Wendy Williams’ hit television series ended prematurely due to substance abuse and psychological issues that plagued the talk show host. But before its conclusion, Williams already secretly planned out how many seasons her show would have.
Wendy Williams had an idea when she wanted to end ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Wendy Williams | Paul Bruinooge/Getty Images
The Wendy Williams Show took Williams’ star-power to the next level, putting a face to the voice that entertained millions. The series lasted for 13 seasons before its 2022 finale, and started with a simple phone call her ex-husband Kevin Hunter received.
“Prior to being on television, I was an award winning nationally syndicated radio personality,” she once told Forbes. “I spent over 20 years doing that so I already had my name out there. It was just a matter of somebody wanting to do something with me and take it to the next level. Thank God...
Wendy Williams had an idea when she wanted to end ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Wendy Williams | Paul Bruinooge/Getty Images
The Wendy Williams Show took Williams’ star-power to the next level, putting a face to the voice that entertained millions. The series lasted for 13 seasons before its 2022 finale, and started with a simple phone call her ex-husband Kevin Hunter received.
“Prior to being on television, I was an award winning nationally syndicated radio personality,” she once told Forbes. “I spent over 20 years doing that so I already had my name out there. It was just a matter of somebody wanting to do something with me and take it to the next level. Thank God...
- 4/27/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury has renewed Game Show Network’s People Puzzler, hosted by Leah Remini, for a second season in national broadcast syndication.
The pop culture game show is set to return this fall with renewals on Fox Television Stations, Sinclair, CBS, Nexstar, Gray and Scripps stations, which cover more than 90% of the U.S. The renewals follow People Puzzler recently hitting a high of more than 900,000 viewers, up 42% from its syndication debut in September. People Puzzler also is one of Game Show Network’s top-rated original series.
“The healthy ratings growth we’ve seen from People Puzzler in its first months in syndication has been nothing short of remarkable,” said Debmar-Mercury Co-Presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein. “Stations are hungry for proven performers and we are excited to be able to bring this winning game show back to the market next season.”
Based on the iconic crossword puzzles in People,...
The pop culture game show is set to return this fall with renewals on Fox Television Stations, Sinclair, CBS, Nexstar, Gray and Scripps stations, which cover more than 90% of the U.S. The renewals follow People Puzzler recently hitting a high of more than 900,000 viewers, up 42% from its syndication debut in September. People Puzzler also is one of Game Show Network’s top-rated original series.
“The healthy ratings growth we’ve seen from People Puzzler in its first months in syndication has been nothing short of remarkable,” said Debmar-Mercury Co-Presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein. “Stations are hungry for proven performers and we are excited to be able to bring this winning game show back to the market next season.”
Based on the iconic crossword puzzles in People,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sherri Shepherd has nothing but praise for Wendy Williams following the news that The Wendy Williams Show is ending.
Shepherd, who is set to take over the slot with a talk show of her own in the fall, appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen Wednesday.
“She made her own path, but what Wendy does nobody can re-create,” Shepherd said.
"I love her fearlessness, and that is something I want to emulate and keep going. She opened a lot of doors and she’s up there with the greats.”
During the same interview, Shepherd said that Rosie O'Donnell was a pivotal part of her salary negotiations when taking on the full-time gig.
“Rosie told me how much she made and she told me how to negotiate,” Shepherd shared.
"And that’s why I say [to] women we gotta stop being scared to let people know what we make.”
Wendy...
Shepherd, who is set to take over the slot with a talk show of her own in the fall, appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen Wednesday.
“She made her own path, but what Wendy does nobody can re-create,” Shepherd said.
"I love her fearlessness, and that is something I want to emulate and keep going. She opened a lot of doors and she’s up there with the greats.”
During the same interview, Shepherd said that Rosie O'Donnell was a pivotal part of her salary negotiations when taking on the full-time gig.
“Rosie told me how much she made and she told me how to negotiate,” Shepherd shared.
"And that’s why I say [to] women we gotta stop being scared to let people know what we make.”
Wendy...
