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{{short description|Broadcast syndication arm of CBS Entertainment Group}}
{{Infobox_Company
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2022}}
| company_name = CBS Television Distribution
{{Infobox company
| company_logo = [[Image:CBS Television Distribution.jpg|225px]]
| name = CBS Media Ventures, Inc.
| company_type = Subsidiary
| logo = CBS Media Ventures.svg
| parent = [[CBS Corporation]]
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2021
| owner = [[National Amusements, Inc.]] and public shareholders
| former_name = {{ubl|CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2006–07)|CBS Television Distribution (2007–21)}}
| foundation = [[Los Angeles, California]], [[United States|USA]] {{flagicon|USA}}(2006)
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| location_city = Los Angeles, California
| parent = [[CBS Studios]]
| location_country = USA
| owner =
| key_people = Charles King, Chairman and CEO.
| predecessors = {{ubl|[[Westinghouse Broadcasting]]|[[King World]]|[[Eyemark Entertainment]]|[[Paramount Domestic Television]]|[[Viacom Productions|Viacom Productions/Enterprises]]|[[Worldvision Enterprises]]|[[National Telefilm Associates]]|
| num_employees =
}}
| industry = [[Broadcast syndication|Television Syndication]]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2006|1|17}} in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], US
| products =
| location_city = [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]], California
| revenue = {{profit}}
| location_country = US
| operating_income = {{profit}}
| key_people = [[Wendy McMahon (television executive)|Wendy McMahon]] <small>(President and CEO)</small>
| homepage = [http://www.cbstvd.com/ www.cbstvd.com]
| industry = [[Broadcast syndication]]
| website = {{official website|https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-media-ventures/}}
}}
}}
'''CBS Television Distribution (CTD)''' is a [[United States]] and [[Global]] [[television]] [[distribution company]], a merger of [[CBS Corporation]]'s three television distribution arms '''[[CBS Paramount Domestic Television]]''', '''[[CBS Paramount International Television]]''', and '''[[King World Productions]]''' including its home entertainment arm [[CBS Home Entertainment]]. The division, the main distribution arm of [[CBS Paramount Television]], was formed on [[September 26]], [[2006]] by [[CBS Corporation]] and was headed by [[King World Productions|Roger King]], who was CEO for King World. King died on December 8, 2007 after suffering a stroke in his home the previous day.


'''CBS Media Ventures, Inc.''' (formerly '''CBS Paramount Domestic Television''' and '''CBS Television Distribution''') is the [[television]] [[broadcast syndication]] arm of [[CBS Studios]], a division of the [[CBS Entertainment Group]], in turn a division of [[Paramount Global]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=About CBS Television Distribution|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_tvdg/#|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080115232256/http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_tvdg/#|archive-date=January 15, 2008|publisher=[[Paramount Global|ViacomCBS]]|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> founded on January 17, 2006 by [[CBS Corporation]] from a merger of CBS Paramount Domestic Television and [[King World Productions|KingWorld]].
The company handles distribution rights to acquired series from [[Desilu Productions|Desilu]], [[Paramount Television]], [[Viacom Productions]] and [[Viacom Enterprises|Enterprises]], [[Republic Pictures|Republic Pictures Television]], [[Big Ticket Television]], [[CBS Productions]], [[Spelling Television]], King World, [[DreamWorks Television]] (after Viacom acquired DreamWorks), [[Westinghouse Broadcasting|Group W Productions]], and its own first-run syndication and off-network series. CBS also handles TV rights to much of its own theatrical and made-for-television movies as well as the film libraries from [[Paramount Pictures]], [[DreamWorks]], and Republic Pictures, among others. The company is also responsible for international television distribuiton rights to those by [[Rysher Entertainment]] (owned domestically by [[2929 Entertainment]]) and certain [[HBO]] series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_tvdg/ |title=About CBS Television Distribution |Publisher=CBS Press Express}}</ref>


On launch, the division was led by King World CEO [[Roger King (producer)|Roger King]], who had his own production company merged into the division, until his death on December 8, 2007. It was formerly the main distribution arm of [[Paramount Media Networks]] (now handled by [[Paramount Global Content Distribution]]), the [[CBS]] and [[The CW]] television networks, which are currently handled by parent company [[CBS Studios]]. The division also consists of CBS's home entertainment arm, [[CBS Home Entertainment]].
This would make the 6th distribution name for CBS as CBS Films was the first, CBS Broadcast International as the 2nd, Eyemark Entertainment as the 3rd, CBS Paramount International Television as the 4th, and CBS Paramount Domestic Television as the 5th.


==Current programming==
== Background ==
The division has distribution rights to acquired television series, mini-series and films from the following libraries:
===First-run syndication===
{{div col|colwidth=15em}}
* ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' (1981-Present)
* [[CBS Studios]]
* ''[[Wheel of Fortune (US game show)| Wheel of Fortune]]'' (1983-Present) (produced by [[Sony Pictures Television]])
* The original [[Paramount Television]]
* ''[[Inside Edition]]'' (1989-Present)
** [[Desilu Productions]]
* ''[[The Insider (TV series)| The Insider]]'' (2004-Present)
** [[Viacom Productions|Viacom Enterprises & Viacom Productions]]
* ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' (1984-Present) (produced by Sony Pictures Television)
* [[Republic Pictures|Republic Pictures Television]]
* ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' (1986-Present) (produced by [[Harpo Productions]])
* [[Big Ticket Entertainment]]
* ''[[Judge Judy]]'' (1996-Present) (produced by [[Touchstone Television]])
* [[Spelling Television]]
* ''[[Judge Joe Brown]]'' (1997-Present) (produced by Touchstone Television)
** [[Worldvision Enterprises]]
* ''[[Dr. Phil (TV series)| Dr. Phil]]'' (2002-Present) (produced by Harpo Productions)
* [[CBS Productions]]
* ''[[Rachael Ray (TV series)| Rachael Ray]]'' (2006-Present) (produced by Harpo Productions)
* [[King World Productions]]
* ''[[The Doctors (2008 TV series)| The Doctors]]'' (2008-present)
* The majority of those by [[Westinghouse Broadcasting|Westinghouse Broadcasting/Group W Productions]] and its own first-run [[broadcast syndication]] and off-network [[television show]]s
* [[Paramount Television Studios]]
* [[Cinema Center Films]]
* [[CBS Theatrical Films]]
* [[CBS Films]]
{{div col end}}


