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SHERRI Talk Show Gets Renewed

Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury has announced the renewal of Sherri, hosted by actress, comedian and Daytime Emmy Award-winning co-host of The View Sherri Shepherd, for a third season in more than 95 percent of the U.S.

Broadway Producer and Manager Ira Bernstein Passes Away at 94

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway producer Ira Bernstein, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 94 years old.

SHERRI Renewed for Two Years Through the 2024-25 Season

The cash-plus-barter freshman talk show hosted by actress, comedian and the Daytime Emmy Award®-winning co-host of The View, Sherri Shepherd, gains the long-term extension from its anchor station group based on its first-season success.

Law&Crime Network Renews CAUGHT IN PROVIDENCE from Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury

Appearing on the network since November 2020, the series brings viewers to Providence Municipal Court in Rhode Island, where social phenom, Chief Judge Frank Caprio, delivers everyday justice with heart and humor.

CAUGHT IN PROVIDENCE Coming to Law&Crime Network

Law&Crime, the leading 24/7 true crime and live trial network, is adding the hit viral show, Caught in Providence, to its primetime programming lineup. Law&Crime will start airing episodes on Monday, November 16th.

NATPE Miami 2020 Relaunches Iris Awards

Celebrating the rapid expansion of new program content, The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) today announced that it will bring back the iconic IRIS Awards. The first honorees are Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein receiving the Career Achievement Award; and Perry Sook, receiving the Lew Klein Leadership Award; and the weekly syndicated political show “Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien” receiving the Iris Award of Excellence.  All of the honorees will be on hand to accept their awards.  The presentation will take place during the annual Station Group Summit at NATPE Miami on January 22.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Schitt's Creek' will enter syndication in fall of 2020 on Fox.

CAUGHT IN PROVIDENCE Set to Return for Season Two

Caught in Providence has been cleared to return for a second season after being renewed in nearly 90% of the country on Fox Television Stations and others, according to Deadline. The a court show features social media phenom Judge Frank Caprio.

Bounce Acquires Repurpose Rights to 'The Wendy Williams Show' from Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury Starting 3/5

Bounce Acquires Repurpose Rights to 'The Wendy Williams Show' from Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury Starting 3/5

Craig Ferguson-Hosted CELEBRITY NAME GAME Cancelled After Three Seasons

Syndicated game show CELEBRITY NAME GAME , hosted by Craig Ferguson, will not return following its current third season.

Debmar-Mercury Extends Live Production of THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW

Debmar-Mercury, a leading media company specializing in syndication, network, cable and ancillary markets, has extended live production of The Wendy Williams Show for the third consecutive summer.

Theatre Aspen Artistic Director Joins 2015-16 Tony Award Nominating Committee

?The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2015-2016 Broadway season, which includes Theatre Aspen's Executive Artistic Director Paige Price.

2015-16 Tony Awards Nominating Committee Announced; Find Out Who's New & Who's Returning!

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2015-2016 Broadway season.  The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. 

FOX Acquires Comedy Central's Sketch Comedy TOSH.O; Show to Air Fall 2015

Debmar-Mercury and the FOX Television Stations today announced that FOX, which operates one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, has acquired Comedy Central's highly popular "Tosh.0" starting in fall 2015.

THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW Hits All-Time High in Household Rating

Debmar-Mercury's nationally syndicated The Wendy Williams Show set a household ratings record during the week ended Oct. 19, hitting a 1.8 for the first time ever and topping the previous high of 1.7 achieved during the week ended Feb. 9 this year.

ROLEX Presents NEW YORK NEW YORK A HELLUVA TOWNCareer Transition For Dancers' 29th Anniversary Jubilee, 10/06

ROLEX Presents NEW YORK NEW YORK a helluva town Career Transition For Dancers' 29th Anniversary Jubilee at the Hilton New York Hotel 6th Ave (bet 54 & 55 Sts) on Monday, Oct. 6th.

2014-15 Tony Awards Nominating Committee Announced! And the 50 Members Are...

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2014-2015 Broadway season. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Tribune Picks Up CELEBRITY NAME GAME with Craig Ferguson

Debmar-Mercury has sold 'Celebrity Name Game,' a nationally syndicated pop culture game show hosted by 'The Late, Late Show's' Craig Ferguson from co-producers FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, to Tribune Broadcasting stations covering 40% of the U.S., including seven of the top-10 markets.

Craig Ferguson to Host New Game Show CELEBRITY NAME GAME

FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, Lionsgate's television distribution and syndication company, have joined forces to offer 'Celebrity Name Game.'

VIDEO: Wendy Williams Takes on Simon Cowell & DWTS in New Season 5 Promo

Wendy's back with all new shows and couldn't wait to return to her Hot Topics chair! Find out Wendy's thoughts on Simon Cowell becoming a dad and what she thinks about the new “Dancing with the Stars” cast in the new promo below. Plus, Wendy tells us how she spent her summer singing on Broadway!