Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Block wants to buy back its bonds

TV station, cable system and newspaper owner Block Communications announced a tender offer for all of its $150 million of 8.25% senior notes due 2015.

Bounce TV working to get carriage on AT&T U-Verse

According to a letter obtained by RBR-TVBR, new African-American broadcast network Bounce TV has gained a place on a number of MVPD systems, but...

Newt Gingrich threatening to sue stations that run PAC attack ad

Gingrich legal representatives are calling the charge from RoF defamatory and that stations airing it are liable for civil penalties. However, RoF says that charges are fully justified and vetted by its own legal staff

Wednesday bragging rights to ABC and CBS

"Modern Family" led ABC to the Wednesday win in the key 18-49 demo, but CBS had the most viewers overall. Wednesday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 3.2/8 2.3/6 1.9/5 1.4/4 1.1/3 0.6/2 Adults...

FOX fourth-place Wednesday w/ Mobbed

Last night, FOX aired an encore MOBBED at 8pm (0.9/3), followed by an original MOBBED at 9pm (1.3/3) that was up +8% from last...

NBC's new Are You There, Chelsea? has good showing

At 8 p.m. ET, "Whitney" (2.0/6 in adults 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall) debuted in its new regular slot with NBC's highest 18-49 rating...

Wednesday late-night tight race but winner 'Nightline'

In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 3.2/8; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 2.6/7; and ABC's...

ABC Wednesday, No.1 in all 6 half-hours in AD18-49

ABC dominated its 2nd consecutive Wednesday among Adults 18-49, leading runner-up CBS with its broadcast of the People's Choice Awards by 39%.  In addition,...

CBS wins w/ Annual People's Choice Awards

CBS Wins Wednesday in Viewers. THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS won its time period in viewers, leading CBS to a nightly win, according to Nielsen preliminary...

Live Well to premiere two new shows

The Live Well Network, America's destination for lifestyle television, announces the January 14 premiere of "My Family Recipe Rocks!" hosted by TV personality, actor...

Performers announced for Grammy Awards on CBS

Current GRAMMY® nominees Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for the...

AMC to develop "Goodfellas" for TV

The Martin Scorsese hit mob flick is headed to the small screen, as AMC announced plans to develop the film into an ongoing television...

NCIS powers CBS to Tuesday win

"NCIS" and "NCIS: LA" clobbered the competition and led CBS to a ratings win on Tuesday. Tuesday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 3.2/8 2.2/6 1.9/5 1.4/4 1.1/3 0.3/1 Adults 18-34 1.7/5 1.5/4 1.3/4 1.4/4 1.0/3 0.2/1 Total Viewers (millions) 16.295 6.041 6.221 3.305 3.105 0.673 Click here...

Fox and Dodgers bury the hatchet

The attempt to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers may now go forward unburdened by any legal actions by Fox Sports – good news for...

Fox repeats of Glee and New Girl landed fourth-place

FOX aired encores of GLEE (1.1/3), NEW GIRL (1.3/3) and RAISING HOPE (1.0/3) last night.                                                            Competition ABC's Last Man Standing (2.2/6) dropped -8% and matched...