Third Season of Emmy-Winning "How-To" Series to Air on a Day Delay
Weeknights at 8:00 PM ET and 9:00 PM PT
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martha Stewart Living
Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) today unveiled the details of a new television
licensing deal with Scripps-owned FINE LIVING TV NETWORK. The relationship,
which was announced today by Sheraton Kalouria, President, Broadcasting,
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and Chad Youngblood, General Manager, FINE
LIVING, will result in a primetime airing of "The Martha Stewart Show" on one
of cable's fastest growing digital networks.
Beginning September 10th, the Emmy-winning, "how-to" series, currently
entering its third season in syndication, will get a primetime berth on FINE
LIVING each night at 8 PM ET and 9 PM PT. The series will air on a day delay
from the original syndicated broadcast. FINE LIVING will air an evergreen
show on September 10th and will begin airing new episodes on the 11th.
Commenting on the new relationship, Youngblood said: "We are very excited
to bring Martha Stewart to primetime. Martha's undeniable expertise, taste and
style makes her show a perfect match for FINE LIVING."
Kalouria said: "We are thrilled to be extending our relationship with the
Scripps family to now include 'The Martha Stewart Show,' a truly unique
franchise that teaches viewers how to live an aspirational and inspirational
life." He added: " FINE LIVING is the perfect partner for this program-a
network committed to providing viewers with an avenue to
obtain useful and dependable information."
Ms. Stewart said: "I am delighted that this new partnership extends even
further our current business relationship with the Scripps family and look
forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship in the years to come."
She added: "It is fantastic to have a second home for 'The Martha Stewart
Show,' a program which empowers viewers with new and inspiring ideas and
creative projects that will make a difference in their daily lives."
Recently, MSLO's broadcasting division announced a distribution deal with
DIY Network, another Scripps-owned cable channel, to air a new half-hour,
best-of compilation series, entitled "Martha Stewart Crafts."
The daytime show, featuring how-to segments in the areas of scrapbooking,
hand-made gifts, paper cards, decoupage, glittering, framing, rubber-stamping
and more, is set to premiere on Thanksgiving Day (November 22, 2007). The 39
episode order will be comprised of thematic content culled from over a decade
of inspiring content from MSLO's original lifestyle TV series, "Martha Stewart
Living."
About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is a diversified media
and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique
content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses five
magazines, including the company's flagship publication, Martha Stewart
Living, periodic special issues and books. The marthastewart.com website
provides consumers with instant access to MSLO's multimedia library, search
and find capabilities, and more. The Broadcasting division produces the
Emmy-winning daily, national syndicated program, "The Martha Stewart Show" and
Martha Stewart Living Radio, channel 112 on SIRIUS Satellite Radio. In
addition to its media properties, MSLO offers beautiful, practical and
superior quality Martha Stewart products through licensing agreements with
carefully selected companies. For additional information, visit
www.marthastewart.com
About Fine Living TV Network
FINE LIVING TV NETWORK, now in more than 46 million subscriber homes, is
the first television network dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to
find the most rewarding ways to spend their time and money, allowing them to
uncover the greatest value from their experiences. FINE LIVING, a digital
emerging network of Scripps Networks, is available nationwide on DirecTV
channel 232, DISH Network channel 113, or check your local cable listings.
FINE LIVING has distribution within top markets, including New York City and
Los Angeles.
For more information, visit FINE LIVING's companion Web site
FineLiving.com, an award-winning resource that enhances the television
experience and provides yet another avenue for people to obtain useful and
motivating information.
SOURCE Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
CONTACT: Sheila Feren of FerenComm for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia,
Broadcast and FINE LIVING TV NETWORK, +1-212-983-9898, sheilaf@ferencomm.com;
Elizabeth Estroff, VP, Corporate Communications, MSLO, +1-212-827-8281,
eestroff@marthastewart.com; or Gary McCormick, FINE LIVING TV NETWORK,
+1-865-560-4143, GMcCormick@scrippsnetworks.com /
Web site: http://www.marthastewart.com
http://www.FineLiving.com/
(MSO)