- 2/24/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the producer-distributor of The Wendy Williams Show, and the daytime syndicated talk show’s longtime home, the Fox TV Stations, announced this morning that the talker will be replaced by Sherri, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, in the fall. With that, daytime staple The Wendy Williams Show will be coming to an end after the current 13th season, in which Williams has been sidelined by health issues, with guest hosts, including Shepherd filling in.
In a statement to Deadline issued by Williams’ spokesperson Howard Bragman, the popular talk show host shared her reaction to the news.
“It’s been a challenging time for Wendy as she deals with her health issues. She is incredibly grateful to Debmar-Mercury, to Sherri and everybody else who has supported the show through this time,” Bragman said.
“She, more than anyone, understands the reality of syndicated television — you can’t go to...
In a statement to Deadline issued by Williams’ spokesperson Howard Bragman, the popular talk show host shared her reaction to the news.
“It’s been a challenging time for Wendy as she deals with her health issues. She is incredibly grateful to Debmar-Mercury, to Sherri and everybody else who has supported the show through this time,” Bragman said.
“She, more than anyone, understands the reality of syndicated television — you can’t go to...
- 2/22/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The show must go on. More than five months after Wendy Williams took medical leave, the time has come for executives to make a decision about the future of her daytime talk show. While many celebrities—including Leah Remini, Whitney Cummings, Jerry Springer and more—have filled in for Wendy in recent months, Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein said in a statement on Feb. 22 that guest host Sherri Shepherd is getting a new talk show, which will take over The Wendy Williams Show time slots. "Sherri is a natural who proved her hosting skills for many years as a panelist on The View, on Fox's Dish Nation and again this season as a...
- 2/22/2022
- E! Online
And just like that, Sherri Shepherd is the new Wendy Williams. As anticipated, Shepherd will formally take over for Williams this fall, launching a newly titled syndicated talk show in The Wendy Williams Show‘s current Fox time slots.
“Omg! I am so excited to have my dream come true and debut my very own talk show Sherri in the fall,” Shepherd said in a statement. “I can’t wait until I return to NY to host the show and merge everything I love…pop culture, talk, entertainment and comedy. I am thankful to Debmar-Mercury and Fox for partnering with...
“Omg! I am so excited to have my dream come true and debut my very own talk show Sherri in the fall,” Shepherd said in a statement. “I can’t wait until I return to NY to host the show and merge everything I love…pop culture, talk, entertainment and comedy. I am thankful to Debmar-Mercury and Fox for partnering with...
- 2/22/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Sherri Shepherd has officially been named as Wendy Williams’ daytime-tv replacement. The “Dish Nation” co-host and alum of “The View” has filled in for Williams as part of a rotating cast of guest hosts. She’ll now get her own talk show, starting in Fall 2022.
“Sherri,” which will tape in New York, will be distributed by Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury. It will take over the “Wendy Williams” time slot on Fox owned and operated stations. Shepherd will produce the show alongside Jawn Murray and showrunner David Perler.
Perler has been the “Wendy Williams” showrunner for the past dozen years, so he’ll fit right in. Williams has been away from TV since the summer dealing with health issues.
“Omg! I am so excited to have my dream come true and debut my very own talk show ‘Sherri’ in the fall. I can’t wait until I return to NY to host...
“Sherri,” which will tape in New York, will be distributed by Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury. It will take over the “Wendy Williams” time slot on Fox owned and operated stations. Shepherd will produce the show alongside Jawn Murray and showrunner David Perler.
Perler has been the “Wendy Williams” showrunner for the past dozen years, so he’ll fit right in. Williams has been away from TV since the summer dealing with health issues.
“Omg! I am so excited to have my dream come true and debut my very own talk show ‘Sherri’ in the fall. I can’t wait until I return to NY to host...
- 2/22/2022
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
One of daytime TV's most recognizable faces is ending her daytime talk show.
The Wendy Williams Show will conclude later this year after 14 seasons.
Sherri Shepherd -- a frequent guest host while Williams has been taking time away from the show -- is set to star in a new syndicated daytime talk show this fall.
The series will take over Wendy's slot on Fox owned-and-operated stations, it has been announced.
