The Jeff Probst Show
| The Jeff Probst Show | |
|---|---|
 Promotional Image forThe Jeff Probst Show | |
| Genre | Talk Show |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 1 |
| No.of episodes | 170[1] |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Amy Coleman Jeff Probst |
| Production locations | Sunset Bronson Studios Hollywood, California |
| Running time | 40–44 minutes |
| Production companies | Great Adventure Productions Big Ticket Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndication |
| Release | September 10, 2012– September 4, 2013 |
The Jeff Probst Showis an Americansyndicatedtalk show hosted bySurvivorhostJeff Probst,who also served as an executive producer. This was his first television talk foray, which is co-produced byBig Ticket Television,and distributed byCBS Television Distribution,which handles the distribution rights in the United States and Canada.[2]The hour-long program debuted on September 10, 2012.[3]
On February 13, 2013, CBS Television Distribution announced the cancellation ofThe Jeff Probst Showafter only one season.[4]Despite the series finale airing May 22, 2013, unaired episodes were aired during the summer.[5]
Format
[edit]The program follows the same general interest format platform asAnderson Live,KatieandThe Ricki Lake Show;the latter two debuted at the same time as Probst's.[6]Each hour long episode centered on a topic. Guests and audience members attempt to find common ground. On January 14, 2013, formerThe Facts of Lifestar andSurvivor: PhilippinescontestantLisa Whelcheljoined Probst as co-host for several episodes.[7]
"On the Couch"
[edit]Originally referred to as "Guys on the Couch", the "On the Couch" segment consists of a panel of guests taking questions from the audience or discussing current odd news topics.
"Ambush Adventure"
[edit]Jeff will randomly initiate an "Ambush Adventure" when he asks a guest on the show or an audience member to take a step outside their comfort zone. Prior to knowing what the Ambush Adventure is, the participant must say "yes". Once the participant agrees to the Ambush Adventure, they find out the adventure.
Ratings
[edit]| Week | Rating | Viewers | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2012 | .7 | 855,000 | [8] |
| September 17, 2012 | .7 | 909,000 | [9] |
| September 24, 2012 | .7 | 896,000 | [10] |
| October 1, 2012 | .8 | 990,000 | [11] |
| October 8, 2012 | .7 | 944,000 | [12] |
| October 15, 2012 | .7 | 931,000 | [13] |
| October 22, 2012 | .7 | 921,000 | [14] |
| November 5, 2012 | .7 | 902,000 | [15] |
| November 12, 2012 | .7 | [16] | |
| November 26, 2012 | .8 | [17] | |
| December 3, 2012 | .7 | [18] | |
| December 10, 2012 | .7 | [19] | |
| December 17, 2012 | .7 | [20] | |
| December 31, 2012 |
International broadcast
[edit]Globalhas picked up the program for Canada, and debuted it on September 11, 2012, the same date as the U.S. airing.[21]The series has moved from an afternoon time slot to a late night. It airs in Singapore at 2pm Weekdays onMediaCorp Channel 5.In South Africa, the show airs weekdays at 6pm onSABC3.
References
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- ^"CBS Will Launch Jeff Probst Daytime Talk Show in Fall 2012"from Broadcasting & Cable (November 10, 2011)
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- ^"TV ratings: 'Syndicated Ratings Ellen Gets Early Holiday".BroadcastCable.December 18, 2012.RetrievedDecember 18,2012.
- ^"TV ratings: 'Syndication Ratings Phil Stays on Top But Ellen Ties Best Rating In Ten Years".BroadcastCable.December 27, 2012.RetrievedDecember 27,2012.
- ^"TV ratings: 'Syndication Ratings Live Wins Talk Show Race for First Time This Season".BroadcastCable.January 4, 2013.RetrievedJanuary 4,2013.
- ^'Tis The Season: Global TV's Hot New Fall LineupFrom Global TV (May 29, 2012)