'Dr. Phil' renewed through 2014 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-07-2009, 08:13 PM

Syndicated talk show "Dr. Phil" has been renewed through the 2013-2014 season in 70% of the country, including 20 of the top 25 markets.

The three-year renewal will take "Dr. Phil," now in its eighth year, through its 12th season. The strip starring Phil McGraw was reupped by stations from the CBS TV group, Gannett Broadcasting, Belo, Media General, LIN Television, Sinclair, Dispatch Broadcasting, Cox, Midwest Broadcasting among others.

"Dr. Phil" was created by Harpo Prods. and is produced by Peteski Prods. in association with CBS TV Distribution. Carla Pennington is the executive producer.

Since its debut in September 2002, the series has been ranked second among all daytime talk shows behind "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

McGraw is the subject of two recent lawsuits filed by former participants on the show claiming inappropriate behavior on his part.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...13ed51a64befa2

TV Knowledge Fan · 11-16-2009, 02:25 AM

I'd say, "Great!". But I watch very little of his daily program, and from what I have seen, I'm wondering if it is a good idea to renew him for another five years....

11-07-2009, 08:13 PM	#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: 63,107	'Dr. Phil' renewed through 2014 Syndicated talk show "Dr. Phil" has been renewed through the 2013-2014 season in 70% of the country, including 20 of the top 25 markets. The three-year renewal will take "Dr. Phil," now in its eighth year, through its 12th season. The strip starring Phil McGraw was reupped by stations from the CBS TV group, Gannett Broadcasting, Belo, Media General, LIN Television, Sinclair, Dispatch Broadcasting, Cox, Midwest Broadcasting among others. "Dr. Phil" was created by Harpo Prods. and is produced by Peteski Prods. in association with CBS TV Distribution. Carla Pennington is the executive producer. Since its debut in September 2002, the series has been ranked second among all daytime talk shows behind "The Oprah Winfrey Show." McGraw is the subject of two recent lawsuits filed by former participants on the show claiming inappropriate behavior on his part. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...13ed51a64befa2
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11-16-2009, 02:25 AM	#2
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	If I were a Dr. Phil fan.... I'd say, "Great!". But I watch very little of his daily program, and from what I have seen, I'm wondering if it is a good idea to renew him for another five years....