Category Archives: Up Fronts

First Look: New ABC Comedy THE REAL O’NEALS

WHAT IS IT? THE REAL O’NEALS – A fresh take on a seemingly perfect Catholic family whose lives take an unexpected turn when surprising truths are revealed. Instead of ruining their family, the honesty triggers a new, messier chapter where everyone stops pretending to be perfect and actually starts being real. WHO IS IN IT? Martha Plimpton as Eileen, Jay R. Ferguson as Pat, Noah Galvin as Kenny, Matthew Shively as Jimmy, Bebe Wood as Shannon and Mary Hollis Inboden as Jodi.

First Look: New ABC Drama QUANTICO

SCHEDULE CHANGE! WHAT IS IT? QUANTICO – A diverse group of recruits has arrived at the FBI Quantico Base for training. They are the best, the brightest and the most vetted, so it seems impossible that one of them is suspected of masterminding the biggest attack on New York City since 9/11. WHO IS IN IT?  Priyanka Chopra as Alex, Dougray Scott as Liam, Jake McLaughlin as Ryan, Aunjanue Ellis as Miranda, Yasmine Al Massri as Nimah, Johanna Braddy as Shelby,

First Look: New ABC Drama BLOOD & OIL

WHAT IS IT? Now Called: BLOOD & OIL – Billy and Cody Lefever dream of a new life beyond their working class roots and move to “The Bakken” in North Dakota, booming after the biggest oil discovery in American history. They’re soon pitted against a ruthless tycoon who forces them to bet big and put everything on the line, including their marriage. WHO IS IN IT? Don Johnson as Hap, Chace Crawford as Billy, Rebecca Rittenhouse as Cody, Delroy Lindo

First Look: New ABC Drama OF KINGS AND PROPHETS

SCHEDULE CHANGE! WHAT IS IT? OF KINGS AND PROPHETS – An epic Biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of a battle-weary king, a powerful and resentful prophet and a resourceful young shepherd on a collision course with destiny. WHO IS IN IT?  Ray Winstone as King Saul, Haaz Sleiman as Jonathan, Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Michal, Oliver Rix as David, Simone Kessell as Ahinoam, James Floyd as Ish-Boseth, Mohammad Bakri as Samuel and Tomer Kapon as

First Look: New ABC Comedy THE MUPPETS

WHAT IS IT? THE MUPPETS – The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for “kids” of all ages. WHO IS IN IT?  THE MUPPETS! WHEN DOES IT AIR? Tuesdays at 8/7c STAY CONNECTED:     FIRST LOOK TRAILER: FIRST LOOK IMAGES:

First Look: New ABC Drama THE FAMILY

WHAT IS IT? THE FAMILY – This thriller follows the return of a politician’s young son who was presumed dead after disappearing over a decade earlier. As the mysterious young man is welcomed back into his family, suspicions emerge — is he really who he says he is? WHO IS IN IT?  Joan Allen as Claire, Alison Pill as Willa, Margot Bingham as Sergeant Nina Meyer, Zach Gilford as Danny, Liam James as Adam, Floriana Lima as Bridey, Madeleine Arthur as

First Look: New ABC Comedy DR KEN

WHAT IS IT? DR KEN – Doctor-turned-actor/comedian Ken Jeong (“Community,” “The Hangover”), plays Dr. Ken, a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife, Allison, is just the right partner to keep things sane. WHO IS IN IT?  Ken Jeong as Dr.

First Look: New ABC Drama THE CATCH

WHAT IS IT? THE CATCH – From Shondaland’s Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, “The Catch” is a new thriller centered on the strong, successful Alice Martin (Mireille Enos). She’s a fraud investigator who’s about to be the victim of fraud herself by her fiancé. Between her cases, she is determined to find him before it ruins her career. WHO IS IN IT? Mireille Enos as Alice, Alimi Ballard as Evan, Damon Dayoub as Kieran, Jay Hayden as James, Jacky Ido as Emil,

Upfronts 2015: ABC Announces Their 2015 Fall Schedule

ABC isn’t moving much!  When THE MUPPETS ends its run, FRESH OFF THE BOAT moves to 8 to launch THE REAL O’NEALS.  When HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER ends its run, THE CATCH moves into Thursdays at 10.  New shows in red! MONDAYS: 8PM: DANCING WITH THE STARS 10PM: CASTLE TUESDAYS: 8PM: THE MUPPETS 8:30PM: FRESH OFF THE BOAT 9PM: MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. 10PM: QUANTICO WICKED CITY WEDNESDAYS: 8PM: THE MIDDLE 8:30PM: THE GOLDBERGS 9PM: MODERN FAMILY 9:30PM:

First Look: New FOX Drama LOOKINGLASS (fka THE FRANKENSTEIN CODE) Updated 8/28

WHAT IS IT? LOOKINGLASS THE FRANKENSTEIN CODE – What would you do with a second chance? From executive producer/writer Rand Ravich (“Life,” “Crisis”) and executive producer Howard Gordon (“Homeland,” “24”) comes THE FRANKENSTEIN CODE, a modern reimagining of the Mary Shelley classic, about a man brought back to life by two scientists playing god. Seventy-five-year-old JIMMY PRITCHARD (guest star Philip Baker Hall, “Modern Family,” “Magnolia”) is a shell of his former self. A drinker, a womanizer and a father who

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