[[Paramount Pictures]] distributes content owned by Paramount and [[Miramax]] on broadcast television, with some films licensed to [[Trifecta Entertainment & Media]].
===Off-net syndication===
* ''[[Everybody Loves Raymond]]'' (1996-2005) (produced by [[Worldwide Pants Incorporated]] and [[HBO]] Independent Productions)
* ''[[Frasier]]'' (1993-2004)
*''[[Diagnosis: Murder]]'' (1993-2000)
* ''[[JAG]]'' (1995-2005) (co-produced by Bellasaurius Productions; first season co-produced by [[Universal Media Studios#NBC Productions/Studios|NBC Productions]])
* ''[[The Montel Williams Show]]'' (1991- 2008)
* ''[[One on One (TV series)|One on One]]'' (2001-2006)
* ''[[7th Heaven]]'' (1996-2007) (produced by [[Spelling Television]]; final season co-produced by [[CBS Paramount Network Television]])
* ''[[Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]'' (1996-2004) (produced by [[Viacom Productions]])
* ''[[Charmed]]'' (1998-2006) (produced by Spelling Television)
* ''[[The Parkers]]'' (1999-2004) (produced by Touchstone Television)
* ''[[Maximum Exposure]]'' (2000-2002)
* ''[[Girlfriends]]'' (2000-2008)
* ''[[Soul Food (TV series)|Soul Food]]'' (2000-2004) (in association with Showtime Networks and [[20th Century Fox Television]])
* ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' (2001-2005)
* ''[[Half & Half]]'' (2002-2006)
*''[[The 4400]]'' (2004-2007) (Viacom produced season 1, Paramount Television produced season 2, final 2 seasons produced by [[CBS Paramount Network Television]])
*''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' (2003-present)( First two seasons produced by Paramount television) (co-produced by Bellasaurius Productions)


As ''CBS Television Distribution'', the division formerly distributed the films from the libraries from [[Republic Pictures]] and [[Carolco Pictures]]. Until 2021, it was responsible for international television distribution rights to a few episodic serial programs which aired on [[HBO]] by [[Rysher Entertainment]] through its Paramount Global Content Licensing division; it has since being handled by Paramount Global Distribution Group (both of these are currently known as Paramount Global Content Distribution). It also acted as an advertising sales representative for [[Debmar-Mercury]], which is now owned by [[Lionsgate]].<ref name="DebMerc">{{Cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=April 3, 2019|title=Debmar-Mercury Inks Multi-Year Deal With CBS TV Distribution For Ad Sales|url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/debmar-mercury-inks-multi-year-deal-with-cbs-tv-distribution-1202587829/|website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]|access-date=August 15, 2019|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404123708/https://deadline.com/2019/04/debmar-mercury-inks-multi-year-deal-with-cbs-tv-distribution-1202587829/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Library programming==
{{inc-video}}


This is the sixth distribution name for CBS: CBS Television Film Sales (1952–58) was the first,<ref>{{Cite journal|date=February 11, 1952|title=CBS-TV Film Distribution Unit Formed|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1952/BC-1952-02-11.pdf|journal=[[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]]|page=64|access-date=March 20, 2011}}</ref> CBS Films, Inc. (1958–68) was the second,<ref>{{Cite journal |date=September 22, 1958|title=Money on the Move in TV Film|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1958/1958-09-22-BC.pdf|journal=[[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]]|page=32|access-date=March 20, 2011}}</ref> CBS Enterprises (1968–70) was the third,<ref>{{Cite journal|date=December 4, 1967|title=At Deadline: Name Change at CBS|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1967/1967-12-04-BC.pdf|journal=[[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]]|page=9|access-date=March 20, 2011}}</ref> Eyemark Entertainment (1995–99) was the fourth and CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2006–07) was the fifth. The first 3 CBS distribution monikers were also used for a separate media company-turned-conglomerate connected to CBS which evolved to what is now historically known as [[viacom (1952–2006)|the first/original incarnation of ''Viacom Inc.'']].
===Desilu Productions===
(Includes shows that would later become Paramount Television shows following its acquisition of Desilu in 1967).


The current moniker for the overseas distribution arm CBS Media Ventures since 2009 is ''CBS Studios International'', now Paramount Global Content Distribution.
*''[[I Love Lucy]]'' (1951-1957) (rights sold to CBS in 1960, later to be distributed by Viacom)
*''[[Our Miss Brooks]]'' (1952-1956) (rights sold to CBS in 1960, later to be distributed by Viacom)
*''[[The Ann Sothern Show]]'' (1958-1961)
*''[[The Untouchables (1959 TV series)|The Untouchables]]'' (1959-1963)
*''[[The Lucy Show]]'' (1962-1968) (originally distributed by Viacom)
*''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' (1966-1969)
*''[[Mission: Impossible]]'' (1966-1973)
*''[[Mannix]]'' (1967-1975)


