The late-night talk show from CBS Television Distribution has already been sold in all top 10 markets and 17 of the top 20, covering 52 percent of the country.

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Arsenio Hall

It's official: Arsenio Hall is returning to television, partnering with CBS Television Distribution for a late-night talk show.

The project will see the former host of The Arsenio Hall Show reteam with CBSTVD, whose previous incarnation, Paramount Domestic Television, oversaw his syndicated late-night talker that ran from 1989-94.

"We're excited to welcome Arsenio back to the family and partnering on his new, late-night syndicated talk show,” CBSTVD president John Nogawski said in announcing the news Monday. "Arsenio had a substantial following with his previous late-night show, and that same 18-34 audience is now right in the middle of the late-night core audience of 35-54. Years ago, he transcended time periods and attracted a crossover audience while bringing a fresh perspective to late night. That same need in the market exists today as when we originally launched. We are looking forward to the same success with Arsenio's seasoned expertise and appeal in this genre.”

Hall's new Monday-Friday entry will bow in fall 2013, with CBSTVD partnering with Tribune broadcasting stations for the show, which already has been sold in the top 10 markets and 17 of the top 20 -- covering 52 percent of the country. With Tribune aboard, the strip will launch on 17 stations including WIPX New York and KTLA Los Angeles at 11 p.m. and WGN Chicago at 10 p.m.

In May, Hall defeated former American Idol contestant Clay Aiken to be crowned the fifth-cycle winner of NBC's Donald Trump-hosted Celebrity Apprentice and has been vocal with his desire to return to the talk-show circuit.

Recent speculation indicated that Hall would return to the small screen as the host of a syndicated daytime talk show.

"It's an amazing feeling to be going home to my old friends and colleagues and firing up our 'Night Thing,’ " Hall said. “Let's get busy ... again!”

The as-yet-untitled taker has been cleared in markets including Boston, San Francisco, Atlanta, Detroit, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Denver, Cleveland, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Mo., Greensboro, N.C., and Norfolk, Va.

“As Tribune evolves, we will continue to add first-run, original programming," Tribune Broadcasting president of programming and entertainment Sean Compton said. "Arsenio will be exclusive to broadcast and is a natural fit for our stations’ Monday-Friday late-night time period."

The show will be produced by CBSTVD in association with Arsenio Hall Communications and Octagon Entertainment Productions. Hall will executive produce alongside his manager, John Ferriter. The entry joins CBSTVD fare including such daytime entries as Judge Judy, Dr. Phil, Judge Joe Brown and The Jeff Probst Show.

Glad he worked out a deal. We need him back more now than ever..Hope its based here in Hollywood again so i can attend on a regular basis again...

I'll watch.

he had a good show,

i hope and think he'll have another.

paintedlady said:

I'll watch.

Oh fuck yes!!!

But wait, did I see it won't air until Fall 2013??? WTF? Why so long?

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OMG I remember mentions of him in the early 90's, but was still young, now I can watch him!

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Yeah, it's goin down. First episode should feature Murphy, Madonna and Farrakhan.

LOL! I doubt Brother Minister will be invited back,

I'm looking forward to this because his old show was the best late night show IMO.

babynoz said:

BobGeorge909 said:

babynoz said:

LOL! I doubt Brother Minister will be invited back,

I'm looking forward to this because his old show was the best late night show IMO.

It was insightful as it was funny. My fav right now is Fallon's....that dude is crazy funny AND musical. He can pop into a song at any time. And the Roots r there to boot. It awesome. I like the games he plays with the guests too...dictionary, beer pong...ice holes...I just live the home damn sho...arsenic and jimmy better not b in the same time slot.

BobGeorge909 said:

babynoz said:

LOL! I doubt Brother Minister will be invited back,

I'm looking forward to this because his old show was the best late night show IMO.

It was insightful as it was funny. My fav right now is Fallon's....that dude is crazy funny AND musical. He can pop into a song at any time. And the Roots r there to boot. It awesome. I like the games he plays with the guests too...dictionary, beer pong...ice holes...I just live the home damn sho...arsenic and jimmy better not b in the same time slot.

These days I usually nod off pretty early most nights but I'll have to find a way to stay awake now,

Yay!!!! I used to love his show back in the day.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Yeah, it's goin down. First episode should feature Murphy, Madonna and Farrakhan.

And it will be the last

Looking forward into watching it

That is great news - I have seen some great interviews with him in the past (loved madonna on his show - she did a great performance of Fever on there) - hope that Aussie TV (free to air) picks this up.

Used to have Austar but find it is expensive for what you get - so much reality garbage.

Yes..........................................

NICE!

I recorded so many live performances from The Arsenio Hall show... on VHS.

Now THAT show was the business... ALL acts performed live.

Peace.

hopefully it will be a success and arsenio won't do what george lopez did

L4OATheOriginal said:

hopefully it will be a success and arsenio won't do what george lopez did

What did George Lopez do?

And it will be successful just like his first two late nite shows

Arsenio should book Prince as his first guest with an exclusive sit down interview on finally starting to recieve his masters.To discuss his plans for them..

I agree. We need Arsenio now more than ever.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

hopefully it will be a success and arsenio won't do what george lopez did

What did George Lopez do?

And it will be successful just like his first two late nite shows

Here's hoping that every time he starts up a new late nite show, it's successful. Now more than ever.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

hopefully it will be a success and arsenio won't do what george lopez did

What did George Lopez do?

And it will be successful just like his first two late nite shows

gave his spot up 2 stupid ass conan

L4OATheOriginal said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

What did George Lopez do?

And it will be successful just like his first two late nite shows

gave his spot up 2 stupid ass conan

I really doubt he gave it up

Arsenio !!!!

Something I can look forward to on T.V...... finally.

I loved Arsenio back in the day. I will definitely watch his new show. I hope he gets the support he needs to stay on. It's my understanding his last show was canceled due to low ratings. You gotta watch if you want him to have success.