Keep Calm and Carry On Productions
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Parent | ABC Entertainment (Disney Entertainment Television) |
The American Broadcasting Company has launched multiple production firms since its inception in 1943, undergoing ownership changes and currently functioning under the umbrella of the Walt Disney Company. Between 1953 and 1971, ABC Film Syndication, also known as ABC Films, served as its syndication division until the FCC's Financial Interest and Syndication Rules (fin-syn rules) prompted its divestiture and subsequent rebranding as Worldvision Enterprises. At present, ABC's chief production division is 20th Television.
Entities created under Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises and Capital Cities/ABC Video Productions were consolidated into ABC Cable and International Broadcast Group, which was renamed Disney Media Distribution in 2011. Following Disney's merger in 2020, this unit now operates as Disney Platform Distribution. Additional subsidiaries include Ultra Entertainment, the Hemisphere Group, and DIC Entertainment.
Greengrass Productions
Greengrass Productions, Inc. operates as a production company within ABC Entertainment, itself a segment of Disney Entertainment Television.
Established in California on , Greengrass weathered the 1996 merger of Capital Cities/ABC with Disney, an event that led to the closure of ABC Productions but preserved select boutique units like Greengrass. It was subsequently integrated into ABC Entertainment to maintain its content production activities.
Filmography
- Television series
| Title | Years | Co-production with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police File | 1992 | Skyvision Entertainment, Grosso-Jacobson Entertainment | Unaired pilot; joint production |
| Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa | 1992–1993 | King World Productions, Gunther-Wahl Productions (Season 1), Ruby-Spears Enterprises (Season 2), Flextech, Mini Mountain Productions | Currently held by WildBrain |
| Wild Palms | May 16–19, 1993 | Television miniseries | |
| Street Match | 1993 | Goldin-Sachs Entertainment Group | |
| Bump in the Night | 1994–1995 | Danger Productions | Owned by WildBrain |
| On Our Own | 1994–1995 | Lightkeeper Productions, de Passe Entertainment, Miller-Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television | |
| A Whole New Ballgame | 1995 | Bungalow 78 Productions, Universal Television | |
| Extreme | 1995 | Alan Barnette Productions, Universal Television | |
| Hypernauts | 1996 | DIC Entertainment | Owned by WildBrain |
| Champions of Magic | 1996–1999 | Three special episodes | |
| Over the Top | 1997 | Katlin/Bernstein Productions, Panamort Television, Columbia TriStar Television | |
| The Best Commercials You've Never Seen (And Some You Have) | 1998–2002 | Seven special presentations | |
| Storm of the Century | February 14–18, 1999 | Television miniseries | |
| Extreme Makeover | 2002–2007 | Lighthearted Entertainment | |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 2003–2012 2020 |
Base Camp Films, Hoosick Falls Productions, Endemol USA | |
| The Great Christmas Light Fight | 2013–present | Fremantle | |
| Big Fan | 2017 | Smo King Baby, Banijay Studios North America | |
| Boy Band | 2017 | Matador Content | |
| Battle of the Network Stars | 2017 | El Dorado Pictures | |
| Child Support | 2018 | Banijay Studios North America | |
| Castaways | 2018 | Nomad Entertainment | |
| The Alec Baldwin Show | 2018 | El Dorado Pictures | |
| Holey Moley | 2019–2022 | Unanimous Media, Eureka Productions | |
| Encore! | 2019–20 | Olive Bridge Entertainment, Leading Laidy, Jason Cohen Productions | |
| Don't | 2020 | Maximum Effort, Banijay Studios North America | |
| Emergency Call | 2020–2021 | 8HOURS Television | |
| The Chase | 2021–present | ITV Entertainment | |
| Pooch Perfect | 2021 | ||
| The Ultimate Surfer | 2021 | Pilgrim Media Group, WSL Studios | |
| Judge Steve Harvey | 2022–present | East 112, Den of Thieves | |
| Who Do You Believe? | 2022 | All3Media America, Lime Pictures | |
| The Final Straw | 2022 | Walt Disney Television Alternative, Omaha Productions, B17 Entertainment | |
| Claim to Fame | 2022–present | Walt Disney Television Alternative, Kinetic Content | |
| Generation Gap | 2022–present | Kimmelot, Milojo Productions, MGM Television |
- Films and specials
| Title | Date | Co-production with |
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Lincoln Square Productions
Lincoln Square Productions, LLC (LSP) operates as a television production branch under ABC News, with a focus on creating nonfiction content such as documentaries and talk shows.
