ABC ANNOUNCES FALL PREMIERE DATES

Fall premiere dates for the 2007-08 Season were announced today for the ABC Television Network by Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment, including a three-night "Dancing with the Stars" premiere event, with two nights of performance shows leading into a special Wednesday night results show.

"We're really looking forward to the '07-'08 season with our solid returning series and a fantastic new lineup of original programming," said McPherson. "We have a strong foundation that will help us launch our new shows and continue our drive for fall, and we're totally committed to providing viewers compelling characters and unforgettable stories that are uniquely ABC."

Monday, September 24

8:00-9:30 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars" (special 90-minute premiere)

9:30-11:00 p.m. "The Bachelor" (special 90-minute premiere)

Tuesday, September 25

8:00-9:30 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars" (performance show)

Wednesday, September 26

8:00-9:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars Results Show Special" (special day and time)

9:00-10:00 p.m. "Private Practice"

10:00-11:00 p.m. "Dirty Sexy Money"

Thursday, September 27

8:00-9:00 p.m. "Ugly Betty"

9:00-10:00 p.m. "Grey's Anatomy"

10:00-11:00 p.m. "Big Shots"

Sunday, September 30

7:00-9:00 p.m. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (two-hour season premiere)

9:00-10:00 p.m. "Desperate Housewives"

10:00-11:00 p.m. "Brothers & Sisters"

Tuesday, October 2

8:00-8:30 p.m. "Cavemen"

8:30-9:00 p.m. "Carpoolers"

9:00-10:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars Result Show" (regular day and time period premiere)

Wednesday, October 3

8:00-9:00 p.m. "Pushing Daisies"

Sunday, October 7

7:00-8:00 p.m. "America's Funniest Home Videos"

Friday, October 12

8:00-9:00 p.m. "20/20" (new time period premiere)

9:00-10:00 p.m. "Women's Murder Club"

10:00-11:00 p.m. "MEN IN TREES"

Monday, October 15

9:30-10:00 p.m. "Samantha Who?"

Tuesday, November 27

10:00-11:00 p.m. "Cashmere Mafia" (special preview following the finale of "Dancing with the Stars")

Tuesday, December 4

9:00-10:00 p.m. "Cashmere Mafia" (regular time period premiere)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The premiere date for "Boston Legal" will be announced at a later date.]