Talent beats Hell
NBC, powered by "America's Got Talent," managed to push Fox and "Hell's Kitchen" out of the top spot in both 18-49 and total viewers...
Breaking: Anchor change at ABC News
Charles Gibson has announced plans to step down as anchor of "World News." ABC News President David Westin says Diane Sawyer will take over...
Breaking: Freedom files Chapter 11
Freedom Communications has, indeed, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code. The TV and newspaper group owner says its operations...
Ratings market by generational differences
Once again, "America's Got Talent" on NBC was the week's most watched show and tops in the Household ratings. But "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox...
“The Office” sold in 98% of the US
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution says the hit comedy “The Office” will debut off-network, running five days a week, beginning September 21st. The list...
Telemundo launching in Austin
Here’s an example of the new management focus of Nexstar on the stations it is running for Four Points Media. KEYE-TV (CBS) Austin, TX...
Watchdogs underwhelmed by FCC report
Both the Parents Television Council and Morality in Media found that the FCC’s report mandated by the Child Safe Viewing Act came up short on substance and will only contribute further delay to
ABC wins with Country
"The CMA Music Festival" carried the Alphabet Net to a Monday win in viewers and 18-49.Monday Overnight Nielsen ratingsRatings/ShareAdults 18-492.1/62.0/61.4/41.4/41.4/40.5/2Adults 18-341.5/51.4/41.6/51.2/41.0/30.5/2Total Viewers (millions)7.846.913.674.065.561.37Click here...
BET sets slate for the Fall
Viacom’s BET is introducing a new face into the late-night TV talk show scene this Fall, as well as unveiling a number of other new shows. Many are focused on real-life stories. “The Mo’Nique Show”
Freedom may be next to file
Chapter 11, that is. The Wall Street Journal reports that TV/newspaper owner Freedom Communications is set to file for bankruptcy reorganization this week. The company’s flagship Orange County
FCC releases Child Safe Viewing report
The report was mandated by the Child Safe Viewing Act, which gave the FCC two years to put it together. Its main focus is...
CHEK checks out
Unless there is some sort of miraculous save, the nearly 53-year-old CHEK-TV in Victoria BC is going to turn off the lights and turn...
Judy tops in HH, but 2.5 Guys in total viewers
The Syndicated Network Television Association (SNTA) has changed the presentation of the Nielsen data it supplies to TVBR. With the weekly ranking now focused...
Football ruled on Sunday
You knew that pre-season NFL football would deliver Sunday night for NBC. Even so, it was a disappointing showing for the Daytime Emmy Awards...
Steinbrenner targeted in YES suit
Bob Gutkowski says it was his idea to build a regional sports network for and controlled by the New York Yankees, and is taking...