"Tyra Banks Show" gets long-term renewal

from broadcasting and cable

Tyra Renewed Through 2009
By Jim Benson

Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (WBDTD) has effectively
renewed Telepictures Productions' syndicated The Tyra Banks Show for
two additional seasons.

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Currently in its second season, Tyra has been renewed through the end
of the 2008-09 on Fox-owned stations in 22 markets, including WNYW New
York, KTTV Los Angeles and WPWR Chicago.

"Tyra has shown steady growth over its first 18 months on the air and
has broadened its demographic appeal, especially in the 18-49 and 25-54
demos," said WBDTD President Ken Werner. "Fox, Sinclair and other
Tyra stations have remarked on how this series has truly blossomed on
the air."

"We are obviously thrilled with Tyra, which is quite evident by our
giving the series a two season vote of confidence," said Jack
Abernethy, CEO of Fox Television Stations."We believe this show has
quickly become a franchise and will continue to grow into a true
powerhouse for years to come."

The renewal comes despite a 12% year-to-year drop in household ratings.
It is averaging a 1.4 AA rating season season-to-date in Nielsen
national syndication rankings, down from a 1.6 a year ago. Warner Bros.
blames the decline on a loss of some double runs this season.

Originating from Los Angeles, Tyra is produced by Bankable Productions
and HandprintEntertainment, in association with Telepictures.