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Eden Sher Brought to Tears at ‘The Middle’ 100th Episode Party
It may have been celebration, but Eden Sher of “The Middle” got a little emotional with the rest of the cast as they celebrated their 100th episode Oct. 19 at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles....
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‘The Middle’ at 100: ABC Sitcom Keeps It Clever and Real
While cutting-edge shows grab all the attention, “The Middle” celebrates the flaws, the mediocrity and the bad choices of its characters.
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NBA Action on ESPN, ABC Comedy Repeats Top Christmas Night Ratings
Christmas is typically one of the quietest nights of the calendar year for entertainment programming, and last night’s results were true to form, with repeats of ABC’s “The Middle” and “Modern Family”...
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ABC Sets Finale Dates for ‘Resurrection,’‘Agents of SHIELD’ and Others
ABC has announced season finale dates for its current series, which include an early-May finish for hot new drama “Resurrection” and expanded closers for vets “The Middle” and “Once Upon a Time.” The...
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Wednesday Ratings: ABC Comedy Block Strong, CBS’‘Stalker’ Bounces Back
UPDATE: In updated Nielsen estimates released Thursday afternoon, the only revision was CBS’ “Stalker” losing a tenth (1.6/5 in 18-49, 7.98 million viewers overall) — leaving it up 0.2 from its low of...
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Ratings: ‘The Middle,’‘Nashville’ Bookend Winning Night for ABC
UPDATE: In updated national estimates from Nielsen released Thursday afternoon, NBC’s “Chicago PD” (1.5 rating/5 share in adults 18-49, 6.71 million viewers overall) was revised up a tenth and marked...
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Ratings: NBC’s ‘Chicago’-‘SVU’ Crossover Stunt Shines on Wednesday
The first Wednesday of the May sweep was a competitive one, with NBC’s crossover stunt boosting its crime dramas and taking some air from those on CBS. ABC had a good night with its comedy block, with...
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Netflix, ABC Score Multiple Humanitas Prize Nominations
The finalists for the 41st Annual Humanitas Prize were announced today, with the nominees encompassing television and film writers whose work “explores the human experience in a way that both...
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‘Still Alice,’‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,’‘Orange Is the New Black’ and...
“Still Alice,” “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” “Orange is the New Black” and “The Middle” won the top prizes Thursday at the 41st annual Humanitas Prize awards. “Still Alice” screenwriters Wash...
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ABC Renews 15 Shows Including ‘Quantico,’‘The Bachelor’& Comedy Slate
ABC has handed out a slew of renewals for shows including much of its comedy slate, plus Shondaland’s “TGIT” dramas. “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “The Bachelor,” “Black-ish,” “Dancing With the...
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ABC Renews ‘The Middle’ for Season 9
ABC has given an early renewal to “The Middle,” Variety has learned. The Midwestern comedy will return for a ninth season in the fall. “‘The Middle’ has been one of the network’s most consistent...
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‘Patti Cake$’ Star Danielle Macdonald on Learning to Rap for Sundance Film
Danielle Macdonald found her niche appearing in suburban-themed TV movies and series like “The Rachels,” “The Middle” and “The Valley.” But the Sundance film “Patti Cake$” took the Australian actress...
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‘The Middle’ Set to End With Season 9
“The Middle” will end after its upcoming ninth season, which kicks off this fall. Debuting in 2009, the family sitcom is one of ABC’s longest-running comedies, next to “Modern Family.” Though the...
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‘The Middle’ Scores Two Additional Episodes for Final Season on ABC
“The Middle” is ending on ABC this season, but the show is getting a little extra time to say goodbye to its fans. ABC announced Friday that the comedy series is receiving an order for two additional...
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How ‘The Middle’ Represents an ‘Underserved’ Part of America but Still...
When “The Middle” premiered in 2009, ABC was taking a chance on a brand new comedy block for its Wednesday night primetime lineup. Premiering in the 8 o’clock hour was “Hank” starring Kelsey Grammer...
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‘The Middle’ Cast Reflects on Favorite ‘Dysfunctional, Loving’ Family Moments
While the Hecks on “The Middle” are a nuclear family, in many ways the town of Orson is an extended family. Neighbors come together to lend a hand when someone needs to borrow a tool, and their kids...
View ArticleHow ‘The Middle’ Will Say Goodbye After Nine Seasons
The last nine years have been one heck of a ride for “The Middle” cast and executive producers. Series creators DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler don’t even want audiences to pardon the pun when they...
View ArticleOur Staff Picks: TV Shows to Watch the Week of May 21, 2018
Welcome back to Tune In: our weekly newsletter offering a guide to the best of the week’s TV. Each week, Variety’s TV team combs through the week’s schedule, selecting our picks of what to watch and...
View ArticleABC Eyes ‘The Middle’ Spinoff Starring Eden Sher
A spinoff of “The Middle” could be coming to ABC. The broadcaster is said to be developing a new series that would center around socially awkward Heck daughter Sue, played by Eden Sher. The news of the...
View Article‘The Middle’ Spinoff Starring Eden Sher Gets Pilot Production Commitment at ABC
A spinoff of “The Middle” focused on Eden Sher’s character is one step closer to reality. Variety has learned that ABC has given a pilot production commitment to the single-camera comedy project, which...
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