== History ==
===Paramount Television===
=== As CBS Paramount Domestic Television ===
''(Includes some that would later become CBS Paramount Television shows after CBS Corporation acquired Paramount Television from Viacom in January 2006, in addition to the pre-1928 and post-1950 Paramount theatrical library and the CBS theatrical film backlog.)''
[[File:CBS Paramount Domestic Television logo.svg|thumb|right|Logo as CBS Paramount Domestic Television.]]
*''[[The Brady Bunch]]'' (1969-1974)
On January 17, 2006, CBS Paramount Domestic Television became an interim syndication arm.
*''[[Love American Style]]'' (1969-1974)
*''[[The Odd Couple (TV series)|The Odd Couple]]'' (1970-1975)
*''[[The Immortal (TV series)|The Immortal]]'' (1970-1971)
*''[[The Brady Kids]]'' (1972-1974) (co-produced by [[Filmation]] Associates)
*''[[Star Trek: The Animated Series]]'' (1973-1974) (co-produced by Filmation Associates)
*''[[Happy Days]]'' (1974-1984)
*''[[Laverne and Shirley]]'' (1976-1983)
*''[[The Lost Islands]]''(1976) (co-produced by [[Network Ten]])
*''[[Mork and Mindy]]'' (1978-1982)
*''[[Taxi (TV series)|Taxi]]'' (1978-1983)
*''[[The Associates (U.S. TV series)|The Associates]]'' (1979-1980)
*''[[Solid Gold (TV series)|Solid Gold]]'' (1980-1988)
*''[[The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang]]'' (1980) (co-produced by [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]])
*''[[Bosom Buddies]]'' (1980-1982)
*''[[Cheers]]'' (1982-1993)
*''[[Family Ties]]'' (1982-1989)
*''[[Police Squad!]]'' (1982)
*''[[Webster (TV series)|Webster]]'' (1983-1989)
*''[[MacGyver]]'' (1985-1992)
*''[[Friday the 13th: The Series]]'' (1987-1990)
*''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' (1987-1994)
*''[[War of the Worlds (TV series)|War of the Worlds]]'' (1988-1990)
*''[[Mission: Impossible (1988 TV series)|Mission: Impossible]]'' (1988-1990)
*''[[Dear John (US TV series)|Dear John]]'' (1988-1992)
*''[[The Arsenio Hall Show]]'' (1989-1993)
*''[[Wings (TV series)|Wings]]'' (1990-1997)
*''[[The Busy World of Richard Scarry]]'' (1993-1997) (In association with [[Cinar]] and Showtime Networks)
*''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' (1993-1999)
*''[[The New Price Is Right (1994)|The New Price is Right]]'' (1994-1995)
*''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' (1995-2001)
*''[[Seven Days (TV series)|Seven Days]]'' (1998-2001)
*''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' (2003-present) (co-produced By Bellasaurs Productions)
*''[[NUMB3RS]]'' (2005-present)
*''[[Sex, Love & Secrets]]'' (2005)
*''[[Criminal Minds]]'' (2005-present, co-produced with [[ABC Studios]])
*''[[South Beach (2006 TV series)|South Beach]]'' (2006)
*''[[The Dead Zone (TV series)|The Dead Zone]]'' (2002-2007) (International distribution rights, underlying US rights owned by [[Lions Gate Entertainment]], TV rights owned by [[Debmar-Mercury]] and [[20th Television]])


===Big Ticket Television===
=== As CBS Television Distribution ===
[[File:CBS Television Distribution logo.svg|thumb|right|The logo as CBS Television Distribution logo from September 26, 2006 to January 15, 2021]]
*''[[Moesha]]'' (1996-2001)
The previous distribution arm of CBS, CBS Paramount Domestic Television, merged with [[King World Productions]] to form CBS Television Distribution on September 26, 2006.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dempsey|first=John|date=September 27, 2006|title=CBS creates syndie giant|url=https://variety.com/2006/scene/markets-festivals/cbs-creates-syndie-giant-1117950754/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011033049/https://variety.com/2006/scene/markets-festivals/cbs-creates-syndie-giant-1117950754/|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 16, 2007, the studio launched a separate home video division, [[CBS Home Entertainment]], for release of in-house-made shows on home video which would be distributed through the second incarnation of Viacom via Paramount Home Entertainment (which continues till date).<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Garrett|first1=Diane|last2=Adalian|first2=Josef|date=January 16, 2007|title=CBS makes split decision|url=https://variety.com/2007/digital/features/cbs-makes-split-decision-1117957490/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011033050/https://variety.com/2007/digital/features/cbs-makes-split-decision-1117957490/|url-status=live}}</ref>


On February 25, 2007, CBS Television Distribution sold shows produced by [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] to [[Showtime Networks|its parent subsidiary]] for self-syndication and broadcast.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Benson|first=Jim|date=February 26, 2007|title=Exclusive: CBS Sells Showtime Shows|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/exclusive-cbs-sells-showtime-shows-30193|website=[[Broadcasting & Cable]]|access-date=November 23, 2021|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123024130/https://www.nexttv.com/news/exclusive-cbs-sells-showtime-shows-30193|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year on August 18, CBS Television Distribution acquired a 50% stake in online talent search service ''Big Shot'' from Madison Road Entertainment and Maverick Television.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Adalian|first=Josef|date=August 13, 2007|title=CBS unit nabs stake in ‘Big Shot’|url=https://variety.com/2007/scene/markets-festivals/cbs-unit-nabs-stake-in-big-shot-1117970097/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=November 23, 2021|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123024135/https://variety.com/2007/scene/markets-festivals/cbs-unit-nabs-stake-in-big-shot-1117970097/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Viacom===
On November 20, 2007, CBS Television Distribution began carrying first-run episodes of ''[[Everybody Hates Chris]]'' on its-owned stations and those of Fox in 2009,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Adalian|first=Josef|date=November 21, 2007|title=TV stations don’t ‘Hate Chris’|url=https://variety.com/2007/scene/markets-festivals/tv-stations-don-t-hate-chris-1117976362/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=November 24, 2021|archive-date=November 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124030318/https://variety.com/2007/scene/markets-festivals/tv-stations-don-t-hate-chris-1117976362/|url-status=live}}</ref> with CBS signing a deal with Nickelodeon on March 2, 2008 to bring reruns of ''[[Everybody Hates Chris]]'' to air for cable broadcast on its [[Nick at Nite]] channel.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dempsey|first=John|date=March 3, 2008|title=Nick at Nite loves ‘Chris’|url=https://variety.com/2008/tv/markets-festivals/nick-at-nite-loves-chris-1117981725/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=November 24, 2021|archive-date=November 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124030315/https://variety.com/2008/tv/markets-festivals/nick-at-nite-loves-chris-1117981725/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*the [[Terrytoons]] library (1921-1986) (passed over from CBS, ownership eventually coming full-circle back to CBS in 2006)
*most of the ''[[Cannon Films]]'' and [[Elvis Presley]] feature library
*''[[Amanda's]]'' (1982-1983)
*''[[The Master (TV series)|The Master]]'' (1984)
*''[[Split Second]]'' (1986-1987) (Produced by Stefan Hafos-Monty Hall Productions)
*''[[Matlock (TV series)|Matlock]]'' (1986-1995)
*''[[Double Dare (1986 game show)|Double Dare]]'' (1986-1990, 1992)
*''[[Finders Keepers (1987 TV series)|Finders Keepers]]'' (1987-1989)
*''[[Remote Control (game show)|Remote Control]]'' (1989-1990)


