Few surprises in ABC’s early renewal roster

Two months prior to the announcement of its official fall lineup, ABC has announced the renewal of ten primetime series — most of them thriving veterans such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost,” and “Desperate Housewives.” Also making the cut were freshman hit “Ugly Betty” and the late-blooming “Brothers and Sisters,” as well as the Anne Heche dramedy “Men in Trees.”

Reality programs back for another year include “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Bachelor,” and “Extreme Home Makeover.” Late-night talker “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will return as well.

And, in a pleasant surprise given the show’s relative lack of momentum to date, “Boston Legal” will return next season as well.

To which we say: Denny Crane!