Deborah Norville To Host New Syndicated Game Show “The Perfect Line” For CBS Media Ventures

CBS Media Ventures is launching The Perfect Line, a new syndicated game show hosted by Deborah Norville that is set to premiere next fall with the CBS stations as the anchor group.

The Perfect Line promises “a new, visual take on trivia.” Contestants will play a series of games where they test their knowledge by arranging events, items, or people in the correct order to create “the perfect line.” Each round contestants are eliminated, leaving the last person standing to play the final round for a grand prize.

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The format will tackle a broad range of topics from world events to pop culture moments.

“This year we launched the game show Flip Side and found the daytime audience continues to have a huge appetite for and engagement with game shows,” said Wendy McMahon, President and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures in a statement. “We’re building on that success by bringing The Perfect Line’ to the marketplace, with a host everyone already knows and admires. Deborah is a natural hosting this show – her wit and charm resonate with audiences. We are confident The Perfect Line will be the perfect fit for stations’ lineups.”

“I grew up watching way too many game shows and have always wanted to do one,” Norville continued in a statement. “With The Perfect Line, I’ve found the right format. The show is a fast, fun, smart take on trivia and pop culture with tidbits of stuff you didn’t know – and it’s played in a way that you’ve got a chance to win even if you’re just guessing. Plus, as a journalist, I love that I get to share fun facts you’ll want to pass along to your friends!”

Norville is best known for anchoring Inside Edition. She joined the show nearly 30 years ago, making her the longest-serving anchor on American television. She has previously served as an anchor and correspondent for CBS News.

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