Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Point-counterpoint on spectrum auctions

Making additional spectrum available for wireless broadband is one thing; doing so at the expense of the valuable service provided by free broadcast television is another, argued former RTDNA and broadcast news executive Barbara Cochran in a Wall Street

CBS second-place Monday w/ comedy line-up

CBS's entire Monday line-up posted week-to-week increases in adults 18-49, HAWAII FIVE-0 delivered its largest audience and highest adult 18-49 rating since its season...

'Dancing With the Stars' clear winner for ABC Monday

With Dancing and A Special Edition of 20/20 featuring Diane Sawyer's exclusive interview with Gabrielle Giffords, ABC finished as Monday's most-watched television network, topping...

Fox Monday w/ 'Terra Nova' and 'House' third-place

Airing against heavy sports competition (NFL football on ESPN and WWE wrestling on USA), FOX's Monday lineup remained solid among Women but saw a...

Close to 21 million view 'SNF' Patriots-Jets Sunday on NBC

The New England Patriots 37-16 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football was seen by 20.9 million people, just off from...

Week 8: NBC as usual paced by 'Sunday Night Football'

Paced by "NBC Sunday Night Football," which was the #1 primetime program of the week in adults 18-49, total viewers and other key measures,...

Monday late-night 'Nightline' clear winner

In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 2.8/7; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 2.7/7; and ABC's...

NBC 'The Sing Off' landed in fourth-place Monday

From 8-10 p.m. ET, "The Sing-Off" averaged a 1.3 rating, 3 share in adults 18-49 and 4.2 million viewers overall in a highly competitive...

Week 8: CBS takes first for the week in adults 25-54

CBS comedies were the week's top five scripted programs in adults 18-49 and NCIS became the season's first drama to top the 20 million...

NBC adds four series and reworks schedule at mid season

Ratings-challenged NBC is redoing its schedule at mid season. The new lineup includes four new series, four others returning to the schedule and new...

CBS sets mid-season schedule changes

A new sitcom starring Rob Schneider is entering the CBS schedule at mid season. The eye Network is also bringing back the reality series...

Advocates want an end to NFL TV blackouts

The Sports Fan Coalition and four other watchdog groups are asking the FCC to put an end to the rule that allows sports team...

So You Think You Can Dance schedules 9th season auditions

Summer's hottest dance competition series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE kicks off its ninth season with auditions beginning Thursday, Jan. 5 at the...

Chelsea Clinton joining NBC News

Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is joining NBC News. She will be a Special...

Football wins Sunday

Nothing unusual about that. Sunday Night Football is the strongest thing in the NBC lineup. Sunday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 - 3.8/9 2.5/6 2.2/5 1.2/3 Adults 18-34 - 4.0/11 2.0/5 1.3/3 1.2/3 Total Viewers (millions) - 8.939 8.382 10.929 3.278 Click here for...