<p>This week, Abby is joined by Kim Chessler, former Vice President of Unscripted Programming at THE NETWORK, for a behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.<br>Kim and Abby reconnect over the early days of Dance Moms — from how the show was originally sold, to the moment it exploded into a viral pop-culture phenomenon. Kim shares what it was like to be on the network side as the series took off, offering a rare insider perspective on how reality television projects are developed, greenlit, and transformed into must-see TV.<br>The two also swap never-before-heard stories from production, discuss the many spinoffs that followed, and break down why — no matter how many versions came after — nothing can ever top the original Dance Moms.<br>If you’ve ever wondered how iconic reality TV is really made, this episode is a must-listen.Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Abby’s Studio Rescue, and Mad House spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more! <br>Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! <a href="http://www.abbyleedancecompany.com">www.abbyleedancecompany.com</a><br>Learn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at <a href="http://imadanceragainstcancer.org">imadanceragainstcancer.org</a><br>Shop Podcast Merch! <a href="https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floor">https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floor</a><br>CONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: <br>PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE">https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE</a><br>CAMEO: <a href="https://www.cameo.com/therealabbylee">https://www.cameo.com/therealabbylee</a><br>YOUTUBE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemiller">https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemiller</a><br>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee">https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee</a><br>FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/">https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/</a><br>X(TWITTER): <a href="https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller">https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller</a><br>TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee">https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee</a></p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>