Paul Lee, president, ABC Family, today announced the network’s 2009 summer schedule and fall/winter premieres at its Upfront presentation in New York. The network’s slate includes three new original series, returning hits, original movies and blockbuster theatrical acquisitions. The network finished 2008 as its best year on record, and 1Q09 just wrapped as the best quarter in its history.
“ABC Family is powering forward after a year of record growth and ratings success,” said Lee. “This summer we’re excited to launch an unprecedented slate of programming, including the premiere of our three new original series, plus all-new original movies, all of them told with the bright, optimistic storytelling that’s at the heart of our Millennial brand.”
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT is a one-hour scripted drama, created and written by Holly Sorensen. Sorenson and Paul Stupin serve as executive producers. The pilot was directed by Steve Miner. Set in the world of competitive gymnastics, MAKE IT OR BREAK IT follows a group of teen Olympic hopefuls as they train and prepare for their day in the spotlight. The cast includes Chelsea Hobbs as gymnastic newcomer ‘Emily Kmetko’; Ayla Kell as top gymnast ‘Payson Keeler’; Josie Loren as the beautiful gymnast ‘Kaylie Cruz’; and Zachary Burr Abel (THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER) as the gym’s resident hottie, ‘Carter Anderson.’ Peri Gilpin and Candace Cameron Bure both make a return to series television in starring roles. MAKE IT OR BREAK IT premieres Monday, June 22 at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
Additionally, three of the network’s one-hour original series will mark their returns: The hit series THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER, which finished 1Q09 as cable’s No. 1 original series in Viewers 12-34 and Females 12-34, will launch its second season on Monday, June 22, at 8:00PM ET/PT; the critically acclaimed and NAACP Image Award-winning LINCOLN HEIGHTS will premiere its fourth season on Tuesday, August 4 at 9:00PM ET/PT; and the third season of GREEK will premiere on Monday, September 14 at 8:00PM ET/PT.
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