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September 9, 2021

‘Good Morning America’ Co-Anchor Robin Roberts Interviews Poet Amanda Gorman in One-Hour Special

ABC News presents a one-hour special that reveals the never-before-seen personal side of writer and activist Amanda Gorman, who captivated millions when she read an original poem during the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sits down with Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate, for an in-depth interview about her views on fame, her writing and success as a best-selling author, the role of activism in her work, her political aspirations and more. ABC News cameras also follow Gorman and provide unprecedented access to her day-to-day life for the first time ever, including an inside look at her writing process; her role co-chairing the 2021 Met Gala, including her preparation for and arrival at the event; and her work with a speech pathologist. The program includes an interview with Anna Wintour, who personally selected Gorman for her Met Gala co-chair position with other co-chairs Timothée Chalame

Press Release - Specials

December 22, 2023

Celebrity Jeopardy!: Quarterfinal #9: Kyra Sedgwick, Mo Rocca and Amanda Seales (1/13) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/6/23)

THURSDAY, JAN. 13 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – Celebrity Jeopardy!: “Quarterfinal #9: Kyra Sedgwick, Mo Rocca and Amanda Seales” (209) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/6/23) Logline: On the last quarterfinal game, actress Kyra Sedgwick (“The Closer”), humorist and journalist Mo Rocca (CBS Sunday Morning) and actress Amanda Seales (“Insecure”) battle for the final spot in the semifinals. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

February 23, 2022

UPDATE: Mandy Moore, Tyler Perry, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Amanda Seyfried and More Guests on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!,’ Feb. 21–25

ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. Following are the episodes scheduled to air the week of Feb. 21- 25 (subject to change): Monday, Feb. 21 (OAD: 2/10/22) 1. Arnold Schwarzenegger 2. Rachel Wolfson (“Jackass Forever”) Tuesday, Feb. 22 1. Mandy Moore (“This Is Us”) 2. Musical Guests Rob Base feat. Tinashe 3. Arnold Schwarzenegger Wednesday, Feb. 23 1. Tyler Perry (“A Madea Homecoming”) 2. Usher 3. Musical Guest Ari Lennox Thursday, Feb. 24 1. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan (“American Idol”) 2. Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”) 3. Musical Guest BANKS Friday, Feb. 25 1. Amanda Seyfried (“The Dropout”) 2. Bubba Wallace (“Race: Bubba Wallace”) 3. Musical Guests Dashboard Confessional

Press Release - Late Night

December 15, 2023

‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Milestone 60th Anniversary With ‘General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling’ Primetime Special Airing Thursday, Jan. 4, on ABC

ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” will celebrate its milestone 60th anniversary with a primetime special, “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling,” airing THURSDAY, JAN. 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, next day on Hulu. The television event will feature fan-favorite cast members from throughout the years as they pull back the curtain on six decades in Port Charles, including behind-the-scenes moments, bloopers, a special fan tribute and more exciting surprises honoring “General Hospital”’s legacy. The special will feature “GH” cast members Maurice Benard, Jane Elliot, Genie Francis, Finola Hughes, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright and more. Joining the robust slate of current and past cast members for this retrospective look at “General Hospital” are recent “Dancing with the Stars” winner and pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, film and television star Emma Samms, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter/actor Rick Springfield, and actress

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Press Release - Daytime

January 11, 2023

UPDATE: ‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Historic 60th Anniversary on April 1, 2023

ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” will celebrate its 60th anniversary on April 1, 2023. To honor the milestone, the network is set to present the cast and crew with a stage dedication on the Prospect Studios lot, permanently commemorating the show’s legacy and serving as a reminder of the history that has been made in that very spot. The show will kick off its anniversary programming at the end of March with a special episode honoring the late Sonya Eddy, who played “GH” head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the series since 2006. Then, the beloved Nurses Ball returns starting the week of April 3, a fictional glamorous charity event complete with red-carpet fashion and musical performances from the illustrious citizens of Port Charles dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness. This marks the first time the Nurses Ball has aired since 2020. The festivities will then continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop a legendary threat from the past. Jane Elliot is set to reprise h

