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

Sherri Shepherd of 'Sherri'

Old Hands Bring New Stars to Syndication

By Paige Albiniak last updated

Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd, Karamo Brown prep new talkers

Programming
'Judge Judy' is out of production but still scores big ratings in syndication.

Syndication Ratings: Even in Repeats, 'Judge Judy' Prevails

By Paige Albiniak last updated

Out-of-production 'Judge Judy' hits 10-week high, takes second in overall syndication

Programming
'Family Feud,' hosted by Steve Harvey, prevails over Jeopardy! for syndication, game lead.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Family Feud’ Holds Lead Even With Decline

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Family Feud’ loses ratings ground while ‘Jeopardy’ jumps in repeat-heavy week ended August 14.

Programming
'Succession' on HBO

Emmys Preview: Amid TV Plenty, a Few Stars Shine Brightest

By Paige Albiniak published

Will past winners like ‘Succession’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ rule again or might some upstarts prevail?

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Steve Harvey hosts Debmar-Mercury's game show 'Family Feud'

Syndication Ratings: 'Family Feud' Sidesteps Rerun Dip to Claim Lead

By Paige Albiniak published

'Family Feud' beats game rival 'Jeopardy!' by full ratings point in week ended August 7

Programming
'Judy Justice,' on IMDb TV, will feature Judge Judy Sheindlin on a new set with some new on-screen crew.

'Judy Justice' to Debut on IMDb TV November 1

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Judy Justice' stars Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of 'Judge Judy' for more than 25 years

Programming
'Jeopardy!' Executive Producer Michael Davies has announced that Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will permanently co-host the game show..

Syndication Ratings: 'Jeopardy!' Jumps Back Into Game, Syndication Lead

By Paige Albiniak published

'Jeopardy!' narrowly beats 'Family Feud' for lead, while 'Feud' keeps lead in key demo

Programming
'Jeopardy!' Executive Producer Michael Davies has announced that Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will permanently co-host the game show..

'Jeopardy!' Names Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings Permanent Co-Hosts

By Paige Albiniak published

Long-running game show had been seeking permanent host for nearly two years after Alex Trebek's death

Programming
'Family Feud' is distributed by Lionsgate-owned Debmar-Mercury and stars Steve Harvey.

Syndication Ratings: 'Family Feud,' 'Jeopardy!' Tie at Top in Stable Week

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Family Feud' climbs 13% among women 25-54 in week ended July 17

Programming
'Jeopardy!' expected to continue to be hosted by Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings through season 39.

'Jeopardy!,' 'The View' Line Up Next Season’s Hosts

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Jeopardy!' expected to keep Ken Jennings, Mayim Bialik while former Trump staffer Alyssa Farah Griffin joins ‘The View.’

Programming
'Live with Kelly and Ryan' hosted an in-studio July Fourth party.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ Celebrates July 4 With Talk Win

By Paige Albiniak last updated

‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ offered original episode, "Live’s Fourth of July party", on holiday Monday.

Programming
'Jeopardy!' host Mayim Bialik with winning contestant lawyer Steve Clarke.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Jeopardy!’ Back on Top

By Paige Albiniak published

Quiz show inches up 2% in week ended July 3 to retake game, syndie lead

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The Five Spot: Greg Whiteley EP, One Potato Productions

By Paige Albiniak last updated

Veteran producer talks all things ‘Cheer’ and how to make a nonscripted hit

Fates & Fortunes
'Family Feud,' hosted by Steve Harvey, beats out 'Jeopardy!' to return to syndication and game lead.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Family Feud’ Retakes Lead

By Paige Albiniak last updated

Game show was one of few syndies to gain in preemption-heavy week ended June 26

Programming
'Wendy Williams' was guest-hosted by Sherri Shepherd in its final week of original production.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Wendy Williams’ Waves Goodbye

By Paige Albiniak last updated

‘Wendy Williams’ lingers at a 0.6 with guest host Sherri Shepherd in week ended June 19.

Programming
'Kelly Clarkson' Executive Producer Alex Duda accepts the Daytime Emmy for outstanding entertainment talk show.

‘Kelly Clarkson’ Leads Daytime Emmy Wins With Seven

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Kelly Clarkson’ named best entertainment talk show, host on Friday night.

Events
Niecy Nash joins Nathan Fillion on ABC's 'The Rookie.'

Disney to Bring Three Off-Network Series to Syndication This Fall

By Paige Albiniak published

‘American Housewife’ to air as strip, while '9-1-1,' 'The Rookie' will air on stations on weekends

Programming
'Dr. Phil' tied with 'Live' in households, women 25-54.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Dr. Phil’ Ties ‘Live’ for Talk Lead

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Dr. Phil’ climbs 7% in week ended June 12, even with week of repeats

Programming
'Sherri,' starring Sherri Shepherd, to debut this fall on Fox stations and others around the country.

‘Sherri,’ Syndie Successor to ‘Wendy Williams,‘ To Premiere Sept. 12

By Paige Albiniak published

New daytime talk strip will air on Fox stations in top markets

Programming
'The Jennifer Hudson Show' will be executive produced by Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner and Corey Palent.

‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ to Premiere Sept. 12

By Paige Albiniak published

‘The Jennifer Hudson Show,’ starring newly minted EGOT winner, cleared in more than 95% of U.S.

Programming
'Family Feud,' hosted by Steve Harvey, returned to the syndication lead in the week ended June 5.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Family Feud’ Flies in Otherwise Slow Week

By Paige Albiniak last updated

‘Family Feud’ retakes game and syndication lead from ‘Jeopardy!’ in week ended June 5

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'The Ellen DeGeneres Show''s final episode included guests Pink, Billie Eilish and Jennifer Aniston.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Ellen’ Exits On a Season High

By Paige Albiniak published

‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ ended its 19-season run in the week ended May 29.

Programming
Former ABC World News Tonight anchor Elizabeth Vargas to host new true-crime series in syndication this fall.

Elizabeth Vargas To Anchor New Series ‘iCrime’ in Syndication

By Paige Albiniak published

‘iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas’ will look at crimes captured on smartphones starting this fall

Programming
Daytime Emmys to be hosted by ET's Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner.

Daytime Emmys To Be Emceed by ‘ET’ Hosts Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner

By Paige Albiniak published

Daytime Emmys will air Friday, June 24 on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus

Programming
Ellen DeGeneres hugs Jennifer Aniston.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Ellen’ Hits Ratings High as Show Nears End

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Ellen’ improves 22% in strip's penultimate week.

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