ABC, hoping to launch another buzzworthy series to take the place of “Lost,” announced 10 new shows for fall 2010-11.
Based on clips, some of the new shows clearly are modeled on previous ABC winners: “No Ordinary Family,” with Michael Chiklis (“The Shield”) borrows the supernatural mystery elements of “Lost,” and “Better Together,” a comedy about a family with contrasting styles, has echoes of “Modern Family.”
The network announced “V” will return at midseason, “FlashForward” is fini.
ABC President Stephen McPherson described the job of development as “the passionate pursuit of alchemy.” He hopes next season’s alchemy can reach the heights “Lost” and “Modern Family” scaled this year. The emphasis is on comedy, he said.
The ABC lineup, new series in bold:
MONDAY
Dancing with the Stars
Castle
TUESDAY
No Ordinary Family
Dancing with the Stars the Results Show
Detroit 1-8-7
WEDNESDAY
The Middle
Better Together
Modern Family
Cougar Town
The Whole Truth
THURSDAY
My Generation
Grey’s Anatomy
Private Practice
FRIDAY
Secret Millionaire
Body of Proof
2-0/20
SATURDAY
Saturday Night College Football
SUNDAY
America’s Funniest Home Videos
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Desperate Housewives
Brothers & Sisters
Joanne Ostrow: 303-954-1830 or jostrow@denverpost.com
