The Jerry Springer Show Gets CBS Reality Slot

LONDON: Chello Zone has taken the basic cable rights to The Jerry Springer Show from NBC Universal International Television Distribution, to air on CBS Reality, part of the company’s new U.K. joint venture with CBS Studios International.

On November 16, the Zone Reality channel relaunches as CBS Reality, and season 17 of the talk show will make its exclusive British basic cable premiere in the lineup. Season 18 will follow in 2010. Also to be featured in the CBS Reality schedule is CBS programming such as Dr Phil and Judge Judy. The 24-hour "real-life" channel’s unscripted programming also includes Cops, Lock Up, Beach Patrol, Medical Detectives, The Zoo, Crossing Over with John Edward and Psychic Private Eyes.

“The Jerry Springer Show truly spearheaded the talk show genre and we’re delighted to be premiering the newest seasons for the launch of CBS Reality,” said Steve Cole, the senior VP of channels for Chello Zone. “It is the perfect addition to the channel’s entertaining lineup of programming inspired by and reflecting real life, and we’re confident that our audiences will agree.”