NEXT WEEK ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA (8/29-9/2, 2011)

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ “GOOD MORNING AMERICA,” AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 2

The following report highlights the programming of ABC’s “Good Morning America” during the week of August 29-September 2, 2011. “Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Josh Elliott is the news anchor, Lara Spencer is lifestyle anchor and Sam Champion is the weather anchor. The morning news program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:00-9:00 a.m., EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

Highlights of the week include:

MONDAY, AUGUST 29 – The latest developments on Hurricane Irene with updates from the ABC News team in the field up and down the east coast; plus Sam Champion on the storm’s track

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 – A few of this season’s “Dancing with the Stars” new celebrities; workplace contributor Tory Johnson on the new world of selling products through social media; Jack Hanna (“Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown”); the cheapest homes ever sold

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 – Richard Wiese (ABC’s “Born to Explore”); the professional dance pairings of “Dancing with the Stars” revealed; Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser examines the safety of the anti-bacterial ingredients; GMA “Pop Star” winner Lexi St. George

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – “The Chew’s” Clinton Kelly on how to throw a Labor Day party for under $50; clever ways to sneak in learning for your child

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – Mary J. Blige performs live in New York City’s Central Park as part of “GMA’s” summer concert series; a look at extreme trailers and political buses

James Goldston is the senior executive producer and Tom Cibrowski is the executive producer of ABC News’ “Good Morning America.”