Tribune and ITV partner for Cunningham launch
“The Bill Cunningham Show” is heading toward a national launch this Fall. Tribune Broadcasting announced a production partnership with ITV Studios America to produce...
NBC unveils 2011-12 primetime schedule
At its 5/16 morning upfront presentation at the Hilton Hotel in NYC, NBC introduced its 2011-12 primetime schedule which showcases six new dramas and six new...
Big Sunday for CBS
The finale of "Survivor" blew away the competition on Sunday night and carried CBS to ratings victory.
Sunday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults 18-49
3.3/9
2.5/6
2.2/6
1.7/4
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Adults 18-34
-
-
-
-
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Total Viewers (millions)
12.383
8.939
4.866
5.463
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Donald Trump: NBC retains a star as Republicans lose a candidate
One of America’s most famous rich guys and the longtime star of reality television Donald Trump announced that he will not seek the Republican...
Finale: 'Survivor: Redemption Island' strong showing for CBS
The two-hour season finale of SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLAND, which saw "Boston" Rob Mariano emerge as the sole survivor, led CBS to a Sunday win...
ABC has strong Sunday second place 18-49, w/ 'Desperate Housewives'
Up against stiff May Sweep competition including CBS' 3-hour Survivor finale coverage, ABC earned second place on Sunday in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49,...
Johnathan Rodgers to retire from TV One
After a 45-year career in media, Johnathan Rodgers has announced his retirement at President and CEO of TV One, which is now a majority-owned...
Joseph Wershba dead at 90
CBS News reports the death of Joseph Wershba, who was one of the original producers of “60 Minutes” and was an on-camera reporter for...
FOX sets primetime lineup for 2011-2012 season
At FOX Broadcasting’s upfront presentation 5/16 at The New Beacon Theatre in NYC, Peter Rice, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Networks Group; and Kevin Reilly, President,...
Dish makes a change at the top
Charlie Ergen is stepping down from the CEO post at Dish Network, handing over day-to-day control to Joe Clayton (pictured). But Ergen isn’t going...
Sheen issues bitter comment on Kutcher joining "Two and a Half Men"
Only hours after Warner Bros. and CBS announced 5/13 Ashton Kutcher was joining top-rated TV comedy "Two and A Half Men" Charlie Sheen claimed in a statement the show
Saturday late-night 'SNL' w/ Paul Simon No. 1
"Saturday Night Live" (4.9/12 in metered-market households), hosted by Ed Helms with musical guest Paul Simon, dominated its time period.
"SNL" was the #1 telecast...
Saturday repeats of 'Law-Order' holds loyal audience
From 8:13-9 p.m. ET, "Chase" is currently averaging approximately a 0.6/2 in 18-49 and 2.8 million viewers overall. Note that golf coverage ran in...
Discussion of Comcast/NBCU merger comes up in FCC hearing
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Auto up, political down for Allbritton
With its biggest TV station in Washington, DC, Allbritton Communications is particularly blessed some years with issue advertising, in addition to political ads. For...