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With more than 30 million viewers per week, Wheel of Fortune has been the #1 syndicated game show since its inception. It has earned six Daytime Emmy Awards, including the 2011 Emmy for Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show. The series continues to attract a larger audience than many Primetime TV shows.

CBS Leads With 76 Nominations For 45th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS Photo CBS Leads With 76 Nominations For 45th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS
by Tori Hartshorn - March 21, 2018

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and THE TALK exclusively revealed the “45thAnnual Daytime Emmy® Awards” nominations live today on the CBS Television Network. CBS Corporation leads the Daytime Emmy nominations with 76 nods, more than any other company....


Linda Eder, Alice Ripley, David Yazbek Ft. Lilli Cooper and More are Heading to Feins Photo Linda Eder, Alice Ripley, David Yazbek Ft. Lilli Cooper and More are Heading to Feinstein's/54 Below This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 02, 2020

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551....


Armando Nuñez to Lead the CBS Global Distribution Group Photo Armando Nuñez to Lead the CBS Global Distribution Group
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2018

Armando Nuñez has been named President and Chief Executive Officer for the CBS Global Distribution Group and Chief Content Licensing Officer for the CBS Corporation, it was announced today by Joe Ianniello, President and Acting Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation. This newly created position, r...


The UCSB Theater/Dance Presents VANITY FAIR Photo The UCSB Theater/Dance Presents VANITY FAIR
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018

UCSB's Department of Theater and Dance present Vanity Fair, a play based on the classic 1848 novel of the same name by William Makepeace Thackery and adapted for the stage with a modern twist by playwright Kate Hamill. Directed by UCSB's Thomas Whitaker, Vanity Fair is a tale of misadventures, frien...


SESAME STREET, THE VIEW, and More Are Nominated for DAYTIME EMMYS - Full List! Photo SESAME STREET, THE VIEW, and More Are Nominated for DAYTIME EMMYS - Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards, which will be presented in a two-hour special on Friday, June 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....


The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations Photo The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations
by Macon Prickett - March 21, 2018

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, April 29, 2018 hosted by Mario Lopez, host and star of the Emmy award-winning syndicated entertainme...


BWW Interview: Jeff Greenwald of 108 BELOVED OBJECTS at The Marsh Makes it OK to Let Photo BWW Interview: Jeff Greenwald of 108 BELOVED OBJECTS at The Marsh Makes it OK to Let Go of Material Things by Holding Onto Their Stories
by Jim Munson - May 25, 2021

If you've been spending some of your pandemic downtime attempting to declutter your life and have found yourself struggling to let go of certain items of no discernable value or use, Jeff Greenwald has got just the show for you. On May 29th, the acclaimed travel writer and performer will bring his n...


Grandson Uncovers Family's Painful Secret from World War II Photo Grandson Uncovers Family's Painful Secret from World War II
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2017

Chicago native, Daniel Sugimoto grew up around his Japanese American grandmother who refused to talk about her dusty past. After years of trying to approach the subject, Sugimoto with his big-heart and stubborn-nature got her to open up while she was preoccupied watching Wheel of Fortune. From this ...


VIDEO: Luca Parmitano Performs First DJ Set Live From Outer Space Photo VIDEO: Luca Parmitano Performs First DJ Set Live From Outer Space
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019

Intergalactic - not of this world. How else could one describe this unprecedented event, if not with these superlatives?! On August 13th 2019, in cooperation with the European Space Agency, BigCityBeats founder and pioneer Bernd Breiter turned his visions of curating the first ever DJ set, live from...


The HK Phil Gathers Immense Forces for Carl Orff's CARMINA BURANA
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2017

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) proudly presents Carmina Burana — earthy and bawdy, tender and breathtakingly beautiful....


World-Renowned Psychic Medium and TV Personality Lisa Williams to Headline Victory of Photo World-Renowned Psychic Medium and TV Personality Lisa Williams to Headline Victory of Light Expo
by Macon Prickett - February 09, 2018

World-renowned psychic medium Lisa Williams will present two mediumship demonstrations and teach a workshop for all aspiring mediums at the April 7 and 8 Victory of Light (VOL) Psychic Expo at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio....


RATINGS: ABC Is Season's No. 1 Entertainment Network for 2nd Year in a Row in Adults Photo RATINGS: ABC Is Season's No. 1 Entertainment Network for 2nd Year in a Row in Adults 18-49
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021

ABC stands as the No. 1 entertainment network this season on 4 of the 7 days of the week among Adults 18-49, ranking No. 1 on more nights of the week than any other network....


