Family Feud Goes On
Tribune Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America have renewed syndicated game show Family Feud for a sixth season, the two companies said Tuesday.
So far, the show, hosted by Richard Karn, is cleared in 60% of the U.S. for season six, and in 25 of the top 30 markets.
Tribune Entertainment distributes Family Feud on a cash-plus-barter basis with a 5½-minute local and 1½-minute national split.
FremantleMedia North America produces the program at Tribune Studios in Los Angeles.
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