight "Women of Game Shows," "Great Game Show Moments" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

[11/22/06 - 02:20 PM]
TV Land's the 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases Hits the Air with a Comprehensive List of TV's Most Memorable Expressions Over the Past 60 Years
The week-long primetime salute kicks off on Monday, December 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/31/06 - 01:18 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of October 23, 2006
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 23-29.

[10/24/06 - 12:15 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of October 16, 2006
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 16-22.

[08/29/06 - 12:00 AM]
GSN Presents a 'Super Millionaire' Labor Day Marathon

[07/31/06 - 12:00 AM]
GSN Is Giving Away $5,000 a Day During the Month of August as Part of the Network's Special 'GSN Summer Challenge Sweepstakes'

[06/20/06 - 12:00 AM]
GSN Presents 'The 50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time'

[06/05/06 - 12:00 AM]
GSN Orders 'Chain Reaction' from Michael Davies and Sony Pictures Television

[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

[03/09/06 - 12:00 AM]
Calling All Pop Culture Experts: Pop Culture Iq Exam to Determine 'Wildcard' Team for New Original Series from VH1 and Entertainment Weekly, 'The World Series of Pop Culture'

[02/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
FOX to Launch My Network TV

[01/31/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 23-29, 2006

[01/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
Quick Take for Thursday, January 26, 2006 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)

[01/24/06 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 16-22, 2006

[01/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
VH1 and Entertainment Weekly Join Forces and Put America's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test with New Original Series 'The World Series of Pop Culture'

[01/20/06 - 12:00 AM]
Quick Take for Thursday, January 19, 2006 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)

[01/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Third Time's the Charm: Regis Philbin Returns as "Handsome Hal" on ABC's "Hope & Faith" in February Sweeps

[01/05/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: January 3-5

[11/16/05 - 12:00 AM]
Regis Philbin Rings in 2006 on "New Year's Eve Live" Saturday, December 31, on FOX

[11/16/05 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Announces Post-Football Monday Night Lineup, to Begin Monday, January 9

[11/10/05 - 12:00 AM]
Regis Philbin Set to Return to ABC Primetime as Host of "This Is Your Life"

[09/08/05 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Leaves 'My Kind of Town' After Four Weeks

[07/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
Bordentown City, Nj; Greenville, Al; Ellenville, Ny; and MT. Horeb, Wi -- Will Be Celebrated in Upcoming Episodes of ABC's "My Kind of Town"

[06/16/05 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Announces Late Summer Alternative Series, "My Kind of Town,"A Weekly Celebration of One Small American Town with Hilarious Games and Big Prizes

[05/23/05 - 12:00 AM]
Comedy Central Joins Forces with Game Show Guru Michael Davies to Develop Series for "Jeopardy" King Ken Jennings

[04/18/05 - 12:00 AM]
GSN Renews and Expands Its 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' Inventory and Acquires 'Super Millionaire' Series

[02/03/05 - 12:00 AM]
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' Celebrates Love, Education & a Major Milestone During February Sweeps

[01/27/05 - 12:00 AM]
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' & the Knot Hitch Up for Wedding Edition of the Game Show

[12/13/04 - 12:00 AM]
Donald Trump 'Hires' Regis Philbin to Co-Host 'The Apprentice' Cast Reunion During NBC's Three Hour Finale on December 16 (8pm-11pm Et)

[11/01/04 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Picks Up Full Season of Hit Reality Series 'Wife Swap'

[10/27/04 - 12:00 AM]
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' Pulls Out All the Stops for November Sweeps

[10/25/04 - 12:00 AM]
Regis Philbin to Reprise Guest Star Role on ABC's 'Hope & Faith'

[09/17/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: September 13-17

[09/13/04 - 12:00 AM]
Jon Kenney of Natick, Massachusetts Wins $1 Million During 'Pepsi Play for a Billion' on Abc

[08/27/04 - 12:00 AM]
New Jersey's Nicole Cutrufello Takes Home the $77,000 Jackpot on the WB's 'Studio 7'

[08/24/04 - 12:00 AM]
Switch the Question' Added as New Lifeline on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

[08/20/04 - 12:00 AM]
Second Week in a Row Contestant from D.C. Takes Home the $77,000 Jackpot on the WB's 'Studio 7'

[06/30/04 - 12:00 AM]
WB Sets Host, Launch Date for 'Studio 7'

[05/18/04 - 12:00 AM]
2004 Broadcast Upfront Presentations: The Wb, Part 1

[05/16/04 - 12:00 AM]
Early Plans Leak from Five of Six Major Networks

[05/15/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: May 11-14

[05/12/04 - 12:00 AM]
2004 Broadcast Upfront Presentations: Pax

[04/27/04 - 12:00 AM]
'Friends,' 'Frasier' Finales Highlight NBC's May Sweeps Plans

[04/22/04 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Finalizes May Sweeps Plans

[04/14/04 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Schedules Second Round of 'Super Millionaire'

[04/02/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: April 2

[03/19/04 - 12:00 AM]
'Wrinke in Time,' 'Harry Potter' Part of Initial ABC May Sweeps Plans

[03/12/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: March 12

[03/03/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: March 3

[03/01/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: March 1

[02/25/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 25

[02/18/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 18

[01/27/04 - 12:00 AM]
Abc, CBS Plot February Sweeps Schedules

[01/26/04 - 12:00 AM]
ABC Revives 'Millionaire' for February Sweeps

[01/21/04 - 12:00 AM]
2004 Natpe Wrap-Up Report

[09/24/03 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: September 24

[04/08/03 - 12:00 AM]
Cable Upfront Presentations: ABC Family

[03/07/03 - 12:00 AM]
Pilot Update: March 7

[01/18/01 - 12:00 AM]
Five Series Set to Make an Early Exit







WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
8/16/99 - 3/21/21
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2020-2021 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
12 (16 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as "no plans to make further episodes" on 1/20/22
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's press release, August 2020) Hosted by late-night's Jimmy Kimmel, this season will feature both celebrity contestants playing for the charity of their choice and frontline heroes trying their hand at a $1 million prize. In addition to lifelines, "Ask the Host," "50/50" and "Phone a Friend," contestants playing on "Millionaire" can invite an expert guest to help them answer questions. It could be a relative, a beloved teacher or a famed trivia expert - anyone they want - to help them win as much money as they can. In its debut season, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" ranked as the No. 1 program in the Thursday 8 p.m. hour last season among Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. After 35 days of delayed viewing across linear and digital platforms, the show averaged 7.3 million Total Viewers in its freshman season. "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" is executive produced by Michael Davies and Jimmy Kimmel. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television's Embassy Row, Kimmelot and Valleycrest Productions Ltd. The iconic game show is a Sony Pictures Television format that has been adapted in over 120 countries and has won over 65 awards worldwide.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Jimmy Kimmel as Host
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Regis Philbin as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Jimmy Kimmel as EP
· Michael Davies as EP
· Mike Richards as EP
GENRE(S):
· game show
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Embassy Row Productions
· Kimmelot
· Sony Pictures Television
· Valleycrest Productions