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As ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Celebrates 500 Episodes With Record-Breaking Numbers, Producers Break Down How Casting Has Changed and the Return of ‘Appointment TV’
The executive producers behind 'Dancing With the Stars" reflect on 500 episodes, talk positive controversies and more.
“What was magic about the show in its heyday is back,” says Rob Mills, executive vice president of unscripted and alternative entertainment at Walt Disney Television. In Season 2, it was must-see TV watching Master P, who refused to even wear ballroom shoes and was being yelled at by Len Goodman for not taking the whole thing more seriously.” Over the past 19 years, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has built an unparalleled legacy of bringing feel-good magic to millions as a pop culture powerhouse that’s stronger than ever, shattering all-time fan voting records and sparking viral social media trends with whole new generations,” says BBC Studios executive vice president of entertainment and music, Ryan O’Dowd.
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