Northwest Broadcasting stations pulled from DirecTV

RBR-TVBR observation: It is not possible to say that a 600% increase is

Sinclair and Time Warner Cable go into extra innings

Despite lots of tough talk from both sides, as the big ball was being prepared to drop in Times Square on Friday (12/31) Sinclair and TWC announced that they would go back to the negotiating table. RBR-TVBR observation: Fortunately for consumers, cooler heads prevailed

ABC's Friday News Years Eve rocked at No. 1 primetime

With its New Year's Eve lineup, featuring a rebroadcast airing of the theatrical "Wild Hogs" and "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with...

NBC sees 'Outsourced' finished #1 Thursday

At 8 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of "Community" averaged a 0.9/3 in 18-49 and 2.8 million viewers overall.  Versus the prior Thursday, "Community"...

'David Letterman' takes honors Thursday late-night

In Late-Night Metered Markets Thursday night: In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 2.4/5 with an encore...

Hearst and DirecTV reach retrans deal

DirecTV subscribers will not lose the Hearst Broadcasting stations from their local-to-local satellite TV service. A deal was struck before the old contract was due to expire New Year

Done TV deal in Texas

The sale of a pair of Texas television stations in the state’s two largest markets has been consummated, according to brokerage firm Kalil &...

ABC won Wednesday

A nearly all-reruns night on Wednesday saw ABC emerge the ratings victor. Wednesday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 1.7/5 1.6/5 1.3/4 1.2/3 0.9/3 0.5/1 Adults 18-34 1.2/4 1.0/4 1.3/5 0.8/3 0.7/2 0.5/2 Total Viewers (millions) 5.056 7.584 3.265 5.255 3.865 1.350 Click here for more from TV...

ABC repeats of 'The Middle' 'Modern Family' finished #1

Driven by a Strong Slate of Repeat Comedies, ABC Ranks No. 1 on Wednesday. ABC's Repeat "The Middle" Wins at 8pm, Generating its 2nd-Most-Watched-Ever Encore...

'Law Order: SVU' double-header ranked #1 Wednesday

At 8 p.m. ET, "Undercovers" averaged a 0.9/3 in 18-49 and 4.5 million viewers overall.  Versus the prior week, "Undercovers" grew by 6 percent...

Wednesday late-night winner is 'Jay Leno and the Tonight Show'

In Late-Night Metered Markets Wednesday night: In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 3.0/7 with an encore...

Susan Edwards dead at 34

WWL-TV (CBS) New Orleans reports that reporter Susan Edwards has lost a yearlong battle with cancer. She was 34. Edwards joined the station’s news team...

Sunday Night Football wins Tuesday

The weather-delayed NFL game made NBC dominant on Tuesday. CBS was well back in 2nd place. Tuesday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 7.3/20 1.6/5 1.3/4 1.3/4 1.0/3 0.3/1 Adults 18-34 5.6/18 0.9/3 1.3/4 1.2/4 0.6/2 0.4/1 Total Viewers (millions) 21.541 9.780 4.038 3.288 3.607 0.814 Click here...

Northeast storm is news in Montana

KRTV-TV (CBS) Great Falls, MT reporter Kay Rossi is a bit late showing up for work, stranded by the blizzard after spending Christmas in...

NBC's 'SNF' on Tuesday still scores No. 1

Last night behind the rookie third string quarterback Joe Webb the Vikings surprised the Eagles with a 24-14 win. Today, Wednesday 12/28/10, the NFL fined Brett...