Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Thursday late-night clear winner 'Nightline'

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," 2.9/7; and ABC's...

Ted Koppel joining NBC's Rock Center

Former ABC “Nightline” host Ted Koppel is returning to network television as special correspondent for NBC’s “Rock Center with Brian Williams.” The new primetime...

LIN executives and analyst say auto is picking up

Looking to the future, the tone was very positive from the LIN execs, particularly for 2012. Somewhat cautious about ad trends. Broadcast TV is

Hulu no longer for sale

Owners of Hulu announced Thursday evening (10/13) that they have called off the effort to sell the video streaming online service. The bidding process begun in August did not produce an offer that enticed

ALCS game 4 on FOX delivers as rain dance continues

There's usually a silver lining somewhere when it pours, and such is the case with this rain-soaked 2011 American League Championship Series. ALCS Game 4,...

MLB playoffs running up the viewership score

 The Cardinals' 4-3 win over the Brewers on TBS last night in Game 3 of the NLCS was the 10th one-run game of the...

Steve Harvey talker to air on NBC O&Os

NBCUniversal Domestic TV Distribution didn’t have to look far to find a buyer for its new “Steve Harvey” daily talk show in the largest...

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,...