Tuesday belongs to CBS
The lineup of "NCIS," "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Good Wife" trounced the competition.Tuesday Overnight Nielsen ratingsRatings/ShareAdults 18-494.0/113.1/92.7/82.0/61.7/51.0/3Adults 18-342.8/92.5/82.6/81.5/41.8/51.2/4Total Viewers (millions)17.158.235.908.424.222.00Click here for more...
Mega TV adds Tampa, Charleston, Palm Springs
Spanish Broadcasting System’s Mega TV signed the three affiliate deals with HDTV, Inc. for WFHD, Channel 36. 2 in Tampa, WHDC Channel 40.2 in...
Week One: Broadcast bests Cable 94-6
With the start of the 2009-2010 television season, the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) has resumed its weekly number crunch that combines broadcast and cable data from The Nielsen Company
Dan Rather vs. CBS case dismissed
In a stunning surprise, the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court (the state’s trial level court) on Tuesday threw out Dan Rather’s...
Week One goes to ABC and CBS
Ratings from The Nielsen Company show that ABC won premiere week in the key 18-49 demo and CBS in the Household ratings. Audiences were,...
It’s “Kate Plus Eight” (and minus Jon)
TLC announced that it is revising “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” to reflect the breakup of the title couple. Come November 2nd, Jon is...
Moody’s gives the entire TV industry an upgrade
Moody's Investors Service has changed its Industry Sector Outlook for the US Broadcast TV sector to “stable” from “negative.” The credit ratings firm said
PTC takes NBC to task for SNL slip-up
When a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live let an f-bomb slip out over the air last weekend, at least one watchdog was not surprised. Parents Television Council says the incident was to be
Sesame Street’s 40th season premieres 11/10
Sesame Street, the world’s largest informal children’s educator, celebrates its 40th birthday on November 10, the exact day the series debuted on television four...
Telemundo fastest-growing major broadcast network
Telemundo announced results for the 2008-2009 Television Broadcast season. According to Nielsen Media Research, Telemundo solidified its position as the fastest- growing network among...
House carries Fox to victory
Not all medical dramas are created equal. NBC's "Trauma" had a disappointing premiere, while "House" was tops for the night and helped Fox claim...
ESPN, NBA Digital team for fantasy basketball
NBA Digital and ESPN signed a multi-year agreement that will make ESPN NBA.com Fantasy Basketball, the official commissioner-style fantasy basketball game for both ESPN.com...
New York gets the great Outdoor in HD
Hunting and fishing aren’t allowed in Central Park, but New Yorkers who enjoy those sports can at least now watch them in HD. Outdoor...
Reality show contestant charged with murder
Do you remember the October 2000 male beauty pageant on Fox, called “The Sexiest Bachelor in America?” If not, you’re not alone, but the...
Moderate dems take a bite out of progressive ad funds
Democratic leaders in Congress have not been able to keep all party members in line when it comes to certain issues. In particular the...