- History
Established as an LLC on January 8, 2003, Lincoln Square Productions specializes in nonfiction programming across multiple networks. It launched Watt's World, starring journalist Nick Watt as he delved into unique cultural communities, originally produced for the Travel Channel. In October 2014, Lincoln Square assumed control over the production of the talk show The View, transitioning it from ABC Entertainment's Times Square Studios to rejuvenate the program following a decline in viewership.
By January 2015, LSP entered a production agreement with Christine Connor's XCON, a company known for historical docudramas. That year, the company delivered four specials for A&E, including Cosby: The Women Speak. The collaboration with A&E's Lifetime channel broadened in July 2018 under the "Robin Roberts Presents" brand. In April 2019, Lincoln Square contributed to Disney+'s lineup of unscripted series with titles like Rogue Trip, which was subsequently moved to National Geographic.
- Programs
- A&E Biography: Jodie Foster (2005)
- The Assets (ABC, 2014)
- Ebola: Inside the Deadly Outbreak (Discovery)
- Final Witness (ABC, 2012) – true-crime series
- Mustang Millionaire (National Geographic)
- NY Med (ABC)
- Surgeon Oz (OWN, 2014–2015)
- The View (ABC, 2014–present)
- Barbara Walters Presents American Scandals (Investigation Discovery, 2015)
- Next Step Realty: NYC (ABC Family, 2015) – documentary focusing on real estate services for recent graduates
- 20/20: In an Instant (ABC, 2015–2018)
- 9/11: As We Watched (American Heroes Channel, 2016)
- Capturing Bin Laden (American Heroes Channel, 2016)
- The End of America: Putin's Master Plan (History) – special under the Biography brand
- Grace vs. Abrams (A&E, 2018–) – legal debate series featuring Nancy Grace and Dan Abrams
- Cosby: The Women Speak (A&E special, 2015)
- Robin Roberts Presents (Lifetime) – telefilm series accompanied by documentaries; executive produced by Robin Roberts
- Untitled projects including a Mahalia Jackson drama and documentary
- The Last Defense (2018) – co-produced alongside Xcon Productions and JuVee Productions
- Reversing Roe (2018) – Netflix documentary addressing abortion rights
- 1969 (2019)
- Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (2022) – co-production with Tremolo Productions
Through strategic alliances and a broad slate of nonfiction projects, Lincoln Square Productions sustains its strong presence in nonfiction television production across various platforms and networks.
Valleycrest Productions
Valleycrest Productions Limited functions as a television series production arm of ABC Daytime within the ABC Entertainment Group. Incorporated on March 6, 1987, Valleycrest gained recognition by producing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire by 1999 while operating as a subsidiary of Buena Vista Television (Disney–ABC Domestic Television).
In December 2011, Disney-ABC Television Group merged its daytime and syndicated production units under Times Square Studios, which affected Valleycrest's operational structure. In 2014, production of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was moved to the Connecticut Film Center in Stamford to take advantage of state film and television tax credits.
- Filmography
| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike and Maty | April 1994–June 1996 | ABC | |
| Win Ben Stein's Money | 1997–2003 | Comedy Central | |
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | 1999–present | ABC/Syndication | co-produced with Celador (1999–2007), 2waytraffic (2007–19), Embassy Row and Kimmelot (2020–present) |
| The Ainsley Harriott Show | 2000 | Syndication | co-produced with Merv Griffin Entertainment and Buena Vista Television |
ABC Circle 7 Productions
Established on December 15, 1983, ABC Circle 7 Productions, Inc. functioned as the programming branch of ABC Owned Stations throughout the 1980s. This entity introduced Newsbank, a news syndication service that distributed approximately 24 news stories daily to subscribing stations affiliated with ABC's five owned-and-operated (O&O) outlets.
