The Ricki Lake Show (2012 TV series)
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The Ricki Lake Show is an upcoming American first-run syndicated talk show that will be hosted by Ricki Lake
, and will mark her much-anticipated return to talk television after leaving the genre in 2004. After several years of considering coming back to daytime with a new talk show, Lake signed on as both host and producer with FOX
's 20th Television for this project, which is currently in development. The show is slated for a September 2012 launch and will begin taping episodes in the summer of 2012. . The show is co-produced by both 20th and Monet Lane Productions.
magazine reported that Lake might return to do a "new" version of her show. A source said it would be a surprise if there was no deal struck by October 2005. If it were to have happened, it would have likely debuted in September 2006. Lake did not appear at the 2006 NATPE convention to pitch the proposed program to television stations in the United States
in January, 2006, only furthering speculation that there would be no show. In a 2009 interview on CNN
, she was asked about what was next for her. Lake noted that a follow-up documentary was coming out, and that she was in talks to do another talk show, however this has yet to come to pass. In follow-up interviews since then such as Oprah in 2010, Lake has consistently said "never say never" about hosting a new show, but that she is happy working on other projects. However, in February 2011, on "The View", when asked about doing another show, Ricki said that she "misses the platform" and that when it comes to hosting another show, "that's certainly a possibility."
In March 2011, reports flourished that The Ricki Lake Show would be making a possible comeback in 2012.
On April 20, 2011, Twentieth Television announced that it will develop Lake's new program, which will be a lot different than the previous version.. According to Ricki Lake's Twitter
page, the new show airing in the Fall of 2012 will be syndicated.
On May 23rd, 2011, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85328080 was filed by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, giving a description for the new show with the title as The Ricki Lake Show. Currently, the request for the title of the show has been approved, with Lake herself just required to sign off. In June 2011, a logo banner for "The Ricki Lake Show" appeared on trade websites like TV Week and Broadcasting & Cable. In August 2011, an ad for the new show appeared on the new show's YouTube channel. .
As of November 2011, The Ricki Lake Show is currently being sold to stations across the United States, and other countries. The show has been picked up by some stations, but was officially waiting for a launch group with FOX and/or NBC being a possibility. According to TV NewsCheck, "many syndication observers say NBC stations and Fox stations may end up cherry-picking Jeff Probst and Ricki Lake in large TV markets." . On November 8, 2011, Twentieth announced that 11 of Tribune Broadcasting's O&Os has picked up the show, with WPIX
/New York City
using the show to replace Anderson
, which it will lose to Fox O&O WNYW
in 2012 due to the lackluster performance and timeslot WPIX had with the program. On November 17, 2011, Lake's show was cleared in over 50% of the United States, with most of the major market commitments coming from Tribune, Fox, Local TV and Sinclair stations.
, by whom Lake was inspired. Brian Lowry of "Variety" sees the possibility for this series be as successful as her first, saying that he "thinks she makes sense. I don’t know that there’s a big clamoring for another talk show, and one fronted by her, but the truth is that she’s done it."
Ricki Lake
Ricki Pamela Lake is an American actress, producer, and television host. She is best known for her starring role as Tracy Turnblad in the original Hairspray, her ground-breaking documentary film The Business of Being Born, and her talk show which was broadcasted internationally from...
, and will mark her much-anticipated return to talk television after leaving the genre in 2004. After several years of considering coming back to daytime with a new talk show, Lake signed on as both host and producer with FOX
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
's 20th Television for this project, which is currently in development. The show is slated for a September 2012 launch and will begin taping episodes in the summer of 2012. . The show is co-produced by both 20th and Monet Lane Productions.
History & Timeline
Ricki Lake has considered getting back into the talk genre since October 2005, just a year after her original show ended in 2004. At that time, Broadcasting & CableBroadcasting & Cable
Broadcasting & Cable magazine is a television industry trade magazine published by NewBay Media. Previous names included Broadcasting/Telecasting, Broadcasting and Broadcast Advertising, and Broadcasting...
magazine reported that Lake might return to do a "new" version of her show. A source said it would be a surprise if there was no deal struck by October 2005. If it were to have happened, it would have likely debuted in September 2006. Lake did not appear at the 2006 NATPE convention to pitch the proposed program to television stations in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in January, 2006, only furthering speculation that there would be no show. In a 2009 interview on CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
, she was asked about what was next for her. Lake noted that a follow-up documentary was coming out, and that she was in talks to do another talk show, however this has yet to come to pass. In follow-up interviews since then such as Oprah in 2010, Lake has consistently said "never say never" about hosting a new show, but that she is happy working on other projects. However, in February 2011, on "The View", when asked about doing another show, Ricki said that she "misses the platform" and that when it comes to hosting another show, "that's certainly a possibility."
In March 2011, reports flourished that The Ricki Lake Show would be making a possible comeback in 2012.
On April 20, 2011, Twentieth Television announced that it will develop Lake's new program, which will be a lot different than the previous version.. According to Ricki Lake's Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
page, the new show airing in the Fall of 2012 will be syndicated.
On May 23rd, 2011, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85328080 was filed by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, giving a description for the new show with the title as The Ricki Lake Show. Currently, the request for the title of the show has been approved, with Lake herself just required to sign off. In June 2011, a logo banner for "The Ricki Lake Show" appeared on trade websites like TV Week and Broadcasting & Cable. In August 2011, an ad for the new show appeared on the new show's YouTube channel. .
As of November 2011, The Ricki Lake Show is currently being sold to stations across the United States, and other countries. The show has been picked up by some stations, but was officially waiting for a launch group with FOX and/or NBC being a possibility. According to TV NewsCheck, "many syndication observers say NBC stations and Fox stations may end up cherry-picking Jeff Probst and Ricki Lake in large TV markets." . On November 8, 2011, Twentieth announced that 11 of Tribune Broadcasting's O&Os has picked up the show, with WPIX
WPIX
WPIX, channel 11, is a television station in New York City built, signed on, and owned by the Tribune Company. WPIX also serves as the flagship station of The CW Television Network...
/New York City
New York City
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using the show to replace Anderson
Anderson (TV series)
Anderson is an American first-run syndicated talk show that is hosted by CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper, who also serves as co-producer in his first foray into daytime talk television. The show debuted on September 12, 2011, and is distributed by Warner Bros...
, which it will lose to Fox O&O WNYW
WNYW
WNYW, virtual channel 5 , is the flagship television station of the News Corporation-owned Fox Broadcasting Company, located in New York City. The station's transmitter is atop the Empire State Building and its studio facilities are located in the Yorkville section of Manhattan...
in 2012 due to the lackluster performance and timeslot WPIX had with the program. On November 17, 2011, Lake's show was cleared in over 50% of the United States, with most of the major market commitments coming from Tribune, Fox, Local TV and Sinclair stations.
Topicality
Lake's new talk show, according to the official sypnosis provided by 20th Television, will be very different than her old show which focused more on taking topics from the younger persons point of view. As well, topics will not be as sensational. According to 20th, the "show will present topical conversation reflecting Ricki's own personal journey and recent life experiences. As her fans have grown up with Ricki, a combination of relevant themes personal to the host and her audience including family, marriage, parenting, divorce, weight loss and overall well-being are being explored for the program."Critical response
Lake's return to daytime television has been welcomed by critics, who see her as the possible successor to Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011...
, by whom Lake was inspired. Brian Lowry of "Variety" sees the possibility for this series be as successful as her first, saying that he "thinks she makes sense. I don’t know that there’s a big clamoring for another talk show, and one fronted by her, but the truth is that she’s done it."