William Petersen Plans Exit from CSI
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, CBS, News,
The bleeding just won’t stop at CSI.
In the past year, CBS has seen two actors (Gary Dourdan and Jorja Fox) leave its highest-rated show. Now the network will have to work around another major departure.
Although William Petersen signed a new contract earlier this year, it turns out that deal actually came with an exit plan. Entertainment Weekly reports Gil Grissom will only be with the team for part of the program’s 9th season. Petersen, though, won’t be going very far.
According to executive producer Carol Mendelsohn, “Billy is leaving. But he will remain throughout the run of the series an executive producer. And he will, whenever CBS asks, come back. I don’t think you’ve seen the last of Gil Grissom.”
As for how Grissom will leave is, of course, a secret. We do know though that Jorja Fox - who will briefly return to the series - will somehow play a part.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation returns on October 9.
Entertainment Weekly
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Thursday Ratings: Greatest American Dogs Have Their Day
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
A strong debut for CBS’ newest reality offering - Greatest American Dog - helped the network score a win with the viewers. Meanwhile, FOX was tops with the demos.
8pm
- Greatest American Dog‘s premiere (9.5 million, 2.1/8 in 18-49) easily topped its hour.
- Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? (7 million, 2.0/7) tested 1.3 million more this week.
- A repeat of Last Comic Standing* (1.2/4) chalked up 3.5 million.
- Ugly Betty* (3 million, 0.9/3) was up slightly.
- Smallville* (1.8 million, 0.7/3) tacked on another 100,000.
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Thursday Ratings: Viewers Enjoy Holiday Weekend
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
Aside from a few exceptions, it was evident viewers started their 3-day weekend early. On 4th of July, FOX celebrated a dual win on Thursday night.
8pm
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (5.7 million, 1.3/5 in 18-49) flunked 900,000 viewers.
- Million Dollar Password* (5.6 million, 1.3/6) dropped by 1.2 million.
- Last Comic Standing (4.9 million, 1.8/7) laughed off 400,000.
- Ugly Betty* (2.9 million. 0.7/3) had a 600,000 slide.
- Smallville* (1.7 million, 0.6/2) actually improved by 100,000.
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Thursday Ratings: Hopkins Provides Ratings Drama
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
Although ABC was fourth last night, the debut of Hopkins did well in its hour despite lousy lead-ins. Meanwhile, CBS was the winner in both categories yesterday.
8pm
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (6.9 million, 1.8/6 in 18-49) lost 900,000 from last week.
- Million Dollar Password* (6.8 million, 1.7/6) was a close second.
- Last Comic Standing (5.3 million, 2.1/7) pulled in another 800,000.
- Ugly Betty* (3.5 million, 0.8/3) tacked on an additional 400,000.
- Smallville* (1.6 million, 0.6/2) shrunk by 600,000.
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Thursday Ratings: Another Win for Reality Fare
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, So You Think You Can Dance, The Office, Ratings,
So You Think You Can Dance continues to leap over its direct competitors. The show, along with 5th Grader, gave FOX another dual win last night.
8pm
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (7.8 million, 1.9/7 in 18-49) saw its score improve by 1.7 million.
- How I Met Your Mother* (1.3/5) dialed up 4.2 million; Rules of Engagement* (4.4 million, 1.4/5) did slightly better.
- The Office* (1.2/5) settled in with 3.5 million.
- Ugly Betty* (0.8/3) chalked up 3.1 million.
- Smallville* (2.2 million, 0.8/3) was up 300,000.
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Thursday Ratings: Basketball Courts the Fans
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, My Name Is Earl, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
The Boston Celtics’ surprise comeback last night was the biggest attraction of the evening. Thanks to the heated contest, ABC had its 8th consecutive win in the demos on a Thursday.
8pm
- A Wednesday edition of Million Dollar Password (9.5 million, 2.0/7 in 18-49) topped its hour.
- Jimmy Kimmel (2.9/10) kicked off the basketball coverage with 7.8 million; the NBA pre-game special (8.2 million, 3.2/11) grew from there.
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (1.8/6) tested 6.1 million.
- My Name is Earl* (1.1/4) had 3.5 million entertained.
- Smallville* (1.9 million, 0.8/3) did slightly better than before.
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Thursday Ratings: Lost Finds A Win
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Lost, The Office, Ratings,
While it was down about 17% from last year’s numbers, Lost was still the night’s top draw. The season finale gave ABC a win in both the viewers and the demos.
8pm
- So You Think You Can Dance (9.4 million, 3.6/11 in 18-49) climbed by 800,000.
- Lost* (2.1/7) helped 6.8 million get caught up.
- The Big Bang Theory* (4.8 million, 1.4/5) improved by 500,000; How I Met Your Mother* (4.9 million, 1.5/5) tacked on another 400,000.
- The Office* (1.2/4) checked in with 3.5 million.
- Smallville* (1.9 million, 0.7/2) was down 300,000.
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Thursday Ratings: ABC Finales End on High Note
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
Even though Ugly Betty and Grey’s Anatomy have seen better scores for their finales (this year was their lowest ever), both shows got their best post-strike numbers. Grey’s even turned out the highest 18-49 performance for any scripted drama in nearly three months.
8pm
- A 90-minute Deal or No Deal (10.3 million, 2.5/8 in 18-49) was the winner of its hour.
- So You Think You Can Dance? (3.4/10 in 18-49) debuted to 8.6 million.
- Approximately 8.8 million saw Lindsay Lohan torment Ugly Betty (2.8/9).
- The Big Bang Theory* (1.2/4) pulled in 4.3 million for its special Thursday airing; How I Met Your Mother* (4.5 million, 1.5/5) did slightly better.
- Smallville* (2.2 million, 0.7/2) was down 1.6 million from last week.
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2008 Summer Television Programming Schedule
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Hell’s Kitchen, Desperate Housewives, Everybody Hates Chris, Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy, House, So You Think You Can Dance, The Office,
A new season calls for a new schedule.
If you’re without anything to do this summer, this updated programming schedule may help keep you occupied. Over the next few months, networks will be introducing a crop of reality shows (Celebrity Circus, Greatest American Dog), some experimental dramas (Swingtown, Fear Itself) and the usual horde of repeats.
This list is a
compilation of the calendarsfor the five major networks.
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Thursday Ratings: NBC Finales End On Good Note
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, ER, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, My Name Is Earl, The Office, Ratings,
A full slate of finales gave NBC a boost in the ratings. The network was third with the viewers but second in the demos.
8pm
- Ugly Betty (8.5 million, 2.7/8 in 18-49) gained a 1/2 million from last week.
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (8.3 million, 2.2/7) scored 600,000 more.
- A CSI* repeat (1.7/5) kicked off the night with 7.8 million.
- My Name is Earl (7.1 million, 3.0/9) tacked on another million.
- Smallville (3.8 million, 1.7/5) was down 200,000.
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