Clearances Secured for Marie

LAS VEGAS: Marie Osmond’s one-hour talk show is set for a fall 2009 launch, with clearances secured in 70 percent of the U.S. by distributor Program Partners.

The series, Marie, has been picked up by the NBC O&O, Tribune, Belo, CBS O&O, Cox, CW 100+, Gray, Lin, Local TV, Meredith, Newport, Post-Newsweek, Raycom, Sinclair, Schurz and Weigel station groups.

"Marie’s popularity among viewers is off the charts, making her an ideal choice for stations," said Ritch Colbert of Program Partners. "During these difficult times, audiences will gravitate toward a familiar, authentic voice that inspires joy, laughter and, above all, hope. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for Marie."

"Marie will truly reflect my personality," said Osmond, "optimistic, humorous, adaptable, inquisitive, concerned and rarely predictable. It feels like the right time, the right partners and everyone involved. I’ve had the great fortune of meeting hundreds of thousands of women around the world throughout my career. I’ve listened to them, learned from them and laughed with them. I feel identify strongly with me through our shared experiences: working, raising kids, active in our communities, as well as the headaches, the heartbreaks, and the hilarious moments that are a part of making the best of this life we’ve been given."