ABC unveils new streaming app full of classic shows and digital originals

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Full seasons of 'Ugly Betty' and 37 more classic ABC shows are available for streaming on the new ABC app and ABC.com.
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You can now find a lot of classic ABC shows, and a whole new library of digital-only series available online and on mobile.

ABC announced a major re-launch of their streaming app, redefining how audiences can access ABC content. The new app features all the same live streaming of popular shows such as Scandal and Marvel's Agents of Shield and local newscasts, but also entire seasons of 38 "throwback" classics including Felicity, My So-Called Life, School House Rock, Sports Night, Dinosaurs, Ugly Betty and a whole slate of new short-form series. All the app content is also available for streaming at ABC.com.

"Our team has completely re-imagined the digital viewing experience for ABC fans," said Karin Gilford, SVP of Digital Media, ABC Television Network. "In addition to the current ABC shows that fans know and love, we are introducing new ABCd original digital series that are fun, fresh and perfect for mobile, and we are making full seasons of all-time favorite shows from ABC Studios' library available for binging."

The entire library of shows and ABCd digital series are available for free, without signing in with a pay TV service. You can still watch your favorite local newscasts live and on demand via the app, though with a paid TV subscription. The ABC app is available in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

The new digital-only short-form series under the ABCd umbrella now available are listed below.

All My Gay Friends are Getting Married - A celebration of gay marriage through the eyes of only mildly bitter single girl, Michelle Collins, who's realizing that everyone is now getting married...except her. She'll sit down with the couples as they recount how they fell in love and relive their epic wedding ceremonies. #AllMyGayFriendsAreGettingMarried

Boondoogle - After a life of obscurity, actor Ty Burrell has finally made it big with a starring role in the hit series "Wingbot." Now he and his "non-tourage" of best friends Mel, Joel and Johnny get to enjoy some of the perks of being a TV star. It's time for these 40-something husbands and dads to cut loose... mostly on weekends and during reasonable hours. Starring: Ty Burrell, Joel Spence, Mel Cowan and Johnny Meeks, all as themselves. #Boondoggle

Forever 31 - Comedian Iliza Shlesinger and her friends struggle with the indignities of dead-end jobs, hangovers, dating, infidelity and all the rest of the absurdities of modern adulthood. Created by and starring Iliza Shlesinger. #Forever31

Tastemade's Get Cookin' - Sponsored by Hefty, three popular Tastemakers--Erwan Heussaff,Lazarus Lynch, Megan Mitchell -- arm viewers with the techniques, tips, and recipes to take their food game to the next level. In addition to showing mouthwatering recipes, these chefs will tell personal stories behind these dishes, why they matter, and why they should be the next things to devour. #GetCookin

I Can Find $3,000 In Your Home - eBay millionaire Linda Lightman believes that everyone has at least 52 items totaling at least 3,000 dollars in their homes. She's going to households around the country to find the treasure in their trash and show you how to make money with insider tips about the online resale value of your stuff. #3000InYourHome

Newborn Moms - Newborn Moms is the comedic story of what it's like to be a new parent struggling with sleepless nights, self doubt and swollen boobs. Created by Aurora Browne and Nadine Djoury, the series follows two moms, Rosie and Julia, as they reconcile the kind of mothers they thought they would be with the kind they actually are. Starring Aurora Browne (Rosie) and Nadine Djoury (Julia). #NewbornMoms

On The Record - On the Record provides an intimate "story behind the song" experience where songwriters perform an acoustic version of the song and share the inspiration behind it. The interviews will reveal the song's meaning, personal anecdotes of its evolution, and its impact on the artist's life and career. The first installment in the series features Hollywood Records recording artist Shawn Hookdiscussing his hit singles "Wonderful Surprise," "Million Ways" and "Sound of Your Heart." Future artists include Fancy Hagood and Yuna. #OnTheRecord