31.   The once large expanse of local time slots available for syndicated shows has shrunk, thanks to new networks such as Fox.

32.   The service will carry pet shows, feature films and syndicated shows.

33.   The syndicated show started last week.

34.   The two top syndicated shows in black households are the World Wrestling Federation and Jerry Springer.

35.   Their affiliated stations filled the other nights with syndicated shows, movies, sports and reruns.

36.   These were among the dozens of syndicated shows TV executives were biting on at the recent gathering of the National Association of Television Program Executives in New Orleans.

37.   Unconvinced that sports teams would generate profits, station officials opted to pick up syndicated shows.

38.   Whether fed up with it or fascinated by it, crime and the justice system have become fodder for a whole new batch of syndicated TV shows.

39.   A video for it was to air this week on the syndicated show.

40.   Among the others paying tribute during the hour were Michael Eisner, chairman of Walt Disney Co., which owns the syndicated show.