On October 6, 2012, John Nogawski left his role as president of CBS Television Distribution<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreeva|first=Neille|date=October 2, 2012|title=CBS TV Distribution President John Nogawski Exits, Armando Nuñez To Oversee Domestic And International Distribution|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|url=https://deadline.com/2012/10/cbs-tv-distribution-president-john-nogawski-exits-armando-nunez-to-oversee-domestic-and-international-distribution-346543/|access-date=December 30, 2022|archive-date=January 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101152855/https://deadline.com/2012/10/cbs-tv-distribution-president-john-nogawski-exits-armando-nunez-to-oversee-domestic-and-international-distribution-346543/|url-status=live}}</ref> with programming president Aaron Meyerson following in his footsteps a week later.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Marechal|first=A. J.|date=October 16, 2012|title=Aaron Meyerson exits CBS TV Distribution|url=https://variety.com/2012/tv/news/aaron-meyerson-exits-cbs-tv-distribution-1118060840/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=November 24, 2021|archive-date=November 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124030715/https://variety.com/2012/tv/news/aaron-meyerson-exits-cbs-tv-distribution-1118060840/|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 22, 2013, former executive of [[Telepictures Productions]], Hilary Estey McLoughlin, joined CBS Television Distribution as head of creative affairs.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Marechal|first=A. J.|date=October 22, 2013|title=Hilary Estey McLoughlin Joins CBS TV Distribution as Head of Creative Affairs|url=https://variety.com/2013/tv/news/hilary-estey-mcloughlin-joins-cbs-tv-distribution-as-of-creative-affairs-1200752357/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=November 24, 2021|archive-date=November 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124030717/https://variety.com/2013/tv/news/hilary-estey-mcloughlin-joins-cbs-tv-distribution-as-of-creative-affairs-1200752357/|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 2, 2015, CBS Television Distribution renewed ''[[Judge Judy]]'' through to the end of the 2019–20 television season.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|date=March 2, 2015|title=‘Judge Judy’ Extends Big Bucks Contract With CBS Through 2020|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/judge-judy-extends-big-bucks-contract-with-cbs-through-2020-1201444365/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=November 24, 2021|archive-date=February 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209133044/http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/judge-judy-extends-big-bucks-contract-with-cbs-through-2020-1201444365/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===DreamWorks Television===
*''[[Spin City]]'' (1996-2002) (first DreamWorks TV show to be acquired by Paramount Television for syndication in 2000)
*''[[Alienators: Evolution Continues]]'' (2001-02) (co-produced by [[DiC Entertainment]] and [[Columbia TriStar Television]] - now [[Sony Pictures Television]] and [[DreamWorks Television]], co-distributed by the latter)
*''[[Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]'' (2003-08) (co-produced and co-distributed by [[NBC Universal Television]])
*''[[Father of the Pride]]'' (2004) (co-produced by [[DreamWorks Animation]])
*''[[On the Lot]]'' (2007) (co-produced with [[Amblin Entertainment]] and [[Mark Burnett]] Productions)


With a growing international syndication business, CBS sought to split the group. On July 9, 2016, CBS hired former executive vice president and general sales manager for [[20th Television]]'s syndication arm and [[MyNetworkTV]], Paul Franklin, as head of CBS Television Distribution with Nuñez returning to just being president of CBS Studios International.<ref name="CBS1">{{Cite news|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|date=July 6, 2016|title=Paul Franklin to Head CBS Television Distribution, Armando Nunez Returns Focus to International|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/paul-franklin-armando-nunez-cbs-television-distribution-president-1201809231/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=August 15, 2019|archive-date=June 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622031757/https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/paul-franklin-armando-nunez-cbs-television-distribution-president-1201809231/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Aaron Spelling (Spelling Television)===
''(Unless noted otherwise, the Spelling catalog was initially syndicated domestically by Worldvision Enterprises, of which Spelling became the parent company in 1989.)''
*''among key shows:''
*''[[Burke's Law]]'' (produced for Four Star) (1963-1966)
*''[[The Guns of Will Sonnett]]'' (Thomas/Spelling Productions) (1967-1969) (previously distributed by King World)
*''[[The Mod Squad]]'' (Thomas/Spelling Productions) (1968-1973)
*''[[The New People]]'' (Thomas/Spelling Productions) (1969-1970)
*''[[The Rookies]]'' (Spelling-Goldberg Productions) (1972-1976) (rights since reverted to [[Sony Pictures Television]])
*''[[The Love Boat]]'' (produced with The Douglas S. Cramer Company) (1977-1986)
*''[[Vega$]]'' (1978-1981) (syndicated by [[20th Television|20th Century Fox]])
*''[[Dynasty (TV series)|Dynasty]]'' (1981-1989) (syndicated by 20th Century Fox)
*''[[Beverly Hills 90210]]'' (1990-2000)
*''[[Twin Peaks]]'' (1990-1991)
*''[[Melrose Place]]'' (1992-1999)


