Monday Ratings: Obama Rules Over Primetime
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 24, Heroes, Medium, Ratings,
As depressing as economy talk might be, President Obama had people listening. Last night’s news conference raked in approximately 49.5 million over eight networks. While it was clearly the biggest event of the evening, the presidential presser paled in comparison to Bill Clinton’s first newser in February 1993. (That primetime event drew in 64.3 million.) Although its news coverage came in second, CBS ended up winning the night in both categories.
8pm
- ABC‘s coverage of the Obama presser (3.1/8 in 18-49) pulled in 11.49 million.
- Approximately 9.78 million watched the conference on CBS (3.0/8).
- NBC had 9.75 million (3.1/8) listening about the economy.
- FOX attracted 5.9 million (2.2/6) for the newser.
- Gossip Girl* (1.7 million, 0.8/2) was down 600,000.
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Monday Ratings: NBC Improves, But Not By Much
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 24, Heroes, Medium, Ratings,
Sunday’s commercials may have paid off financially for NBC, but they didn’t help much with the ratings. Despite endless ads for Monday’s programs, the lineup only showed marginal improvement. By night’s end, CBS was on top with the viewers while FOX was first place in the demos.
8pm
- House (14.8 million, 5.5/13 in 18-49) had Monday’s best demos.
- The Bachelor (11 million, 4.1/10) wooed another 400,000.
- The Big Bang Theory (10.8 million, 4.1/10) added on 1.5 million; How I Met Your Mother (10.3 million, 4.2/10) scooped up 2.2 million.
- Chuck (8.4 million, 3.0/7) had its largest audience all season.
- Gossip Girl (2.3 million, 1.1/3) was up 700,000.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (11/20)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Cable, CBS, NBC, The CW, Medium, Cancellations, News, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:
EXTENSIONS- Gary Unmarried (CBS) - Full season order
- Medium (NBC) - Six more episodes ordered
- Worst Week (CBS) - Three more episodes ordered
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Casting Corner: In Plain Sight, Kath & Kim, Medium and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, Cable, CBS, NBC, Grey’s Anatomy, Medium,
Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:
CSI: Miami: No matter what you think of Diddy, you can’t deny the mans’ diversity. Who else could front several reality shows, star in A Raisin in the Sun and take on David Caruso? According to Entertainment Tonight, the mogul is scheduled to air in two episodes of the CBS drama next year. He will play a federal prosecutor (yeah, I know) who has a personal and professional beef with Horatio’s team.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (10/17)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Medium, Cancellations, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the next couple of months:
EXTENSIONS- Eli Stone (ABC) **four more scripts ordered**
- Gossip Girl (CW) **two more scripts ordered**
- Knight Rider (NBC) **four more scripts ordered**
- Medium (NBC) **three more scripts ordered**
- The Mentalist (CBS) **full season order**
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (FOX) **UPDATE: full season order**
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Emmy Finalists for Acting Categories
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Late Night, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, HBO, NBC, Showtime, Entourage, Grey’s Anatomy, House, Lost, Medium, Saturday Night Live, The Office, Rumors,
Last week, we told you which Emmy contenders were still in the running for the Best Comedy and Best Drama categories. And while these names are not official, we now have the rumored finalists for several of the main acting awards. (NOTE: Some categories have not yet been leaked.)
Best Actor, Drama
- Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
- Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
- Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
- Patrick Dempsey, Grey’s Anatomy
- Michael C. Hall, Dexter
- Jon Hamm, Mad Men
- Eddie Izzard, The Riches
- Hugh Laurie, House
- Denis Leary, Rescue Me
- James Spader, Boston Legal (last year’s winner)
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Monday Ratings: Weak Premiere for American Gladiators
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, House, Medium, The Bachelor, Ratings,
Why NBC chose to bring back American Gladiators at this time is beyond me. Had the show debuted after the latest round of finales, it might have fared better than fourth place. Meanwhile, ABC was another winner with the viewers while FOX was tops in the demos.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (18.3 million, 4.2/11 in 18-49) was the night’s most-watched show.
- Bones (9.4 million, 3.2/9) grew by 1.3 million.
- Britney Spears helped draw 700,000 more to How I Met Your Mother (9 million, 3.8/9); The Big Bang Theory (7.9 million, 2.9/9) tacked on another 300,000.
- The American Gladiators debut (4.9 million, 1.9/5) did about 1/2 as well as Deal or No Deal.
- Approximately 2.6 million tuned in to hear Serena’s big secret on Gossip Girl (1.2/3).
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This Week on TV (5/12-5/18)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Food & Home, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Hell’s Kitchen, America’s Next Top Model, American Idol, Desperate Housewives, ER, Everybody Hates Chris, Medium, My Name Is Earl, The Bachelor, The Hills, The Office,
MONDAY (5/12)
Tonight’s finales: The Hills, Medium, Samantha Who?, The Bachelor
- American Gladiators (NBC, 8pm): Season Two premiere includes new gladiators (‘Rocket’ and ‘Jet’). Seriously, how intimidating could a smiling Gladiator be?
- Bones (FOX, 8pm): “When the body of an aspiring singer (Ace Young of American Idol) is discovered, Booth and Brennan probe a club’s open-mike night.” Uhh—which one was Ace again?
- Gossip Girl (CW, 8pm): “An embarrassed Serena resurrects some troubling old habits as she continues to hide the truth from Dan.” If he only knew she’d been sharing her jeans with three other girls.
- How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8:30pm): “Britney Spears returns as Abby, who is now dating Barney.” First Robin Sparkles, now Britney. I’m not sure if that’s a step up or down for Barney.
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Monday Ratings: ABC, CBS and FOX Divide the Night
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, House, Medium, The Bachelor, Ratings,
Thanks a dip in House‘s numbers, CBS was able to match FOX in the demos. Meanwhile, ABC was again the most-viewed network on Monday night.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (17.9 million, 4.2/12 in 18-49) remained fairly even with last week.
- Deal or No Deal (8.4 million, 2.3/6) had a 1.5 million decrease.
- How I Met Your Mother (8.3 million, 3.5/10) saw 500,000 tune out.
- Bones (8.1 million, 2.7/8) was down by 1.8 million.
- The Big Bang Theory (7.6 million, 2.8/9) was off by 600,000.
- Gossip Girl (2.1 million, 1.0/3) kissed 400,000 goodbye.
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Monday Ratings: ABC and FOX Split Busy Night
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, House, Medium, The Bachelor, Ratings,
The return of House made a dent in CBS’ numbers. While ABC was busy retaining its lead with the viewers, FOX was able to step up for a win in the demos.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (18 million, 4.4/11 in 18-49) was the night’s most-watched show.
- About 9.9 million watched Star Wars night on Deal or No Deal (9.9 million, 2.9/7).
- Bones (9.7 million, 3.2/9) grew by 1.1 million from last week.
- The Big Bang Theory (8.2 million, 3.0/9) improved by 700,000; How I Met Your Mother (8.9 million, 3.8/10) improved upon its lead-in.
- Gossip Girl (2.5 million, 1.3/3) was up by 100,000.
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