By midseason, I think viewers will be hungry for the return of 'Stars' and 'Bachelor,' ... Both shows, with their romance and glitter, are the perfect antidote to cold, snowy January.

I have to say, I was surprised at how angry the press were,

I have to say, I was surprised at how angry the press were. We thought it would be really fun to have them come back and just let the viewers speak.

I've frequently said that fall is a bad time to launch reality programming. The audience has a real hunger to check out the new dramas and comedies this time of year, so we elected to not launch any new shows.

It was an easy decision to make. The show continues to grow creatively, and Jimmy is at the top of his game right now, delivering a hilarious show night after night.

American audiences, when they sit down to watch TV, like to be taken on a roller coaster ride. They don't like subtlety.

The show is a roller-coaster of emotions -- there's comedy, anticipation, tears of joy -- and no one can take an audience on that ride better than Regis.

There's never been anything to put a dent in it. There continues to be a huge appetite for the show.

What's important is that it's going to bring talent to the marketplace and expose great new creative ideas. Ultimately, that's great for our industry.

We are thrilled to introduce 'This is Your Life' to a whole new generation of ABC viewers, ... was more than just one of America's best-loved television shows; it became a cherished part of the American vernacular.