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Disney-ABC Sets Tyra Banks Syndicated Daily Talk Show For 2015

Tyra Banks is returning to daytime with a new syndicated lifetime talk show for Disney-ABC set for a 2015 launch. The yet-to-be-named show will have the model-producer-TV personality leading a team of lifestyle experts as they tackle a range of topics — from fashion and beauty to home and entertaining to empowerment…

Michael Morrison To Be Named Executive Producer Of ‘Katie’

I’ve learned that Disney-ABC Domestic Television is finalizing a deal with Michael Morrison to join Katie Couric‘s freshman talk show Katie as executive producer. I hear the hire will be announced to the staff of the show on Thursday. Morrison will take over showrunner responsibilities from departing executive…

TV Teaser: Katie Couric's 'Katie'

Katie Couric‘s new syndicated talk show Katie premieres September 10. Couric and Jeff Zucker are executive producers of the Disney-ABC daytime hour. Here’s a look at the latest promo:

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Jul 3, 2012 12:34 pm
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Katie Couric's Show Cleared In 93% Of U.S.

The clearances for Katie Couric's upcoming live hourlong daily syndicated talk show Katie have reached 93% of the country, including 95 of the top 100 markets. In addition to the show's core launch group of the ABC O&O stations, clearances include stations owned by Allbritton Communications, Belo, Cox Media Group…

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Jan 22, 2012 11:59 pm
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Katie Couric's Upcoming Syndicated Talk Show Cleared In More Than 80% Of U.S.

Disney-ABC’s new syndicated daily talk show Katie, hosted by former Today and CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric, has added station clearances to reach coverage of more than 80% of the country, including 55 of the top 60 markets. In addition to the show’s core launch group of the ABC owned stations, clearances…

Kelly Ripa Signs New 5-Year Deal For 'Live!'

EXCLUSIVE: With Regis Philbin leaving Live! With Regis And Kelly next week, the company that distributes the popular daily syndicated talk show has moved to lock in co-host Kelly Ripa through at least 2017. I’ve learned that Ripa has signed a new five-year deal with Disney-ABC Domestic Television that will start in…

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Nov 8, 2011 2:23 pm
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Katie Couric's Syndicated Talk Show Cleared In 60% Of The Country

Katie Couric's upcoming nationally syndicated talk show, Katie, has been cleared in over 60% of the country, according to distributor Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Katie, slated to launch in fall 2012, has been sold in 14 of the top 15 markets. Of course, the backbone of that are the eight ABC owned-and-operated…