ABC Gets Big Rise Out Of Fall

摘要

ABC is taking back prime time—one night at a time. DOA last season, the network is battling CBS and NBC for the key 18-49 demo—and gaining momentum. ABC ruled Sunday night last week with soapy smash Desperate Housewives. On Wednesdays, thriller Lost's outstanding performance is overshadowing CBS's hot CSI:N.Y., and reality series Wife Swap is strong. On Monday and Tuesday, ABC is solid, thanks to Monday Night Football and its sitcoms. Forget last fall's slams of "struggling" and "stagnant." This year, ABC is basking in accolades like "reinvigorated" and "inventive."