CONTENTS:
PG. 2 NEXT WEEK ON ABC’S “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” (2/16-20)
PG. 3 ON ABC’S FOREVER (2/28)
PG. 4 ABC’S “KIMMEL” RANKS #1 IN NEW YORK ON ALL 4 DAYS OF THE WEEK TO DATE IN HOUSEHOLDS
ABC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR THE BROADCAST WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2015
MONDAY, MARCH 2
(8:00-10:01 PM) THE BACHELOR: THE WOMEN TELL ALL
PG. 5 (10:01-11:00 PM) SECRETS AND LIES: The Trail
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
PG. 6 (8:00-8:30 PM) FRESH OFF THE BOAT: Showdown at the Golden Saddle
(8:30-9:00 PM) REPEAT AFTER ME: 103
PG. 7-8 (9:00-10:00 PM) MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Epidemic
PG. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM) FOREVER: Social Engineering
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
PG. 10 (8:00-8:30 PM) THE MIDDLE: Flirting With Disaster
PG. 11 (8:30-9:00 PM) THE GOLDBERGS: Just Say No
(9:00-9:31 PM) MODERN FAMILY: Closet? You’ll Love It!
(9:31-10:00 PM) black-ish: Parental Guidance
PG. 12 (10:00-11:00 PM) NASHVILLE: That’s the Way Love Goes
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
(8:00-9:00 PM) GREY’S ANATOMY: Staring At the End
PG. 13 (9:00-10:00 PM) SCANDAL: The Lawn Chair
PG. 14-15 (10:00-11:00 PM) AMERICAN CRIME: Episode One – SERIES PREMIERE
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
(8:00-9:00 PM) SHARK TANK: TBD
(9:00-11:00 PM) IN AN INSTANT: Flying Blind
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
(8:00-9:00 PM) 20/20 SATURDAY
(9:00-11:00 PM) IN AN INSTANT: Rush Hour Disaster
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
(7:00-8:00 PM) AFHV: 2515
(8:00-9:00 PM) ONCE UPON A TIME: Unforgiven
PG. 16 (9:00-10:01 PM) SECRETS AND LIES: The Affair
PG. 17 (9:00-10:01 PM) REVENGE: Bait
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February 13, 2015
HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ “GOOD MORNING AMERICA,” FEBRUARY 16 – FEBRUARY 20
The following report highlights the programming of ABC’s “Good Morning America” during the week of February 16, 2015 — February 20, 2015. “Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Lara Spencer. Amy Robach is the news anchor and Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist. The morning news program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:00-9:00 a.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Highlights of the week include:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 – Actress Sienna Miller (“American Sniper” and Broadway’s “Cabaret”); musician Juanes performs his hit song “Juntos” from “McFarland, USA”; Countdown to Oscar Sunday: correspondent Abbie Boudreau with the stars beauty secrets and how they get carpet ready; supermodel Karlie Kloss; the woman who did not receive a rose on last night’s “The Bachelor”
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – A performance by Imagine Dragons; Robin Roberts previews “Countdown to the Oscars®: 15 Movies That Changed American Cinema” on ABC tonight; the woman who did not receive a rose on last night’s “The Bachelor”
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – Actor Will Smith (“Focus”); a performance by actor and singer Jeremey Jordan; Countdown to Oscar Sunday continues with celebrity stylist Leslie Fremar (stylist of Reese Witherspoon and Julianne Moore)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 – “Deals and Steals” with contributor Tory Johnson; Countdown to the Oscars: before they were stars with contributor Chris Connelly
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 – Robin Roberts reports live from Hollywood and talks to Neil Patrick Harris about hosting the Oscars; celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck shows viewers’ how to host the ultimate Oscar party; GMA’s annual movie trailer – the anchors appear in this season’s hottest movies; Oscar fashion and awards predictions
Michael Corn is the senior executive producer of ABC News’ “Good Morning America.”
