Dr. Phil McGraw. [Video still: Merit Street Media]
Dr. Phil McGraw, an Emmy Award-winning television host and producer, is reportedly launching a new cable television network based in the Alliance Texas area north of Fort Worth that will feature Mr. McGraw in front of prime-time viewers. ing.
Known as “Dr.” On his long-running daytime show “Phil,” McGraw announced the launch of Merritt Street Media, a new channel dedicated to bringing important news and entertainment to viewers.
In March, after 21 seasons, McGraw announced the end of the daytime show “Dr. Martin.” fill. ” Merit Street Media is anchored by “Dr.” “Phil Prime Time” will be broadcast for the first time on February 26th, and thereafter every night at 7pm in the Chubu region.
“I love talking to real people about real problems. People aren't just complaining, they're actively looking for real solutions to improve their lives,” he previously said. McGraw, who lived and worked in Dallas, said in a statement. “The American family and our core values are under attack. I love this country and believe that families are the backbone of our society. Together, we will fight for the soul and sanity of America and get what matters back on track.”
McGraw said he receives thousands of requests for advice from viewers.
“As always, our viewers are our content, so they determine our content. We need our viewers to help us build Merit Street. I believe that individuals, couples, and families We remain committed to helping people have the difficult conversations, face the harsh realities, and get real answers that deliver the most positive and effective outcomes.”
Dr. Phil McGraw is reaching out to prime-time viewers. [Video still: Merit Street Media]
Tackling hot button issues
Merritt Street Media is said to have been named after McGraw's respect for the meritocracy that was the foundation of America's founding.
The station announced that construction is complete on a new “state-of-the-art” broadcast center spread over more than five acres “in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth.”
Dozens of longtime “Dr. Phil” staff members transitioned for the project and moved their families to Texas, according to the network.
Merritt Street Media said it will announce the full prime-time lineup in the coming months. Initially, it will offer several hours of original programming each day, including live news broadcasts that will bring “factual truth and transparency.”
The network's “Dr. Phil Primetime'' follows the television personality's familiar format.
McGraw, a graduate of the University of North Texas, will provide guests and viewers with “real-world advice” that “tackles the tough issues real people face today.” From raising a family “in a world that seems crazy,” to children being corrupted by toxic social media platforms, to the prescription drug addiction epidemic and “out-of-control immigration,” to dealing with education. Contains themes. The curriculum has failed many people and “feels like indoctrination” to some, the network said in a statement.
“It all starts and ends with real people tackling these problems in real life, using common sense, fact-based information and action plans that produce results,” McGraw said, and will continue to do so. We plan to continue interviewing top newsmakers.
If you'd like to be in the audience for future shows, sign up on McGraw's website. According to the station, recording of the program will begin in December.
Joel Cheatwood, a veteran news and programming executive known for his work at WCBS, CNN and Fox News, will become Merritt Street Media's chief operating officer. The network said network executives, program producers, cable providers and additional programming will be announced in the coming months.
From courtroom to media mogul
Before finding fame on television, Mr. McGraw founded Courtroom Science, a forensic science company that brings expertise in psychology, including both forensic and clinical specialties, to the field of litigation.
His work there inspired the popular CBS prime-time series “Bull,” which ran for six seasons, with McGraw as executive producer, co-creator and writer.
So Help Me Todd, a mother-child courtroom drama that McGraw is executive producing, will premiere on CBS in fall 2022. He also hosts two chart-topping podcasts, Phil In The Blanks and Mystery & Murder: Analysis by. Dr. Phil. ”
McGraw is the author of ten New York Times bestselling books.
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