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The ABCs of Disney

ABC proudly presents "The ABCs of Disney," an exclusive D23 Expo event in the Anaheim Convention Center Arena, September 10 at 3:00 p.m. Hosted by Emmy®-nominated Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars, America's Funniest Home Videos), "The ABCs of Disney" presentation features Steve McPherson, President of the ABC Entertainment Group, unveiling sneak peeks of many of the fall TV season's most anticipated new series.

Joining Steve McPherson and Tom Bergeron on stage are some of the most beloved television actors of our time, the stars of ABC's new Wednesday night comedies: Courteney Cox (Cougar Town), Patricia Heaton (The Middle), Kelsey Grammer (Hank) and Ed O'Neill (Modern Family).

"The ABCs of Disney" concludes with a thrilling dance performance by two of Dancing with the Stars' professional champions including Cheryl Burke (two-time winner with partners Drew Lachey and Emmitt Smith) who will dance with fellow professional Derek Hough. And new contestant Donny Osmond will preview his dancing skills with his professional partner, Kym Johnson. After the presentation, fans will have a chance to receive autographs and take photos with the stars. (Please note: though the talent listed are confirmed, appearances are contingent on production schedules.)

Also on display Sept. 10-13, is ABC's Lost. In celebration of the Emmy® Award-winning series Lost entering its final, thrilling season, ABC Television Network presents a can't-miss experience for all fans. Guests will be able to step into the world of Lost and see a selection of props, set pieces, costumes and collectors' artifacts from key moments in the series, as well as sign up for "Lost University," a special Blu-ray™ and online experience, and receive a limited-edition collectors' pin, available only at the D23 Expo.

Fans will also have a chance to sneak a peek at ABC's first TV special by Walt Disney Animation Studios, Prep & Landing. On September 12, Prep & Landing's directors, Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton, will present the holiday special and answer fans' questions.

Screening Room

Throughout the four-day D23 Expo, guests can enter the "ABC House Screening Room" to see sneak peeks of some of ABC's upcoming new series, including Eastwick, FlashForward, The Middle and Modern Family.

The ABC House Screening Room is set up to be as comfortable as a living room — so guests are encouraged to put up their feet, relax and enjoy the best television has to offer.

Schedule:
Eastwick, 11 a.m., Friday through Sunday;
FlashForward, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday;
The Middle, 2 p.m., Friday through Sunday;
Modern Family, 1 and 2 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Friday through Sunday;