TVS Takes Over U.S. Syndication Rights for Ron Hazelton’s HouseCalls

LONGWOOD: The Television Syndication Company (TVS) has picked up the U.S. syndication rights for the DIY home-improvement series Ron Hazelton’s HouseCalls, previously distributed by MGM.

The 22×30-minute series is currently in its 11th year in syndication and is cleared in more than 75 percent of the U.S. The show features host Ron Hazelton demonstrating how to tackle home projects. In addition to Ron Hazelton’s HouseCalls, TVS has two other new syndication offerings for fall 2010: Your Life with Dr. Anna Marie and For Your Home.

"I am very pleased to announce that, beginning with the 2010-11 season, The Television Syndication Company will be the new distributor for HouseCalls," said Hazelton. "TVS president Cassie Yde and syndication sales executive Donna Kearfott, with more than three decades of combined syndication experience, have built an unmatched reputation for reliability and top quality affiliate service. We’re very pleased and excited to have them on the HouseCalls team."