Paige Albiniak

Paige Albiniak

Contributing editor Paige Albiniak has been covering the business of television for more than 25 years. She is a longtime contributor to Next TV, Broadcasting + Cable and Multichannel News. She concurrently serves as editorial director for The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences (G.E.M.A.). She has written for such publications as TVNewsCheck, The New York Post, Variety, CBS Watch and more. Albiniak was B+C’s Los Angeles bureau chief from September 2002 to 2004, and an associate editor covering Congress and lobbying for the magazine in Washington, D.C., from January 1997 - September 2002.

Latest articles by Paige Albiniak

Merit Street Media is founded by Dr. Phil McGraw, former host of 'Dr. Phil.'
Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media To Launch on Trinity Broadcasting Network

By Paige Albiniak Published

Merit Street to debut Feb. 26, 2024

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Stacy Rader has executive produced such shows as 'Dr. Oz' and 'The Good Dish.'
Stacy Rader Named SVP, First-Run Development and Brand Extensions at CBS Media Ventures

By Paige Albiniak Published

Joins CMV from Sony Pictures Television, A+E, Food Network

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'S.W.A.T.' stars Shemar Moore as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson and Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle.
‘S.W.A.T.’ Lands at WE tv in Nonexclusive Cable Deal

By Paige Albiniak Published

Police drama to make its cable debut on Sunday, Nov. 12

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Judy Sheindlin stars in 'Judy Justice' for Amazon Freevee.
Scott Koondel Wants To Change Syndication Forever, Starting With ‘Judy Justice’

By Paige Albiniak Published

Koondel is in the market with Amazon Freevee court show for 2024 debut

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Ken Jeong at 'The Afterparty' season 2 premiere
Ken Jeong Developing Talk Show with Debmar-Mercury

By Paige Albiniak Published

Strip hosted by actor-comedian is in the works for fall 2024

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Drew Barrymore and Ross Matthews co-host CBS Media Ventures' 'The Drew Barrymore Show.'
After Strike Delay, ‘Drew Barrymore’ To Return Oct. 16

By Paige Albiniak Published

CBS Media Ventures daytime talker had planned to debut season 4 on Sept. 18

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Kelly Clarkson talks to actress Eva Longoria on the set of her eponymous talk show.
‘Kelly Clarkson’ To Premiere Oct. 16 From New York City

By Paige Albiniak Published

Daytime talker moved from L.A. to Manhattan for season 5

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'The Talk' is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Klootz, Sheryl Underwood, Jerry O’Connell and Natalie Morales.
‘The Talk,’ Rest of Daytime, Starts To Return After Strike Delay

By Paige Albiniak Published

CBS panel show, 'Jennifer Hudson' set new premiere dates

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Sherri Shepherd hosts Debmar-Mercury's 'Sherri.'
‘Sherri’ Returns to Repeats After Sherri Shepherd Contracts COVID-19

By Paige Albiniak Published

Daytime talker premiered season 2 on Monday

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'Wheel of Fortune' enters its 41st season, which will be Pat Sajak's last, while Vanna White re-ups for two more years.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Debuts Pat Sajak’s Final Season

By Paige Albiniak Published

Co-host Vanna White signs on for 2 more years

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Wrigley Media. Group CEO Joe Livecchi
Wrigley Media Group Names Joe Livecchi as CEO

By Paige Albiniak Published

Has developed and produced shows for A&E, Lifetime, FYI and more

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TMZ en Español
TMZ Launches ‘TMZ en Español’

By Paige Albiniak Published

Will bring entertainment news to Spanish-speaking audiences

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Drew Barrymore
‘Drew Barrymore,’ Other Daytime Debuts Delayed Due to Strike

By Paige Albiniak Published

‘Drew Barrymore,’ ‘Jennifer Hudson,’ ‘The Talk’ all push back premiere dates until strikes end

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Drew Barrymore hosts her eponymous daytime talker from New York City.
Drew Barrymore Apologizes for Returning to Work Amidst Strikes

By Paige Albiniak Published

Reaction: Talker host's Instagram video is removed after backlash

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'Extra,' a syndicated magazine series, is expanding its purview into podcasts.
‘Extra’ Adds Podcasts To Mix in Season 30

By Paige Albiniak Published

‘Extra: The Podcast,’ ‘True Crime Daily’ to be produced in partnership with Audacy

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'Modern Family' premiered on ABC in September 2009.
‘Modern Family’ Makes Move to TBS

By Paige Albiniak Published

Sitcom comes to TBS from USA Network, where it started airing in 2013

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'Hot Bench' is presided over by Judge Rachel Juarez, Judge Michael Corriero and Judge Yodit Tewolde.
‘Hot Bench’ Earns Upgrades for Season 10

By Paige Albiniak Published

Court show to move to afternoons on CBS-owned stations, affiliates

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Allen Media Group is filling the court content breach for stations with a lineup of nine judge shows currently available in syndication.
Syndication Seeks a Court Comeback

By Paige Albiniak Published

Newsmagazines fill a void with repackaged true crime

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Maureen Fitzpatrick was named EP of 'Access Hollywood' in 2019.
Maureen Fitzpatrick Departs As EP of NBCU’s ‘Access Hollywood’

By Paige Albiniak Published

Started with NBCU as a consultant in 2018

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Elaine Bauer Brooks headed development for CMV for four years.
Elaine Bauer Brooks Departing CBS Media Ventures as Head of Development

By Paige Albiniak Published

She oversaw development of ‘Drew Barrymore’

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'People Puzzler' is hosted by Leah Remini and has been a hit for cable's Game Show Network.
‘People Puzzler’ Cleared in More Than 90% of Country

By Paige Albiniak Published

'People Puzzler' stars Leah Remini in off-GSN game show

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Steve LoCascio started in syndication as King World controller in 1989.
Steve LoCascio, President of CBS Media Ventures, Is Retiring

By Paige Albiniak Published

Steve LoCascio has been with King World, then CBS, since 1989

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'48 Hours' is coming to syndication with updated episodes.
‘48 Hours’ Will Launch in Syndication This Fall

By Paige Albiniak Published

Crime and justice series has been airing on CBS in primetime since 1988

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'Cutlers Court' stars husband-and-wife team Keith and Dana Cutler.
‘Cutlers Court’ Coming To Syndication This Fall

By Paige Albiniak Published

Court show, sold in more than 80% of country, stars Dana and Keith Cutler

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'The Conners' expected to debut in syndication in fall 2024.
‘The Conners’ To Be Distributed by Debmar-Mercury in Domestic Syndication

By Paige Albiniak Published

Sitcom to be sold by Debmar-Mercury parent Lionsgate globally, including SVOD, AVOD, basic cable and FAST rights

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