ABC's 'Middle' nets syndie purchase

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