– ABC –
February 13, 2015
THE MURDER OF A RESPECTED BUSINESSMAN TAKES A SEXY TWIST WITH HIS
“THERAPIST” EYING HENRY AS HER NEXT “CLIENT,” ON ABC’S “FOREVER”
Emmy Award-Winner Jane Seymour Guest Stars as Maureen Delacroix, Abe’s Two-Time Ex-Wife
“The Ecstasy of the Agony” – Henry and Jo discover there is a fine line between pleasure and pain when the death of a successful businessman and devoted husband points to a form of ritualized punishment. Henry learns it may be all a question of trust. The man’s “domination therapist” comes under scrutiny as a murder suspect, who also wants to help Henry work through his own issues. Flashbacks reveal Henry’s emotional story of betrayal after he shares his secret with his first wife, Nora. Meanwhile, Abe is flabbergasted when the object of his intense passion –Maureen Delacroix — his two-time ex-wife, reappears with a tempting offer, on “Forever,” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/11/14)
“Forever” stars Ioan Gruffudd as Henry, Judd Hirsch as Abe, Alana De La Garza as Detective Jo Martinez, Lorraine Toussaint as Lt. Joanne Reece, Donnie Keshawarz as Detective Hanson and Joel David Moore as Lucas.
Guest starring are Jane Seymour as Maureen Delacroix, plus others TBA.
“The Ecstasy of the Agony” is written by Allen MacDonald and directed by Brad Anderson.
“Forever” and is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,D,S,V parental guideline.
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— ABC–
February 13, 2015
(Live + Same Day U.S. Metered Market Ratings)
In New York, ABC’s “Kimmel” Ranks No. 1 for the 4th Straight Day in Households
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” (M-F 11:35 p.m.)
As NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” returned to its home market after a week in Los Angeles, ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” ranked No. 1 in New York in the 11:35 p.m. hour on each of the 4 days of the week (week of February 9, 2015) in the 56 Metered Market Homes: Monday (3.2/8), Tuesday (3.1/7-tie), Wednesday (2.6/6-tie), Thursday (3.8/9).
- On Thursday (2/12/15), “Jimmy Kimmel Live” towered over “Fallon” in New York in Households
(+46% – 3.8/9 vs. 2.6/6) and Adults 18-49 (+50% – 1.2/6 vs. 0.8/4).
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Source: WRAP Overnights, Weighted U.S. Metered Market Averages, Live + Same Day.
— ABC —
February 13, 2015
RYAN PHILLIPPE AND JULIETTE LEWIS STAR IN AN ENCORE PRESENTATION
OF ABC’S EXPLOSIVE NEW DRAMA “SECRETS AND LIES,” MONDAY, MARCH 2
In “The Trail,” Ben is out for his usual morning jog when he comes upon the body of young Tom Murphy. After the news begins to spread throughout town, Detective Cornell, who’s been assigned to the case, pays Ben a visit for routine questioning. In the blink of an eye, Ben quickly turns from Good Samaritan to murder suspect. As the formidable detective searches for the facts, the media hone in on Ben and his family, and he struggles to escape from the pressure. From that point on, Ben’s life is turned upside down as he sets out on a complicated journey to prove his innocence, on “Secrets and Lies,” MONDAY, MARCH 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/1/15)
Editor’s note: “Secrets and Lies” will air in its regular time period beginning Sunday, March 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Guest stars in “The Trail” include Melissa Gilbert as Lisa Daly, GregAlan Williams as Kevin Williams, Denise Dowse as Elaine Williams, Kate Ashfield as Vanessa Richardson, Steven Brand as Dr. Joseph Richardson and Eric Lange as Danny Pierce.
“The Trail” was written by Barbie Kligman and directed by Charles McDougall. Executive producers for the series are Barbie Kligman for Avenue K Productions, Aaron Kaplan for Kapital Entertainment, Tracey Robertson and Nathan Mayfield for Hoodlum Entertainment and Timothy Busfield. “Secrets and Lies” is a production of ABC Studios.