On October 30, 2018, Armando Nuñez was named chief content licensing officer for CBS Corporation, replacing Scott Koondel who stepped down for a production deal with the CBS network, and president and chief executive officer for CBS Global Distribution Group, replacing outgoing executive Paul Franklin, which he added to his presidency at CBS Studios International.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Maas|first=Jennifer|date=October 30, 2018|title=Armando Nuñez to Head up New CBS Global Distribution Group|work=[[TheWrap]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|url=https://www.thewrap.com/armando-nunez-cbs-global-distribution-group-president-ceo/|access-date=August 15, 2019|archive-date=August 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815135409/https://www.thewrap.com/armando-nunez-cbs-global-distribution-group-president-ceo/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Laurel Entertainment===
*''[[Tales from the Darkside]]'' (1984-1988) (In association with Tribune Entertainment)
*''[[Monsters (TV series)|Monsters]]'' (1988-1991)


On April 3, 2019, [[Debmar-Mercury]] signed an advertising sales deal with CBS Television Distribution as a replacement for 20th Century Fox Television (now [[20th Television]]) which was [[acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired]] by [[The Walt Disney Company]].<ref name="DebMerc" /> CBS Television Distribution Media Sales is now responsible for the advertising sales for the Lionsgate/[[Revolution Studios]] television libraries, ''[[Family Feud]]'', and ''[[The Wendy Williams Show]]''.<ref name="CBS1" /> In June 2019, CBS Television Distribution announced that it would launch [[Dabl]], a lifestyle broadcasting network on September 9, 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|date=June 17, 2019|title=CBS to Launch DABL Digital Lifestyle Channel in September|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/cbs-dabl-digital-launch-martha-stewart-emeril-lagasse-1203244886/|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=August 15, 2019|archive-date=June 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618131247/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/cbs-dabl-digital-launch-martha-stewart-emeril-lagasse-1203244886/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Don Fedderson Productions===
*''[[The Millionaire]]'' (1955-1960)
*''[[My Three Sons]]'' (1960-1972) (''co-produced with MCA TV from 1960 to 1965, then in association with CBS from 1965 to 1972; CBS Paramount has distributed the series in separate packages, although a majority of the color CBS episodes are the ones that are widely seen today; most of the earlier black-and-white shows and those from the final season are currently not syndicated'')
*''[[Family Affair]]'' (''CBS owns only the domestic television rights, [[NBC Universal]] owns the international television rights'')


=== As CBS Media Ventures ===
===Sheldon Leonard===
On January 11, 2021, CBS Television Distribution was renamed CBS Media Ventures as part of an ongoing rebranding of all CBS properties; the new name was announced as reflecting businesses beyond syndication, including ad sales and digital content production.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Zorrilla|first=Mónica Marie|date=January 11, 2021|title=CBS Television Distribution Rebrands as CBS Media Ventures|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cbs-media-ventures-1234881656/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111170127/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cbs-media-ventures-1234881656/|archive-date=January 11, 2021|work=[[variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=January 11, 2021}}</ref> In November 2024, CBS Media Ventures was sued by [[Sony Pictures Television]], alleging that the company was engaging in preferential treatment of CBS-owned programming that prevented it from meeting its obligations to maximize the value of ''[[Wheel of Fortune (American game show)|Wheel of Fortune]]'' and ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' on the syndication market. The company cited the bundling of lower-rated CBS shows with ''Wheel'' and ''Jeopardy!'' (such as ''[[The Drew Barrymore Show]]'' and ''[[Hot Bench]]''), prioritizing the clearance of its wholly-owned shows (such as ''Entertainment Tonight'') on the highest-rated stations in markets at the expense of the game shows, and laying off their dedicated marketing teams during layoffs associated with the CBS/[[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]] merger. Sony argued that the cutbacks had "kneecapped its ability to meet its contractual obligations".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maddaus |first=Gene |date=2024-10-31 |title=Sony Sues CBS for Self-Dealing on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/wheel-of-fortune-jeopardy-sony-sues-cbs-lawsuit-1236196675/ |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
*''NOTE: Leonard always used "dummy companies" to produce his shows. All were distributed by CBS Films, then by [[Viacom]].
*''[[The Andy Griffith Show]]'' (1960-1968) (Mayberry Enterprises)
*''[[The Dick Van Dyke Show]]'' (1961-1966) (Calvada Productions)--'''''Note:''''' ''CBS Paramount is no longer responsible for distribution of this series, as such rights are now shared by Calvada and Paul Brownstein Television''
*''[[Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.]]'' (1964-1969) (Ashland Productions)


== Current programming ==
===Bing Crosby Productions===
=== First-run syndication ===
*''[[Ben Casey]]'', distributed by Worldvision (1961-1966)
*''[[Hogan's Heroes]]'', (1965-1971) (co-produced by CBS, distributed by CBS Films, then Viacom)
* ''[[The Drew Barrymore Show]]'' (2020–present; produced by [[Big Ticket Entertainment]] and [[Flower Films]])
* ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' (1981–present; originally produced by [[Paramount Domestic Television]])
* '' Flip Side'' (2024–present; produced by Keller/Noll, Courtside Creative and [[Game Show Network|Game Show Enterprises]])
* ''[[Hot Bench]]'' (2014–present; produced by [[Big Ticket Entertainment]] and [[Judy Sheindlin|Queen Bee Productions]])
* ''[[Inside Edition]]'' (1989–present; originally produced by [[King World Productions|King World]])
* ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' (1984–present; produced by [[Sony Pictures Television]])
* ''[[Pictionary (2022 game show)|Pictionary]]'' (2022–present; produced by [[Fox First Run]], Bill's Market & Television Production and [[Mattel Television]])
* ''[[Wheel of Fortune (American game show)|Wheel of Fortune]]'' (1983–present; produced by Sony Pictures Television)


