| Lifechangers | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Talk show |
| Created by | Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey |
| Presented by | Drew Pinsky |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | Unknown |
| Production | |
| Running time | 20–22 minutes |
| Production companies | Dr. Drew Productions Lisa G. Productions Telepictures Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | The CW |
| Release | September 19, 2011 – May 18, 2012 |
Lifechangers was an American half-hour daytime show hosted by Drew Pinsky. It premiered on September 19, 2011, as part of The CW Daytime.
Overview
The show featured Drew Pinsky and a panel of experts including celebrities and doctors, helping ordinary people who are dealing with conflicts in their lives, which could include relationship or addiction issues.[1]
Development
It was announced in April 2011 that The CW had ordered Lifechangers to series.[2] The show aired on weekdays at 3:00 ET/2:00 CT on The CW stations as part of The CW Daytime block, replacing The Tyra Banks Show repeats which aired during the 2010–2011 television season.[3] An original episode aired in the first half-hour and an encore telecast in the second one. It was announced on August 4, 2011 that Maria Menounos will have on-air duties on the show.[4]
Production
Lifechangers was produced by Warner Bros.' Telepictures Productions. Drew Pinsky served as executive producer alongside Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey, who also created the series, and Howard Lapides. It was announced in March that former The Tyra Banks Show producer Rachel Miskowiec will co-produce.[5]
Cancellation
The program stopped airing new episodes in May and was replaced on September 17, 2012 by Tribune Broadcasting/ITV Studios's The Bill Cunningham Show.[6]
References
- ↑ "Dr. Drew CW Show Lifechangers - Today's News: Our Take". TVGuide.com. 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly. "CW Orders Dr. Drew Show for Afternoon Block". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "CW To Carry Dr. Drew Daytime Show –". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ↑ Maria Menounos Signs Deal with Telepictures, Will Co-Host "Extra", Deadline Hollywood, August 4, 2011
- ↑ "CW's 'Dr. Drew's Lifechangers' Gets An Executive Producer –". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ↑ Albiniak, Paige (10 February 2012). "Exclusive: Tribune's 'Bill Cunningham' to Take Over CW's Daytime Slot This Fall; Conflict talker will air at 3 p.m. across the country". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
