Posted: Thu., Mar. 6, 1997, 11:00pm PT
'Pictionary' draws 70%
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Worldvision Enterprises Inc. has cleared its upcoming gameshow "Pictionary" on 80 stations reaching 70% of the country, including 37 of the top 40 markets for fall.
New stations on board include KTVU San Francisco, WTXF Philadelphia, WTTG Washington, D.C., WAGA Atlanta, KPRC Houston, WRTV Indianapolis and WOIO Cleveland.
Earlier the gameshow was sold to WCBS New York, KCAL Los Angeles and WPWR Chicago. Worldvision said 62% of its stations are network affiliates, while 22% are Fox stations. The company's current daytime strip "Judge Judy" has been cleared for a second season in 81% of the country.
Separately, Summit Media has renewed its kids series "Oscar's Orchestra" in 80% of the country, including 47 of the top 50 markets for season two. All top three markets are represented.
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