Franks exiting at CBS
Marty Franks is on the last leg of his journey as CBS Executive Vice President, Planning, Policy and Government Affairs. The 25-year CBS veteran...
ABC claimed Top 2 most watched shows
During the week of 5/20/13, ABC was the most-watched TV network overall, and for the 2nd week in a row ranked #1 in Adults...
NBC ties for #1 in 18-49
NBC has tied for #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 for the primetime week of May 20-26, according to “live...
NBC nips Fox in dancing/singing face-off
They were singing on NBC and dancing on Fox, and NBC walked away with a thin margin of victory in the Tuesday night Nielsen...
DISH takes Hopper app “Social”
DISH Network has launched “Social,” the latest in a series of new apps for the Hopper Whole-Home HD DVR, allowing viewers to join
PTC pre-disapproves five upcoming TV shows
Warning, warning Will Robinson! The upcoming slate of new television shows might not be up to Shakespearean snuff! Time to engage our lowbrow entertainment...
Comcast beats FCC in DC Circuit Tennis match
The issue: Whether or not Comcast was discriminating against The Tennis Channel, failing to offer it
The Voice propels another NBC Monday win
No other network program came close to matching the Nielsen numbers posted by The Voice, giving NBC an easy victory. ABC's The Bachelorette took...
The watchdog indecency comments we’d like to see
We completely support the right of all Americans to their own freely-stated opinion, and that support extends
Broadcasters file suit against Aereokiller
Fox, NBC, ABC and Allbritton Communications filed a claim in U.S. District Court in Washington
Fox Business bests CNBC
CNBC’s newest reality show, Crowd Rules, has not been ruling so much; in fact the ratings have been called “laughable” by CNBC executives. On...
TV alcohol ads under scrutiny in UK
The United Kingdom has rules in place which prevent the placement of alcohol advertising on programs designed to appeal to children, but as children...
CMT picks up “Hell’s Kitchen”
Viacom’s CMT has reached a multi-year licensing deal with Debmar-Mercury to become the exclusive cable partner for off-network episodes of “Hell’s Kitchen,” produced by...
Judgment for Judy as Big Bang slips
Judge Judy had the highest rated syndicated show during the week of 5/6/13, and although Big Bang still won the title for most viewers,...
Fox wins Thursday
On a night with three premieres (only CBS didn't have one among the Big Four) and a slew of reruns, Fox prevailed. CBS, Univision...