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Thursday Ratings: CBS Owns the Night
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, Saturday Night Live, Survivor, The Office, Ratings,
A whole new slate of fresh programming easily gave CBS a wide lead over its competitors. The network dominated with both the viewers and the demos:
8pm
- Survivor (14.47 million, 4.513 in 18-49 demo) was steady with last week.
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (8.97 million, 2.5/7) was up about 300,000.
- An hour-long episode of The Office* (2.7/8) drew 5.87 million.
- Ugly Betty* (1.4/4) scored 4.97 million.
- Smallville (3.84 million, 1.5/4) was up about 1 million.
9pm
- With 19.79 million viewers, CSI (6.1/16 in 18-49) was the evening’s hottest ticket.
- Don’t Forget the Lyrics (7.53 million, 2.7/7) was up about 800,000.
- Grey’s Anatomy* (2.6/7) came in third with 7.18 million.
- 30 Rock (5.58 million, 2.8/7) was slightly down from last week.
- Supernatural (3.2 million, 1.2/3) saw an increase of about 1 million.
10pm
- Without A Trace (4.0/12 in 18-49) topped the hour with 15.13 million.
- The Saturday Night Live special (2.7/8) entertained 5.72 million.
- Private Practice* (1.7/5) rounded off the hour with 4.75 million.
*denotes repeat
(You can review last Thursday’s ratings here.)
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‘American Idol’ Says No to Britney Spears
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip,
The upcoming season of American Idol promises a few changes and some never-before-seen additions to the show, but pop princess Britney Spears will not be one of them.
The show’s executive producer announced earlier this week that he does not believe Spears is in good enough condition to be a mentor to the aspiring hopefuls on Idol. “I think she needs to get herself together,” said executive producer Lythgoe. He did say, however, that he would have welcomed Spears on the FOX show last season, when it seemed she might be getting herself (and her career, and her personal life) back together again.
If the Idol hopefuls could command media attention the way Spears does, they wouldn’t need reality TV.
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Friday Ratings: ‘Frosty the Snowman’ Warm with Viewers
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Drama, Games, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
Back to back Frosty specials gave CBS a nice night with the demos. Meanwhile, ABC was a hit with the viewers.
8pm
- Although down about 600,000 from last week, Deal or No Deal (9.73 million, 2.2/8 in 18-49) was still evening’s largest draw.
- Frosty the Snowman (2.7/9) entertained 8.06 million; Frosty Returns (2.4/8) attracted 7.42 million.
- About 5.97 million watched a new episode of Men in Trees (1.3/5).
- Friday Night Smackdown (4.58 million.1.5/5) was about even with last week.
- Don’t Forget the Lyrics* (3.88 million, 1.3/5) lost about 1 million.
9pm
- Women’s Murder Club (1.8/5 in 18-49) topped the hour with 8.58 million.
- CBS’ Movies Rock special (1.8/6) dazzled 5.87 million.
- Friday Night Lights (5.44 million, 1.8/5) was slightly down from last week.
- The Next Great American Band (2.99 million, 1.2/4) was actually up about 800,000.
10pm
- 20/20 (7.88 million, 2.3/7 in 18-49) saw a 600,000 bump.
- Las Vegas (6.82 million, 1.9/6) kissed 400,000 goodbye.
*denotes repeat.
(You can review last Friday’s ratings here.)
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American Idol: Season Seven Starting Without Sparks
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip,
The scandal. The bad singing. The fierce competition. Last year’s American Idol had all the ingredients for high-ratings reality success, but will FOX be so lucky in Season Seven?
Sweet-faced, young Jordin Sparks was declared last year’s winner, but her new album has gained dismal sales. In fact, Sparks has released the lowest-selling Idol debut album in the
entire historyof the show. Have fans lost interest?
During a recent appearance on The View, Idol judge Randy Jackson also had few positive comments about the upcoming season. In recent weeks, Jackson has been present at the much-hyped Idol auditions and has witnessed firsthand what sort of talent America might see next month. Apparently, Randy wasn’t “blown out the box” with this year’s crop of young talent.
You can judge the competition for yourself when American Idol returns January 15th.
(You can find all the American Idol 7 posts here.)
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Friday Ratings: ABC Takes ‘The Polar Express’ to the Win
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Specials, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
The Polar Express delighted families - and ABC - on a repeat-filled Friday night. The network won the evening’s viewers and demos.
8pm
- At 10.38 million, Deal or No Deal (2.4/8 in 18-49 demo) was the night’s largest draw.
- A repeat of The Polar Express* (10.33 million, 3.0/9) proved magical for ABC’s weekend.
- My Night at the Grammys (1.7/5) attracted 6.17 million.
- Friday Night Smackdown (1.3/4) pinned 4.64 million.
