The Sharon Osbourne Show is an American first-run syndicated talk show that was hosted by Sharon Osbourne. The show ran for one season from September 15, 2003 to May 2004.
The Sharon Osbourne Show | |
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Genre | Talk show |
Presented by | Sharon Osbourne |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
Production | |
Running time | 60 minutes (inc. commercials) |
Production companies | AND Syndicated Productions So Divine Productions Telepictures Productions |
Original release | |
Network | Syndication |
Release | September 15, 2003 2004 | –
The Sharon Osbourne Show was produced by Telepictures Productions. It served as a replacement for The Jenny Jones Show.
Format
editThe Sharon Osbourne Show primarily focused on celebrity interviews, which included interviews on set and follow-up interviews at the guest's home.[1]
Production
editIn November 2002, Osbourne made a deal with Telepictures Productions to host a talk show.[2]
The Sharon Osbourne Show recruited producers of The Jenny Jones Show, including executive producer Kerrie Moriarity, and repurposed some of its materials.[3]
Broadcast history
editThe Sharon Osbourne Show was placed in first-run syndication in the United States, in which it was distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. The premiered on September 15, 2003, as a replacement for The Jenny Jones Show.[4] It was cleared in over 90 percent of the United States.[5]
Reception
editTelevision viewership and ratings
editThe show was eventually canceled due to poor ratings and scathing attacks by critics as being too focused on Osbourne's family.[6] Due to a disappointing array of guests including several little known actors, actresses and country music performers, Osbourne's contract was not renewed.
Awards and nominations
editAward | Year[a] | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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GLAAD Media Awards | 2004 | Talk Show | "Alyn Libman" | Nominated | [7] |
International broadcasts
editIt was also shown in the UK on Sky One and on cable channel ARENA in Australia.
Notes
edit- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony
References
edit- ^ Blumenstock, Kathy (September 20, 2003). "Ellen and Sharon, 'Starting Over'". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024.
- ^ Grego, Melissa (November 7, 2002). "Iron woman Osbourne inks for talker". Variety. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024.
- ^ Friedman, Roger (July 31, 2003). "Sharon Osbourne: 'Jenny Jones' Reincarnated?". Fox News. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024.
- ^ Maynard, John (September 15, 2003). "Highlights". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Martin, Denise (September 11, 2003). "Ladies rule the yakker roost". Variety. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024.
- ^ Bianco, Robert (September 17, 2003). "'Ellen' shines, 'Sharon' shrieks". USA Today.
- ^ Maldonado, Ryan (December 7, 2003). "GLAAD unveils '04 noms". Variety. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023.