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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.

Trebek, Sajak, White Renew Contracts Through 2016
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2012

Pat Sajak and Vanna White, hosts of America's Game, 'Wheel of Fortune,' and Alex Trebek, host of 'Jeopardy!', America's Favorite Quiz Show, have renewed their contracts with Sony Pictures Television to continue hosting their respective shows through the 2015/16 season, it was announced today....


BWW Reviews: YOUR FAMILY SUCKS - A Brilliant and Darkly Humorous Examination of Game Show Culture
by David Clarke - December 09, 2012

Yet, the world premiere of Abby Koenig's YOUR FAMILY SUCKS being produced by Horse Head Theatre Company is taking us back to the hey-day of Game Show Culture and using it to explore the functionally dysfunctional modern American family. With a wit and schema for creating characters that is reminisce...


ABC-Owned Stations Renew WHEEL OF FORTUNE, JEOPARDY Through 2016
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2012

Syndication's top-rated game shows WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY! were renewed by the ABC Owned Television Stations Group through the 2015-2016 season, it was announced today by Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales for CBS Television Distribution....


ole Acquires Sony Pictures Publishing Catalog ft. Music from Film & TV
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2013

ole is pleased to announce that it has acquired a music publishing catalog comprised of music from Sony Pictures Entertainment's film and television releases between 1993 and 2012....


BWW Review: Merrimack Rep's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Closes the Deal
by Nancy Grossman - May 01, 2013

David Mamet's 1984 Pulitzer Prize-winning play resonates nearly thirty years later in Merrimack Repertory Theatre's crisp, dark, funny, riveting production. In the capable hands of Director Charles Towers and an accomplished group of actors, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS is a total entertainment package and a...


PARKS & REC Set Visit Among SAG AWARDS Holiday Auction Beginning Today
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2012

The Screen Actors Guild Awards® kicks off the first of three online auctions to benefit the Screen Actors Guild Foundation with the Holiday Auction beginning today at 6 p.m. (PT) at sagawards.org/auction....


ole Acquires Sony Pictures Music Publishing Catalogue
by Caryn Robbins - July 10, 2013

ole is pleased to announce that it has acquired a music publishing catalog comprised of music from Sony Pictures Entertainment's film and television releases between 1993 and 2012....


THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW Now Sold in 95% of the Country
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2013

CBS Television Distribution has sold THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW in 95% of the country, it was announced today by Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales at CTD....


CBS, Yahoo Announce omg! INSIDER Syndicated Newsmagazine
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2012

CBS Television Distribution and Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) today announced a deal that combines the broadcasting power of THE INSIDER with the online reach of Yahoo!....


MORECAMBE to Embark on UK Tour in Spring 2014
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013

On the night of 28th May 1984 the best-loved comedian this country has ever produced died suddenly from a heart attack. Four years previously on Christmas Day 1977 The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Special attracted 28 million viewers - half the entire population of the UK at the time. In the thirt...


MORECAMBE to Embark on UK Tour in Spring 2014
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013

On the night of 28th May 1984 the best-loved comedian this country has ever produced died suddenly from a heart attack. Four years previously on Christmas Day 1977 The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Special attracted 28 million viewers - half the entire population of the UK at the time. In the thirt...


Wheel of Fortune to Feature JERSEY BOYS Throughout May
by Kelsey Denette - April 29, 2013

Cast members from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will be featured on 'Wheel of Fortune' beginning tonight and through the month of May to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the popular TV game show. Cast members will appear tonight, Monday, April 29; Tuesday, May 7...


Outstanding Creative Team to Collaborate on the 19th Annual SAG Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2013

Jeff Margolis, executive producer and director of the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, announced the team of talented producers and artists who will create this year's ceremonies....


CBS Distribution Sells HOT IN CLEVELAND to 65% of U.S. TV Stations
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2012

CBS Television Distribution has sold the hit TV Land sitcom HOT IN CLEVELAND to TV stations in more than 65% of the United States, it was announced today by Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales, CTD....


Pat Sajak to Star in CRT's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, 6/6-15
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present The Drowsy Chaperone, starring Pat Sajak as the Man in the Chair, as the first of its three-show Summer Nutmeg Summer Series, June 6 - 15 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, Storrs....


Pat Sajak Stars in CRT's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Now thru 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2013

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present The Drowsy Chaperone, starring Pat Sajak as the Man in the Chair, as the first of its three-show Summer Nutmeg Summer Series, tonight, June 6 - 15 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, Storrs....


FAMILY FEUD Hits All-Time High in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2014

The nationally syndicated “Family Feud,” from producer FremantleMedia North America and distributor Debmar-Mercury, hit a record 6.1 household rating during the week ending Jan. 26...


Armando Nuñez Named President and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2012

Armando Nuñez has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the CBS Global Distribution Group, a newly created position that will lead CBS's combined domestic and international television distribution business, it was announced today by Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Office...


Sony Pictures Television Puts New Spin on WHEEL OF FORTUNE with New Mobile Game
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2013

Sony Pictures Television has launched Wheel of Fortune: Cubed, which provides a fresh, captivating way for fans and players of all ages to enjoy a unique new version of the classic game....


Robin Roberts Hosts ABC's TV'S MOST DYNAMIC DUOS Tonight, 9/2
by TV News Desk - September 02, 2012

Who will be No. 1? Find out on TV'S MOST DYNAMIC DUOS: Presented by The Paley Center for Media,' airing TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 2 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network....


Steve Harvey-Hosted FAMILY FEUD Shatters Ratings Records
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2014

Nationally syndicated “Family Feud,” from producer FremantleMedia North America and distributor Debmar-Mercury, has shattered its record-breaking ratings and demo performance set only a week earlier....


Lindsay Katt, Josh Rouse, Griffin House and More Set for Joe's Pub, 8/8-11/5
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2013

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its singer-songwriter/rock and roll/pop lineup for August 8-November 5, 2013. Featuring: Lindsay Katt, Kim Lenz, Freedy Johnston, Nick Garrie, Shrive Alive, Bill Kirchen & Texicalli, Johnette Napolitano, Vallely Brothers, Josh Rouse, Nora Jane Struthers & The Pa...


HOT IN CLEVELAND Sold to 92% of Country for 2014 Launch
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2013

CBS Television Distribution has sold HOT IN CLEVELAND to TV stations in 92% of the United States for a September 2014 launch, it was announced today by Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales, CTD....


Lindsay Katt, Josh Rouse, Griffin House and More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru 11/5
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2013

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its singer-songwriter/rock and roll/pop lineup for today, August 8-November 5, 2013. Featuring: Lindsay Katt, Kim Lenz, Freedy Johnston, Nick Garrie, Shrive Alive, Bill Kirchen & Texicalli, Johnette Napolitano, Vallely Brothers, Josh Rouse, Nora Jane Struthers &...


Photo Flash: New Shots of Pat Sajak in CRT's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2013

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present The Drowsy Chaperone, starring Pat Sajak as the Man in the Chair, as the first of its three-show Summer Nutmeg Summer Series, tonight, June 6 - 15 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, Storrs. For tickets and information, call 860-486-2113 or visit www...






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