ICrime with Elizabeth Vargas explained

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Presenter:Elizabeth Vargas
Country:United States
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:295
Runtime:19 minutes
Company:Scott Sternberg Productions
Trifecta Entertainment & Media
Network:Syndication

iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas is an American reality television show hosted by Elizabeth Vargas and premiered on September 12, 2022.

Production

In June 2022, Deadline reported that the syndicated true crime show would air in 95% of the country starting in September.[1] The series comes from Scott Sternberg Productions (who also did ID’s On the Case With Paula Zahn) and Trifecta Entertainment & Media.[2] This is one of few syndicated shows premiering in fall 2022, joining talk shows hosted by Sherri Shepherd and Jennifer Hudson.

Trifecta will handle all domestic distribution and its president, Michael Daraio, will be in charge of all advertising and sponsorship sales for the show and Scott Sternberg Productions will be responsible for international sales.[3]

In mid-2023, the show was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 11, 2023.[4]

Synopsis

The show features video clips of crimes caught on camera or mobile devices by everyday people and the host interviews the victims, eyewitnesses, law-enforcement officials or the filmers themselves; and a group of real crime experts.[5] The show takes a look at the phenomenon of technology intersecting with crime in the world.[6]

Reception

The show received a Nielsen rating on 0.5/4.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hayes . Dade . June 7, 2022 . 'ICrime With Elizabeth Vargas' To Air In Syndication In 95% Of U.S. In September . December 1, 2022 . Deadline.
  2. Web site: Porter . Rick . June 7, 2022 . Elizabeth Vargas to Host Syndicated Crime Show . December 17, 2023 . Hollywood Reporter.
  3. Web site: Miller . Mark . June 7, 2022 . 'iCrime With Elizabeth Vargas' To Launch In Over 95% Of U.S. . December 17, 2023 . TV News Check.
  4. Web site: Schwartz . Ryan . September 4, 2023 . Daytime TV's Big Moves: What's New, Cancelled, Returning & On Hold This Fall . December 12, 2023 . TVLine.
  5. Web site: Albiniak . Paige . June 7, 2022 . Elizabeth Vargas To Anchor New Series 'iCrime' in Syndication . December 1, 2022 . Broadcasting & Cable.
  6. Web site: Urban . Sasha . June 7, 2022 . New Syndicated Series 'iCrime With Elizabeth Vargas' to Launch This Fall . December 1, 2022 . Variety.
  7. Web site: Staff . TVN . October 4, 2022 . 'Jeopardy' Wins Overall, While 'Sherri' Leads The Rookies . December 17, 2023 . TV News Check.
  8. Web site: Albiniak . Paige . November 22, 2022 . Syndication Ratings: 'Jeopardy!' Jumps to Season High With Tournament of Champions . December 1, 2022 . Broadcasting & Cable.