Guests to the Disney-MGM Studios will get a first look at the exciting new fall lineup of shows on ABC in "Get Happy...With ABC!" a new show presented for a limited time in the theme park’s ABC-TV Theater. From July 1-Oct. 5, 2002, the 25-minute show introduces Walt Disney World guests to the new ABC shows and the stars who will light up television screens every night this fall. ABC stars featured in the interactive presentation include Ben Affleck, James Bulliard, Jim Belushi, Jennifer Garner, Bonnie Hunt, Jimmy Kimmel, George Lopez, John Madden, John Ritter, Diane Sawyer, Michael Vartan and even the dino-stars of "Dinotopia." Throughout the show, the stars offer an exclusive preview of the new ABC schedule, featuring comedies, dramas, reality-based series, sports, news and late-night programming. The attraction will also introduce guests to programs that will be offered as part of the new "ABC Happy Hour" programming block. "The addition of the ‘Get Happy...With ABC!’ live theatrical event at the Disney-MGM Studios is part of an unprecedented effort by the entire Walt Disney Company to help introduce our new fall schedule to viewers, and we couldn’t be more excited," said Susan Lyne, president of ABC Entertainment. "This inventive, 25-minute attraction will give park guests an entertaining look at what they can expect from ABC this fall. We hope they like what they see." Stars to spot in "Get Happy...With ABC!" Star Ben Affleck James Bulliard Jim Belushi Jennifer Garner Charles Gibson Bonnie Hunt Jimmy Kimmel George Lopez John Madden John Ritter Diane Sawyer Michael Vartan ABC Show Co-Creator & Executive Producer of "Push, Nevada" Starring as Travis Glass on "That Was Then" Starring as Jim on "According to Jim" Starring as Agent Sydney Bristow on "Alias" Co-anchor of ABC News programs Starring as Bonnie Molloy on "Life With Bonnie" Host of "The Jimmy Kimmel Show" Starring as George Lopez on "George Lopez" Expert NFL analyst on "ABC Monday Night Football" Starring as Paul Hennessy on "8 Simple Rules..." Co-anchor of ABC News programs Starring as Agent Michael Vaughn on "Alias"

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