===[[SFM Entertainment]]===
=== Off-net syndication ===
* ''[[Bull (2016 TV series)|Bull]]'' (2021–present)
*''NOTE: The programs listed in this category were produced by other entities for initial syndication by SFM; these syndication rights are now owned by CTD.''
* ''[[SEAL Team (TV series)|SEAL Team]]'' (2021–present)
*''[[Mickey Mouse Club]]'' (1977-1978) (''produced by [[Walt Disney Productions]]'')
* ''[[MacGyver (2016 TV series)|MacGyver]]'' (2021–present)
*''[[The Flip Wilson Show]]'' (1970-1974) (''produced by Clerow Productions'')


===CBS===
=== Network television ===
* ''[[One Magnificent Morning]]'' ([[The CW]]) (2014–present; distributor of package to CW affiliates and [[The CW Plus]])
*''[[Gunsmoke]]'' (1955-1975)
*''[[The Phil Silvers Show]]'' (1955-1959)
*''[[Have Gun - Will Travel]]'' (1957-1963)
*''[[Perry Mason (TV series)|Perry Mason]]'' (1957-1966)
*''[[The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series)|The Twilight Zone]]'' (1959-1964)
*''[[Rawhide (TV series)|Rawhide]]'' (1959-1965)
*''[[The Wild Wild West]]'' (1965-1969)
*''[[Coronet Blue]]'' (1967)
*''[[Hawaii Five-O]]'' (1968-1980)
*''[[Rescue 911]]'' (1989-1996) (Distributed by MTM Enterprises) Co-owned with [[20th Television]]
*''[[Walker, Texas Ranger]]'' (1993-2001) (CBS owns the series while [[Sony Pictures Television]] handles US distribution sales)
*''[[Touched by an Angel]]'' (1994-2003)
*''[[Central Park West (TV series)|Central Park West]]'' (1995-1996) (Produced by Darren Star Productions)
*''[[Early Edition]]'' (1996-2000) (Produced by [[TriStar Television]])
*''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'' (2000-present) (co-owned by and co-produced with [[Alliance Atlantis]]) (Post-2006 episodes co-produced by CBS Paramount Network Television)
*''[[CSI: Miami]]'' (2002-present) (co-owned by and co-produced with Alliance Atlantis) (Post-2006 episodes co-produced by CBS Paramount Network Television)
*''[[CSI: NY]]'' (2004-present) (co-owned by and co-produced with Alliance Atlantis) (Post-2006 episodes co-produced by CBS Paramount Network Television)
*''[[Dave's World]]'' (1993-1997) (Distributed by MTM Enterprises) Co-owned with [[20th Television]]
*''[[Ghost Whisperer]]'' (2005-present, co-produced with [[ABC Studios]] - formerly Touchstone Television)


== See also ==
===King World Productions===
* [[List of Paramount Global television programs]]
*''[[Rolonda]]'' (1995-1999)
*''[[The Little Rascals]]'' (1929-1938, syndicated 1964-present)
*''[[Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa]]'' (1992-1994)
*''[[The Cindy Margolis Show]]''(2000-2001)


== Folded companies/divisions ==
===Group W Productions/Eyemark Entertainment===
* [[CBS Television Film Sales]]/[[Viacom (1952-2005)|CBS Films]]/[[CBS Enterprises]] (1952–70)
*''[[Martha Stewart Living]]'' (1993-2004) (distributed by Group W, then Eyemark, and finally, by King World)
* [[Viacom Productions|Viacom Productions/Enterprises]] (1971–95)
*''[[Caroline in the City]]'' (1995-1999)(distributed by Eyemark,and finally King World)
* [[Paramount Domestic Television]] (1982–2006)
*''[[The Regis Phiblin Show]]'' (1961-)
* [[Worldvision Enterprises]] (1973–99)
*''[[The Mike Douglas Show]] (1964-1982)
* [[Westinghouse Broadcasting|Group W Productions]] (1961–96)
*''[[PM Magazine]]'' (1976-1990)
* [[Eyemark Entertainment]] (1996–99)
* CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2006–07)
* [[King World Productions]] (1964–2007)


== References ==
===Worldvision Enterprises===
{{Reflist}}
:''Formerly ABC Films''
*''[[Combat!]]'' (1962-1967) (US distribution only)


== External links ==
===HBO===
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110421035931/http://syndicationbible.cbstvd.com/ CBS Television Distribution Syndication Bible]
:''International rights to several HBO shows were acquired by Paramount Television after acquiring Rysher Entertainment. The US rights are with [[Warner Bros. Television Distribution]] through HBO Enterprises.''
*''[[Arliss]]'' (1996-2002)
*''[[Deadwood (TV series)|Deadwood]]'' (2004-2006)
*''[[Oz (TV series)|Oz]]'' (1997-2003)
*''[[Sex and the City]]'' (1998-2004)