“Secrets and Lies” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,L,V parental guideline
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— ABC–
February 13, 2015
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP FOR THE HUANGS WHEN THE RESTAURANT GETS A BILLBOARD; EDDIE SCHEMES TO GET THE ATTENTION OF THE GIRL HE LIKES,
ON “FRESH OFF THE BOAT” ON ABC
“Showdown at the Golden Saddle” – Things are looking up for the Huangs when Louis gets the restaurant a billboard in a prime spot in Orlando. They even get an invite to the country club. But when someone repeatedly vandalizes the billboard, they’re left wondering why. Eddie works hard to get the attention of the girl he’s crushing on (Luna Blaise as Nicole), but it doesn’t help matters when his mom hires her to babysit him, on “Fresh Off the Boat,” TUESDAY, MARCH 3 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Fresh Off the Boat” stars Randall Park as Louis, Constance Wu as Jessica, Hudson Yang as Eddie, Forrest Wheeler as Emery and Ian Chen as Evan. Eddie Huang provides the voice over narration.
Guest starring are Lucille Soong as Grandma Huang, Paul Scheer as Mitch, Chelsey Crisp as Honey, Ray Wise as Marvin, Steve Little as Finnegan, Luna Blaise as Nicole, Trevor Larcom as Trent, Evan Hannemann as Barefoot Dave and Alex Quijano as Officer Bryson.
“Showdown at the Golden Saddle” was written by Keith Heisler. Lynn Shelton directed.
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–ABC–
February 13, 2015
ASTONISHING CHANGES THROW COULSON’S TEAM INTO ALL NEW JEOPARDY,
ON THE MIDSEAON PREMIERE OF “MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.” ON ABC
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” returns for a dynamic, action-packed second half of season two, TUESDAY, MARCH 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
After discovering an alien city with ties to his resurrection, Coulson and his team destroyed it before the forces of Hydra could claim its secrets, eliminating the villainous Whitehall (Reed Diamond) in the process. But new threats to the world have arisen, including Skye’s father, Cal (Kyle McLachlan), who now seeks retribution against Coulson for stealing his revenge against Whitehall; a disturbing alliance between former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Ward (Brett Dalton) and Agent 33; the enigmatic Raina (Ruth Negga), who struggles with her transformation into something inhuman by the alien Obelisk and seeks vengeance; and Skye (Chloe Bennet), who developed mysterious new powers from the Obelisk but whose lack of experience with her new abilities may threaten the safety of those she loves.
Meanwhile, Bobbi (Adrianne Palicki) and Mack (Henry Simmons) begin the next phase of a plan which seems to have grave repercussions for Coulson and his team, who are unaware that there’s another mysterious force moving against them. And as Hunter (Nick Blood) is forced to make the biggest choice of his life, Coulson will find his mission threatened by this shocking endgame.
In the midseason premiere, “Epidemic,” Coulson’s team must deal with the consequences of their war with Hydra as shocking revelations threaten to tear them apart, and Hydra makes a dangerous move that may involve a traitor in S.H.I.E.L.D.’s midst.
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Agent Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Nick Blood as Lance Hunter and Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse.
Guest starring are Henry Simmons as Alphonso “Mack” Mackenzie, Ruth Negga as Raina, Adrian Pasdar as Brigadier General Glenn Talbot, Henry Goodman as Dr. Levy, Kyle Maclachlan as The Doctor, Jamie Harris as Gordon, Simon Kassianides as Sunil Bakshi, Donzaleigh Abernathy as Trip’s mom, Philip Labes as young Gordon, Dichen Lachman as Jiaying, Alvin Ing as Yat-Sen, Fred Dryer as Octavian Bloom, Kathryn Leigh-Scott as The Baroness, Joel Polis as The Banker, Kyle David Pierce as accountant, Maz Siam as The Sheikh, McKay Stewart as scientist #1 and David A. Jansen as agent.
”Epidemic” was written by Maurissa Tancharoen & Jed Whedon and directed by Billy Gierhart.
