ABC's 'Middle' nets syndie purchase

'The Middle'Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution has offered off-internet rights to ABC sitcom "The CenterInch to ABC Family together with an array of TV station groups, the studio introduced Tuesday. "Middle," which stars Patricia Heaton, will premiere in broadcast and cable in november 2013. Series is presently within the third season on ABC, where it anchors the Alphabet's giant Wednesday selection. "We are in the new golden age for sitcoms both round the broadcast systems and distribution," mentioned WBDTD leader Ken Werner. "Our station partners recognized in 'The Middle' a compelling player which will energize their sitcom blocks in 2013 and beyond." Stations that bought "Middle" comprise 92% in the U.S. TV audience including Tribune, Sinclair, CBS, Newport, Belo, Cox, Local TV, Pappas, and Weigel. Executive producers of "Middle," that's from Blackie and Blondie Prods. in colaboration with WBTV, are Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com