| Industry | Television syndication |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | New York City , United States
[1] |
Key people | Neil B. Saul, President [2] |
| Services | Syndication sales, media purchases for children's television [2] |
The Saul Group was a broadcast syndication service that operated in the U.S. during the 1980s. Headed by president Neil B. Saul, [2] the company was based in New York City [1] and worked on behalf of toy companies [3] through media purchases and advertising sales. [2] One of its partners was LJN, also in New York City. [1]
The Saul Group distributed Rambo: The Force of Freedom and The Centurions (on behalf of Worldvision Enterprises); [1] beginning in 1988, it partnered with SFM Entertainment to package Nelvana's Care Bears series for local stations. [4] Other shows on its roster included Zoobilee Zoo, Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors and The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. [2]
References
- ^ a b c d Staff (March 10, 1986). "Sweeping agent shakeout seen". Advertising Age. Crain Communications, Inc.: 8 (Presstime).
- ^ a b c d e "Credits". force-3.com. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
- ^ Staff (March 10, 1986). "SSC&B: 15s head for half of time". Advertising Age. Crain Communications, Inc.: 94 (Adbeat).
- ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 through 2003. Vol. 1 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Company. p. 185. ISBN 0-7864-2099-5. Retrieved December 6, 2010.