The Sharon Osbourne Show

The Sharon Osbourne Show is an American first-run syndicated talk show that was hosted by Sharon Osbourne. The show ran for one season from September 15, 2003 to May 2004.

The Sharon Osbourne Show
GenreTalk show
Presented bySharon Osbourne
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Running time60 minutes (inc. commercials)
Production companiesAND Syndicated Productions
So Divine Productions
Telepictures Productions
Original release
NetworkSyndication
ReleaseSeptember 15, 2003 (2003-09-15) –
2004 (2004)

The Sharon Osbourne Show was produced by Telepictures Productions. It served as a replacement for The Jenny Jones Show.

Format

The Sharon Osbourne Show primarily focused on celebrity interviews, which included interviews on set and follow-up interviews at the guest's home.[1]

Production

In November 2002, Osbourne made a deal with Telepictures Productions to host a talk show.[2]

The Sharon Osbourne Show recruited producers of The Jenny Jones Show, including executive producer Kerrie Moriarity, and repurposed some of its materials.[3]

Broadcast history

The Sharon Osbourne Show was placed in first-run syndication in the United States, in which it was distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. The premiered on September 15, 2003, as a replacement for The Jenny Jones Show.[4] It was cleared in over 90 percent of the United States.[5]

Reception

Television viewership and ratings

The show was eventually canceled due to poor ratings and scathing attacks by critics as being too focused on Osbourne's family.[6] Due to a disappointing array of guests including several little known actors, actresses and country music performers, Osbourne's contract was not renewed.

Awards and nominations
Awards and nominations
Award Year[lower-alpha 1] Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
GLAAD Media Awards 2004 Talk Show "Alyn Libman" Nominated [7]

International broadcasts

It was also shown in the UK on Sky One and on cable channel ARENA in Australia.

Notes
  1. Indicates the year of ceremony

References
  1. Blumenstock, Kathy (September 20, 2003). "Ellen and Sharon, 'Starting Over'". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024.
  2. Grego, Melissa (November 7, 2002). "Iron woman Osbourne inks for talker". Variety. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024.
  3. Friedman, Roger (July 31, 2003). "Sharon Osbourne: 'Jenny Jones' Reincarnated?". Fox News. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024.
  4. Maynard, John (September 15, 2003). "Highlights". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  5. Martin, Denise (September 11, 2003). "Ladies rule the yakker roost". Variety. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024.
  6. Bianco, Robert (September 17, 2003). "'Ellen' shines, 'Sharon' shrieks". USA Today.
  7. Maldonado, Ryan (December 7, 2003). "GLAAD unveils '04 noms". Variety. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023.
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