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N.Y. Upfronts

NBC: Monday, May 12 (Place: TBA)

ABC: Tuesday, May 13 (Lincoln Center)

CBS: Wednesday, May 14 (Carnegie Hall)

FOX: Thursday, May 15 (New York City Center)

CW: Thursday, May 15 (Madison Square Garden)

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