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July 15, 2024

‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ Season Premiere Is the No. 1 Entertainment Program of the Night Across All Key Demographics

Hosted by late-night’s Jimmy Kimmel, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” returned for a new season on Wednesday, July 10, and soundly ranked as the most-watched telecast of the night in Total Viewers (3.71 million). The show stood as the No. 1 entertainment telecast in Adults 18-49 (0.44 rating). Featuring celebrity guests John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, the 25th-anniversary premiere led its closest competition, an original of FOX’s “MasterChef,” more than doubling its performance in Total Viewers (+102% – 3.71 million vs. 1.83 million) and leading by double digits in Adults 18-49 (+42% – 0.44 rating. Vs. 0.31 rating). The season premiere outperformed its most recent season finale (3/21/21) by 28% in Total Viewers (3.71 million vs. 2.90 million) and by 7% in Adults 18-49 (0.44 rating vs. 0.41 rating). After three days of viewing, the premiere remained the best-performing program of the night in Live +3 Day ratings (0.47 rating). Source: The Nielsen Company, Nati

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July 15, 2024

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat: John Mulaney & Nick Kroll / Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell (7/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/10/24)

THURSDAY, JULY 25 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: “In the Hot Seat: John Mulaney & Nick Kroll / Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell” (301) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/10/24) Logline: It’s the 25th anniversary of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire!” Celebrity pairs John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, and Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell play for charity. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

July 8, 2024

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat: Nicole Byer & Sasheer Zamata / John Stamos & Dave Coulier (7/24)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: “In the Hot Seat: Nicole Byer & Sasheer Zamata / John Stamos & Dave Coulier” (303) Logline: Playing for charity this week includes comedians Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata, plus a “Full House” reunion with John Stamos and Dave Coulier. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

July 1, 2024

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat: Rosie O’Donnell & Lisa Ann Walter / Sebastian Maniscalco & Omar J. Dorsey (7/17)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: “In the Hot Seat: Rosie O’Donnell & Lisa Ann Walter / Sebastian Maniscalco & Omar J. Dorsey” (302) Logline: The hot seat welcomes celebrity guests Rosie O’Donnell and Lisa Ann Walter, as well as Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey to play for charity. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

June 28, 2024

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat: John Mulaney & Nick Kroll / Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell (7/10) (Season Premiere)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: “In the Hot Seat: John Mulaney & Nick Kroll / Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell” (301) (Season Premiere) Logline: It’s the 25th anniversary of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire!” Celebrity pairs John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, and Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell play for charity. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

May 6, 2024

ABC Announces Summer 2024 Premiere Dates As the Network Leads the Season As No. 1 in Entertainment for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Now leading the season for the fifth consecutive year as the No. 1 entertainment network in Adults 18-49, ABC heads into summer with an exciting lineup of fan favorites and will add an all-new game show to its portfolio. As previously announced, the “GOAT” Ken Jennings hosts “Jeopardy! Masters” which wraps up a three-week tournament and will crown its champion WEDNESDAY, MAY 22. “The Wonderful World of Disney” is set to air “Inside Out” on SUNDAY, JUNE 2, kicking off the return of the network’s Sunday movie offerings. Jenn Tran will charm audiences when “The Bachelorette” begins MONDAY, JULY 8. “Celebrity Family Feud” celebrates 100 episodes and its 10th anniversary, beginning TUESDAY, JULY 9. The evening will kick off with the previously announced special “Family Feud: Decades of Laughs,” honoring 50 years of the iconic game show, followed by the season premiere of “Celebrity Family Feud.” Steve Harvey serves as the judge, jury and star when “Judge Steve Harvey” returns the following

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted

November 11, 2020

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: The Million-Dollar Win (11/29)

Nov. 10, 2020 WHICH CELEBRITY CONTESTANT WINS IT ALL? FIND OUT ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ABC’S ‘WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE,’ AIRING SUNDAY, NOV. 29 “The Million-Dollar Win” – A frontline worker jumps in the hot seat and one celebrity contestant wins $1 million for their charity on an all-new episode of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” SUNDAY, NOV. 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (TV-PG, DL) Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu. Hosted by late-night’s Jimmy Kimmel, this season will feature celebrity contestants playing for the charity of their choice, frontline heroes and others affected by COVID-19. 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. “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” is executive produced by Mich

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted