The ABC Network has placed full-season orders for "Black-ish" and "How To Get Away With Murder." More inside...
"Funny how money changes situations"
-Lauryn Hill
Once upon a time, We The People complained about the scarcity of Black-led casts on network television. Was it racism? Was it ignorance? Was the industry saying we didn't matter? All of that is debatable...but one thing is for sure: money talks. Two of ABCs latest series (which made made millions in advertising) have been picked up for full-season orders, "Black-ish" and "How To Get Away With Murder."
The two shows have driven in tons of advertising dollars for the struggling network (its #3 behind CBS and NBC) which broadcast two of the highest rated new programs on ALL broadcast channels.
So.....this brings the episode totals up to 22 for “Black-ish” and 15 for “Murder.” According to Variety, the Viola Davis-led “Murder,” is the fall’s HIGHEST-rated new series in the coveted adults 18-49, demographic. Along the same lines, “Black-ish,” which stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross is the fall’s TOP new comedy in the coveted 18-49 demo.
Congrats to both casts. At the end of the day, the networks don't see color - unless it's GREEN!
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