- Programming
- Newsbank, a news syndication platform serving ABC's O&O stations
ABC Productions
ABC Productions (ABCP), created on March 21, 1989, operated as the internal production arm of the ABC Television Network Group, based in Century City. Under the leadership of President Brandon Stoddard and Executive Vice President Brian McAndrews, the division was responsible for producing television series, miniseries, and telefilms. Its primary objective was to enhance ABC’s autonomy and profitability by generating proprietary content while also marketing programs to other networks.
- History
Following amendments to the Financial Interest and Syndication Rules, ABC Productions broadened ABC's operational scope beyond network broadcasting. The division developed projects for various outlets including NBC, HBO, and Lifetime, and acquired Andrew Adelson Co., securing an exclusive agreement with Adelson. By 1991, ABCP had produced numerous pilots, series, miniseries, and TV movies, debuting its first series "My Life and Times" on ABC.
During the 1994–95 television season, half of ABC's regular series lineup originated from ABC Productions. In December 1994, it forged a $200 million joint venture with DreamWorks Television to expand its production capacity. Around this time, ABCP also placed "The Boys Are Back" on CBS.
Brandon Stoddard resigned as president in June 1995. After Disney’s acquisition of Capital Cities/ABC in 1996, ABC Productions was dissolved on June 7; however, boutique units such as Victor Television Productions and Greengrass Productions remained active. Brian McAndrews oversaw the remaining production divisions until his exit in 1998. Subsequently, ABC Pictures finalized its last productions before ceasing operations.
- Filmography
| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantasies | 1990 | ABC | Television special |
| Stop at Nothing | 1991 | ABC | TV movie |
| My Life and Times | 1991 | ABC | First series produced; co-produced with Sea Change Productions |
| American Detective | 1991 | ABC | Only season one; co-produced with Paul Stojanovich Productions and Orion Television Entertainment |
| Coconut Downs | 1991 | ABC | Pilot episode |
| An American Saturday Night | 1991 | ABC | Television special |
| An Inconvenient Woman | 1991 | ABC | Miniseries; produced by Andrew Adelson Co. |
| To Save A Child | 1991 | ABC | TV movie |
| The Commish | 1991–1996 | ABC | Co-produced with Three-Putt Productions and Stephen J. Cannell Productions |
| She Woke Up | 1992 | ABC | TV movie |
| Fugitive Among Us | 1992 | CBS | TV movie |
| Running Delilah | 1992 | ABC | TV movie; co-produced with Sea Change Productions |
| Broadway Bound | 1992 | ABC | TV movie |
| Jack's Place | 1992–1993 | ABC | |
| America Behind Closed Doors | 1992 | CBS | Pilot episode |
| Camp Wilder | 1992–1993 | ABC | Co-produced with Vanity Card Productions |
| Desperate Choices: To Save My Child | 1992 | ABC | TV movie |
| The Amy Fisher Story | 1993 | ABC | TV movie; co-produced with Andrew Adelson Company among others |
| Class of '96 | 1993 | FOX | Co-produced with Mandy Films |
| Kiss of a Killer | 1993 | ABC | TV movie |
| Sirens | 1993 | ABC | Only first season |
| The Circle Game | 1993 | ABC | Pilot episode |
| Joe's Life | 1993 | ABC | Co-produced with Bob Myer Productions |
| The Paula Poundstone Show | 1993 | ABC | |
| The Only Way Out | 1993 | ABC | TV movie |
| My Name Is Kate | 1994 | ABC | TV movie |
| Out of Darkness | 1994 | ABC | TV movie; co-produced with Anaid Film Productions and Andrew Adelson Co. |
| My So-Called Life | 1994–1995 | ABC | Co-produced with The Bedford Falls Company |
| The Boys Are Back | 1994–1995 | CBS | Co-produced with Vanity Card Productions |
| McKenna | 1994–1995 | ABC | |
| Me and the Boys | 1994–1995 | ABC | Co-produced with Bob Myer Productions |
| A Dangerous Affair | 1995 | ABC | TV movie |
| She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal | 1995 | ABC | TV movie |
| Bringing up Jack | 1995 | ABC | Co-produced with Katlin/Bernstein Productions |
| Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story | 1995 | Lifetime | TV movie |
| Deadly Love | 1995 | Lifetime | TV movie |
| The Faculty | 1995–1996 | ABC | Co-produced with Meredith Baxter and Thompson-Murphy Productions |
| Sophie And The Moonhanger | 1996 | Lifetime | TV movie |
ABC Pictures
ABC Pictures functioned as the internal television movie production branch of ABC Productions until it was dissolved in 1998. During its final phase, Didier Pietri held the position of senior vice president, managing a compact team consisting of nine staff members.
