• Variety, Thursday, December 4, 2008 9:30 AM

Dick Clark Productions will bring the popular "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book franchise back to the small screen. The new TV project will be co-hosted by "Chicken Soup" co-founder Jack Canfield; it's based on his book series. More than 112 million copies of the books have been sold in 100+ countries.

The books satisfy "a desire for uplifting, positive and inspiring themes," says Orly Adelson, president of Dick Clark Prods. Dick Clark also produces "So You Think You Can Dance," the Golden Globes and other programs.

A previous "Chicken Soup" anthology series ran on Pax TV during the 1999-2000 TV season. In it, host Michael Tucker ("L.A. Law") introduced segments based on the books.

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