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Browse - Most popular shows on ABC
Man with a Camera
Charles Bronson stars as Mike Kovac, a former World War II combat photographer freelancing in New York City who specializes in getting the photographs other lensmen can't.
By assisting newspapers, insurance companies, the police and private individuals, Kovac gets himself into plenty of troubles involving criminals of every kind.
The Pruitts of Southampton
The plot basically revolves around the Pruitt family living in Long Island, who live like royalty in a huge mansion. Slight problem is that they are flat broke & live off the state. Each episode involves Phyllis trying a new harebrained scheme to raise money & keep it from the IRS. As you can imagine, it all end in utter chaos.
Decoding Danger
Apocalyptic fire storms, raging floods and the most venomous creatures in the world. We dig deep into the science behind nature's greatest threats, to find ways to stay safe, in Australia and around the world.
The Farmer's Daughter
A series about a woman who sought a government job teaching children in the Congo. She contacts her Congressman for help. She barges her way in to see him. He's initially perturbed, but notices how well she interacted with his children. As a widower he needed help to raise the kids and hires her. Her "common-folk" outlook at issues become a great help to the Congressman. The series was based on the 1948 movie of the same name that starred Loretta Young and Joseph Cotten. Inger Stevens and William Windom played the the televised versions of the roles originated on the big screen by Young and Cotten.
Oh Madeline
Madeline's mundane life gets a dose of excitement as she drags her friend Doris along for every fad. Her husband and his friend watch it all unfold.
Join Madeline on her wild adventures as she tries to spice up her life. With her husband and his friend watching, what could go wrong?
When Things Were Rotten
Errol Flynn was probably spinning in his grave, but Mel Brooks's version of the antics of Robin Hood and his band of merry men is a laugh-getter. Though it's primarily a one-joke affair, Mel Brooks's brand of madness and a good cast, particularly Richard Dimitri playing the dual role of the foppish Bertram and a Chicago member of Robin's band called Renaldo, carry it off with all comedic stops pulled.
Ryan's Hope
Ryan's Hope was a weekday soap opera that aired on ABC from 1975-1989. The series follows a large Irish-American family in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
Sable
This short lived superhero show was about a Children's book writer named Nicholas. In the daytime, he was kind, funny, and caring. At night, he would transform into Jon Sable, a superhero/vigilante. His sidekick of sorts, was a blind man nicknamed Cheesecake, who pretended he was a stand up comedian
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Here's another series about a small town nice guy who inherits millions and comes to New York to manage his empire. The success of this type of show depends entirely on the actor involved, and Monte Mark ham as Longfellow Deeds is a good choice for the part. He's very believable as the small town newspaper editor who encounters nothing but insincerity and opportunists in 'the big city. Movie fans please note, except for the series title, this show bears no relation whatever to the classic movie of the '30s.
Best of the West
The Wild West misadventures of a mild-mannered store owner turned town Marshal.
Maggie (1981)
Set in the city of Glasgow, the series centred around teenager Maggie McKinley and the problems of adolescence as she aspired to further education, a career and an independent life whilst her parents expected her to take a secure job, get married and "settle down".
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
A young boy (Kurt Russell) and his con man father (Dan O'Herlihy) travel west on a wagon train in the 1840's. The series aired for one season on ABC in 1963-64.
Soul Man
This short-lasting TV Show centers around Reverend Mike Weber (Dan Aykroyd), a widower and father of four children and how he deals with them and other problems in his life. Too bad it didn't get what it deserved and was renewed for another season.
Good Morning America
Good Morning America is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan. Lara Spencer is the entertainmnt anchor, and Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist.
Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp
Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp was a parody of Get Smart, which was a parody of The James Bond movies. So how do you parody a parody? You add monkeys! Lance Link, a secret agent for APE (Agency to Prevent Evil), worked alongside his partner Mata Hairi and got his assignments from Chief Darwin. Lance fights the likes of CHUMP (Criminal Headquarters for Underworld Master Plan), headed by Baron. Theme Song: Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp!He stands for justice.He has no fear.He's the agent to call when trouble is near.Lance Link, ya gotta come through.Everybody at APE is countin' on you!Here's Marta Hairi, an agent and friend.She sticks by his side right to the end.Darwin is the leader on the side of good.He traps CHUMP agents like a good ape should.Lance Link, whatcha gonna do?You've gotta stop CHUMP now. It's up to you.
Buddies
Dave Carlisle (Chappelle) and John Bailey are best friends and partners in a struggling video production business named Hi-Intensity.However, there are a few twists in this setup. Dave is black and John is white. They live in the same building, so their lives are totally intertwined. John is a newlywed, struggling to have a successful marriage with Lorraine, while Dave is struggling to remain a successful bachelor (despite the attempts of his girlfriend, Phyllis).
Set For the Rest of Your Life
This thrilling, tension-fraught new game show gives contestants the chance to be "set for life." Each contestant must engage in two separate battles: one to determine the amount of a monthly check, the next to determine how long he or she will continue to receive that check.
Summer Share
In this new surf-sand-and-sex reality series, a group of strangers comes together to spend their summer weekends in a beach house on New York's Fire Island. Each Monday, the participants are free to return to their normal lives - but the cameras will track them to see what happens when their weekend activities follow them home.
Oprah's Big Give
Millions of dollars will be spent as the contestants thrive to find the best way to give back to people while facing twists each week to test their will power and wits. The stakes will raise as the show goes on until finally one person is crowned "The Biggest Giver".
The Superstars
Watch as top athletes from various sports compete to become the world's best athlete in this exciting series based on ABC's Wide World of Sports.
From swimming to basketball, see who will come out on top in this ultimate test of athleticism. Don't miss the action-packed competition!
Brother's Keeper
A stitched up single dad raises his young son while keeping his hard-partying, pro-footballer brother in line.
Hiller and Diller
Two TV-comedy writers, who are are friends and complete opposites, deal with the conflicting demands of work and family.
Make Room for Granddaddy
A retired performer and his wife welcome their young grandson into their home, navigating the challenges of parenting in their golden years.
Make Room for Granddaddy offers a heartwarming look at the ups and downs of family life, with plenty of laughs and touching moments along the way.
It's All Relative
So you think Romeo and Juliet had family issues? Listen to this. Bobby is a bartender and the only son of gregarious, salt-of-the-earth Irish Catholic parents from Boston. His fiancée, Liz, is a toney Harvard medical student and she's Protestant (no, that's not the problem). Liz has two dads, not one, and they're a worldly pair of well-heeled gay men. The moment Bobby popped the question to Liz, they knew their families would have to meet. And the first time they brought his Mom and Dad together with her Dad and Dad... well, things did not go well. Aside from the obvious, there's a culture gap between these in-laws-to-be that makes the Grand Canyon look like a seam in the sidewalk. Liz's parents are devotees of the arts. Bobby's are devotees of the Red Sox. Liz's parents are into St. Laurent. Bobby's parents swear by St. Patrick. Did we mention that Bobby's sister, Maddy, loves throwing gasoline on the fire? From Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, acclaimed producers of the Oscar-winning Chicago.
Me and the Boys
When a widower raises his three sons while running a video store, he gets help from his mother-in-law. Me and the Boys is a gentle, family-oriented tale.
Viewers will love the heartwarming moments and relatable characters. This show is perfect for those looking for a feel-good sitcom.
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