Current Taping Location and Studio Setup
The Kelly Clarkson Show is currently taped at the Culver Studios in Los Angeles, California, a historic facility that has hosted numerous major productions. The show uses Stage 2 at the studio, which is configured with a large audience section, performance area, and interview seating. Production is handled by NBCUniversal Television Distribution in partnership with Kelly Clarkson's production company, Harpo Productions. The studio complex is located at 9336 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. For more information on the studio's history and current productions, see Culver Studios official site.
The stage design features a colorful, energetic set with LED screens, a performance stage, and a dedicated audience seating area that accommodates approximately 200 audience members per taping. The show's production team includes executive producers such as Kelly Clarkson, Jeff Kline, and Mia McNiece, with filming occurring multiple days per week. The Culver Studios location was chosen for its central Los Angeles position, robust infrastructure, and ability to handle large-scale audience tapings. The facility has undergone significant renovations to support modern television production requirements, including advanced lighting and sound systems.
Network Distribution and Broadcast Schedule
The Kelly Clarkson Show airs in first-run syndication across the United States on NBC owned-and-operated stations and is distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution. The show is also available for streaming on Peacock, NBCUniversal's direct-to-consumer platform, and through major digital platforms including YouTube and Apple TV. In the 2023-2024 television season, the show ranked among the top syndicated daytime programs in the U.S. market. Distribution covers over 95% of U.S. television households through a combination of broadcast and streaming partnerships.
The show's syndication model includes both traditional broadcast affiliates and digital streaming windows, allowing it to reach a broad demographic. NBCUniversal Television Distribution handles advertising sales and affiliate coordination, with the show airing in a daytime slot on most NBC O&O stations. The program has expanded its streaming presence through Peacock, where episodes are available on-demand shortly after broadcast. For details on NBCUniversal's distribution network, see NBCUniversal official site.
Production Company and Ownership Structure
The Kelly Clarkson Show is produced by Harpo Productions, Kelly Clarkson's production company, in association with NBCUniversal Television Distribution. Harpo Productions is headquartered in Los Angeles and manages all aspects of the show's production, including talent, writing, and post-production. The show operates under a standard syndication agreement where NBCUniversal handles distribution while Harpo retains significant creative and production control. The production company has a team of approximately 150 full-time staff dedicated to the show's daily operations.
Ownership of the show is structured with Kelly Clarkson holding a significant equity stake through Harpo Productions, while NBCUniversal Television Distribution holds the distribution rights and handles affiliate agreements. The show's format, including musical performances, celebrity interviews, and audience games, is owned by Harpo Productions and licensed to NBCUniversal for broadcast. For information on Harpo Productions' history and structure, see Harpo Productions official site. The show has received multiple Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment, reflecting its production quality and industry standing.