Bishop T.D. Jakes Snags Talk Show For 2016

Congratulations to Bishop T.D. Jakes. The mega pastor has snagged “T.D. Jakes”, a multi-issue daily one-hour talk show that will air on 29 TEGNA Media stations in the fall of 2016.Dave Lougee, president, TEGNA Media stated:

T.D. Jakes has a unique and uplifting voice that is well suited for daytime television. With Jakes at the helm, this program has an opportunity to attract blue-chip advertisers, generate large audiences and empower viewers across the country,” said Dave Lougee, president, TEGNA Media. “During the show’s test run this summer, Jakes’ audience grew each week in every market. Once viewers found him, they liked him and we look forward to introducing him to a wider audience next fall.

See more details from TEGNA’s release below.

“T.D. Jakes” enjoyed a highly successful month-long test run this summer on four TEGNA Media stations. The shows tackled socially relevant, topical and exclusive stories, highlighting Jakes’ unique, heart-centered wisdom and humor. As he did last summer, Jakes will continue to offer personal stories and welcome celebrity and non-celebrity guests for enlightening, entertaining and sometimes unexpected conversations.

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