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

Tamron Hall has hosted her own nationally syndicated talk show since September 2019.

‘Tamron Hall’ Cleared Across Country for Season Five

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Tamron Hall’ had been previously renewed for two years on the ABC Owned Stations

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TMZ is producing first-run game show 'Who the Bleep is That?' with host Jeff Dye.

TMZ Teams With Fox on Test Run of ‘Who the Bleep Is That?’

By Paige Albiniak published

TMZ-produced game show will debut on Fox stations in 12 markets on March 6

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TMZ Audio Network to officially launch March 2 with four podcasts.

TMZ to Debut TMZ Audio Network

By Paige Albiniak published

TMZ will kick off new venture with four podcasts with more planned this year

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'Jeopardy!,' other shows got no bump from the 65th annual Grammys, which aired Sunday, February 5 on CBS.

Syndication Ratings: Even Leader ‘Jeopardy’ Stalls During Week That’s Typically a Season High Point

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Jeopardy!’ remains top-ranked show in a week when not even one-two combo of Grammys, Super Bowl could boost ratings

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EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson hosts Warner Bros.' 'The. Jennifer Hudson Show.'

Syndication Ratings: ‘Jennifer Hudson’ Ties Season High

By Paige Albiniak published

Talker hits best rating since season premiere in week ending February 5

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'Family Feud' is produced by Fremantle, distributed by Debmar-Mercury and hosted by Steve Harvey.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Family Feud’ Fueled as Rest of Field Freezes

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Family Feud’ was recently renewed in three-year deals

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'Raw Travel,' a weekly syndicated show, is hosted by Robert G. Rose.

‘Raw Travel’ to Provide Stations With Library Episodes for Seasons 11, 12

By Paige Albiniak published

Weekly syndicated show ‘Raw Travel,’ is mostly going out of original production after its 10th season

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'Family Feud' is produced by Fremantle, distributed by Debmar-Mercury and hosted by Steve Harvey.

‘Family Feud’ Renewed for Three More Seasons

By Paige Albiniak published

New deals will take Steve Harvey-led show through 2025-26

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Wheel of Fortune

Smaller Audiences Force New Ideas in Syndication

By Paige Albiniak published

Renewals come fast and furious in January

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Dr. Phil McGraw got his start in daytime TV in 2002 after frequently appearing on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'

‘Dr. Phil’ to End After This Season

By Paige Albiniak published

CBS Media Ventures will offer library episodes of 'Dr. Phil' to stations for season 2023-24 and beyond.

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'Pictionary,' based on the board game and produced by Fox First Run, is hosted by Jerry O'Connell.

Fox First Run Renews Five for Fall

By Paige Albiniak published

‘You Bet Your Life,’ ‘Pictionary,’ ‘25 Words or Less,’ ‘Dish Nation’ and ‘Divorce Court’ set to return for 2023-24 TV season

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'Jeopardy!' champion Troy Meyer won six straight games before losing on January 27.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Jeopardy!,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ ‘Family Feud’ Dominate

By Paige Albiniak published

Big-three games, led by 'Jeopardy!,' top all shows in week ended January 22

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'Dateline' is NBC's longest-running primetime series in its history.

‘Dateline’ Renewed for Season 7 in Broadcast Syndication

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Dateline,’ in season 31, is NBC’s longest-running primetime series

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Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier host CBS Media Ventures' 'Entertainment Tonight.'

Syndication Ratings: Entertainment Magazines Bask in Glow of Awards Season

By Paige Albiniak published

The start of awards season saw season highs for entertainment magazines ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ ‘Extra’ in the week ended January 15.

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Syndication, station group execs on a panel at The Summit.

Syndication, Station Group Execs Gather at The Summit in Los Angeles

By Paige Albiniak published

Exclusive syndication event held at the Fox lot

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'Matter of Fact' with Soledad O'Brien' is a weekly syndicated political show from Hearst.

Hearst Renews Weekly ‘Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien’ for Two More Seasons

By Paige Albiniak published

Hearst also reups Sony Pictures Television as 'Matter of Fact''s distributor

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'Jeopardy!' is hosted by Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik.

Syndication Ratings: Holidays Over, ‘Jeopardy!’ Jumps Back to the Top

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Jeopardy!’ returns to game, syndication lead in week ended January 8.

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Craig Ferguson to host new syndicated half-hour strip, 'Channel Surf,' this fall.

Sony Bringing 'Channel Surf with Craig Ferguson' to Syndication

By Paige Albiniak published

Late-night, half-hour strip will review the week’s funniest moments in TV

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Drew Barrymore hosts her eponymous daytime talker from New York City.

'Drew Barrymore' Renewed Through Next Season on CBS Stations

By Paige Albiniak published

'Drew Barrymore,' now produced in half-hours, airs in top markets on CBS stations

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'Live with Kelly and Ryan' was one of the few syndicated shows to improve as the World Cup aired on Fox.

Syndication Ratings: 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' Rings in New Year in Talk Lead

By Paige Albiniak published

'Live with Kelly and Ryan' has flat out led talk since week ending September 11

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'Jeopardy!' is hosted by Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik.

'Jeopardy!,' 'Wheel of Fortune' Renewed for Five More Years on ABC Owned Stations

By Paige Albiniak published

Deal takes 'Jeopardy!,' 'Wheel of Fortune' out to seasons 44 and 45, respectively

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EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson hosts Warner Bros.' 'The. Jennifer Hudson Show.'

'Jennifer Hudson' Renewed for Season 2

By Paige Albiniak published

'Jennifer Hudson' picked up by Fox, Hearst covering more than 60% of U.S.

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Sherri Shepherd hosts 'Sherri,' which has been renewed through the 2024-25 TV season.

‘Sherri’ Renewed for Two More Seasons

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Sherri’ to run through 2024-25 TV season on Fox, Cox, Nexstar and Sinclair stations

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'Hot Bench' is presided over by Judges Rachel Juarez, Michael Corriero and Yodit Tewolde.

'Hot Bench' Heats Up With Addition of Two New Judges

By Paige Albiniak published

'Hot Bench' EP David Theodosopoulos describes his journey to lockdown new stars on short notice

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'Live with Kelly and Ryan' was the highest-rated talk show during Christmas week.

Syndication Ratings: 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' Hits Holiday High

By Paige Albiniak published

'Live with Kelly and Ryan' has been the top-rated talker for more than three straight months

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