''The Tyra Banks Show'', also known as and shortened to ''Tyra'' or ''The Tyra Show'', was an American

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hosted by

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that aired from 2005 to 2010. While Banks's show covered a variety of topics, there was a sensationalized focus on current issues facing women, with often special episodes on '' America's Next Top Model'', which Banks herself had also created and which she still hosts. In its later seasons, it took on a tabloid format similar to shows such as '' Maury'' and '' The Montel Williams Show'', covering topics such as people with odd psychological problems, among other subjects. The show was aired in many countries, and also remained available on

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channel in both the United States and Canada.

History

2005–2009: Syndication

''The Tyra Banks Show'' premiered on September 12, 2005 in front of a live-to-tape audience at

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. In summer 2007, the show moved to

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, where it was taped in the Chelsea Studios formerly occupied by

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's program, being recorded in front of a

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-to- tape

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at Chelsea Studios and Bankable Productions in New York City. The final five all-new episodes from Los Angeles were aired the week of September 3, 2007 and followed by the 3rd-season premiere on following week, September 10, 2007 in New York City. On December 19, 2007, the show was renewed an additional two seasons in syndication, 2008–2009 and 2009–2010. The fourth season began on September 8, 2008. However, in November 2008, Warner Bros. announced the program would move to

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network's daytime block in September 2009, with both an archive episode and a first-run episode airing daily. As

was already airing ''ANTM'', network officials saw the move as a "strategic alignment of interests for The CW's stations", as both shows thus aired on the same channel nationwide.

2009–2010: The CW and cancellation

On September 7, 2009, ''Tyra'' made its debut on

, with a new logo and new music, a remixed version of "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross. On December 28, 2009, it was announced that Season 5 would be the show's last. The final episode aired on May 28, 2010. The finale featured many special guest stars which included Mike Epps, Cheryl Tiegs,

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, Michael Rapaport, and Robbi Morgan.Tyra Banks Says Goodbye to Talk Show
''People.com'', December 28, 2009

Reruns

During the 2010–2011 television season, repeats aired on weekdays at 3:00–4:00pm on

affiliates until September 16, 2011.

Reception

Awards and nominations

On June 20, 2008, ''The Tyra Banks Show'' won a

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. On August 30, 2009, ''The Tyra Banks Show'' won another

, beating out ''

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'' and '' The Doctors.'' In 2010, ''The Tyra Banks Show'' was nominated for a

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for "Outstanding Talk Show Episode" for the episode "Hell to Pay – Gay Teen Exorcism" during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards.

References

External links

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