Monday late-night 'Jay Leno' edges out 'David Letterman'
In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 3.0/8; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 2.9/7; and ABC's...
Audience liked NBC's 'Harry's Law' inched out 'Hawaii Five-O'
At 10 p.m. ET, the premiere of "Harry's Law" (2.2/6 in adults 18-49, 11.0 million viewers overall) finished #2 among ABC, CBS and NBC...
Belo stations supporting Rachael's Challenge to stop school violence
Belo Corporation announced a company-wide initiative across its 20 television stations to raise awareness for Rachel's Challenge. The non-profit organization promotes kindness and compassion,...
Divisional play offs scores massive viewing on 'The NFL on CBS'
THE NFL ON CBS's broadcast of the AFC Divisional Playoff game featuring the New York Jets' 28-21 win over the New England Patriots on...
Regis Philbin announces retirement
“Live! With Regis and Kelly” morning man Regis Philbin announced on Tuesday morning's (1/18) show he is retiring from the show at the end...
2010 revenues gained 6.3-6.7% for The Nielsen Company
Because of the ongoing roadshow for its coming $2 billion IPO, The Nielsen Company has issued an early look at its 2010 full year...
Discovery renaming FitTV as Discovery Fit & Health
The rebranding combines the real-life stories of Discovery Health with the fitness programming of FitTV. Discovery Communications will evolve its FitTV network to Discovery...
NBC's Friday's strong with 'Dateline NBC'
At 8 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of "Minute To Win It" (1.2/4 in adults 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall) finished within a tenth...
Football beat Golden Globes
CBS won the Sunday primetime ratings crown, powered by the NFL playoff game running into primetime. NBC, with the Golden Globes Awards show, claimed...
HBO leads Golden Globes TV awards
The award for pissing off the most celebrities goes to Ricky Gervais, as host of the 68th Annual Golden Globes Awards, but at least...
Comcast/NBCU said near the finish line
The FCC commissioners may have the rice in their hands, ready to toss it at the newly wedded Comcast and NBC Universal as they embark on their honeymoon. A positive vote may be
Fox's animation Sunday 'Family Guy' 'The Simpsons' land third place
FOX aired ANIMATION DOMINATION originals last night and ranked third among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34. (Note that these declines were fully expected given...
'The Golden Globe Awards' takes top slot for Sunday night
Sunday from 8-11p.m. in all time zones, "The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards" (5.2 rating in adults 18-49, 17.0 million viewers overall) attracted NBC's...
All-time high for Jersey Shore on MTV
MTV, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), hit another all-time series high for "Jersey Shore," as the third season's second episode...
ABC's 'The Miss America Pageant' sees over 2 million non-football fans
At the Las Vegas 'Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino' set the stage for 53 contestants vying for Mis America last night, Saturday 1/15/11. The...