The Sharon Osbourne Show is an American first-run syndicated talk show that was hosted by Sharon Osbourne. The show ran for one season from September 15, 2003 to May 2004. The Sharon Osbourne Show was produced by Telepictures Productions. It served as a replacement for The Jenny Jones Show.

Format

The Sharon Osbourne Show primarily focused on celebrity interviews, which included interviews on set and follow-up interviews at the guest's home.

Production

In November 2002, Osbourne made a deal with Telepictures Productions to host a talk show. The Sharon Osbourne Show recruited producers of The Jenny Jones Show, including executive producer Kerrie Moriarity, and repurposed some of its materials.

Broadcast history

The Sharon Osbourne Show was placed in first-run syndication in the United States, in which it was distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. The show premiered on September 15, 2003, as a replacement for The Jenny Jones Show. It was cleared in over 90 percent of the United States. It was also shown in the UK on Sky One and on cable channel ARENA in Australia.

Reception

Television viewership and ratings

The show was eventually canceled due to poor ratings and scathing attacks by critics as being too focused on Osbourne's family. Due to a disappointing array of guests including several little known actors, actresses and country music performers, Osbourne's contract was not renewed.

Critical response

Amy Harrington of Fox News labeled it as one of the worst talk shows in television history.

Awards and nominations