Lifechangersis an American half-hour daytime show hosted byDrew Pinsky.It premiered on September 19, 2011, as part ofThe CW Daytime.
| Lifechangers | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Talk show |
| Created by | Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey |
| Presented by | Drew Pinsky |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 1 |
| No.of episodes | Unknown |
| Production | |
| Running time | 20–22 minutes |
| Production companies | Dr. Drew Productions Lisa G. Productions Telepictures Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | The CW |
| Release | September 19, 2011– May 18, 2012 |
Overview
editThe show featuredDrew Pinskyand a panel of experts including celebrities and doctors, helping ordinary people who are dealing with conflicts in their lives, which could include relationship or addiction issues.[1]
Development
editIt was announced in April 2011 thatThe CWhad orderedLifechangersto series.[2]The show aired on weekdays at 3:00 ET/2:00 CT on The CW stations as part ofThe CW Daytimeblock, replacingThe Tyra Banks Showrepeats which aired during the 2010–2011 television season.[3]An original episode aired in the first half-hour and an encore telecast in the second one. It was announced on August 4, 2011 thatMaria Menounoswill have on-air duties on the show.[4]
Production
editLifechangerswas produced by Warner Bros.' Telepictures Productions.Drew Pinskyserved as executive producer alongside Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey, who also created the series, and Howard Lapides. It was announced in March[when?]that formerThe Tyra Banks Showproducer Rachel Miskowiec will co-produce.[5]
Cancellation
editThe series was cancelled after one season in May 2012 and was replaced on September 17, 2012 byTribune Broadcasting/ITV Studios'sThe Bill Cunningham Show.[6]
References
edit- ^"Dr. Drew CW Show Lifechangers - Today's News: Our Take".TVGuide. 2011-01-11.Retrieved2011-08-02.
- ^Nordyke, Kimberly."CW Orders Dr. Drew Show for Afternoon Block".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved2011-08-02.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie."CW To Carry Dr. Drew Daytime Show –".Deadline Hollywood.Archived fromthe originalon January 12, 2011.Retrieved2011-08-02.
- ^Maria Menounos Signs Deal with Telepictures, Will Co-Host "Extra",Deadline Hollywood,August 4, 2011
- ^"CW's 'Dr. Drew's Lifechangers' Gets An Executive Producer –".Deadline Hollywood.Archived fromthe originalon March 23, 2011.Retrieved2011-08-02.
- ^Albiniak, Paige (10 February 2012)."Exclusive: Tribune's 'Bill Cunningham' to Take Over CW's Daytime Slot This Fall; Conflict talker will air at 3 p.m. across the country".Broadcasting & Cable.Retrieved10 February2012.