The Jeff Probst Show
Promotional Image for The Jeff Probst Show
GenreTalk Show
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes170[1]
Production
Executive producersAmy Coleman
Jeff Probst
Production locationsSunset Bronson Studios
Hollywood, California
Running time40–44 minutes
Production companiesGreat Adventure Productions
Big Ticket Television
Original release
NetworkSyndication
ReleaseSeptember 10, 2012 (2012-09-10) –
September 4, 2013 (2013-09-04)

The Jeff Probst Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted by Survivor host Jeff Probst, who also served as an executive producer. This was his first television talk foray, which is co-produced by Big Ticket Television, and distributed by CBS 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 of The Jeff Probst Show after only one season.[4] Despite the series finale airing May 22, 2013, unaired episodes were aired during the summer.[5]

Format

The program follows the same general interest format platform as Anderson Live, Katie and The 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, former The Facts of Life star and Survivor: Philippines contestant Lisa Whelchel joined Probst as co-host for several episodes.[7]

"On the Couch"

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"

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

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

Global has 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 on MediaCorp Channel 5. In South Africa, the show airs weekdays at 6pm on SABC3.

References

  1. ^ "The Jeff Probst Show Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Syndicated Talk Show "The Jeff Probst Show" Staffs Up". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
  3. ^ "The Jeff Probst Show". Retrieved June 28, 2012.
  4. ^ Alex Ben Block (February 13, 2013). "'The Jeff Probst Show' Canceled by CBS Television Distribution". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  5. ^ "The Jeff Probst Show — Timeline Photo". Facebook. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  6. ^ "CBS Will Launch Jeff Probst Daytime Talk Show in Fall 2012" from Broadcasting & Cable (November 10, 2011)
  7. ^ "Survivor's Lisa Whelchel to Join Jeff Probst on Talk Show - Reality Nation". Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-02-13.
  8. ^ "TV ratings: 'Katie Leads The 2012-13 Freshman Class To Stand As The No 1 New Talk Show". The Futon Critic. September 25, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  9. ^ "TV ratings: 'For The 2nd Week in a row Katie Finishes No 1 Among All Freshman And Sophomore Syndicated New Talk Shows". The Futon Critic. October 2, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  10. ^ "TV ratings: 'Katie Leads The Pack For the 3rd consecutive week among all freshman and sophomore syndicated talk shows". The Futon Critic. October 10, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  11. ^ "TV ratings: 'Katie leads the freshman class of syndie talkers for the 4th week in a row". The Futon Critic. October 17, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
  12. ^ "TV ratings: 'A Surging Katie Once Again beats all freshman and sophomore syndicated talkers". The Futon Critic. October 23, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
  13. ^ "TV ratings: 'Katie is the number 1 new syndie for the 6th straight week". The Futon Critic. October 30, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  14. ^ "TV ratings: 'Katie Draws its biggest audience in 6 weeks and hits a new high in women 18-34". The Futon Critic. November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  15. ^ "TV ratings: 'Katie is up week to week in viewers and equals its best ever women 18-24 rating". The Futon Critic. November 20, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  16. ^ "TV ratings: 'strong syndies soar to new heights". TVNewsCheck. November 29, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
  17. ^ "TV ratings: 'Syndicated Ratings Magazines Star In First Post Sweep Week". BroadcastCable. December 11, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  18. ^ "TV ratings: 'Syndicated Ratings Ellen Gets Early Holiday". BroadcastCable. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  19. ^ "TV ratings: 'Syndication Ratings Phil Stays on Top But Ellen Ties Best Rating In Ten Years". BroadcastCable. December 27, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  20. ^ "TV ratings: 'Syndication Ratings Live Wins Talk Show Race for First Time This Season". BroadcastCable. January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
  21. ^ 'Tis The Season: Global TV's Hot New Fall Lineup From Global TV (May 29, 2012)

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