he upcoming syndicated daytime talker “The F·A·B Life” (fun and beautiful), featuring the multi-talented Tyra Banks, has already been cleared in over 70% of the country. It was announced today by Janice Marinelli, President, Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution. “The F·A·B Life” is slated to debut in national syndication in the fall of 2015.
Disney | ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution has secured outstanding station clearances for the one-hour daytime lifestyle talk show. Sales to date include 24 out of the top 25 markets. In addition to the previously announced launch partner – ABC Owned Television Stations Group – “The F·A·B Life” has now been sold to leading stations from broadcast groups including Cox Media Group, Gannett Broadcasting, Scripps Broadcasting, Sinclair Broadcast Group, LIN Broadcasting and Raycom Media Group, among others. The most recent clearances for “The F·A·B Life” include WFAA Dallas, WFXT Boston, WSB Atlanta, WWJ Detroit, KNXV Phoenix, KIRO Seattle, WFTS Tampa, KARE Minneapolis, WSVN Miami, KTVD Denver, WFTV Orlando and WOIO Cleveland.
“Local station interest and resulting sales for ‘The F·A·B Life’ have been outstanding,” commented Janice Marinelli, President, Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution. “We are enormously pleased to collaborate with such a stellar group of stations and look forward to introducing this fresh and entertaining lifestyle show to viewers across the country next fall.”
Supermodel and entrepreneur Tyra Banks will lead a panel of diverse lifestyle experts – social media buff and foodie Chrissy Teigen, fashion guru Joe Zee, interior design professional Lauren Makk, and do-it-yourself YouTuber Leah Ashley. “The F.A.B Life” co-hosts will welcome celebrities, Internet influencers, experts and everyday people to share their knowledge and join in the party, providing an entertaining hour of television and daily takeaway important to viewers. From fashion and beauty to food and design to doing-it-yourself and even starting a business, the show will not only entertain, but also motivate the audience to make their lives more fun and beautiful.