New Name for WNBC's 5 P.M. Lifestyle Show

WNBC New York has changed the name of its 5 p.m. lifestyle show LX New York to New York Live.

LX New York debuted on the NBC Local Media station in June 2009, replacing 5 p.m. news. Hosted by Jane Hanson and Sara Gore, the show "covers the best and latest in New York every weeknight--food and restaurants, Broadway premieres and red carpet events, hot fashion trends and the latest in pop culture," said WNBC in a statement.

NBC Local Media acquired LX.TV in January 2008. LX.TV produces programming for what it calls "young, affluent urbanites."

"LX New York is a vibrant live show with a loyal viewership that tunes in and actively participates in our show every day," says Morgan Hertzan, general manager, LX.TV. " And now our new name reflects what the show has become--all about the very best of New York every day-as evidenced by the strong ratings growth in both A25-54 and the W25-54 demo."

Michael Malone

Michael Malone is content director at B+C and Multichannel News. He joined B+C in 2005 and has covered network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television, including writing the "Local News Close-Up" market profiles. He also hosted the podcasts "Busted Pilot" and "Series Business." His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The L.A. Times, The Boston Globe and New York magazine.