Press Release - Daytime

December 7, 2022

‘Avatar’ To Make Broadcast Television Debut Dec. 11 at 7 P.M. EST/PST on ABC

In celebration of Disney’s highly anticipated return to Pandora, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” The Walt Disney Company will offer viewers several opportunities to experience its innovative predecessor, “Avatar,” throughout the month of December across its unparalleled distribution platforms including ABC, FX and Freeform. “Avatar” is also available to stream on Disney+. Where to watch: ABC Sunday, Dec. 11, 7:00-10:30 p.m. EST/PST FX Thursday, Dec. 15, 8:00-11:30 p.m. EST/PST Sunday, Dec. 18, 8:00-11:30 p.m. EST/PST Freeform Monday, Dec. 26, 7:30-11:00 p.m. EST/PST Disney+ Available to stream now About “Avatar” “Avatar” takes us to the amazing world of Pandora, where a man embarks on an epic journey of adventure and love, ultimately fighting to save the unique place he has learned to call home. James Cameron, the Oscar®-winning director of Titanic, delivers an immersive cinematic experience, where revolutionary technology meets engaging characters in a timeless, emotional story. About “A

Press Release - Movies

April 14, 2023

UPDATE: Freddie Highmore, Luke Bryan, Patrick Stewart, Jake Gyllenhaal and More Guests on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!,’ April 17–21

ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of April 17-21 (subject to change): Monday, April 17 1. Freddie Highmore (“The Good Doctor”) 2. Amanda Peet (“Fatal Attraction”) 3. Musical Guests Dinner Party Tuesday, April 18 1. Luke Bryan (“American Idol”) 2. Jeff Hiller (“Somebody Somewhere”) 3. Musical Guests GloRilla Wednesday, April 19 1. Patrick Stewart (“Star Trak: Picard”) 2. Bridget Everett (“Somebody Somewhere”) 3. Musical Guests Gorillaz ft. Beck Thursday, April 20 1. Jake Gyllenhaal (“The Covenant”) 2. Whitney Cummings (“Whitney Cummings Presents: The OnlyFans Roast of Whitney Cumming”) 3. Musical Guests Boygenius Friday, April 21 (OAD: 4/13/23) 1. Bill Hader (“Barry”) 2. Jane Goodall (“Jane”)

Press Release - Late Night

September 7, 2022

ABC To Broadcast NCAA Division I FCS Championship on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023

The NCAA Division I FCS Championship will move to Sunday in 2023, airing live on ABC on Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. EST from Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. “We continuously work with the NCAA on ways to evolve our championship coverage,” said Dan Margulis, senior director of Programming and Acquisitions. “Moving the FCS Championship to Sunday opens up the possibility of capitalizing on the Sunday afternoon window on ABC, which we are regularly incorporating into our college sports programming.” “The addition of our championship game to ABC’s Sunday programming lineup is very exciting news for all of us who are passionate about Division I FCS football,” said Jermaine Truax, chair of the Division I Football Championship Committee and Bucknell University’s director of Athletics and Recreation. “The committee greatly appreciates ESPN’s longtime commitment to showcasing the FCS Championship and our outstanding student-athletes and coaches. The FCS Championship is annually one of the most exciting p

Press Release - Sports

November 4, 2022

Highlights for ABC News’ ‘GMA3: What You Need to Know,’ Nov. 7–11

The following report highlights the programming of ABC’s “GMA3: What You Need to Know” during the week of Nov. 7-11. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” is a one-hour program co-anchored by Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, with Dr. Jennifer Ashton as chief medical correspondent. The news program airs weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EST | 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC, and 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST on ABC News Live. Highlights of the week include the following: Monday, Nov. 7 —ABC News contributor and political strategist Donna Brazile; “GMA3” Climate Heroes series kicks off spotlighting environmentalist and blogger Leah Thomas; Money Monday with ABC News transportation correspondent Gio Benitez Tuesday, Nov. 8 — “GMA3” checks in with correspondents covering battleground states for Election Day; ABC News political director Rick Klein; Climate Heroes series continues on “GMA3” with college student Amanda Sun; ABC News correspondent Zohreen Shah; actor and author Omar Epps (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and “N

Press Release - News

October 21, 2022

Highlights for ABC News’ ‘GMA3: What You Need To Know,’ Oct. 24–28

The following report highlights the programming of ABC’s “GMA3: What You Need to Know” during the week of Oct. 24-28. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” is a one-hour program co-anchored by Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, with Dr. Jennifer Ashton as chief medical correspondent. The news program airs weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EDT | 12:00 p.m. CDT on ABC, and 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EDT on ABC News Live. Highlights of the week include the following: Monday, Oct. 24 — Democratic candidate for Governor of Florida Charlie Crist; “GMA3” spotlights 99-year-old Zumba dancing queen Margaret Masters; ABC News senior national correspondent Steve Osunsami on the rise of Black parents homeschooling their children; plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn; actress Zazie Beetz (“Atlanta”) Tuesday, Oct. 25 — Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Geoff Duncan; “GMA3” features online store Hause of Curls for Latina Leaders series; executive producer Kerry Washington and actress Emayatzy Corinealdi (“Reasonable Doubt”); “Bri