In 1997, ABC Pictures entered into a two-year agreement with producer Gary L. Pudney to develop television movies and miniseries, including the adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Later that year, the division collaborated with the C.P. Group and BIG Entertainment to create the four-hour miniseries Tom Clancy's Net Force, which premiered in 1998. After completing five concluding projects, ABC Pictures was closed as part of a broader corporate reorganization.
- Selected Productions
| Title | Year | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Their Second Chance | 1997 | Lifetime | |
| Jitters | 1997 | Lifetime | |
| Convictions | 1997 | The Family Channel | |
| Circle of Deceit | 1998 | ABC | co-produced with Andrea Baynes Productions |
| Twice Upon a Time | 1998 | Lifetime | co-produced with Chris/Rose Productions |
ABC Circle Films
ABC Circle Films (ACF), founded in 1970 and integrated into ABC Productions by 1989, focused on producing television movies, miniseries, and series primarily for ABC. This division was established to build upon the success garnered by the "ABC Movie of the Week," delivering higher-budget prestige films typically broadcast on Sunday or Monday evenings.
From 1985 until its merger into ABC Productions, Lewis H. Erlicht served as president. ACF’s emphasis on high-quality telefilms played a crucial role in strengthening ABC’s standing in the filmed entertainment sector throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
- Notable Productions
| Title | Year(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No Place to Run | 1972 | co-produced with Spelling-Goldberg Productions |
| Haunts of the Very Rich | 1972 | |
| Pursuit | 1972 | |
| The Night Strangler | 1973 | co-produced with Dan Curtis Productions |
| The President's Plane is Missing | 1973 | adapted from Robert J. Serling’s novel |
| Reflections of Murder | 1974 | co-produced with Aaron Rosenberg/Charles Lederer Productions |
| Young Pioneers | 1976 | |
| Moonlighting | 1985–1989 | TV series; co-produced with Picturemaker Productions |
| Amerika | 1987 | miniseries running approximately 14½ hours |
| War and Remembrance | 1988–1989 | Miniseries; co-produced with Dan Curtis Productions |
ABC/Kane Productions
ABC/Kane Productions International (AKPI), a nonfiction production entity owned by Disney-ABC Television Group, achieved recognition including 13 Emmy Awards, six Genesis Awards, numerous CINE awards, accolades from film festivals, and an Academy Award nomination.
Established by Capital Cities/ABC Inc. on October 1, 1988, AKPI’s inaugural president was Dennis B. Kane. The company planned to produce five programs annually starting in 1990 for distribution on ABC and other platforms.
In 1998, ABC/Kane garnered eleven Emmy nominations for its series The Living Edens, securing five awards in news and documentary categories. In February 1999, Devillier Donegan Enterprises (DDE), part of Buena Vista International Television, assumed responsibility for AKPI’s distribution, management, and operations.
