Saturday, June 27, 2026

Big opening for NHL season

The National Hockey League opened its 95th season with record fan engagement across all measureable platforms, continuing the strong momentum the League has built...

Not a fun Wednesday for Fox

A rain-delayed MLB playoff game knocked "X-Factor" off Fox on Wednesday. ABC won in 18-49 and CBS for total viewers. Wednesday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 3.4/9 3.2/8 - 1.6/4 1.5/4 0.6/2 Adults...

Waxman declares support for TV spectrum auction

Although short on specifics, House Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry Waxman (D-CA) has fired off a letter to the Supercommittee

ABC solid Wednesday w/ sitcom 'Modern Family'

Opposite the baseball playoffs, Modern Family retained 100% of its week ago Adult 18-49 audience. Up against Fox's MLB playoffs extra-innings game (Detroit-Texas), ABC ranked...

CBS beats baseball w/ 'Survivor: South Pacific'

CBS #1 on Wednesday in Viewers and Adults 25-54. SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC was first in households. "Criminal Minds" and "CSI" Finish First in Viewers. CBS placed...

NBC No. 4 spot Wednesday 'Up All Night'

At 8 p.m. ET, "Up All Night" (2.1/6 in adults 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall) is up 62 percent versus the 1.3 rating NBC...

Wednesday late-night 'Nightline' edged out 'Leno and Letterman'

In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 3.0/8; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 3.0/8; and ABC's...

Netflix signs deal for CW shows

Netflix already has a streaming deal with CBS. Now it has cut a deal to stream scripted series from the Eye Network’s little sister,...

Alec Baldwin looking to leave "30 Rock"?

Alec Baldwin is preparing for life after "30 Rock," he mentioned on an interview show on New York Public Radio’s WNYC on that will...

Duke Blue Devils get documentary treatment by Turner Sports

 Former Duke All-Americans Grant Hill and Christian Laettner are teaming up once again, this time with Turner Sports, to offer viewers an inside look...

Perry Sook: Credit where credit is due (audio)

Regarding the Sinclair purchase of the Four Points TV stations, while there is nothing unusual about the purchase agreement, the price ($200M)

Procter & Gamble wins approval from PTC

Council is front and center when there is programming on television it thinks goes beyond the decency pale, and it is not afraid to call out the advertisers who make those programs possible. But it also rewards advertisers who support family-friendly programming

CW gives full season orders to three series

The CW Network gave full season orders to its three freshmen series Hart of Dixie, Ringer and The Secret Circle, it was announced today...

Week 3: Broadcast 91, Cable 9

NFL Football was tops for both broadcast television and cable television in Week 3 of the TV season. NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” was #1...

CBS claims Tuesday

ABC's "Last Man Standing" had a strong premiere, but CBS still won Tuesday night in both 18-49 and total viewership. Tuesday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 3.2/8 2.9/7 - 2.0/5 1.9/5 0.7/2 Adults...