{{Paramount Global}}
===Other programs and rights issues===
{{Authority control}}
*''[[The Honeymooners]]'', (1955-1956 and beyond) (''the "Classic 39" shows, produced by [[Jackie Gleason]] Enterprises, distributed by CBS Films, then Viacom; CBS owns the classic series outright, while the Gleason company owns the "lost episodes", but CBS Paramount distributes both packages; other "Honeymooners" material after this period are handled by the Gleason company and Paul Brownstein Television'')
*''[[Get Smart]]'' (1965-1969) (''aired on NBC and produced by Talent Associates except the final season, which both aired on and produced by CBS, distributed by [[NBC|NBC Films]], then [[National Telefilm Associates]] and later Republic Pictures: home entertainment rights are owned by [[Time-Life Home Video]], [[Warner Home Video]] for seasonal releases and [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] for complete series'')
*''[[That Girl]]'' (1966-1971) (''Produced by Daisy Productions; distributed by [[Metromedia|Metromedia Producers Corporation]] through the early-1980s, when rights were sold to Worldvision'')
*''[[Concentration (game show)|Concentration]]'' (1958-1973) (first two seasons produced by [[Barry & Enright Productions|Barry, Enright & Friendly Productions]], originally syndicated by Worldvision)
*''[[Little House on the Prairie (TV series)|Little House on the Prairie]]'' (1974-1983) (''produced by NBC, originally distributed by Worldvision. [[MGM Worldwide Television|MGM International Television Distribution]] handles international television distribution rights thru NBC Universal International Television Distribution.)
*''[[Petticoat Junction]]'' (1963-1970) (Produced by [[Filmways|Filmways Television]] and CBS, later distributed by Viacom)
*''[[The Beverly Hillbillies]]'' (1962-1971) (Produced by [[Filmways|Filmways Television]] and CBS, later distributed by Viacom)
*''[[Harlem Globetrotters (TV series)|Harlem Globetrotters]]'' (1970-1973) (Produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. Later distributed by Viacom until taken over by Paramount Domestic Television in 1995. Ancillary rights are controlled by [[Warner Bros. Television]].)
*''[[Branded]]'' (1965-1967) (Produced by [[Mark Goodson]], originally syndicated by King World)
*''[[Saved by the Bell]]'' (1989-1993) includes ''[[Saved by the Bell: The College Years]]'' (1993-1994), and ''[[Saved by the Bell: The New Class]]'' (1993-2000) (Produced by Peter Engel Productions in association with NBC Productions. [[NBC Universal Television Distribution]] handles U.S. television distribution rights, while CBS Television Distribution handles global distribution outside the U.S. Series was formerly distributed by Paramount Domestic Television by way of Rysher Entertainment until NBC Enterprises regained television distribution rights in 2003.)


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==Past names==
[[Category:CBS Media Ventures]]
* CBS Films
[[Category:Paramount Global subsidiaries]]
* [[Viacom Enterprises]]
* [[Desilu Productions|Desilu Sales]]
* [[Paramount Domestic Television]]
* [[Worldvision Enterprises]]
* [[Group W]] Productions
* Eyemark Entertainment
* CBS Paramount Domestic Television
* [[King World]]

==Notes==
* The 1994 series The New Price is Right was distributed by Paramount Domestic Television from 1994-1995. The series is now owned and distributed by The Fremantle Corporation due to its incarnation from ''The Price is Right''.
* ''Combat'' is currently distributed by CTD in the United States from former distributor Worldvision Enterprises, while [[Disney-ABC International Television]] owns global rights.
* ''Early Edition'' was produced by CBS Productions and TriStar Television. CBS Television Distribution handles U.S. distribution rights, while [[Sony Pictures Television International]] handles global rights.
* [[CBS]] holds the underlying North American rights to ''Criminal Minds'' and ''Ghost Whisperer'', while international distribution rights are with [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] (through DAIT).

===References===
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==External links==
* [http://www.cbstvd.com/ CBS Television Distribution corporate website]
* [http://www.paramounttv.com CBS Television Distribution Syndication Bible]
* {{imdb company|id=0213710|company=CBS Television Distribution}}
* {{imdb company|id=0170466|company=CBS Paramount Domestic Television}}
* [http://www.snta.com/php/display.php?p=PR_SP_syndicator&s_id=11 Syndicated Network Television Association-CBS Television Distribution]

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[[Category:Television series by studio]]
[[Category:Television syndication distributors]]
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CBS Media Ventures, Inc.
Formerly
  • CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2006–07)
  • CBS Television Distribution (2007–21)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryBroadcast syndication
Predecessors
FoundedJanuary 17, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-01-17) in Los Angeles, California, US
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
,
US
Key people
Wendy McMahon (President and CEO)
ParentCBS Studios
WebsiteOfficial website

CBS Media Ventures, Inc. (formerly CBS Paramount Domestic Television and CBS Television Distribution) is the television broadcast syndication arm of CBS Studios, a division of the CBS Entertainment Group, in turn a division of Paramount Global,[1] founded on January 17, 2006 by CBS Corporation from a merger of CBS Paramount Domestic Television and KingWorld.

On launch, the division was led by King World CEO Roger King, who had his own production company merged into the division, until his death on December 8, 2007. It was formerly the main distribution arm of Paramount Media Networks (now handled by Paramount Global Content Distribution), the CBS and The CW television networks, which are currently handled by parent company CBS Studios. The division also consists of CBS's home entertainment arm, CBS Home Entertainment.

Background

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The division has distribution rights to acquired television series, mini-series and films from the following libraries:

Paramount Pictures distributes content owned by Paramount and Miramax on broadcast television, with some films licensed to Trifecta Entertainment & Media.

As CBS Television Distribution, the division formerly distributed the films from the libraries from Republic Pictures and Carolco Pictures. Until 2021, it was responsible for international television distribution rights to a few episodic serial programs which aired on HBO by Rysher Entertainment through its Paramount Global Content Licensing division; it has since being handled by Paramount Global Distribution Group (both of these are currently known as Paramount Global Content Distribution). It also acted as an advertising sales representative for Debmar-Mercury, which is now owned by Lionsgate.[2]

This is the sixth distribution name for CBS: CBS Television Film Sales (1952–58) was the first,[3] CBS Films, Inc. (1958–68) was the second,[4] CBS Enterprises (1968–70) was the third,[5] Eyemark Entertainment (1995–99) was the fourth and CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2006–07) was the fifth. The first 3 CBS distribution monikers were also used for a separate media company-turned-conglomerate connected to CBS which evolved to what is now historically known as the first/original incarnation of Viacom Inc..

The current moniker for the overseas distribution arm CBS Media Ventures since 2009 is CBS Studios International, now Paramount Global Content Distribution.

History

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As CBS Paramount Domestic Television

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Logo as CBS Paramount Domestic Television.

On January 17, 2006, CBS Paramount Domestic Television became an interim syndication arm.

