Katz Finds Winners Among Slim Syndication Pickings; Adviser's Annual Report Touts 'Ray,' Ablow Project.(Katz Communications Inc. Katz Television Group, Rachael Ray, Dr. Keith Ablow)

TelevisionWeek, January, 2006 by Lisotta, Christopher

Byline: Christopher Lisotta Katz Television Group executives recommend that local stations consider for syndication Warner Bros.' upcoming talk show starring Dr. Keith Ablow, King World's new Rachael Ray strip and new court offerings, according to the ad sales firm's annual syndicated product report.

However, Katz, which advises more than 350 station clients, recommended the new shows in part simply because the programs will exist. The station reps' report lamented a lack of new first-run product compared with the number of options stations had the luxury to choose from just a few years ago, before industry consolidation, a "less robust'' daytime commercial sales environment and rising production costs slowed down the launch of new series. "Overall, we...

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