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[08/11/22 - 10:42 AM]
Wanda Sykes to Host "Ring Nation" Viral Video Series from MGM Television, Ring & Big Fish Entertainment
"Ring Nation" is a half-hour, studio-based series that gives audiences a daily dose of life's unpredictable, heartwarming and hilarious viral videos shared by people from their video doorbells, smart home cameras and more.







RING NATION (SYNDICATION)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/26/22 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (fall 2024)
TIME SLOT:
syndicated
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (??? episodes)
DESCRIPTION:
(from MGM Television's press release, August 2022) MGM Television and Ring announced today that Emmy-winning comedian and actress Wanda Sykes (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Crank Yankers, The Upshaws) has signed on to host Ring Nation, a new twist on the popular clip show genre, premiering in syndication on September 26, 2022. Ring Nation is a half-hour, studio-based series that gives audiences a daily dose of life's unpredictable, heartwarming and hilarious viral videos shared by people from their video doorbells, smart home cameras and more. From neighbors saving neighbors and marriage proposals to military reunions and silly animals, Ring Nation showcases the most buzzworthy clips from coast to coast. "Wanda Sykes is one of the biggest names in comedy and beloved by fans across the globe. We are thrilled she has signed on to host this fun new take on a tried-and-true format," said Barry Poznick, president of alternative television & Orion TV at MGM. "From the incredible, to the hilarious and uplifting must-see viral moments from around the country every day, Ring Nation offers something for everyone watching at home." Featuring clips submitted by people across the U.S., Ring Nation is the next way Ring will highlight interesting moments from communities across the country. Ring Nation is a collaboration between MGM Television, MGM's Big Fish Entertainment and Jamie Siminoff, the chief inventor and founder of smart-home security company Ring. He appeared on Shark Tank originally as a contestant, only to return years later as a recurring Guest Shark after selling his company to Amazon. Executive producers on the new series are Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick, Jamie Siminoff, Karni Baghdikian, Dan Cesareo, Lucilla D'Agostino, Bret Calvert and Jordana Starr.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Wanda Sykes as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Barry Poznick as EP
· Bret Calvert as EP
· Dan Cesareo as EP
· Jamie Siminoff as EP
· Jordana Starr as EP
· Karni Baghdikian as EP
· Lucilla D'Agostino as EP
· Mark Burnett as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Big Fish Entertainment
· MGM Television
· Ring