Laura Schlessinger

Laura Schlessinger (born January 16, 1947) is an American cultural and moral commentator, most known as host of the very popular Dr. Laura radio call-in show. The show is nationally syndicated and runs three hours a day on weekdays.

Television show

In 2000, Schlessinger signed a deal with Paramount Television to do a Dr. Laura television program. Thousands of critics, particularly led by gay activist groups such as the Stop Dr. Laura website, threatened to boycott sponsors in advance of the show. This led to skepticism and reluctance on the part of potential advertisers. When the television show finally aired in September 2000, many critics and viewers found it dull in format and lacking the energy and interest of her radio show. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&contentId=A9459-2000Sep14

Related Topics:
2000 - Paramount Television - Gay activist - Website - Boycott

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In November 2000, most stations moved the show to a less desirable time slot or replaced it entirely after the show started with low ratings, which then declined. There was also little sponsor interest in the show during its first nine weeks. The show was cancelled in March 2001 due to poor ratings. http://www.cnn.com/2000/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/07/dr.laura/

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