The Jane Whitney Show

The Jane Whitney Show
Also known asNightTalk with Jane Whitney
GenreTalk show
Created byJim Paratore
Directed byMark Gentile
Presented byJane Whitney
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Pamela K. Brown (1992)
  • Cathy Chermol (1992–1994)
Running time42–43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseMarch 30, 1993 (1993-03-30) –
1994 (1994)

The Jane Whitney Show[a] is an American talk show that was hosted by Jane Whitney. The show ran for two seasons from March 30, 1992, to 1994. It was placed in first-run syndication until its cancelation in January 1994; however, NBC picked up the show. While it was syndicated, it appeared in 19 of the largest 20 TV markets.[2]

Format

The Jane Whitney Show is an hour-long talk show that was hosted by news reporter Jane Whitney.[1] It was broadcast as NightTalk with Jane Whitney in late-night markets.[1]

Production

Conception and development

In 1992, Whitney claimed that "a talk show is really the only thing I've ever wanted to do."[3]

In 1993, the show's production relocated to Manhattan, where it was taped at Unitel Video's Studio 55.[4]

Topic selection

The show featured topics such as "I Was Fired Because of My Beautiful Body", "Transsexual Relationships", "Teenagers Who Kill Their Friends", and "Couples Who Are Too Busy for Sex". However, Whitney claimed that the titles were "just a titillation factor" and that she approached the topics as serious journalism.[5]

Broadcast history and release

The show was renewed for a second season on January 15, 1993.[6] On November 23, 1993, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution announced that the show was canceled and that it would conclude in January 1994.[7] In December 1994, the show was picked up by NBC as a replacement for the game shows Caesars Challenge and Concentration.[8] It premiered on NBC on January 17, 1994.[8]

Episodes of the show were available for individual purchase from Video Archives.[9]

Notes

  1. ^ The show was broadcast in late-night markets as NightTalk with Jane Whitney.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Gerston, Jill (August 16, 1992). "Here's Everybody! After Carson, a Host of Late-Night Wannabes". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 23, 2021.
  2. ^ Freeman, Mike (August 1993). "Whitney, Limbaugh make late-night moves". Broadcasting & Cable. 123 (34): 28.
  3. ^ Boss, Kit (April 3, 1992). "'Nighttalk with Jane Whitney' Has Scenario of Daytime Talkies". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Dunlap, David W. (March 28, 1993). "TV Industry Scrambles for Studio Space". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Mills, Nancy (June 16, 1993). "Don't Confuse 'Jane Whitney' with 'Geraldo'". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "WB renews 'Whitney'". Variety. January 18, 1993. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022.
  7. ^ Benson, Jim (November 23, 1993). "WB axes syndie duo". Variety. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Cerone, Daniel (December 11, 1993). "Whitney Lands in Net". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021.
  9. ^ Oleinick Dube, Lori (March 13, 1994). "Hooked on Gabfests? Tune in This Info". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024.
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