Wendy Williams has put more distance between her old life as a syndicated radio personality and her new one as a television talk show host, renewing her deal with Fox Television for “The Wendy Williams Show” through the 2011-2012 season.
The renewal includes the Fox O&Os in the top-markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Dallas.
“There was no question that we wanted to renew The Wendy Williams Show given what we’ve seen thus far in both content and ratings,” says Fox’s Frank Cicha. “We anticipate even further growth as …

The National Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremonies were held last weekend in Chicago and former syndicated radio personality turned television talk show host Wendy Williams took her place among radio’s legendary icons. Apparently time has stripped away much of the humility she first showed publicly when she got the news of her induction from RHOF national chairman Bruce Dumont in July. The tears flowed on her newly launched daytime television show as “the little girl from New Jersey with a dream” graciously took the call from Dumont live on-air. …

O.K. so shoot me, we fell asleep last night right before the BET debut of ex-syndicated radio host Mo’Nique and “The Mo’Nique Show.” Although we missed the entire show,  Roger Catlin of The Hartford Courant stayed awake and gave this review of “The Mo’Nique Show”. We’ll take a look at the second night tonight but we’re more interested in what you think. Leave a  comment or take the poll www.radiosyndicationtalk.com and let us know how you think the Mo’Nique show stacks up against another ex-syndicated radio personality turned television talker, …

In announcing it’s fall lineup BET is replacing one ex-syndicated radio host with another. “The Mo’Nique Show” premieres Monday, October 5th at 11:00 pm as televisions newest late night talk show. The Wendy Williams show which is currently airing on BET at 11pm, will have to settle for a new time slot.  In the official Mo’Nique show press release, BET is guaranteeing it’s viewers “VIP access to the hottest party on television. From A-list celebrity guests to sizzling performances by the hottest musical artists in the game, Mo’Nique delivers …

The National Radio Hall of Fame has announced it’s 2009 inductees and syndicated radio was well represented. Dial Global’s syndicated talker Neal Boortz,and two former Westwood One Radio Network talents Wendy Williams and Dr. Demento were selected into the hall via an online ballot. The National Radio Hall of Fame steering committee also selected radio executive Norman Pattiz for induction.  Pattiz is the founder and chairman of Westwood One, and a pioneer in the national radio syndication business. Williams who exited last week from her radio jobs at WBLS New …

There are some very strong rumblings that Westwood One syndicated radio and WBLS New York afternoon diva Wendy Williams will  leave radio at the end of next week. Williams has apparently been caught up in the bright lights of her new television show that debuted last week and will hang up the headphones to concentrate on her new career. There has been no official announcement yet  from either WBLS or Williams but we’re on this one. *UPDATE* It’s confirmed…Deon Levingston, the vice president and general manager of WBLS said in …

Wendy Williams at an appearance in Atlanta recently previewing the new Wendy Williams  Show that debuts this morning.

The National Radio Hall of Fame has announced that Wendy Williams is among the 16 nominees for 2009 induction into the hall. The Westwood One syndicated radio personality is nominated in the local/regional/active category for her 20 year body of work including her current position in afternoons at WBLS New York. Other nationally syndicated radio talent nominated for the hall of fame include; Cox Radio’s Neil Boortz, Citadel Media’s Bob Brinker, WOR Radio Network personality Joey Reynolds, Dr. Demento, Broadcast Hall of Famer Dick Orkin and the legendary Art LaBoe. …

Westwood One and WBLS New York afternoon Diva Wendy Williams‘ new television venture “The Wendy Williams Show,” will have one of daytime’s most impressive teams when the series launches in national syndication on July 13th. The staff roster, announced by Lonnie Burstein, EVP of Programming for Debmar-Mercury and Executive Producer Rob Dauber is anchored by Emmy winners Jason Gabel and Suzanne Bass, who will serve as Supervising Producers, and six-time Emmy winner Deb Miller who will return to the series as Director after serving in the same capacity during the …

Filling a slot that has been vacant for a few months, the Westwood One syndicated, WBLS New York based Wendy Williams Experience has tapped Ken Simmons as its new producer. Simmons is a former senior producer at X-Radio Networks/Dial-Global and MJI Broadcasting.