Sally (TV series)
| Sally | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Sally Jessy Raphael Show |
| Genre | Talk show |
| Presented by | Sally Jessy Raphael |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 19 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 45–48 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Syndication |
| Audio format | Monaural Stereo |
| Original run | October 17, 1983 – May 24, 2002 |
Sally (originally titled The Sally Jessy Raphael Show) is an American syndicated tabloid talk show that was hosted by radio talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael. It originally was a local St. Louis television program, debuting October 17, 1983, and ran in syndication until May 24, 2002, with repeats running until August 30.
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[edit] Overview
The program was an iconic part of the tabloid talk show genre that pervaded daytime television throughout much of the 1980s and 1990s.[1]
When the show started out it covered topics such as people with extreme religious beliefs, but in the later shows Sally and her after specialist Pat Ferrari moved on to more personal family matters such as pregnant and/or out-of-control teens.[2] Topics of the show varied wildly, from the controversial and hard-hitting stories to more lighthearted fare such as hypnotists getting guests to do funny gags. As a result, the content ratings for Sally varied widely from TV-G to TV-14, depending on the episode.[3] Drag queens were frequently featured on the show, usually in fun, and often dressed as Sally impersonators. The show that garnered her largest ratings was dedicated to women with large breasts.[4]
The show shared a studio set with Kwik Witz (a sketch comedy series) from 1996 to 1998, and The Maury Povich Show from 1998 until its cancellation in 2002. The studio was located in the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City; Sally taped in New York through its entire run.
[edit] Cancellation
The show was canceled due to low ratings, as well as the fading popularity of the genre as a whole, in 2002.[5] The rights to the show are retained by NBCUniversal.
[edit] Distribution
The show was distributed by the following companies during the show's run:
- Multimedia Entertainment (1983–1997)
- Universal Television Enterprises (1997–1999)
- Studios USA (1999–2002)
[edit] References
- ^ "A Star by Word of Mouth Television: Sally Jessy Raphael works without the razzle and dazzle of her competitors, but she's been nominated again for an Emmy as best talk-show host.". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1990-05-17/entertainment/ca-563_1_sally-jessy-raphael. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
- ^ "They Sally Forth to See Taping of a Talk Show : Television: San Diegans have variety of reasons for wanting to catch Sally Jessy Raphael in person.". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1990-05-11/entertainment/ca-1395_1_sally-jessy-raphael. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
- ^ "No Rush To Judgment Is Her Goal Tv's Sally Jessy Raphael Bringing Her Message Home". Morning Call. http://articles.mcall.com/1989-10-15/entertainment/2721262_1_jessy-karl-soderlund-raphael. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
- ^ "Sally Jessy Raphael From Cross-dressing Husbands To Sloppy Wives, She Shares It All With Her Viewers". Orlando Sentinel. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1991-05-12/news/9105101100_1_jessy-raphael-slob-sally. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
- ^ "Ratings help shut door on Sally Jessy Raphael". Chicago Tribune. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2002-03-12/news/0203120022_1_sally-jessy-raphael-talk-hollywood-reporter. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
[edit] External links
- Sally at the Internet Movie Database
- 1983 television series debuts
- 2002 American television series endings
- 1980s American television series
- 1990s American television series
- 2000s American television series
- American television talk shows
- English-language television series
- First-run syndicated television programs in the United States
- Television series by NBC Universal Television