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February 13, 2015
HENRY AND JO EXPLORE THE INTRICACIES OF CYBER-HACKING TO HUNT DOWN A KILLER, BUT HENRY ENDS UP BEING A TARGET, ON ABC’S “FOREVER”
Jane Alexander Guest Stars as Nora Morgan
“Social Engineering” – Henry and Jo examine the world of cyber-terrorism to track down a killer when a member of a secret hack-tivist group turns up dead. The investigation also puts Henry in jeopardy of having his own secret exposed. How far will he go to keep his mystery from being revealed? He must walk a fine line between judging if others’ secrets are worth keeping in order to save himself or be ready to take off – again. Flashbacks to an 1865 London hospital revisit Henry’s first wife, Nora, who is now in her 70s and threatening once again to reveal Henry’s condition, with disastrous results. Abe remembers back to his activist days and offers Henry an important clue to his current case, on “Forever,” TUESDAY, MARCH 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Forever” stars Ioan Gruffudd as Henry, Judd Hirsch as Abe, Alana De La Garza as Detective Jo Martinez, Lorraine Toussaint as Lt. Joanne Reece, Donnie Keshawarz as Detective Hanson and Joel David Moore as Lucas.
Guest starring are Jane Alexander are Nora, Megan Ketch as Irene, Kobi Libii as Keith, Erin Darke as Liz and Tim Ransom as Lawrence Greff.
“Social Engineering” is written by John Enbom and directed by Antonio Negret.
“Forever” and is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.
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— ABC —
February 13, 2015
FRANKIE FEARS THAT HER INNOCENT FLIRTATION WITH AXL’S FRIEND HAS BEEN MISINTERPRETED, AND FRANKIE’S DAD, TAG, SECRETLY ASKS MIKE TO HELP HIM STUDY
FOR HIS DRIVER’S TEST SO THAT HE DOESN’T LOSE HIS LICENSE, ON ABC’S “THE MIDDLE”
Jerry Van Dyke Guest Stars as Frankie’s Dad, Tag
“Flirting with Disaster” – Frankie finds herself innocently flirting with Axl’s hot friend, Finn. But when she makes a not-so-innocent remark about him to her sister, she fears that both Finn and Axl may have overheard her conversation. Meanwhile, Sue is forced to take Brick to a “Planet Nowhere” sci-fi convention, and Frankie’s dad, Tag (Jerry Van Dyke), asks Mike to secretly help him study and pass his driver’s test so that he can keep his license from being taken away, on “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“The Middle” stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.
Guest starring are Jerry Van Dyke as Tag Spence, Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, Matthew Atkinson as Finn, Erik Charles Nielsen as wizard, Javin Reid as mystic, Patrick Bristow as oracle, Terryn Westbrook as Princess Kalakare, Devin Sidell as waitress and Michael Foster as rock guy.
”Flirting with Disaster” was written by Roy Brown and directed by Phil Traill.
“The Middle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.
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February 13, 2014
BEVERLY AND ERICA SQUARE OFF DURING THE PRESIDENTAL CAMPAIGN,
“Just Say No” – As the presidential election approaches, Erica finds herself strongly supporting candidate Walter Mondale. After learning Beverly always votes for whomever Murray tells her to vote for, Erica sets out to educate her mother and goes horribly wrong when Beverly favors another candidate. Meanwhile, Barry wants to appear on an athletic game show to prove his prowess after losing a wrestling match, on “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“The Goldbergs” stars Wendi McLendon-Covey (“Bridesmaids”) as Beverly Goldberg, Patton Oswalt (“Ratatouille”) as adult Adam Goldberg, Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg, Troy Gentile (“Good Luck Chuck”) as Barry Goldberg, Hayley Orrantia (“The X Factor”) as Erica Goldberg, with George Segal (“Just Shoot Me”) as Pops Solomon and Jeff Garlin (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) as Murray Goldberg.
Guest starring is Stephen Tobolowsky as Principal Ball, Jennifer Irwin as Virginia Kremp, Sam Lerner as Geoff Schwartz, Noah Munck as Naked Rob, Matt Bush as Andy Cogan, Thomas Kasp as Bradley Cooper, Ali Ghandour as Dumb Doug and Harrison Boxley as Psycho Mikowitz.
“Just Say No” was written by Niki Schwartz Wright and directed by Victor Belli.
