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As Rachael Ray’s syndicated show airs its 500th episode April 1, her brand continues to grow among viewers looking for convenient ways to cook and care for their families. Ms. Ray is the driving force behind a growing empire of products, including her own magazine, several nonprofit organizations and...
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CBS Television Distribution has promoted Leslie Ryan to VP of communications, reporting to CTD Executive VP of Communications John Wentworth. Ms. Ryan, a former TelevisionWeek editor, joined CTD (then CBS Paramount Domestic Television) as director of communications in 2005. She will continue to handle...
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Judith Sheindlin, otherwise known as Judge Judy, is an intimidating person. She’s direct, upfront and not afraid to let people know what’s on her mind. That toughness has translated into 13 years of syndication gold with CBS Television Distribution’s “Judge Judy,” whose average ratings are double those...
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John Nogawski, president of CBS Television Distribution, isn’t one to downplay Judge Judy and her talents. Syndie Personality of the Year Tough but Fair, Judge Judy Rules . . . More » John Nogawski on Judge Judy . . . More » Terry Wood on Judge Judy . . . More » It Wasn’t Always So Easy for ‘Judy’ ....
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For Terry Wood, president of creative affairs and development with CBS Television Distribution, Judge Judy’s longevity is owing to her ability to package an effective ruling quickly and entertainingly. Syndie Personality of the Year Tough but Fair, Judge Judy Rules . . . More » John Nogawski on Judge...
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Even juggernaut shows like “Judge Judy” fight an uphill battle during their launch. In “Judy’s” case, its star had little television experience and clearances were subpar in its first year. Originally titled “Hot Bench,” test runs of “Judy” weren’t up to expectations. Big Ticket Television brought in...
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CBS Television Distribution’s “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” have stood the test of time for nearly a quarter of a century, enduring as kings of the syndicated game show genre. With “Fortune” hitting its 26th season, and “Jeopardy!” in its 25th, TelevisionWeek reporter Andrew Krukowski interviewed...
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Carla Pennington, executive producer of “The Doctors” and “Dr. Phil,” has a ratings triumph and concern on her plate. On the one hand, CBS Television Distribution’s “The Doctors” is steadily marching upward in its ratings since its premiere in September. While NBC Universal’s “Deal or No Deal” is leading...
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While talk shows aren’t immune to the ratings declines being seen in syndication, some standouts, including Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution’s “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and NBC Universal Television Distribution’s “The Steve Wilkos Show,” have recorded gains year-to-year. “Ellen,” in its...
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CBS Television Distribution’s “Judge Joe Brown” entered its 11th season in 2008, holding on to second place in the ratings in the syndicated court show genre for a majority of its run. TVWeek ’s Andrew Krukowski sat down with “Brown” executive producer John Terenzio, who joined the show in 2003, to discuss...
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Syndication stalwarts such as “Seinfeld” and “Friends” remain strong in off-net sitcom ratings, but sophomore syndie strips “Two and a Half Men” and “Family Guy” rule the roost. “Men,” from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, is averaging a 5.0 household rating this season through Nov. 23...
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Television syndication executives are looking to weather an economic storm in 2009 in which the revenue travails at TV stations will move up the chain toward programming distributors, affecting nearly every move they make. Speaking at TelevisionWeek ’s ninth annual Syndication Roundtable, syndication...
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Producers of CBS Television Distribution’s “The Doctors” are fine-tuning the medical talk show and getting results, recently tying NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution’s “Deal or No Deal” for the top spot in the rookie syndication pack. “The Doctors” premiered to a freshman second-place 1.3...