The Late Show repeats on ABC ?

[billybalakalai]

Not anytime soon :(

I sent an email to the ABC and asked about it - this is their reply.

Dear Billy,

Thank you for you email regarding the Late Show.
Unfortunately, the ABC no longer holds the rights to broadcast this series.
Please be assured that I have noted and passed on your request to ABC Programming to ensure they are aware of the audience demand for this program.
I'm sorry that I couldn't provide better news on this occasion.

Regards,

Cathy Brown
ABC Audience and Consumer Affairs

[guthrdavkfc]

Who holds the rights then? Surely not Ben..... :lol:

[skel]

Any ABC contract you get for your shows stipulate that they have the rights to show it four times in a five year period.

[guthrdavkfc]

well, its been like 12 years now...so yeah lol

[kim]

As I've mentioned before, I think their past excuse not to rebroadcast the series was because of the 'topical nature' of most of the sketches - kind of like broadcasting the news again. Doesn't mean it's not funny anymore though....!

[BenG]

Who holds the rights then? Surely not Ben..... :lol:

Lol!