“The Goldbergs” is written and executive-produced by Adam F. Goldberg (“Breaking In,” “Fanboys”) and also executive-produced by Doug Robinson, Seth Gordon, Alex Barnow and Marc Firek. “The Goldbergs” is from Adam Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison, and is produced by Sony Pictures Television. It is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.
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— ABC —
February 13, 2015
RAYNA’S BEING HONORED BY THE OPRY AND SADIE MAKES NEWS ON
“GOOD MORNING AMERICA,” ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF “NASHVILLE”
Vince Gill, Robin Roberts and Lorrie Morgan Guest Star as Themselves
“That’s the Way Love Goes” – Rayna’s anniversary of her induction into the Grand Ole Opry is cause for celebration and guest starring cameos by country stars Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan as themselves. Rayna reaches out to Deacon and her daughters to perform with her, prompting the girls’ hopes of the couple reuniting romantically. Will is uncomfortable when he’s paired with an out gay man to collaborate on songwriting. Sadie is interviewed by Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” and goes public about her private battle, on “Nashville,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Nashville” stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Oliver Hudson as Jeff Fordham, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad and Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad.
Guest starring are Aubrey Peeples as Layla Grant, David Alford as Bucky Dawes, Laura Benanti as Sadie Stone, Moniqua Plante as Natasha, Scott Reeves as Noel Laughlin, Lorrie Morgan as herself, Kyle Dean Massey as Kevin Bicks, Vince Gill as himself, Robin Roberts as herself and Nick Jandl as Dr. Caleb Rand.
“That’s The Way Love Goes” was written and directed by Callie Khouri.
“Nashville” is executive produced by Dee Johnson (“Boss,” “The Good Wife”), Callie Khouri (“Thelma & Louise”), and Steve Buchanan. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios, and Opry Entertainment and is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.
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February 13, 2015
A TRAGIC EVENT CAUSES NATIONAL DEBATE,
Guest Starring Courtney B. Vance
“The Lawn Chair” – A tragedy in D.C. gains national attention and the White House must deal with their problematic VP, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 5 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Scandal” stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, Guillermo Diaz as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant, Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene, Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant, Joshua Malina as David Rosen and Scott Foley as Jacob “Jake” Ballard.
Guest cast TBA.
“The Lawn Chair” was written by Severiano Canalesand directed by Tom Verica.
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February 13, 2015
SERIES PREMIERE
SOCIAL INJUSTICE STIRS UP TENSIONS IN A CALIFORNIA CITY AFTER
A SHOCKING CRIME CHANGES THE LIVES OF ALL THOSE INVOLVED,
ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME,” THURSDAY, MARCH 5
“Episode One” – Following the home invasion murder of Matt Skokie – a war vet – and an assault on his wife Gwen, four suspects are brought into custody: Tony Gutiérrez, an impressionable teen who got in way over his head even under the watchful eye of his dedicated and hard-working father, Alonzo Gutiérrez. Hector Tontz, a young man who has lived life on the fringes of society and has made bad decisions just to survive. Carter Nix and Aubry Taylor, two incredibly lost souls whose addiction to drugs and to one another has become destructive and paralyzing.
Though the suspects fit a profile, they and their situations are far more complicated than anyone would have initially believed…as is true for the victims themselves. As Russ and Barb Skokie – divorced and estranged – arrive to both bury their son Matt, and seek a measure of justice for his killing, they discover their son may have been far from an innocent bystander in his own murder. Told from the points of view of all those involved, this new drama examines preconceptions on faith, family, gender, race, class and other aspects of our social experience with an approach and perspectives historically underserved in media, on the series premiere of “American Crime,” THURSDAY, MARCH 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Barb Hanlon, Timothy Hutton as Russ Skokie, W. Earl Brown as Tom Carlin, Richard Cabral as Hector Tontz, Caitlin Gerard as Aubry Taylor, Benito Martinez as Alonzo Gutiérrez, Penelope Ann Miller as Eve Carlin, Elvis Nolasco as Carter Nix, Johnny Ortiz as Tony Gutiérrez and guest starring Regina King as Aliyah Shadeed.
