Mike Jerrick will host his personal late evening speak present referred to as, oddly sufficient, MIKE.
The present is ready to debut on September 8. It’s a locally-produced, half-hour program that can air weeknights at 11:30 p.m. on Fox 29 in addition to stream on Fox Native.
“Douglas, Carson, Paar, Letterman, Leno, and now, Jerrick! ‘MIKE’ will remind viewers why this format has been profitable for the reason that earliest days of tv – as a result of it’s the good strategy to finish every day with fun,” stated director of Native Authentic Programming, Tom Louden. “And with Mike Jerrick on the helm, there’s no telling what’s going to occur subsequent!”
MIKE will characteristic all of the staples of a late-night speak present from the standard anchor desk and sofa set, to the movie star and newsmaker interviews, musical performances, stand-up comedy, and skits. Episodes will embrace Jerrick breaking down the information of the day together with his signature humor and attraction. Lifelong Philadelphian and Fox 29 govt producer Vince DeFruscio will function his sidekick.
His first visitor might be actor Cillian Murphy.
Jerrick has served as co-host of Good Day Philadelphia since 2009, a task he additionally held from 1999-2002. Previous to his return to the station, Jerrick was co-host of The Morning Present with Mike and Juliet, a nationally syndicated present which aired on choose Fox-owned stations. Throughout this time he additionally held varied roles at Fox Information Channel, together with weekend co-host of Fox and Pals and co-host of DaySide, a day by day reside viewers daytime speak present. Previous to becoming a member of Fox 29, Jerrick served as managing editor and anchor on America Afterhours, on CNBC and hosted What’s Information for the nationwide cable tv community America’s Speaking.
Earlier in his profession, he hosted Sci-Fi Buzz on USA Community’s Sci-Fi Channel and produced and hosted HBO’s World Leisure Report. As well as, Jerrick produced and reported for KCAL in Los Angeles and for Night Journal on KPIX-TV in San Francisco. Earlier than that, he spent 5 years because the host of Alive & Properly, a well being and health program on the USA Community. He started his profession in broadcasting as producer and host of PM Journal at WNYW Fox 5 NY.
