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It's the most wonderful time of the year for high school students: Prom season! For millions of juniors and seniors, the next couple of weeks will be filled with intense planning and brainstorming as they try to find the perfect date for the biggest dance of the year. Fortunately for Sayeed Shahidi, he has his sister to help him out. "After big sister FaceTime consultations, conversations with his homies and knowing what would make her smile, Sayeed Surprised Storm with the Cutest promposal," Yara Shahidi shared on Instagram Wednesday morning. "#proudbigsis #jrprom #lovearollerset #canvaspainting." So how did Sayeed get Storm Reid to say yes? From the looks of...

Back in 1990, CBS tried to make a TV show spin-off of the popular Uncle Buck movie. It was cancelled after one season. Now, ABC is trying their own. Will it be a success in the ratings? Cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

On Uncle Buck, Buck Russell (Mike Epps) is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his brother Will (James Lesure) and sister-in-law Alexis (Nia Long) need his help. Their nanny has just quit and they need someone to take care of their children, Tia (Iman Benson), Miles (Sayeed Shahidi), and Maizy (Aalyrah Caldwell).

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new...

To paraphrase a line in Tuesday’s premiere of Uncle Buck, there’s feeling like a winner, and then there’s being a winner. ABC’s newest sitcom doesn’t exactly feel like either.

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The Mike Epps-led adaptation of the beloved John Hughes film turns its eponymous character into a far more creepy, far less likable caretaker for the Russell children, who put their trust in the degenerate grifter all too soon for the sake of… let’s call it comedy.

[caption id="attachment_50300" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Uncle Buck TV show on ABC. Mike Epps and Iman Benson (ABC/Michael Ansell)./caption]

Your Uncle Buck is here! Below, watch four new clips of ABC's Uncle Buck TV show, starring Mike Epps in the title role.

Uncle Buck also stars James Lesure, Nia Long, Iman Benson, Aalyrah Caldwell, and Sayeed Shahidi. Uncle Buck premieres Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 9:00pm Et/Pt on ABC.

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[caption id="attachment_47712" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Uncle Buck TV show on ABC stars Mike Epps as Buck, Iman Benson as Tia, Aalyrah Caldwell as Maizy, Sayeed Shahidi as Miles, Nia Long as Alexis, and James Lesure as Will. (ABC/Craig Sjodin.)/caption]

ABC has announced its new Uncle Buck TV series, starring Mike Epps in the title role, premieres Tuesday June 14, at 9:00pm Et/Pt. Based on the 1989 John Candy film of the same name, Uncle Buck is produced by Universal Television and ABC Studios.

The cast of Uncle Buck also includes: Nia Long as Alexis, James Lesure as Will, Iman Benson as Tia, Sayeed Shahidi as Miles, and Aalyrah Caldwell as Maizy. Will Packer, Steven Cragg, and Brian D. Bradly executive produce.

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Uncle Buck's back — on TV! ABC has ordered a remake of the 1989 John Hughes comedy classic to series with Mike Epps in the lead role, the network confirmed Tuesday, May 12. The TV reboot of the flick starring the late John Candy will find Epps as Uncle Buck, leading an African-American cast, including Nia Long, James Lesure, Iman Benson, Sayeed Shahidi, and Aalyrah Caldwell. While episode details are being kept under wraps, the story follows an out-of-work Uncle Buck (Epps) who moves in with his [...]...

One of 4 TV sales that super-producer Will Packer made after launching his own production company, and inking a first-look deal with NBC/Universal - although this one is going to ABC - is the comedy pilot "Uncle Buck," which will star Mike Epps in the title role, and Nia Long as his "strong-willed and smart wife." James Lesure, Aalyrah Caldwell, Sayeed Shahidi and Iman Benson round out the key cast. After last night's onslaught of announcements of new series pickups, renewals and cancellations, ABC has also now picked up "Uncle Buck" to series. A small-screen adaptation of the 1989  John Hughes/John Candy movie of the same name,...

And we're back to pre-upfronts craziness! ABC announced on Friday (May 8) morning that it has given a series order to the comedy "Uncle Buck." And they're still calling it "Uncle Buck." Written by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley, the Universal Television and ABC Studios production is an African-American-centric spin on the John Hughes movie that was previously adapted for TV in 1990 starring Kevin Meaney. "Uncle Buck" stars Mike Epps, Nia Long, James Lesure, Iman Benson, Sayeed Shahidi and Aalyrah Caldwell. Back in March, I wrote about why it was probably a bad idea for an African-American take on "Uncle Buck" to be called "Uncle Buck." It's still true. The ABC description of the core premise does nothing to assuage my concerns: "Based on the hit movie of the same name, Uncle Buck (Mike Epps) is a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay.

One of 4 TV sales that super-producer Will Packer made after launching his own production company, and inking a first-look deal with NBC/Universal - although this one is going to ABC - is the comedy pilot "Uncle Buck," which will star Mike Epps in the title role, and Nia Long as his "strong-willed and smart wife." Announced earlier this week, James Lesure has joined the growing cast that also includes Aalyrah Caldwell, Sayeed Shahidi and ImanBenson. A small-screen adaptation of the 1989  John Hughes/John Candy movie of the same name, "Uncle Buck" the TV series will be penned by "MADtv" vets Steven Cragg...

