Reuters - USA - NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution has renewed its veteran talkers "The
Jerry Springer Show" and "Maury" through September 2010 on the Tribune and Sinclair broadcast station groups.
Tribune stations carrying "Springer," which is heading into its 17th season in the fall, include WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WPHL Philadelphia, KDAF Dallas, WDCW Washington and KHCW Houston. Sinclair stations include WPGH Pittsburgh, WTTE Columbus, Ohio, and WSTR Cincinnati.
Tribune stations extending "Maury," going into its 10th season in the fall, include WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WGN Chicago, WPHL Philadelphia, KDAF Dallas, WDCW Washington and KHCW Houston. Sinclair stations include WPGH Pittsburgh, KDNL St. Louis, WTTE Columbus and WSTR Cincinnati.
For the upcoming season, "Springer" and "Maury" are renewed in more than 96 percent of the country.
"Springer," executive produced by
Richard Dominick, had the highest percentage of adults 25-54 this past season among syndicated talkers. It launched two new shows this year -- VH1's "The Springer Hustle" and the upcoming talker "The
Steve Wilkos Show." Springer also is hosting NBC's "America's Got Talent" this summer.