- The Next Great American Band (2.16 million, 0.9/3) was bested by the CBS music special.
9pm
- Friday Night Lights (1.7/5 in 18-49 demo) scored 5.66 million.
- A repeat of Don’t Forget the Lyrics* (4.88 million, 1.6/5) did better than its limp lead-in.
10pm
- 20/20 (7.29 million, 2.1/6) won a tight race for first place in the hour.
- About 7.25 million took a gamble with Las Vegas (2.0/6).
- Numb3rs* (7.19 million, 1.7/5) took a rare third place.
* denotes repeat
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‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Debuts Album
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip,
The hair. The smile. The voice. I admit I was not displeased with the results of last season’s American Idol, though I’ll further admit I wouldn’t have minded if Blake Lewis had won over Jordin Sparks, either. The Idol winner just recently released her first album, but don’t let that cast a shadow over Blake’s news: he’s got one, too.
Break Anotha is already on its way up the charts, the result of careful planning and consideration from Lewis. After all, he’s been ready to release an album for years. The young runner-up arrived at the studio filled with ideas and musical samplers, resulting in an album that’s covered with his own personal stamp. Even the title, Audio Day Dream, is a long-standing idea from out of Blake’s own head. The album contains spirited licks, tuneful hits, and even a ballad (How Many Words) that Lewis says is his personal fave.
MSNBC
Reality Show Predictions Revisited
Posted by David L. Williams Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, The CW, Amazing Race, The, America’s Next Top Model, Dancing With The Stars, Survivor, Editorial,
So evidently I’m really bad at predicting the outcomes of reality shows (which, I know, already happened). I mean, really exceptionally bad. Now, I could have just buried my predictions from two weeks ago, but a man has to face his failures, so here we go. (Oh, and blahblahblahSPOILERALERTblahblahblah.)
THE AMAZING RACE:
Just a few weeks in, and one of my finalists is already gone. Not only was I wrong about Lorena & Jason being one of the three final teams, I was also wrong about them not annoying me yet. Lorena’s camel-milking meltdown (and how often did you read that phrase?) was incredibly entertaining and also horribly, cripplingly annoying. Still, Azaria & Hendekea are running strong and maybe I’ll be right about who ultimately gets to hang out with Phil at the finish line. But most likely not.
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL:
My pick, Heather, was in the Bottom Two last week. She’s still in it, but her not-great public speaking skills mean she may not be long for this competition.
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Don’t Rush to Theaters for ‘August Rush’
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Warner Bros, Drama, Family, Music, New Releases,
From the first time I saw the trailer, I had a bad feeling about the dramatic, music-themed August Rush, which doesn’t seem to have a strong cast or even a believable storyline. Early reviews are in, and so far the criticism isn’t good.
Freddie Highmore plays a young boy with innate musical talent, who embarks upon a quest to find his parents. That, in a nutshell, is the plot. There is one scene were the young boy stands in a field and hears music on the breeze, which inspires him to head to the big city of New York to find his mom and dad (because that’s a highly likely thing for a boy under fifteen to do). His parents are played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers (you know, Henry VIII), and Keri Russell (I know, who?), both musicians themselves, who meet and conceive a baby. The mother’s father has the resulting baby (Highmore) given up for adoption, telling his daughter the baby died. But don’t let this soap operatic plot be the thing that deters you – be deterred by over-the-top acting instead.
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American Idol’s Jordin Sparks Releases Debut Album
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip,
Jordin Sparks, the youngest American Idol winner to claim the crown, has just released her first album. The production is a result of her last-season victory…but is Jordin now last season, as well?
The seventeen-year-old included lightweight, loving little ditties on her album which enhance her wholesome image (part of the reasons fans fell in love with her), but there are some different sounds included as well. “Young and in Love” is a bit of a deviation for Sparks, though most of the other songs remain just as tame as fans want them to be. All in all, no big surprises for Sparks’ debut album, which may or may not be a good thing.
Without a few raunchy, rollicking tracks, does Sparks have a shot at Kelly Clarkson-esque success? There’s got to be a pill somewhere in all that jam, and the new Sparks album just doesn’t seem to have it.
MSNBC
In Theaters This Holiday Weekend (11/21)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, MGM, Sony, Warner Bros, Weinstein Company, Yari Film Group Releasing, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Horror, Music, Period, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some possible suggestions for your holiday enjoyment:
- August Rush (PG): starring Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard (directed by Kirsten Sheridan)
- Enchanted (PG): starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Susan Sarandon (directed by Kevin Lima)
- Hitman (R): starring Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko (directed by Xavier Gens)
- No Country for Old Men (R): starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin (directed by Joel Coen)
- Stephen King’s The Mist (R): starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden (directed by Frank Darabont)
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