“Sherri is a natural who proved her hosting skills for many years as a panelist on The View, on Fox’s Dish Nation and again this season as a popular guest host of Wendy,” said Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein in a statement.
“Like our viewers, we have been impressed by the unique comedic twist Sherri puts on our daily live ‘Hot Topics’ segment, her creativity and interactions with our guests."
"Her love for the content and daytime fans is obvious,...
The Wendy Williams Show will conclude later this year after 14 seasons.
Sherri Shepherd -- a frequent guest host while Williams has been taking time away from the show -- is set to star in a new syndicated daytime talk show this fall.
The series will take over Wendy's slot on Fox owned-and-operated stations, it has been announced.
“Sherri is a natural who proved her hosting skills for many years as a panelist on The View, on Fox’s Dish Nation and again this season as a popular guest host of Wendy,” said Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein in a statement.
“Like our viewers, we have been impressed by the unique comedic twist Sherri puts on our daily live ‘Hot Topics’ segment, her creativity and interactions with our guests."
"Her love for the content and daytime fans is obvious,...
- 2/22/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
It’s official — a daytime syndicated talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd will succeed The Wendy Williams Show.
Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the producer-distributor of The Wendy Williams Show, is behind Sherri, which will make a syndication debut on the Fox Television Stations and broadcasters nationwide in fall 2022 and will inherit the Fox O&o time slots of Wendy.
In another element of succession between The Wendy Williams Show, on which Shepherd is a frequent guest host this season, and Sherri, David Perler will continue on Sherri in the executive producer and showrunner role he has held for the past 12 of Wendy’s 13 seasons. Also crossing over from Wendy to Sherri is the popular “Hot Topics” segment, with actor-comedian, author and TV personality Shepherd putting her own spin on it.
“Sherri is a natural who proved her hosting skills for many years as a panelist on The View,...
Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the producer-distributor of The Wendy Williams Show, is behind Sherri, which will make a syndication debut on the Fox Television Stations and broadcasters nationwide in fall 2022 and will inherit the Fox O&o time slots of Wendy.
In another element of succession between The Wendy Williams Show, on which Shepherd is a frequent guest host this season, and Sherri, David Perler will continue on Sherri in the executive producer and showrunner role he has held for the past 12 of Wendy’s 13 seasons. Also crossing over from Wendy to Sherri is the popular “Hot Topics” segment, with actor-comedian, author and TV personality Shepherd putting her own spin on it.
“Sherri is a natural who proved her hosting skills for many years as a panelist on The View,...
- 2/22/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Sherri Shepherd will launch her own daytime talk show in fall 2022, Variety has learned.
The new syndicated series, titled “Sherri,” will slide into the Fox O&o time slots that are currently held by “The Wendy Williams Show,” as the hit gossip queen, Wendy Williams, continues to be in recovery for health-related issues.
“Sherri” hails from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the same company behind “Wendy Williams.” Many production staffers from Williams’ talk show, including her executive producer, will move over to Shepherd’s show in the fall.
Currently, “The Wendy Williams Show” is still in production and airing live shows with rotating guest hosts — including Shepherd, who has been a fan-favorite and highly-rated guest host throughout this season. Williams’ show will continue with guest hosts until in finishes its current season, though an end date has not been determined.
In a statement to Variety, a representative for Williams, PR veteran Howard Bragman,...
The new syndicated series, titled “Sherri,” will slide into the Fox O&o time slots that are currently held by “The Wendy Williams Show,” as the hit gossip queen, Wendy Williams, continues to be in recovery for health-related issues.
“Sherri” hails from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the same company behind “Wendy Williams.” Many production staffers from Williams’ talk show, including her executive producer, will move over to Shepherd’s show in the fall.
Currently, “The Wendy Williams Show” is still in production and airing live shows with rotating guest hosts — including Shepherd, who has been a fan-favorite and highly-rated guest host throughout this season. Williams’ show will continue with guest hosts until in finishes its current season, though an end date has not been determined.
In a statement to Variety, a representative for Williams, PR veteran Howard Bragman,...
- 2/22/2022
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
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