
Disney Media Networks includes the Company’s cable networks and broadcasting assets. The group continues to deliver on the Company’s three strategic priorities by providing compelling creative content to global audiences via an array of delivery technologies, including broadcast, cable, satellite, Internet, broadband and wireless.
Driven by high quality content, the ABC Television Network maintained its momentum during the 2005-06 season with more than 162 million people tuning in each week for daytime drama, world class journalism, primetime entertainment and late night laughs.
ABC Daytime was again number one in daytime drama among Women 18-49 for the ninth year in a row, anchored by the Emmy®-winning daytime drama, General Hospital. In 2006, Rosie O’Donnell joined The View, and she and her co-hosts are delivering the show’s best ratings in years.
Meanwhile, more people still get their news from ABC News than from any other source. With Charles Gibson in the anchor chair, World News with Charles Gibson continues the network’s commitment to excellence in journalism. Complemented by an afternoon Webcast downloaded by millions of people as well as content available throughout the day at ABCNews.com, World News now fully operates in the 24-hour digital space. At Good Morning America, the anchor team of Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts welcomed Chris Cuomo to the news desk along with new weather anchor Sam Champion.
In late night, Jimmy Kimmel Live was the only show to deliver year-over-year ratings growth among key demographics, and the network has renewed the show for another year.