The Steve Wilkos Show
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| Genre | Talk |
| Presented by | Steve Wilkos |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 70+ |
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| Executive producer(s) |
Richard Dominick, Jerry Springer |
| Location(s) | NBC Tower, Chicago |
| Running time | 60 minutes (with commercials); 48 minutes (without commercials) |
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| Original channel | Syndicated Superstation WGN |
| Picture format | NTSC 480i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original run | September 10, 2007 – present |
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| Related shows | The Jerry Springer Show |
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The Steve Wilkos Show is a syndicated American talk show which is hosted by the former director of security on The Jerry Springer Show, Steve Wilkos. The show debuted on September 10, 2007.
The show currently airs weekdays in daytime syndication and is also carried nationally on cable network Superstation WGN, airing in a late-night slot from Sunday-Thursday (technically Monday-Friday). The series is produced by NBC Universal Television, but does not air on any NBC O&O's (owned and operated stations) like its sister show Springer. Like Springer, this show also is based in Chicago at the NBC Tower studios of WMAQ-TV.
The show has Wilkos expanding on his successful "Steve To The Rescue" shows that he did while serving as a substitute for Springer whenever Springer took breaks or was doing other projects.[1] The idea of Wilkos having his own show came as a result of this approach, which proved to be so popular with viewers that the producers of "Springer" pitched the idea to NBC Universal to give Steve his own show. In July 2007, Wilkos left Springer to start focusing on his foray into talk television. The self-titled program is expected to serve as a companion to both "Springer" and "Maury" and attracted the attention of major television broadcasters, most notably the Tribune and Sinclair broadcasting groups, who cleared the show for their stations.[2] There had been rumors that Steve Wilkos was suspected to possibly relace Springer in 2007 However Springer renewed his contract with show and Steve got his own show instead.
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[edit] Premise
To start each episode, Wilkos introduces a guest, informing the audience of the problem and asking the guest questions related to their issues. Third parties may then join them after the guest has answered a few questions. Typical problems include teens involved in dangerous situations, drug abuse, physical abuse, parental neglect, alcoholism, and prostitution.[3] Wilkos typically conducts the proceedings in a direct, confrontational, "tough love"-style, often screaming or mocking his guests. Almost every show involves the guests submitting to lie detector tests.
Wilkos is known for refusing certain guests the privilege of sitting down; if he becomes disgusted with a guest's irresponsibility or obstinacy, he may assert that they do not deserve to sit and order them to stand. If they sit without his permission, he usually throws the chair across the stage. Additionally, he occasionally commands guests to "get off my stage" if he is angered to the point of rage.
Other shows involve Wilkos going on location to either help people out of a bad situation (homelessness, prostitution, drug dealing) or to be on hand for an arrest of a criminal. Sometimes Wilkos will go into prisons for these on-location shows, usually talking to child molesters and murderers. These shows typically air on Fridays.
At the end of the show, if time permits, Wilkos will either read feedback from viewers (in a segment called "Steve's Mailbag") or field questions from the studio audience pertaining to the show's guest. "Steve's Mailbag" usually features one letter from a fan and a critic; the positive letters laud Wilkos for his approach, and their senders receive an autographed show T-shirt. Critical letters take issue with Wilkos' approach and are often mocked by Wilkos; he has referred to their senders as "belly-rubbers" and "morons".
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[edit] References
- ^ NBCU to Launch The Steve Wilkos Show; Announces Clearances
- ^ Blink - Steve Wilkos Jumping Off Springerboard - TVWeek - Blogs
- ^ Lowry, Brian. The Steve Wilkos Show - Review. Variety: September 12, 2007
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