≡ Broadcast Rundown & Sequence
ABC / CMA October Primetime
Programmed
36
Minutes Live
Commercials
32
16 min/hr base
Total Window
68
Show + Breaks
Remaining Cap
52
Target: 120 min
2-HOUR PRIMETIME TIMELINE ALLOCATION (120 MINS)
68m / 120m Filled
Performance
Documentary / Archival
Tribute & Ceremony
Commercial Breaks
Open Slot
+ Add Tribute Segment
¤ Broadcast Engine & Cue Sheet
Production Spec v2.4
Broadcast Window Settings
Run-of-Show Master Cue Sheet (JSON)
Grounding & Sourced News Context
Source: ABC News (@ABC on X) • September 2026
“The Country Music Association and @ABC will honor Dolly Parton with a special that will air in October. CMA to pay tribute to Dolly Parton with ABC live special.”
Calculations use calibrated ABC/CMA primetime commercial intervals (16m/hr) and ratings baseline projections for major country music television events.