CBS realigns news and sports management
After heading CBS News and Sports as President since 2005, Sean McManus (pictured) is going to focus exclusively on the sports side. Two executives have...
It's official: Keith Olbermann to Current TV
As speculated, the controversial former MSNBC "Countdown" host signed a deal with public affairs channel Current TV, in which former VP Al Gore is...
The CW little gain w/ 'Gossip Girl' and '90210'
The CW had its most watched Monday night since 12/6/10 last night (1.7M), with week to week gains in A18-34 (1.1/3) and W18-49 (1.2/5). 90210...
Barbra Streisand to perform at Grammy Awards
The February 13th broadcast of the “53rd Annual Grammy Awards” on CBS is shaping up to be one to remember. Not only will Mick...
Belo revenues shot up 20% in Q4
Fueled by political ad money, Q4 net revenues shot up 20% to $206.2 million at Belo Corporation. Full year net revenues were up 16.5%...
2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover w/ 'David Letterman'
Valentine's Day a treat for fans and for David Letterman on the Late Show as the cover will be revealed. Ten of the 2011 Sports...
Fox predicted to renew 'American Idol' soon
CKX Inc. CEO Mike Ferrel is thrilled with the ratings being posted by
Keith Olbermann to announce his next job
The controversial former MSNBC "Countdown" host abruptly resigned last month following a stressed relationship with the network that included his 11/10 suspension over political...
Key broadcasters chat up commissioner on television issues
Executives from Hearst Television, Barrington Broadcasting and Schurz Communications met with Commissioner Robert McDowell in an effort to make sure he is mindful of...
Super Bowl XLV broke record for TV viewing
The Nielsen Company has tallied the numbers and reports that Sunday
Fox airing special 'GLEE' pulls down solid ratings
Airing SUPER BOWL XLV and a special original episode of GLEE last night, FOX achieved its highest rated night ever among Adults 18-49 and...
Lifetime picks up two dramas
Lifetime Television has picked up the two character-based procedural dramas Against the Wall and Exit 19 for 2011 launches. The announcement was made today...
'Super Bowl XLV' is FOX's most-watched night of prime time ever
History was made last night on FOX when Super Bowl XLV became the most-watched U.S. television program ever, and FOX became the first network ever to exceed 100 million viewers (100.9 million) for a night in prime time, according to fast-national
NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are' takes little away from Super Bowl
From 7-8 p.m., an encore telecast of "Who Do You Think You Are?" averaged a 0.3/1 in 18-49 and 1.6 million viewers overall.
From 8-9...
Super Bowl XLV ties highest overnight rating ever
Super Bowl XLV earned a 47.9/71 metered market rating/share last night on FOX, tying it with Super Bowl XXI in 1987 as the highest-rated...