ABC zeros in on
ABC zeros in on summer
Reality TV: Network heats up new reality shows — Having dramatically improved its regular-season performance, ABC is now setting its sights on summer. The Alphabet web isn't waiting until the end of the season to launch its aggressive warm-month push, preeming the six-episode gamer "National Bingo Night" on Friday, May 18. Promos are set to start airing next week.
Bravo woos 'Millionaire' dating show
Reality TV: Stanger a perfect 'Match' for material — The network that birthed "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is now planning to unleash some makeover magic on millionaires. During her upfront presentation to advertisers today, Bravo topper Lauren Zalaznick is expected to announce a series order for "Millionaire Matchmaker."
Oprah gets real with 'Race' creators
Reality TV: Harpo to 'Give' duo reality run — Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Prods. has recruited "The Amazing Race" creators Bert Van Munster and Elise Doganieri to serve as showrunners for the talkshow queen's upcoming foray into reality TV.
CBS pumps up reality game plan
Reality TV: Network to offer several new quiz shows — CBS continues to pump up its alternative development, greenlighting a music-themed project from the producers of "Hairspray" and "Queer Eye" as well as an improv gameshow toplined by "Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson.
Bravo's shades of lavender fill the tube
Reality TV: Cable network offers slew of gay-friendly programming — Bravo's "Queer Eye" and "Project Runway" have given birth to triplets, and the parents would probably be proud to say that their children are as gay-friendly as they were. "Shear Genius," "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" and "Work Out" continue Bravo's exploration of creative worlds that possess a LGBT tilt.
MTV, Kutcher team for pilot
Reality TV: Gameshow '3 Kings' produced by RDF USA — MTV is getting into business again with Ashton Kutcher. Net has greenlit a pilot for potential series "3 Kings," an unconventional reality gameshow produced by RDF USA ("Wife Swap") and Katalyst Films, the shingle Kutcher runs with Jason Goldberg.
Oxygen and Bravo go wild for girls
Reality TV: New 'Housewives' may come from Calabasas — Oxygen and Bravo are beefing up their respective femme franchises, expanding their commitments to "The Bad Girls Club" and "The Real Housewives," respectively.
RDF launches digital division
Reality TV: Reality producer to develop web originals — Reality-television producer RDF is launching a digital division to develop spinoff businesses from its network series as well as produce original content for Web portals.