ABC has announced that 10 more early series pick-ups for the 2007-08 season will join the previously announced Americas Funniest Home Videos, Supernanny and Wife Swap. In addition to renewals for freshman entries Ugly Betty, Brothers & Sisters and Men In Trees are The Bachelor, Boston Legal, Dancing With the Stars, Desperate Housewives, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Greys Anatomy and Lost.
The network has also confirmed that late night Jimmy Kimmel Live will be back. Notably missing are any half-hour scripted comedies.
We have had a strong year, with two of the seasons breakout hits, Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters and the solid performance of Men In Trees, said ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson. We are pleased that viewers have invested in these new favorites along with our other returning series. These shows provide us with a substantial foundation to make 2007-08 our best schedule yet.
We wait with bated breath for Life of Brian to come back for a third season (having completely forgotten to scope out Stacy Keibler's appearances).