The freshman Nashville-based talk show from Scripps hosted by Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron will return for a second season.
‘Pickler & Ben’ Renewed For A Second Season
E.W. Scripps has greenlit a second season for Pickler & Ben, its Nashville-based daytime talker hosted by country music star Kellie Pickler and Emmy Award-winning television personality Ben Aaron.
Recorded in front of a studio audience, Pickler & Ben focuses on lifestyle and entertainment. In its first season, which debuted Sept. 18, 2017, Pickler & Ben has featured a roster of celebrity guests including Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Molly Sims, Christian Siriano, Cat Cora, Reba McEntire, Duff Goldman, Ty Pennington and more.
“Kellie and Ben are a breath of fresh air in the daytime space, and audiences have loved watching them bring this fun, dynamic show to life,” said Cater Lee, vice president of programming for Scripps. “The creators’ vision that a show originating from Middle America would appeal to viewers everywhere was spot on, and we are seeing that in just a few months it is already outperforming many long-established talk shows in key demos and on social media. I am delighted that we are recommitting for a second season.”
“Pickler & Ben is thrilled to continue our mission of uplifting and entertaining viewers for a second season,” said Executive Producer Lisa Erspamer. “Our impassioned team is committed to highlighting stories that make you smile and people who make you cheer — star chefs, DIY experts, celebrities and top-notch entertainment. Our goal remains the same: to bring joy, light and humor to daytime.”
The show draws its focus from the trends and interests of Main Street America and everyday Americans, with the two hosts joined in segments by top celebrities, tastemakers and experts on everything from entertaining and home design to cooking, DIY and more. The show is recorded in Nashville on an modern farmhouse-styled set.
Pickler & Ben is produced by Grammy Award-winner Faith Hill; co-founder of Happy Street Entertainment Lisa Erspamer; and president and CEO of Sandbox Entertainment Jason Owen, in partnership with Scripps.
Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution is distributing the show in national syndication.
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Scripps also runs two other successful syndicated original programs — The List, which is entering its seventh season, and Right This Minute, which is entering its eighth season.
Comments (3)
Ricardo Celis says:
January 16, 2018 at 8:43 am
Good for them! She’s great….he’s a little too dorky for my tastes….and works too hard to be funny…but with time maybe he’ll relax a bit.
Kristina Veltri says:
January 19, 2018 at 7:53 pm
Exactly what I think; it’s an odd couple that needs a bit more time to marinate (he’s moved like 4-5 times in the last couple years among “Crazy Talk” and his WNBC show, along with his wife Ginger Zee in DWTS, so hopefully having some job security will calm him down). Less pressure being Nashville-based has really helped the show. They did a hilarious segment about sour foods last week that had me rolling in laughter; more of that type of thing in future episodes.
John Livingston says:
January 16, 2018 at 11:59 pm
No Scripps stations in the West Michigan market so Pickler & Ben isn’t on where I live other than CMT on cable.