At a NATPE convention that has been light on news about new syndicated television shows for 2009, new sales for “Marie” and “How I Met Your Mother” made headlines at the show. What future do you see for the NATPE show? Vote in TVWeek's online poll. Click here to take survey. Those show clearances...
Twentieth Television has cleared “How I Met Your Mother” for broadcast syndication in 75% of the country, on stations including WNYW in New York, KTTV in Los Angeles and WFLD in Chicago. More than 100 markets have been added to the comedy’s roster, including 23 of the top 25 markets. The program will...
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Among the thin lineup of fresh programming heading into syndication next year, Sony Pictures Television’s “Dr. Oz,” with its Oprah-backed pedigree, is getting a hearty recommendation from TV consulting firm Katz Television Group. According to a report released today, Katz cautioned stations to consider...
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Off-network syndication offerings for 2009 are slim, but with syndicators and stations concerned about the tough economy, the segment’s importance will grow considerably in the next couple of seasons. Along with being the network’s top-rated show, NBC Universal’s “The Office” makes its way to broadcast...
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After steady seasons of rising popularity on CBS, "How I Met Your Mother" now has closed key deals in syndication, where it will launch in fall 2010. Series distributor Twentieth Television has locked up deals with Fox-owned stations in the nation's top three markets of New York, Los Angeles...