Network: first-run syndication

Episodes: at least 104 (half-hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: September 22, 2012 -- Tbd

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Christopher B. Duncan, Kellita Smith, Khylin Rhambo, Yara Shahidi, Sayeed Shahidi, Layla Crawford, Jackée Harry, and John Witherspoon.

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William Johnson (Christopher B. Duncan) has a lot on his plate. While taking care of his duties as the 45th President of the United States (the second African-American one), he must also juggle the needs of his family.

First Lady Katherine (Kellita Smith) and their four children -- Charles (Khylin Rhambo), Chloe (Yara Shahidi), Lucas (Sayeed Shahidi), and Olivia (Layla Crawford) -- are adjusting to their new life in the White House.

Making the transition even more complicated are their extended family members -- boisterous...

The only thing better than starring on a TV show with music legend Gladys Knight ... is getting singing lessons from her. Knight -- who co-stars on "The First Family" as the President's mom -- was filming a scene with her TV "grandchildren", which required them to sing ... on key.  But the youngins couldn't hit the notes.In the video ... Knight gave her young pips -- Khylin Rhambo, Yara Shahidi, Sayeed Shahidi, and Layla Crawford -- a crash course in singing,...

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“Alex Cross,” which opens on Oct. 19, 2012 and is rated “PG-13,” stars Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols, Giancarlo Esposito, Jean Reno, Edward Burns, John C. McGinley, Yara Shahidi, Carmen Ejogo, Cicely Tyson, Chad Lindberg, Stephanie Jacobsen, Christopher Stadulis, Sayeed Shahidi and Jessalyn Wanlim from director Rob Cohen and writers Marc Moss and Kerry Williamson based on the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson.

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Children from the Los Angeles After School Enrichment program pose with actor Robert Guillaume at “The Lion King” Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)

In Theaters September 16th and homes October 4th

Hollywood, CA – Saturday, August 27, 2011 . The Lion King.s voice talent Robert Guillaume (Rafiki), Moira Kelly (Adult Nala), Jim Cummings (Ed) and Niketa Calame (Young Nala) were joined by legendary Disney producer Don Hahn, co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, animators Tony Bancroft, Mark Henn, and Andreas Deja, to celebrate the Premiere of The Lion King 3D at the historic El Capitan Theatre. They were joined by a variety of guests including Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Melora Hardin (The Office), Melissa Joan Hart, Ali Landry, Gilles Marini, Antonio Sabato Jr., Rick Schroeder, Monet Mazur, Rj Mitte (Breaking Bad), Shaunie O.Neal, Adam Irigoyen (Disney Channel...

Mary Alice: (Brenda Strong) "Paul Young had a son but he had not seen Zach in years...he lost him to a world of fast women, easy money and hard drugs...he was determined to find him and he would do anything, even if that meant asking for help from a man who despised him." Paul (Mark Moses) asks Mike (James Denton) for help. Zach's (Cody Kasch) mansion is in foreclosure and Paul admits to Mike he was shot by Zach with the same gun Mary Alice used to kill herself. Zach was last in Idaho. Paul's disappointed with Zach. "Though he didn't admit it, Mike knew exactly where Zach was , but the son Paul Young had lost, had no interest in being found." Was Zach hiding out in the same house where Lynette (Felicity Huffman) went into labour last season. Mary Alice: "It doesn't matter where we're...

Mary Alice (Brenda Strong) talks of Paul (Mark Moses) realizing his wife was a liar, she "lied with every smile, with every caress and with every kiss...his entire marriage was a fraud. The only thing he didn't know, is how he would punish her." Beth (Emily Bergl) tells Paul how strange the street is and how the others tried to frame her. Paul is astounded that the gun just appeared out of nowhere. But he knows the truth. At least he thinks he does. Now that he suspects Beth, the truth won't be as clear cut as that, as she'll turn out to have been too obvious a suspect. Mary Alice: "Paul had no choice but to punish his wife because some lies are unforgivable." Seems that's all Paul ever had on the brain, getting back at people. So he hasn't changed. Mary Alice: "We are reminded...

Chicago – Don’t tune in to the premiere of NBC’s “The Event” expecting answers to that oppressively-advertised question of what the title refers to, although the producers have made clear that it won’t be long before we know. Like a lot of sci-fi show premieres, the first episode of what NBC hopes will be a replacement for “Heroes” on Monday nights begins with more questions than answers.

Television Rating: 4.0/5.0

In fact, the majority of the pilot of “The Event” comes from the “Wtf” school of storytelling in that you rarely have any idea what’s going on or why but you’re interested enough to not only stay tuned but instantly set your DVR for next week. The primary test for any pilot is whether or not it finishes in a way that makes you want to tune in for the second episode. It’s hard to believe...