Another daytime competition, Dr. Phil McGraw, is leaving after more than two decades as television’s most popular talk show host. His performance during the day Dr. will end the run of its original episodes with the current 2022-2023 TV season, the 21st episode of.
McGraw’s decision comes as his latest contract is about to expire. Dr It was renewed for five seasons in 2018 as part of a massive contract extension with CBS Media Ventures, taking it through its current season.
It’s been a year of change in the daytime conversation landscape with added challenges. Up, there is stability The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Wendy Williams Show, Maury, Dr. Oz Like real All completed within the last 12 months.
CBS Media Ventures will present the station’s library of episodes Dr For the 2023-24 season and beyond. They will include new content such as summaries and introductions by McGraw, as well as guest updates.
I heard the distributor intended to keep Dr.s primetime period for repetition at the same or similar price, which is facing some initial resistance from the station. CBS Media Ventures did this successfully with Judge Judy After 2021 the end of the court show. Repeats are airing at the same time in most major markets, with Judge Judy It is the 4th most watched program currently, with less erosion of ratings.
McGraw, currently in daytime, began his career in television The Oprah Winfrey Show In the late 90s before headlines own spinoff, produced by Winfrey of Harpo Studios. Launched in September 2002, Dr It was an instant hit, second in ranking only Oprah. After Winfrey left daytime in 2011. Dr Crowned as the most watched talk show during the day, which has been maintained for ten years. The previous temple, recently dropped to second place after that. Live with Kelly & Ryan.
“I’ve been blessed with over 25 wonderful years in daytime television,” McGraw said. “With this show, we’ve helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental health and parenting. This is an incredible chapter in my life and career, but while I You step away from the day, there are many more things I want to do.”
With two other syndicated daytime shows produced by McGraw, Doctor And Daily Mail TV, Canceled last year, his decision to end Dr A final departure from daytime for the popular television personality who, along with his daytime work, has set primetime records, executive produced the successful CBS drama series in Cow and new students So help me Todd.
In the immediate future, McGraw plans to focus on primetime programming with a new partner, slated for launch in early 2024.
“I am compelled to engage with a broad audience because I care deeply about the American family, and I am determined to help restore clarity to our purpose and core values,” he said.
During its run, DrWith McGraw addressing a different topic on each show and giving advice to his guests, it has received 31 Emmy nominations and won 5 PRISM awards for accurate portrayals of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk). Drivers) media awards.
“Phil is a valued partner and member of the CBS/King World family, and while his show may be ending after 21 years, I’m happy to say our relationship is not,” said Steve LoCascio, president of CBS Media Ventures. “Phil has changed the daytime landscape as the force behind one of the most popular talk shows on daytime television. We plan to stay in Dr business with the library for years to come and welcome the opportunity to work together in the future.”