Guest Starring Marlyne Barrett as Chris Thompson, Keith Bogart as Reporter and Gleendilys Inoa as Jenny Gutiérrez
The pilot entitled “Episode One” was written and directed by John Ridley.
“American Crime” is created and executive produced by Oscar® winner John Ridley (“12 Years a Slave”). Michael J. McDonald also serves as executive producer. “American Crime” is produced by ABC Studios.
“American Crime” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,D,L,S,V parental guideline.
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February 13, 2015
BEN’S INDISCRETION BECOMES PUBLIC WHILE HE DESPERATELY TRIES
TO KEEP HIS FAMILY TOGETHER, ON “SECRETS AND LIES”
“The Affair” – As the holidays approach, Ben Crawford tries in vain to keep his family together after the public revelation that murder victim, Tom Murphy, was also his illegitimate son. While under scrutiny from the entire neighborhood, Ben makes a startling discovery about a piece of evidence that could be used to implicate him in the murder of his son. Ben’s life continues to unravel when another personal bombshell rocks the Crawford household. Quickly running out of people to trust, how long can Ben hold it together while maintaining his innocence, on “Secrets and Lies,” airing SUNDAY, MARCH 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
And just as Ben is questioning who he can trust, Detective Cornell forges an unlikely friendship with one of Ben’s closest allies in ABC.com’s original digital series “Cornell: Confidential,” which picks up where “Secrets and Lies” leaves off. A weekly digital series that will be available on WATCHABC.com and ABC.com/SecretsandLies immediately following the East Coast broadcast of “Secrets and Lies,” “Cornell: Confidential” offers fans an intimate look into the investigation through Detective Andrea Cornell’s eyes.
“Secrets and Lies” stars Ryan Phillippe as Ben Crawford, Juliette Lewis as Detective Cornell, KaDee Strickland as Christy Crawford, Natalie Martinez as Jess Murphy, Dan Fogler as Dave Lindsey, Indiana Evans as Natalie Crawford and Belle Shouse as Abby Crawford.
Guest starring are Melissa Gilbert as Lisa Daly, GregAlan Williams as Kevin Williams, Denise Dowse as Elaine Williams, Kate Ashfield as Vanessa Richardson, Steven Brand as Dr. Joseph Richardson, Benjamin Ciaramello as Scott Murphy, Tad Cooley as Matt Daly, Meaghan Rath as Nicole, Michael Beach as Jim Fenton and Sean Grandillo as Cooper.
“The Affair” teleplay was written by Andrew Wilder and directed by Paul McCrane. Executive producers for the series are Barbie Kligman for Avenue K Productions, Aaron Kaplan for Kapital Entertainment, Tracey Robertson and Nathan Mayfield for Hoodlum Entertainment and Timothy Busfield. “Secrets and Lies” is a production of ABC Studios.
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— ABC–
February 13, 2015
EMILY SEES MARGAUX’S TRUE COLORS,
“Bait” – When Margaux uses her ammunition against both Emily and Jack, their friendship takes a dramatic turn. Meanwhile, Natalie shows Victoria the true reason behind her arrival in the Hamptons, on ABC’s “Revenge,” SUNDAY, MARCH 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
“Revenge” stars Emily VanCamp as Emily Thorne, Madeleine Stowe as Victoria Grayson, Nick Wechsler as Jack Porter, Gabriel Mann as Nolan Ross, Karine Vanasse as Margaux LeMarchal, James Tupper as David Clarke, Brian Hallisay as Ben Hunter and Elena Satine as Louise Ellis.
Guest starring Sebastian Pigott as Lyman Ellis, Gina Torres as Natalie Waters, James Allen as Ed Quinn, Kal Bennett as Simone, Lola Glaudini as Susan Luke, Danielle Rayne as Heather, Matthew Yang King as Agent Lin, Joe Souza as Realtor, Phil Abrams as Estate Lawyer, Julissa Calderon as Waitress, Al Carabello as Bartender and Brad Gerry as Casey.
“Bait” was written by Shannon Goss and directed by Ty Trullinger.
“Revenge” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.
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