Fast Track.(NBC Universal's deal collapsed, Ovation channel appointed Kris Slava, Writers Guild of America, West)

Broadcasting & Cable, December, 2006 by Benson, Jim; Becker, Anne

By Staff Howie Says No To Syndicated 'Deal' Jim Benson Talks on hosting half-hour version collapse By Jim Benson A deal by NBC Universal to bring Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel to a 30-minute syndicated version of the hot hour-long network game show has collapsed, according to people familiar with the matter.

NBCU declined to comment on talent negotiations late last week, but the syndication company had revived talks with Mandel after parting ways with Arsenio Hall, who was originally slated for the host role (B&C , 11/20). NBCU could still come to terms with Mandel if it is willing to meet what is believed to be a hefty asking price, since having him as host could make the show an easier sell to a station group like...

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