- Productions
- The Living Edens (1995–PBS)
- ABC's World of Discovery
- Secrets of the Internet
- Tales of the Serengeti
- Wildlife Tales
- ABC Saturday Children's Special & series pilot "Crash the Curiosaurus" (January 14, 1995)
Devillier Donegan Enterprises
Devillier Donegan Enterprises (DDE), established in 1980 by Ron Devillier and Brian Donegan initially as a documentary production firm, underwent restructuring in 1994 when Capital Cities/ABC acquired a majority stake. Subsequently, Disney took ownership of DDE following its acquisition of CC/ABC.
In February 1999, DDE took over the distribution, management, and operational responsibilities of ABC/Kane Productions International. By 2001, as Disney concentrated on its film segment, DDE explored new ownership possibilities with Alliance Atlantis Communications and Granada among the interested parties. Ultimately, on March 11, 2002, DDE’s management executed a buyout of Disney/ABC’s shares. The company maintained control over ABC/Kane’s programming catalog and continued to represent ABC News Productions.
ABC News Productions
ABC News Productions (ABCNP) functions as a long-form documentary division within ABC News's Digital Media Group. The unit specializes in creating documentaries for cable networks, international outlets, and home video markets.
Founded in 1994, ABCNP was incorporated into ABC News All Media in August 2006 alongside the broader ABC News production operations.
- Key productions
- The Trial of Adolf Eichmann (PBS) – Emmy-nominated
- Vietnam War (TLC) – an eight-hour series
- Biography (A&E) – over 200 episodes
- Regular daily programs
- Lifetime Live (Lifetime)
- She TV (Discovery Health Channel)
ABC Motion Pictures
ABC Motion Pictures operated as an ABC division from May 1979 until October 1985, producing theatrical films alongside TV movies, series, and miniseries. Its theatrical releases were distributed through 20th Century Fox. Under the leadership of president Brandon Stoddard, the division pursued a boutique production strategy designed to capitalize on multiple revenue channels such as theatrical releases, broadcast television, cable networks, and home video sales.
Formally incorporated by June 1980, ABC Motion Pictures debuted its initial slate in 1981 with films like Young Doctors in Love and anticipated projects including Silkwood featuring Meryl Streep. While titles such as The Flamingo Kid achieved moderate success, the division encountered obstacles due to intensifying competition, escalating production expenses, and a decline in network licensing agreements for theatrical films. Furthermore, distribution through major studios often resulted in less advantageous release schedules for ABC's movies.
On October 28, 1985, ABC discontinued its theatrical film production after releasing six feature films but continued to develop TV movies and series. Industry analysts estimated losses near $5 million related to theatrical operations during 1985. After the shutdown, ABC terminated its contract with Mercury Entertainment in March 1986.
- Prominent theatrical releases
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Young Doctors in Love | 1982 | financially successful |
| National Lampoon's Class Reunion | 1982 | |
| Silkwood | 1983 | financially successful |
| The Flamingo Kid | 1984 | financially successful |
| Impulse | 1984 | |
| Prizzi's Honor | 1985 | financially successful |
| SpaceCamp | 1986 |
ABC Pictures International
ABC Pictures International, Inc. (also known as ABC Picture Holdings, Inc.; API) served as ABC's theatrical film production branch from 1965 until 1973, responsible for producing or co-producing a total of 37 movies. These films were distributed through Cinerama Releasing Corporation.
- Background
Established as a division in 1965 and formally incorporated on , ABC Pictures launched its subsidiaries Palomar Pictures and Selmur Pictures to handle film production. The company’s involvement in theatrical filmmaking triggered an FCC investigation alongside an MPAA antitrust lawsuit. A significant acquisition by API was the purchase of David O. Selznick’s film collection following his death in 1965.
Although API produced 36 films with a combined budget of $75 million, generating $107 million in rentals, profitability eluded the company due to distribution expenses and interest charges, culminating in losses totaling $35 million. Only six titles achieved financial success. The economic downturn between 1969 and 1971 further strained results, ultimately leading to the division’s shutdown in early 1973.
