DISNEY CHANNEL ORDERS A THIRD SEASON OF ITS HIT COMEDY SERIES, "DOG WITH A BLOG"

Disney Channel has ordered a third season of its hit comedy series, "Dog With A Blog." It was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channel. The family comedy follows the talking and blogging canine Stan as he helps his owners, step-siblings Avery, Tyler and Chloe and their parents Bennett and Ellen, continue to adjust to blended family life and the typical challenges kids experience at school and beyond. A favorite with kids and families, the series is currently in its second season with new episodes airing FRIDAYS (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Season to date, "Dog With A Blog" is TV's #1 telecast on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. For 2013, it was a Top 5 TV series among Kids 6-11.

In making the announcement, Bonnett said, "Its relatable characters and unique approach to storytelling has made 'Dog With A Blog' a show the whole family can enjoy together. Season three will continue to deliver laugh-out-loud sitcom fun from a dog's point of view."

"Dog With A Blog" stars G Hannelius as Avery, Blake Michael as Tyler, Francesca Capaldi as Chloe, Beth Littleford as Ellen and Regan Burns as Bennett. Stephen Full voices Stan, who is played by the canine performer, Mick.

Fans can continue to visit SeeStanBlog.com to catch Stan's latest musings and play "Dog With A Blog K9 Coaching," a follow-up to its popular game "Stan's Sneaky Blog." Additionally, kids and families can click on the "Be a Friend" link to watch the PSA featuring the "Dog With A Blog" cast covering Common Sense Media's "5 Tips for Teens" and "10 Tips for Parents" for smart and safe use of digital media. Visit DisneyChannel.disney.com/tips for access to the tips.

"Dog With A Blog" is executive-produced by Emmy-winning producer Michael B. Kaplan ("Frasier," "Roseanne," "Doogie Howser, M.D." and Disney XD's "I'm In The Band"). The series is a production of It's a Laugh Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-G parental guideline.

Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group.

[Source: NTI, U.S. ratings, most current time period data]