FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

‘DABL -- A NEW LIFESTYLE NETWORK’
NOW CLEARED IN OVER 80% OF THE COUNTRY FOR LAUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 9

New Digital Network Acquires Shows From Well-Known Lifestyle Experts
Including Jamie Oliver, Cesar Millan and Bob Vila

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – AUGUST 27, 2019 – CBS Television Distribution’s new advertiser-supported digital lifestyle network Dabl (dab·​ble) is now cleared in over 80% of the country for launch on September 9.

In addition to the previously announced CBS Television Stations group, which will anchor the launch, Dabl will also be distributed on the digital spectrum of television stations from groups including Sinclair, Tribune, Graham, Meredith, Quincy Media, News-Press & Gazette, Capitol Broadcasting, Bahakel and Univision.

Dabl, which will showcase the libraries of lifestyle icons Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse, has also acquired programming to beef up its lineup from other notable names and brands.

Pets

In the pet space, Dabl will feature programming from Cesar Millan’s library. Millan is a Mexican-American dog behaviorist, who has hosted and created numerous TV shows for dog lovers, including “Cesar to the Rescue” and “Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack,” and is a best-selling author and sought-after public speaker.

Home Renovation and Design

On the home improvement front, Dabl has acquired Bob Vila’s “Home Again with Bob Vila.” Additionally, the network obtained the rights to numerous popular shows from A&E’s library, including multiple seasons of “Find & Design,” “Flip This House” and “Sell This House.”

Cooking and Baking

Dabl has also added numerous shows from the popular British chef Jamie Oliver, including “Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals” and “Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals.”

Health and Lifestyle

Dabl viewers will also get a daily dose of wellness with the acquisition of two series “Doctor & The Diva” and “Cityline.” “Doctor & The Diva” pairs former “American Idol” star Kimberley Locke with board certified ER physician Dr. Steve Salvatore to host a daytime talk show featuring celebrity interviews and topical discussion of issues, including health news, food, fashion and fitness. “Cityline” is a Canadian daytime talk show hosted by Tracy Moore, focusing on home décor, food, entertaining, fashion and health and beauty.

About Dabl

Dabl (dab·​ble) is CBS Television Distribution’s multiplatform, advertiser-supported lifestyle network that will launch on the digital spectrum of television stations nationwide on September 9. Anchored by the CBS Television Stations group, DABL is cleared in 80% of the country, including all of the top 25 markets. DABL will feature informative, project-based, feel-good content for viewers to indulge their passions for cooking, home renovation and design, DIY, pets, travel and talk. The network will showcase programming from the libraries of popular, world-renowned lifestyle experts including Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse. For more information and where to watch, go to www.dabl.com.

About CBS Television Distribution

CBS Television Distribution is the preeminent company in television syndication. CTD produces or distributes 11 first-run series, including the long-running, critically acclaimed hits JUDGE JUDY, DR. PHIL, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, WHEEL OF FORTUNE, JEOPARDY!, INSIDE EDITION and RACHAEL RAY, and holds the largest distributed television library at 70,000 hours strong. CTD’s popular off-network products include the “CSI,” “NCIS” and “Star Trek” franchises, as well as classic series such as “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Frasier.” In addition, CTD handles the domestic television distribution of CBS Television Studios, CBS News, CBS Films and Showtime. CTD is a unit of the CBS Corporation. For more information, go to www.cbstvd.com.

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Press Contacts:

Katie Stark 310-264-3408 Katie.stark@cbs.com