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ABC renews popular shows

California - Fans of Grey's Anatomy, Cougar Town and four other ABC TV series can rest easy: The network says the shows will be coming back next season.

ABC announced on Monday that Castle, The Middle, Modern Family and Private Practice are the other shows given an early pickup for another year. 

But the fates of Desperate Housewives, Brothers & Sisters and Detroit 1-8-7 remain unsettled, ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee told the Television Critics Association.

He lauded the three series' quality but signaled that ratings are the issue as he decides on their return for the 2011-12 season.

It's premature to discuss new shows being developed for next year, Lee said, although he mentioned a series from ABC mainstay Shonda Rhimes. Rhimes is the executive producer of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and the midseason entry Off the Map.

Rhimes told critics the new series is about a Washington, D.C., "professional fixer," and is inspired by a real-life crisis management consultant, Judy Smith, who shepherds people through difficulties. Monica Lewinsky has been among her clients.

ABC Family also announced on Monday that it's renewing Pretty Little Liars and The Secret Life of the American Teenager for next season.


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