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LARRY AND JACKIE ARE SCHOOLED IN TWO UNIQUELY HUMAN ISSUES -- WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND BIRTHDAY PARTY PLANNING INSANITY - ON ABC'S "THE NEIGHBORS"

"Larry Bird and the Iron Throne" - Jackie Joyner-Kersee tries her best to help as Debbie whips herself into a frenzy planning the perfect birthday for little Abby. Meanwhile Larry shadows Lenny at work for a day; and a smitten Reggie Jackson tries to find the perfect gift for Amber (even if it isn't her birthday), on "The Neighbors," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Note: This episode replaces "50 Shades of Green," which moves to November 7.

"The Neighbors" stars Jami Gertz as Debbie Weaver, Lenny Venito as Marty Weaver, Simon Templeman as Larry Bird, Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Clara Mamet as Amber Weaver, Tim Jo as Reggie Jackson, Ian Patrick as Dick Butkus, Max Charles as Max Weaver and Isabella Cramp as Abby Weaver.

Guest starring is Maribeth Monroe as Rebecca Hill.

Dan Fogelman wrote "Larry Bird and the Iron Throne." Peter Lauer directed.

"The Neighbors" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.