Pear Theatre To Present World Premiere Of SOJURN In March Photo Pear Theatre To Present World Premiere Of SOJURN In March
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2019

Pear Theatre continues its season with the World Premiere of "Sojourn" by playwright Evan Kokkila-Schumacher, directed by Caroline Clark. Set in the later half of this century, "Sojourn" follows two astronauts on a life-long mission into the cosmos. "Sojourn" previews on March 14, with press and Ope...


Robert Mills Expands Oversight As Executive Vice President, Unscripted and Alternativ Photo Robert Mills Expands Oversight As Executive Vice President, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021

Robert Mills has been named executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, it was announced today by Craig Erwich....


Ken Jennings Joins BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW Photo Ken Jennings Joins BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 16, 2019

Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has announced today that BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW, hosted by Sherri Shepherd (“The View”) will debut on June 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET....


CBS Announces Season Finale Airdates for 2017 - 2018 Photo CBS Announces Season Finale Airdates for 2017 - 2018
by Macon Prickett - March 22, 2018

CBS today announced season finale dates for its primetime comedies, drama and unscripted series....


AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS to be Inducted into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Photo AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS to be Inducted into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 03, 2020

ABC's longest-running prime-time entertainment show, “America's Funniest Home Videos” (AFV) will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the NAB Show Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner on Monday, April 20 at the Encore Las Vegas. Executive produce...


Grandson Uncovers Family's Painful Secret from World War II Photo Grandson Uncovers Family's Painful Secret from World War II
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017

Chicago native, Daniel Sugimoto grew up around his Japanese American grandmother who refused to talk about her dusty past. After years of trying to approach the subject, Sugimoto with his big-heart and stubborn-nature got her to open up while she was preoccupied watching Wheel of Fortune. From this ...


BWW Feature: Crafting a Revelation - Behind THE TAROT READING Photo BWW Feature: Crafting a Revelation - Behind THE TAROT READING
by Jack Read - May 03, 2019

Two years ago, lying on a couch in the #9 Lounge at the Evening Star Cafe in Alexandria, VA, I was eulogized. I had watched other audience members receive secret family recipes, help rehearse a marriage proposal, even destroy a speed limit sign with a hammer. But the card I drew was Death. So, natur...


Bands Amoramora and Flash Mountain Flood to Host New Year's Eve Party Photo Bands Amoramora and Flash Mountain Flood to Host New Year's Eve Party
by Julie Musbach - October 19, 2017

Amoramora is a traveling, working, multipurpose rock and jazz fusion quartet from Boulder, Colorado. With members from Chicago, Cleveland, Washington D.C., and Boulder, the band formed after crossing paths in 2015 and has been performing, as well as expanding their extensive catalog with original ma...


Main Street Station Guest From Hawai'i Hits More Than $420,000 Jackpot Playing Pai Go Photo Main Street Station Guest From Hawai'i Hits More Than $420,000 Jackpot Playing Pai Gow Poker
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2020

A Hawaiian resident turned her Las Vegas vacation at the Main Street Station Casino Brewery and Hotel into a more than $420,000 payday when she hit a seven-card straight flush and bonus bet playing pai gow poker on Monday, Feb. 17. The winner requested to remain anonymous....


Tom Bergeron Announces Student Production Award Winners Photo Tom Bergeron Announces Student Production Award Winners
by Caryn Robbins - October 04, 2017

Winners of the 2nd Annual competition of The National Student Production Awards were announced at Emerson College in Los Angeles, CA, today, hosted by television personality, Tom Bergeron....


NAB to Induct WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY! Into Broadcasting Hall of Fame Photo NAB to Induct WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY! Into Broadcasting Hall of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2017

Two of America's most popular gameshows, WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY!, will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the new 2018 NAB Show Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner...


BWW Interview: Director Karen Maruyama Shares Her Secrets in Guiding GROUNDLINGS SKIS Photo BWW Interview: Director Karen Maruyama Shares Her Secrets in Guiding GROUNDLINGS SKIS HAUS
by Gil Kaan - December 02, 2019

The Groundlings' latest Friday/Saturday show GROUNDLINGS SKIS HAUS (opening December 6, 2019) will be helmed by Groundlings alumnae Karen Maruyama, who joined The Groundlings sometime in the 20th century. The ageless Karen had performed in innumerable sketches before earning her alumnae status. Asid...


Chicago Tap Theatre to Premiere TAPPED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME Photo Chicago Tap Theatre to Premiere TAPPED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
by Julie Musbach - April 18, 2018

Artistic Director Mark Yonally and Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) present Tapped for the Very First Time at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave.,  Saturday, June 23 and Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m....






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