As CBS Television Distribution

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The logo as CBS Television Distribution logo from September 26, 2006 to January 15, 2021

The previous distribution arm of CBS, CBS Paramount Domestic Television, merged with King World Productions to form CBS Television Distribution on September 26, 2006.[6] On January 16, 2007, the studio launched a separate home video division, CBS Home Entertainment, for release of in-house-made shows on home video which would be distributed through the second incarnation of Viacom via Paramount Home Entertainment (which continues till date).[7]

On February 25, 2007, CBS Television Distribution sold shows produced by Showtime to its parent subsidiary for self-syndication and broadcast.[8] Later that year on August 18, CBS Television Distribution acquired a 50% stake in online talent search service Big Shot from Madison Road Entertainment and Maverick Television.[9] On November 20, 2007, CBS Television Distribution began carrying first-run episodes of Everybody Hates Chris on its-owned stations and those of Fox in 2009,[10] with CBS signing a deal with Nickelodeon on March 2, 2008 to bring reruns of Everybody Hates Chris to air for cable broadcast on its Nick at Nite channel.[11]

On October 6, 2012, John Nogawski left his role as president of CBS Television Distribution[12] with programming president Aaron Meyerson following in his footsteps a week later.[13] On October 22, 2013, former executive of Telepictures Productions, Hilary Estey McLoughlin, joined CBS Television Distribution as head of creative affairs.[14] On March 2, 2015, CBS Television Distribution renewed Judge Judy through to the end of the 2019–20 television season.[15]

With a growing international syndication business, CBS sought to split the group. On July 9, 2016, CBS hired former executive vice president and general sales manager for 20th Television's syndication arm and MyNetworkTV, Paul Franklin, as head of CBS Television Distribution with Nuñez returning to just being president of CBS Studios International.[16]

On October 30, 2018, Armando Nuñez was named chief content licensing officer for CBS Corporation, replacing Scott Koondel who stepped down for a production deal with the CBS network, and president and chief executive officer for CBS Global Distribution Group, replacing outgoing executive Paul Franklin, which he added to his presidency at CBS Studios International.[17]

On April 3, 2019, Debmar-Mercury signed an advertising sales deal with CBS Television Distribution as a replacement for 20th Century Fox Television (now 20th Television) which was acquired by The Walt Disney Company.[2] CBS Television Distribution Media Sales is now responsible for the advertising sales for the Lionsgate/Revolution Studios television libraries, Family Feud, and The Wendy Williams Show.[16] In June 2019, CBS Television Distribution announced that it would launch Dabl, a lifestyle broadcasting network on September 9, 2019.[18]

As CBS Media Ventures

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On January 11, 2021, CBS Television Distribution was renamed CBS Media Ventures as part of an ongoing rebranding of all CBS properties; the new name was announced as reflecting businesses beyond syndication, including ad sales and digital content production.[19] In November 2024, CBS Media Ventures was sued by Sony Pictures Television, alleging that the company was engaging in preferential treatment of CBS-owned programming that prevented it from meeting its obligations to maximize the value of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! on the syndication market. The company cited the bundling of lower-rated CBS shows with Wheel and Jeopardy! (such as The Drew Barrymore Show and Hot Bench), prioritizing the clearance of its wholly-owned shows (such as Entertainment Tonight) on the highest-rated stations in markets at the expense of the game shows, and laying off their dedicated marketing teams during layoffs associated with the CBS/Viacom merger. Sony argued that the cutbacks had "kneecapped its ability to meet its contractual obligations".[20]

Current programming

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First-run syndication

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Off-net syndication

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Network television

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See also

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Folded companies/divisions

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References

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  1. ^ "About CBS Television Distribution". ViacomCBS. Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Petski, Denise (April 3, 2019). "Debmar-Mercury Inks Multi-Year Deal With CBS TV Distribution For Ad Sales". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  3. ^ "CBS-TV Film Distribution Unit Formed" (PDF). Broadcasting: 64. February 11, 1952. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
  4. ^ "Money on the Move in TV Film" (PDF). Broadcasting: 32. September 22, 1958. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
  5. ^ "At Deadline: Name Change at CBS" (PDF). Broadcasting: 9. December 4, 1967. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
  6. ^ Dempsey, John (September 27, 2006). "CBS creates syndie giant". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  7. ^ Garrett, Diane; Adalian, Josef (January 16, 2007). "CBS makes split decision". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  8. ^ Benson, Jim (February 26, 2007). "Exclusive: CBS Sells Showtime Shows". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  9. ^ Adalian, Josef (August 13, 2007). "CBS unit nabs stake in 'Big Shot'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  10. ^ Adalian, Josef (November 21, 2007). "TV stations don't 'Hate Chris'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  11. ^ Dempsey, John (March 3, 2008). "Nick at Nite loves 'Chris'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Neille (October 2, 2012). "CBS TV Distribution President John Nogawski Exits, Armando Nuñez To Oversee Domestic And International Distribution". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  13. ^ Marechal, A. J. (October 16, 2012). "Aaron Meyerson exits CBS TV Distribution". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  14. ^ Marechal, A. J. (October 22, 2013). "Hilary Estey McLoughlin Joins CBS TV Distribution as Head of Creative Affairs". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  15. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (March 2, 2015). "'Judge Judy' Extends Big Bucks Contract With CBS Through 2020". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 9, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  16. ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia (July 6, 2016). "Paul Franklin to Head CBS Television Distribution, Armando Nunez Returns Focus to International". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 22, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  17. ^ Maas, Jennifer (October 30, 2018). "Armando Nuñez to Head up New CBS Global Distribution Group". TheWrap. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 15, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  18. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (June 17, 2019). "CBS to Launch DABL Digital Lifestyle Channel in September". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 18, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  19. ^ Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (January 11, 2021). "CBS Television Distribution Rebrands as CBS Media Ventures". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  20. ^ Maddaus, Gene (October 31, 2024). "Sony Sues CBS for Self-Dealing on 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!'". Variety. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
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