ABC Movie of the Week
originally aired on ABC
The ABC Movie of the Week was an American weekly television anthology series featuring made-for-TV movies. It featured the work of producers like Aaron Spelling, David Wolper and Harve Bennett. The MotW provided ABC with a ratings hit and, along with Monday Night Football, helped establish the network as a legitimate competitor to rivals CBS and NBC. The shorter format allowed a smaller budget than two-hour TV movies.