Rue McClanahan dead at 76
Actress Rue McClanahan, best known for her role in the “Golden Girls” series, has died at age 76. People magazine, which first reported the...
FCC will air out Comcast/NBCU in Chicago
As expected, the FCC will take its show on the road as it examines the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal. The session...
ABC has surveyed consumers about paid online video
The online tech site Engadget recently discovered and reported on an online consumer survey where people were being asked if they would be willing to pay for a subscription to watch videos
Two-hour ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ gives Fox Wednesday victory
With the 2-hour Wednesday time period premiere of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, FOX won last night among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34, Teens...
‘Jay Leno’ on top in Late-Night Metered Markets Wednesday
In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 3.0/7 with an encore telecast; CBS's "Late Show with David...
NBC Wednesday w/ "America's Got Talent" ties #1
At 9 p.m., the Wednesday debut of "America's Got Talent" (2.9/9 in 18-49, 10.4 million viewers overall) ranked #1 outright for the hour in...
The Hub picks up two more before launch
Continuing to bulk up its program lineup and define its direction ahead of the network’s 10/10 launch, The Hub’s President and CEO Margaret Loesch...
NBC Tuesday won all 6 half-hours of primetime in key demos
Fifth season premiere of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” won its time period in adults 18-49, total viewers and most key measures, posting strong year-over...
Outdoor makes cuts at production unit
Outdoor Channel Holdings announced staff cuts to reduce overhead at its Production Services business unit. The company, which operates the Outdoor Channel, said the...
TeleFutura #2 Spanish-Language network week of May 24th
TeleFutura the #2 Spanish-Language Network for the entire week during Broadcast Prime Among both Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34. NPM Broadcast Prime Highlights Week...
Univision #2 in over-all prime in adults 18-34
Univision #2 Broadcast Network in the Country in Overall Prime Out-delivering NBC, ABC, CBS and CW among ALL Adults 18-34. NPM Broadcast Prime Highlights Week...
“Idol” finale beats “Dancing” finale
Fox claimed a ratings win across the demos last week as the finale of “American Idol” topped all other shows on television, including the finale of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” In the key
Talent, Hell and Glee
The debut of "America's Got Talent" was up from last year's season opener and helped NBC claim the most viewers on Tuesday night. "Hell's...
Disney Channel Ranks No. 1 is the leader in Kids, Tweens
Disney Channel Posts its Most-Watched May Ever in Total Day in Total Viewers, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.Ranks No. 1 in Prime for the...
CBS scores 9 of top 10 scripted series; 'NCIS' on top
In the last week of the 2009-2010 television season, which included the final three days and a rebroadcast-laden Memorial Day holiday weekend, CBS had nine of the top 10 scripted series, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending