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“THE TALK OF THE TOWN”

CBS’s The Talk, the first daily networktalk show to premiere in daytime in nearly10 years, has been renewed for the 2011-2012 season!

The Talk, hosted by Julie Chen, SaraGilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Holly RobinsonPeete and Leah Remini, examines topicalevents and contemporary issues throughthe eyes of five female hosts who are allmothers.

“After only a few months on the air, TheTalk has delivered creative and ratings

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growth and established a strong profile indaytime,” said Nina Tassler, President, CBSEntertainment. “The co-hosts have clickedtogether, the topics have connected with theaudience and the show has added a newdimension to our top-rated daytime line-up.We’re excited about its current success andthe potential to grow and evolve The Talkeven further.”

“We’re proud that The Talk hasemerged as a unique player in the daytimearena,” said David Stapf, President of CBS

Television Studios. “The goal was always tocreate a show that offered differentperspectives to issues facing families. Theshow’s success is largely due to our hosts’chemistry and we’re thrilled that the topicswe are addressing are resonating withaudiences.”

Since its premiere in October when itreplaced the daytime drama, As the WorldTurns, The Talk has averaged 2.21 millionviewers, 1.1/06 in women 25-54 and 0.8/05in women 18-49. The Talk has seen its ratings

From left to right: co-hosts Leah Remini, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete and Julie Chen of The Talk.

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The Talk producer and host Sara Gilbertstarred in the long running sitcomRoseanne, also filmed here at CBS StudioCenter. What was her character’s namein that show?

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The United Chambers of Commerce ofthe San Fernando Valley held their 2011installation dinner and awards ceremony inJanuary at the Airtel Hotel and honoredCBS Studio Center as the recipient of theprestigious Chairman’s Award.

The Studio City Chamber ofCommerce nominated CBSSC to receive aBusiness of the Year Award but once theUCC selection committee reviewed thenomination, they decided to award theStudio with the Chairman’s Award, anaward they reserve for a select few, and donot award every year.

Incoming UCC President John Parkerof Parker Brown, Inc. presented the award,stating a few of the many things that makeCBS Studio Center such a valuable memberof the community.

Accepting the award on behalf ofCBSSC was Joe Soukup, Vice President andGeneral Manager of the Studio. Joethanked Chamber Executive DirectorEsther Walker for nominating the Studioand Sandra Reed-Funnell, ExecutiveAssistant to Studio President MichaelKlausman, for assisting in maintaining theStudio’s connection to the community.

Top: UCC President John Parker presentsaward to Joe Soukup for

CBS Studio Center.Bottom: Joe Soukup and Esther Walker

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increase during the last two weeks,delivering season-high weekly audiencesduring the week of January 7 (2.34 millionviewers) and January 14 (2.40 million),while also matching season-highs in keywomen demographics.

During the November sweep, The Talkimproved the year-ago time period on the14 CBS Owned stations by +33% amongwomen 25-54.

The Talk is nominated for a GLAADMedia Award in the category of“Outstanding Talk Show Episode,” whichfeatured an appearance by Neil PatrickHarris.

The Talk (weekdays 2:00-3:00 p.m., ET;1:00-2:00 p.m., PT) is executive produced byBrad Bessey, Sara Gilbert and JohnRedmann for CBS Television Studios.

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