Family Feud Renewed Through 2015

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES: Debmar-Mercury has renewed FremantleMedia North America’s classic game show Family Feud through 2015, with clearance in more than 75 percent of the U.S.

The renewal of the popular game show sees the series continue airing on stations belonging to the FOX, Sinclair, CBS, Tribune, Cox, Capital, NBC, Sunbeam, Newport and Belo broadcast groups. The show is hosted by comedian Steve Harvey. Starting next season, the series will be shot in HD.

Ira Bernstein, co-president of Debmar-Mercury, said, “Stations have wasted no time in securing this franchise well into the future with these long-term renewals, extending Family Feud through 2015 and making it a viable alternative to off-network sitcoms for many stations seeking strong early fringe and access programming.”

Mort Marcus, fellow co-president, commented, “Fremantle has taken extraordinary steps to turn Family Feud into a ratings phenomenon over the past two seasons, recruiting an outstanding host and creative team whose incredible work have made this show a must-have for station groups. We couldn’t be more pleased by the enthusiastic response it has received in the marketplace.”