The Test (talk show)
| The Test | |
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| Genre | Talk show |
| Presented by | Kirk Fox |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 118 |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Production company | Stage 29 Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndication |
| Release | September 9, 2013 – May 2014 |
The Test is an American conflict resolution talk show that premiered on September 9, 2013,[1] and aired on syndication.[2] Hosted by Kirk Fox, The Test handles a variety of tests such as polygraph, DNA, and pregnancy.[3][4][5] It resolves conflicts that are present between families, friends or various people.[2][6]
Production
[edit]The series was revealed on January 9, 2013, when it was sold into 56% of the country.[7][8] By April 2013, The Test was sold in over 90% of the country with Tribune Broadcasting's 17 owned stations[broken anchor] serving as the series' anchor group in major markets.[9][10][11]
On April 1, 2014, it was announced that The Test had been canceled.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (September 9, 2013). "'The Test' Host Kirk Fox, EP Jay McGraw Preview Talk Show, Reveal Celebrity Guests". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b ""The Test" Premieres September 9th with a Week of Lively and Exciting Shows Highlighted by a Back-to-Back Dina and Michael Lohan Exclusive". The Futon Critic (Press release). CBS Television Distribution. September 6, 2013.
- ^ "Lamar Odom's Alleged Mistress Put to 'The Test'". Entertainment Tonight. September 11, 2013.
- ^ Alex Ben Block (January 9, 2013). "Conflict Talk Show 'The Test' Launches in the Fall". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Stelter, Brian (January 29, 2013). "'The Test' Will Join Television Talk Shows". The New York Times.
- ^ Downey, Kevin (August 29, 2013). "'The Test' Ready For Its Big Syndication Test". TV News Check.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 9, 2013). "It's Official: CBS TV Distribution's 'The Test' A Go For Fall, Clearance At 56% of U.S." Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "CBS Television Distribution Sells Daytime Talk Show "The Test" Into 56% of the Country". The Futon Critic (Press release). CBS Television Distribution. January 9, 2013.
- ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 22, 2013). "Ciano to Executive Produce CTD's 'The Test'". Broadcasting & Cable.
- ^ Alex Ben Block (April 22, 2013). "'The Test' Names Patricia Ciano Executive Producer". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Marechal, AJ (April 22, 2013). "Patricia Ciano to Exec Produce 'The Test'". Variety.
- ^ Alex Ben Block (April 1, 2014). "Daytime Talk Shows Trisha Goddard and 'The Test' Canceled". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
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