|
|
Article: Bonnie Hunt Inks Syndie Talk Show Deal; Warner Bros. Signs Name-Brand Talent.(News)
- Article from:
- TelevisionWeek
- Article date:
- April 2, 2007
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2007 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: Chris Pursell
Comedienne and actress Bonnie Hunt has struck a deal with distributor Warner Bros. to host a talk show, making her the first big-name star to sign up for syndication next year.
Sources familiar with the project confirmed the pact and said the Monday through Friday series is being targeted for the 2008-09 season.
With Ms. Hunt in line for a syndicated strip, continued speculation about Rosie O'Donnell leaving "The View'' to return to solo talk and several other names being bandied as possible hosts, it appears studios may once again dabble in the recognized name game.
Following the failures of a number of talk shows ...