On October 20, 1977, ABC Picture Holdings was renamed ABC Pictures International, Inc., before being officially dissolved on February 19, 1988.
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ABC Media Productions
ABC Media Productions (AMP), previously known as Buena Vista Productions (BVP), functioned as ABC Daytime's internal division dedicated to developing and producing unscripted television programming such as talk shows, game shows, and reality series. This unit created content for syndication, cable networks, and prime time slots outside the Disney corporate umbrella, notably managing the production of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."
AMP History
In September 2000, following the consolidation of ABC Daytime Group with Buena Vista's development team, ABC Daytime replaced Buena Vista Development with Buena Vista Productions under the leadership of president Angela Shapiro, who simultaneously served as head of ABC Daytime. After Shapiro transitioned to president of ABC Family in April 2002, Holly Jacobs took over as executive vice president at BVP.
By August 2006, BVP collaborated with Fujisankei Communications to adapt the Japanese reality-game format "Run for Money" for American audiences. In September 2008, BVP secured an exclusive first-look development agreement with Swedish producer Silverback.
In 2009, Buena Vista Productions was rebranded as ABC Media Productions. That May, AMP developed The Aisha Tyler Show, a variety talk show blending comedy with interactive social media features aimed at cable or broadcast syndication markets.
Programs
- Cha$e, aired on Sci Fi Channel
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, distributed through syndication
- At the Movies With Ebert & Roeper, syndicated since 1986
- "The Fashionista Diaries" (broadcast on SoapNet)
- "Camouflage" on Game Show Network
- Wayne Brady Show
American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres Pictures
Atlas Pictures Corporation, initially known as American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres Pictures Corporation (AB-PT Pictures), functioned as the motion picture production branch of American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres.
Established on December 30, 1956, with Irving H. Levin appointed President, AB-PT Pictures responded to a downturn in film output by creating low-budget B-movies, allocating approximately $3 million across seven projects. These films were designed to meet exhibitors' preferences for content that was "highly gimmicked and exploitable." Early negotiations for distribution took place with Republic Pictures and United Artists, with Republic ultimately securing distribution rights and providing studio facilities. The films premiered within Paramount Theater circuits before broader theatrical release.
The debut film was Beginning of the End, which premiered on June 19, 1957, alongside The Unearthly as a double feature at the B&K Roosevelt Theatre. Although the quality varied, these releases achieved commercial success. By late 1957, AB-PT planned to increase production of higher-budget A-list features, targeting five out of fifteen films with budgets ranging from $500,000 to $1 million; however, only four A-list films were completed. Additionally, AB-PT financed The Bat (1959 film).
In May 1958, Irving Levin and Harry L. Mandell purchased AB-PT Pictures and its distribution division from the parent company, subsequently renaming it Atlas Pictures Corporation.
- Films
- Beginning of the End (June 19, 1957)
- The Unearthly (June 19, 1957)
- Eighteen and Anxious (February 1958)
- Girl in the Woods (February 1958)
Circle Seven Productions
Circle Seven Productions served as the production division of ABC’s owned-and-operated station KGO-TV in San Francisco during the 1950s and 1960s. The company developed television content for ABC and syndicated markets, including a fitness program hosted by Jack LaLanne and a daytime talk/variety show featuring Tennessee Ernie Ford. Circle Seven operated within ABC's local station business framework.
Keep Calm and Carry On Productions
Keep Calm and Carry On Productions, Inc. is an ABC-owned entity established in 2008, recognized for producing series such as Duets and The Glass House. The company encountered litigation when CBS filed suit over The Glass House, alleging that proprietary techniques from CBS's Big Brother were utilized by former employees now working at Keep Calm. This production arm exemplifies ABC's efforts to broaden its portfolio in reality and competition programming.
