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Is Daytime TV Dying? The Recent Cancellation Spree, Explained
NBCUniversal ends production of several daytime syndicated shows as local U.S. stations expand news programming, citing cost and audience declines in traditional syndication.
- The company will wind down production of first‑run shows, including Karamo, The Steve Wilkos Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Access Hollywood, while remaining active in distribution, Frances Berwick said.
- Trade outlets report that local stations are prioritizing local and national news, making syndication less viable, as observed last week in market‑by‑market station groups.
- Industry figures say historic syndication profits of up to $50 million no longer justify high budgets, as streaming and podcasts siphon viewers and talent, according to executives.
- Producers are adapting by experimenting with new formats, as CBS Media Ventures splits The Drew Barrymore Show and Telepictures develops a half-hour podcast-style show to fit local news windows.
- Recent years have already seen many long‑running syndicated shows end, as streaming platforms and podcasts shift audiences and industry voices warn linear television audiences may decline further next year.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Center
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- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
R 20%
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