TV stations don't 'Hate Chris' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-21-2007, 10:01 AM

Two years before it hits syndication, the Chris Rock-produced laffer "Everybody Hates Chris" has been cleared for broadcast to stations repping 35% of the country and seven of the top 10 markets.
CBS Television Distribution has struck deals with several key Fox- and CBS-owned stations to begin stripping the show in September 2009. CBS deals are said to be worth a mix of $35,000 per week in cash (along with barter ad time), while the Fox stations are giving up barter ad time only.

Roger King, CEO of CBS Television Distribution, personally handled the launch of the sales campaign.

"Chris" will air on Fox stations in Gotham, Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington and Houston. The CBS stations pacting for the show are in Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta and Miami. Weigel Broadcasting's WCIU has snagged "Chris" for Chicago, while indie KAZT has bought the show in Phoenix.

King quietly began selling "Chris" a few months ago.

Skein premiered on UPN in 2005 and made the transition to the CW last year. It's now in the middle of its third season.

Rock and Ali LeRoi created "Chris," which is set in the 1980s and is based on Rock's own experiences growing up. Rock serves as the narrator for the show.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

waichingliu81 · 11-21-2007, 12:06 PM

that's just great news

. its already shown here in the UK on the paramount comedy channel and channel 5, but i always thought that the show deserved a much bigger network. this is a great show with a great cast which deserves a much larger and wider audience

coffield3 · 12-04-2007, 09:00 PM

I agree i love this show!

JulieSomoski · 12-04-2007, 09:02 PM

That is great news! Looking forward to watching it in 2 years-LOL

tvisgod123 · 06-20-2008, 03:39 PM

OMG! I just saw that they are auctioning off a chance to meet the entire cast of Everybody Hates Chris on a set visit for a charity named Artists for a New South Africa on this site called Charity Folks. The link is www.charityfolks.com/ansa wish I could buy it but I'm broke as a joke! but just wanted to give all my EHC lovers the heads up.
p.s. If anybody loves me... buy it for me! lol. Happy bidding!

11-21-2007, 10:01 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	TV stations don't 'Hate Chris' Two years before it hits syndication, the Chris Rock-produced laffer "Everybody Hates Chris" has been cleared for broadcast to stations repping 35% of the country and seven of the top 10 markets. CBS Television Distribution has struck deals with several key Fox- and CBS-owned stations to begin stripping the show in September 2009. CBS deals are said to be worth a mix of $35,000 per week in cash (along with barter ad time), while the Fox stations are giving up barter ad time only. Roger King, CEO of CBS Television Distribution, personally handled the launch of the sales campaign. "Chris" will air on Fox stations in Gotham, Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington and Houston. The CBS stations pacting for the show are in Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta and Miami. Weigel Broadcasting's WCIU has snagged "Chris" for Chicago, while indie KAZT has bought the show in Phoenix. King quietly began selling "Chris" a few months ago. Skein premiered on UPN in 2005 and made the transition to the CW last year. It's now in the middle of its third season. Rock and Ali LeRoi created "Chris," which is set in the 1980s and is based on Rock's own experiences growing up. Rock serves as the narrator for the show. http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1
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11-21-2007, 12:06 PM	#2
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	that's just great news . its already shown here in the UK on the paramount comedy channel and channel 5, but i always thought that the show deserved a much bigger network. this is a great show with a great cast which deserves a much larger and wider audience

06-20-2008, 03:39 PM	#5
tvisgod123 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2008 Posts: 6	OMG! I just saw that they are auctioning off a chance to meet the entire cast of Everybody Hates Chris on a set visit for a charity named Artists for a New South Africa on this site called Charity Folks. The link is www.charityfolks.com/ansa wish I could buy it but I'm broke as a joke! but just wanted to give all my EHC lovers the heads up. p.s. If anybody loves me... buy it for me! lol. Happy bidding!