ABC - ABC UNVEILS FIVE NEW SHOWS

ABC UNVEILS FIVE NEW SHOWS

Although some network executives had decided to forego the time-consuming and costly process of filming pilots for prospective new shows and instead go on "gut instinct" on what would likely be popular, ABC decided to stick pretty much with the same shows it aired last season. (The debuting exceptions Life on Mars, Opportunity Knocks, and the animated The Goode Family. ) However, on Wednesday, it said that it had ordered five series that would likely be introduced at mid-season and that it would probably add other shows to that list. ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson said in a statement, "It was worth taking the time to go through the pilot process to really do it right." The network unveiled three new dramas -- Castle, Cupid and The Unusuals -- and two new comedies -- Better Off Ted and Single With Parents .

28/08/2008