‘Judge Judy’ Scores Syndie’s Top Spot
The courtroom queen becomes the No. 1 show for the first time this season. Other shows doing well in the first full week of the May sweep include the top three talk shows: Oprah, Dr. Phil and Live with Regis and Kelly.
It may be impossible for even a Katie Couric and Anderson Cooper to duplicate Winfrey’s success as the audience shrinks in a new media age. It could be years before any of the claimants emerge as Winfrey’s rightful heir — if at all.
Judy Gavels Her Way To Syndie’s Top Spot
The courtroom leader is the highest rated first-run show in syndication for the week ending April 24. It was also a good week for Dr. Phil.
Judy Sheindlin signed a new multiyear deal with CBS Television Distribution to stay with the long-running syndicated program that last season ranked No. 1 in daytime. The deal comes as Oprah Winfrey prepares to wrap up her talk show after 25 years, leaving Sheindlin and other daytime stars to jockey for position.
Judy Sheindlin was taken from her hit syndicated show taping by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Her publicist says she will be released today. The reason for her hospitalization was not disclosed.
‘Judge Judy’ Passes ‘Oprah’ In Syndie Race
In the wake of the February sweeps, most shows experienced a dip. Although Judge Judy and Two and a Half Men held steady, ranking No. 1 among all the daytime shows and sitcoms, respectively.
