When The Nate Berkus Show was cancelled earlier this year, some thought that Berkus’ old friend Oprah Winfrey should bring his TV series over to the OWN channel. Well, that’s exactly what’s happened.
Unfortunately, OWN has merely picked up the existing two seasons of Nate Berkus and won’t be producing any new installments. Though local stations can continue to air the Berkus show until September 7th, many have already pulled it off the air.
OWN has also purchased the rights to show the first five seasons of Rachael Ray, a series that continues to run in daytime.
Here’s the press release:
OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE CABLE RIGHTS TO “RACHAEL RAY” AND “THE NATE BERKUS SHOW”
Series To Air Back-to-Back Weekdays Beginning Monday, September 10
Los Angeles, CA – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has acquired the exclusive cable rights to “Rachael Ray” from CBS Television Distribution and “The Nate Berkus Show” from Harpo Studios. Two episodes of each show will air back-to-back weekdays beginning Monday, September 10 with “Rachael Ray” from 9 – 11 a.m. ET/PT and “Nate Berkus” from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET/PT.
OWN will air many of the most memorable episodes of “Rachael Ray” from its first five seasons and from seasons one and two of “Nate Berkus.”
“Rachael and Nate are a natural fit for OWN’s expanding daytime programming lineup,” said Erik Logan, president, OWN. “It will be great to have Rachael’s energy and Nate’s upbeat presence on our air.”
ABOUT ‘RACHAEL RAY’
The multiple Emmy Award-winning syndicated talk show is among the top-ranked daytime programs on television. Now in the seventh season of her namesake series, Rachael Ray continues to bring her warmth and no-fuss approach to life into the homes of millions with her signature quick meals, improvised entertaining, celebrity surprises, provocative topical discussions, cutting-edge musical performances and groundbreaking features. Credited with getting America back in the kitchen with her easy approach to cooking, Rachael takes the same philosophy-finding simple solutions to everyday problems-beyond the kitchen into all aspects of the show. In addition to winning the Outstanding Talk Show-Entertainment Emmy in 2008 and 2009, “Rachael Ray” was nominated for three Daytime Emmys in its fourth season and two in its fifth. “Rachael Ray” is distributed and produced by CBS Television Distribution in association with Harpo Studios, Scripps Networks and Watch Entertainment.
ABOUT ‘THE NATE BERKUS SHOW’
Hosted by Nate Berkus, design expert, New York Times best-selling author and a regular contributor to “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” the series explores a broad range of lifestyle subjects providing take-away information and inspiration that makes a real difference in viewers’ daily lives. Relaxed, unpretentious and accessible, Nate brings his passion for design and life to an upbeat and entertaining hour filled with a vast array of topics, from stories of personal transformation to headline-making personalities to design tips and secrets, all explored through Nate’s distinctive filter. The series is distributed by Harpo Studios.
About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
A joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. OWN debuted on January 1, 2011 on what was the Discovery Health Channel and is in approximately 85 million homes. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform, Oprah.com.
What do you think? Are you happy that you’ll be able to continue to be able to watch the two seasons of Nate Berkus on OWN?
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88 Comments on "The Nate Berkus Show: Cancelled Show Coming to OWN (Sort of)"
Miss Nate so much. His amazing talents, HUGE HEART, which is for REAL!!! Bought his amazing book, THE THING THAT MATTERS. Record all his shows, repeats, that are on OWN. So at least I can get the benefit of his amazing talents. Keep your light shining through our TV screens. Hope he will have his own Design Show soon!!!! LOVE HIM
I am very sad that good programs like Nate and Rachael Ray are going to cable. Not everyone has or can afford cable and still use antenna t.v. (with a converter box). There are many Americans that are just getting by on a very little income by no fault of there own (lay-offs, health reasons, divorce etc.). Please Oprah give us poor people a break. Please help Nate Berkus and Rachael Ray stay on antenna t.v.
I think it is terrible that Oprah is starting to buy the rights for other shows and doesn’t
think about the people who can’t afford to buy cable or extra shows. She use to be compassionate for others. I am on a fixed income of social secuirty, have worked hard
all my life didn’t get to go to college no grants or free ride–I supported my children all by
myself. The is a lot of people who sometimes can’t afford their medication let alone purchase own.
I am shocked that The Nate Berkus show is off the air!! It is a wonderful show and Nate is such a pleasant personality. I never missed an episode and as a result, my home is oh, so cute! I loved all the creative ideas, especially House Proud. Please bring it back to HGTV.
I’m shocked! I thought the show was delightful and very educational. Do we really need more talk shows??? Hopefully they will bring the show back and do away with a couple talk shows and Judge So-n-So shows.
I don’t watch tv very often during the day but the one show I adored the most was the Nate Berkus show. I hope that someone will reliance what a refreshing up beat show it was. There is so much on tv about negative things Nate Berkus actually was happy and found ways to help us help ourselves with not a lot of money make our homes look like we did, along with the savings people got a sense of accomplishment.
WOW, big WOW, I just can’t emagine they would do that, I loved watching Nate and not all of us are fortunate enough to get OWN, although I love Oprah and Am quite frankly she left daytime television also. someone please contact me as to what I needed The Nate Berkus Show to do for my God Forsaken Kitchen.
Nate Berkus. Show was the best!! Discontinue a very happy informative show. And air really stupid shows about who did who and just plain BS!
Come on people! Do y’all really no what the majority of the public likes?
I did not know his show had been cancelled =(. No wonder why I can’t find it on TV anywhere. It was on OWN for a while and now it’s GONE! Come on Oprah bring Nate Back! I miss his show!!
Please bring Nate Burkus back. I will not look at repeat shows.Reconsider putting this show back.
Bring Nate back please won’t look at repeat shows
I miss Nate! I don`t get Own, and I`d love to see new nate shows.bring him back!!!
Please bring Nate back!!! Can’t believe they took a show off the air that showed people how to save money, re-purpose, cook, decorate, new styles, great new products…..everything we need to know in these tough economic times. His show was so refreshing to watch. There are WAY too many talk shows with the same repeated topics. We need more new Nate shows, not reruns………
I have been looking everywhere for the Nate Berkus show. I will not be happy with reruns. I want to see the real thing with all of Nate’s great ideas. Who are the networks listening to? Obviously, not the people who watch TV. I also agree, enough with the talk shows. Jeff Probst should stick to survivor!!!