Steve McPherson

Michael Riley Named ABC Family President

Television
 August 30, 2010 By Hunter Walker 2 years ago

Radio Disney exec tapped to take over the network following Paul Lee's appointment as president of ABC

  

ABC's Paul Lee to Curious TCA: 'I'm Super-Unprepared'

Television
 August 1, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

New ABC president is short on specifics, touts broad plans to develop "brand-defining shows," promises few if any tweaks to the fall schedule

  

TCA: ABC and the 'Elephant in the Room' -- McPherson

Television
 August 1, 2010 By Hunter Walker 2 years ago

ABC began its presentation with a joke about the Steve McPherson scandal -- but no additional comment on the subject

  

Paul Lee a Done Deal at ABC; to Take on TCA Solo (updated)

Deal Central
 July 30, 2010 By John Consoli & Lew Harris 2 years ago

ABC Family Channel chief has been named president of ABC Entertainment Group following McPherson's resignation; will be formally introduced Sunday morning at TCA

  

McPherson Attorney Wants Retraction, Apology From THR (updated)

Television
 July 29, 2010 By Daniel Frankel & Brent Lang 2 years ago

Trade says it stands by its story, but an individual with knowledge of the situation tells TheWrap the publication got it wrong

  

So, When Will ABC Admit Paul Lee Is McPherson's Replacement?

Television
 July 29, 2010 By John Consoli 2 years ago

Apparently a done deal, it may not be announced until after ABC's appearance on Sunday at the Television Critics Association press tour

  

Report: McPherson Resigned Amid Sex Harassment Investigation

Television
 July 28, 2010 By The Hollywood Reporter 2 years ago

Hollywood Reporter says McPherson resigned three weeks into probe of sex harassment claims by female ABC execs

  

Steve McPherson Leaves ABC; Paul Lee Expected to Step In

Television
 July 27, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Relationships, not ratings, said to be behind exec's departure; says his future includes the "spirits business"

  

ABC Reinstating Current Programming Department

Television
 June 22, 2010 By John Consoli 2 years ago

After eliminating the department a year ago, the network is bringing back execs to oversee programs already on the air

  

ABC Welcomes Back Miss America -- on Its Own Terms

Television
 May 24, 2010 By John Consoli 3 years ago

The network is not paying a license fee for the telecasts but will be paid by the pageant to air it in a time-buy deal

  

ABC Looks to Shore Up 10 p.m., Woo the Guys

Television
 May 18, 2010 By John Consoli 3 years ago

Analysis: Adds 10 new shows -- six dramas, three comedies and a reality show

  

ABC Planning Scripted 3-Pack for Summer

Television
 March 30, 2010 By Josef Adalian 3 years ago

It's official: McPherson says network will go forward with plans to launch three new scripted hours during the off-season

  

Quickie Q&A: ABC's Steve McPherson on 'Castle'

Television
 March 30, 2010 By Josef Adalian 3 years ago

We talk to the veteran executive just hours after his decision to order another season

  

Stars Set for Oprah's March 3 Oscar Special (Updated)

Deal Central
 February 12, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

ABC's hourlong show features Berry chatting with Cruz, Cameron talking to "Avatar" stars

  

5 Ways 'Lost' Changed TV

Television
 February 1, 2010 By Josef Adalian 3 years ago

What the show taught us about storytelling, marketing ... and euthanasia

  

Rob Lowe to Exit ABC's 'Brothers & Sisters'

Television
 January 21, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

He reportedly felt underutilized on the drama

  

ABC: 'No Plans to Change Our Latenight'

Television
 January 12, 2010 By Josef Adalian 3 years ago

Network's Steve McPherson indicates they're happy with Kimmel, at TCA

  

New Year's Resolutions for TV Titans, Part Two

Television
 December 31, 2009 By Josef Adalian 3 years ago

More sage wisdom for small screen sizzlemakers, including Steve McPherson, Dawn Ostroff and Angela Bromstad

  

TheWrap's Fall TV Preview: ABC

Television
 September 17, 2009 By Josef Adalian 3 years ago

The network has a lot going on, with nine new shows slated to roll out before year's end.

  

Reorg, Layoffs Hit ABC

Deal Central
 June 18, 2009 By Amy Kaufman & Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

The network streamlines reports to Steve McPherson; layoffs are in the low double digits.

  
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