Talk shows fighting for key time slots. (syndicated television show scheduling in New York,...

A number of new shows are competing for audience share starting next month, among them Beatrice Berry, which premiers on Fox, and ABC's The Les Brown Show. A chart of the talk shows and their time slots across the board is included with the article.

The term prime access has seemingly become an oxymoron, since there is little access to syndicated TV programming debuting in the top three markets next month. However, some key morning and early fringe time periods have opened up for new talk show strips (see charts).

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