ABC runs spread offense for 2011-12

Having a dozen series to produce throughout the 2011-12 season, ABC entertainment leader Paul Lee is conscious from the challenges of fall premieres: The only real frosh ABC number of 2010-11 that made it was "Body of Proof," a show Lee moved from the fall schedule and into midseason." 'Body of Proof' did not have lots of buzz, but we understood it had been great and that we desired to safeguard it because we're able to provide a genuine launch following the Academy awards," Lee states.States "Proof" star Dana Delany: "Paul saved us. We would have been lost within the fall glut."That strategy has brought to him holding back the cheeky cleaning soap "GCB" (formerly "Good Christian Belles" and, before that, "Good Christian Bitches") to midseason, despite the fact that it boasts lots of buzz."Shows like 'GCB,' (thriller) 'The River' and (sitcom) 'Apartment 23' are superb in their own individual way, however they need their space," Lee states. "We are able to look for a moment and toss the network in internet marketing, be it while using Academy awards or Christmas to produce them."Lee knows the risk natural inside a glut of series debuting at the end of September. "We clearly think a staggered fall is essential,Inch he states. "We'll launch our dramas first, then comedies a few days later, then 'Once Upon a Time' around Halloween, whenever we may use our released shows to assist it."We've not stated, 'Let's invest good turns up front.' We have scheduled them completely with the year to provide us a high probability to obtain these shows going and obtain some momentum in it.InchAlthough Lee thinks his arranging technique is seem, he confesses, "Who knows. It may sound good now. But I have carried this out lengthy enough to understand that you are likely to stumble and fall." SPOTLIGHT"Not so long ago"Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis ("Lost") produced this fantasy about fairy-tale figures stranded in mysterious Storybrooke, ruled with a wicked full (Lana Parrilla). The figures don't understand their true details they live as 9-to-5 drudges. Even ethereal Snow Whitened (Ginnifer Goodwin of "Large Love") is basically a timid teacher.Cynical skip-tracer Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison, "House") -- privately, Snow White's daughter -- is summoned to Storybrooke with a boy declaring to become her boy (Jared Gilmore). She's skeptical, yet senses something sinister within the town.Juxtaposing flashbacks towards the fairy-tale world with existence in Storybrooke, this type of series could only originate from "Lost" alumni, who insist curing the spell isn't a high priority.Even Morrison's no-nonsense character appears. "She's thinking, 'How can one understand this taken proper care of in order to start my existence?' " Morrison states. "And there is a level where she realizes that they cannot separate herself from her boy, that is what keeps her there." NEW FOR 2011-12"Charlie's Angels"Miami-based reboot from the '70s camping classic around three kick-ass women (now performed by Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor and Annie Ilonzeh) who right wrongs as designated through the disembodied voice of Charlie. Ramon Rodriguez co-stars as helpmate Bosley. "Last Guy Standing""Do It YourselfInch mainstay Tim Allen returns to TV like a man's guy inside a household cluttered with females-folk, to whom testosterone-fueled experience don't always function as palliatives. The way he survive the oestrogen overload? Nancy Travis and Hector Elizondo co-star. "Guy Up"Three immature males (Mather Zickel, Danny Fogler and series creator Christopher Moynihan) attempt to seem sensible of the world which has apparently emasculated them. Teri Polo, Henry Simmons and Amanda Detmer co-star significantly respected Victor Fresco ("Best Ted") can serve as executive producer. "Pan Am""Mad Males" on the plane, with spies. Christina Ricci ("The Addams Family") head lines this '60s-era ensemble melodrama a good worldwide flight crew -- aircraft pilots and flight family and friends alike -- who traverse the world with love and espionage with you. "Revenge"Emily Van Camping ("Everwood") plays a youthful lady coming back towards the Hamptons, interested in meting out justice to everybody who assisted destroy her father. It is a lengthy list, with Madeleine Stowe's Victoria Grayson at the very top, but she's saving the worst for last. "Suburgatory"Cool sitcom about Tessa (Jane Levy), a precociously witty teen wrested by her protective single father (Jeremy Sisto) from Manhattan towards the on the face safer environs of suburbia. Which, naturally, Tessa initially loathes. Cheryl Hines ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") co-stars. "Arrange ItInchHow to start with that one? Two males (Ben Koldyke and Amaury Nolasco), victim from the lower economy, dress yourself in drag to land gigs as pharmaceutical reps. Though they are clearly men, their female co-workers are oblivious for their subterfuge. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com