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Monday, August 18, 2008

‘Wendy Williams’ Syndie Show Goes National

Following a summer test run, “The Wendy Williams Show” is poised to go national with the Fox Television Stations agreeing... More »

Sunday, August 17, 2008

All Rise! Jesse Ventura in Talks for Court Show

After moving from the wrestling ring to the Minnesota governor’s mansion, Jesse “the Body” Ventura is close to moving... More »

‘American Idol’ Revamps Syndicated ‘Rewind’

“American Idol” is getting a revamp for its new season—at least in syndication. The country’s top nonscripted weekly syndicated series,... More »

‘Millionaire’ Gets Refreshed

The popular syndicated game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” is undergoing a format revamp for this fall. “Most... More »

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Shamu Spins 'Wheel of Fortune'

Sony Pictures TV’s “Wheel of Fortune” is celebrating its 26th season with a visit to Hawaii, a meeting with Shamu... More »

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Syndicated Shows Ride Out Quake

Despite the July 29 earthquake that caused preemptions in the nation’s No. 2 TV market, Los Angeles, a number of... More »

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Batman Rescues Syndie Newsmagazine Ratings

Syndicated newsmagazine shows attached themselves to “The Dark Knight” for a ratings lift during the summer doldrums. According to Nielsen... More »

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

MGM, ICM Staffers Back at Work After Bomb Threat

MGM and ICM staffers have returned to their Century City offices following a bomb threat to the MGM Tower. "Building... More »

Bomb Threat Reported at MGM Tower

MGM Studios staffers have evacuated their Century City offices following a bomb threat. The MGM Tower in Century City is... More »

Knight to Host Syndie 'Trivial Pursuit'

Child actor-turned-reality star Christopher Knight will host the game show based on Hasbro’s “Trivial Pursuit” board game. Mr. Knight, who... More »

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Mosko, Sony Pictures TV Sticking Together

Steve Mosko is staying put at Sony. The president of the studio's television division has signed a new four-year... More »

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Game Shows Escape Summer Syndie Blahs

Declining audience levels for the summer months continued to take a toll on syndicated series, although a number of series... More »

Monday, July 28, 2008

Lopez to Host 'Extra' as McGrath Departs

Telepictures has tapped Mario Lopez as the new host of “Extra” for the series' 15th season. Starting Sept. 15, Mr.... More »

Starcom, Twentieth Shift to Daily Ad Ratings for Syndication

Media buyer Starcom and Twentieth Television said they made a deal that is based on measuring the ratings for commercials... More »

Thursday, July 24, 2008

'Wizard's First Rule' Changes Name

ABC's syndication unit has retitled its upcoming adventure series "Wizard's First Rule" to "Legend of the Seeker," the producers announced... More »

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