Palomar Pictures International
Palomar Pictures International was a film production subsidiary under American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., founded by Edgar Scherick. Active throughout the late 1960s, Palomar was responsible for producing significant films including For Love of Ivy (1968), The Birthday Party (1968), and They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). In 1969, Palomar ended its association with ABC; by 1970 Bristol-Myers had acquired majority ownership, signaling a strategic change in control. Palomar’s productions contributed substantially to ABC’s expansion into feature films during this period.
| Release Date | Title | Notes |
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| July 1968 | For Love of Ivy | |
| December 9, 1968 | The Birthday Party | Co-produced with Amicus Productions; distributed by Continental/Walter Reade Organization |
| December 1968 | The Killing of Sister George | |
| December 1968 | Shalako | |
| July 23, 1969 | What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? | |
| December 1969 | Ring of Bright Water | |
| 1969 | They Shoot Horses, Don't They? | |
| 1969 | Take the Money and Run | |
| 1969 | A Touch of Love | Co-produced with Amicus Productions |
| January 1970 | Jenny | |
| May 1970 | Too Late the Hero | Produced with The Associates and Aldrich |
| September 1970 | Homer | Co-produced with Cinema Center Films following separation from ABC |
Selmur Productions
Selmur Productions, Inc., established in 1960 by Selig J. Seligman, functioned as the television production arm of American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (ABC). While initially concentrating on TV programming, Selmur Pictures, Inc., also led by Seligman, shifted in 1968 from a primarily supervisory capacity to direct involvement in film production, which ultimately resulted in the dissolution of Selmur Productions.
Among the prominent television programs developed were:
| Year Released | Title | Co-Producer |
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| 1967 | Smashing Time | Carlo Ponti (co-production) |
| 1968 | A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die | Carlo Ponti (co-production) |
| 1968 | Candy | |
| 1968 | Charly | |
| 1968 | Hell in the Pacific | |
| 1967 | Cop-Out | |
| 1967 | The Rover | |
| 1968 | Diamonds for Breakfast | |
| 1968 | The High Commissioner | |
| 1969 | Midas Run |
This deliberate move into active film production bolstered the company's presence in the filmed entertainment sector throughout the late 1960s, complementing ABC’s wider objectives for expansion and diversification.
Victor Television Productions operated as a specialized production entity within ABC Entertainment.
After the Disney acquisition on June 7, 1996, Capital Cities/ABC discontinued its ABC Productions division but maintained ownership of boutique production firms such as Victor Television Productions, ABC/Kane Productions, DIC Entertainment, and Greengrass Productions.
- Selected Filmography
- Summertime Switch (October 8, 1994)
- Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare (April 1, 1995) (jointly produced with Hickox-Bowman Productions Inc.)
- Spring Fling! (April 15, 1995) (co-produced with Hickox-Bowman Productions Inc.)
- When The Vows Break (November 1, 1995)
- A Case For Life (February 18, 1996)
- The Stepford Husbands (May 14, 1996)
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge (May 19, 1996) (in partnership with Edgar J. Scherick Associates and The Regan Company)
- Chasing The Dragon (June 19, 1996)
- For The Future: The Irvine Fertility Scandal (August 21, 1996)
- Devil's Food (September 2, 1996)
- Frank Herbert's Dune (December 3, 2000) (co-produced alongside New Amsterdam Entertainment, Blixa Film Produktion, and Hallmark Entertainment)
- Stephen King's Rose Red (January 27, 2002) (collaboration with Greengrass Productions and Mark Carliner Productions)
- Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (mini-series; aired March 16–26, 2003)
- The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (May 12, 2003)
See also
- Animation studios under the Walt Disney Company
- Films created by ABC
- Additional boutique film production firms
References
- Michael McKenna. (August 22, 2013). The ABC Movie of the Week: Big Movies for the Small Screen. Scarecrow Press.
- Cook, David A. (2000). Lost Illusions: American Cinema in the Shadow of Watergate and Vietnam, 1970–1979. University of California Press.