Tony Cassara takes the helm of Young Broadcasting
Veteran TV executive Tony Cassara has been named CEO of Young Broadcasting LLC, following the exit of company founder Vincent Young. Tom Sullivan has...
ABC takes Tuesday win w/ 'Dancing with the Stars'
ABC finished as Tuesday's most-watched TV network, outdrawing second-place NBC by 4.0 million viewers, third-place CBS by 4.5 million and fourth-place Fox by 6.7...
Two-hour debut of 'The Voice' strong showing for NBC
From 9-11 p.m., the premiere of "The Voice" (5.1/13 in 18-49, 11.8 million viewers overall) delivered the highest 18-49 rating for a series premiere...
Tuesday Late-Night 'Leno beats Letterman' but 'Nightline' winner
In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 3.4/8; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 2.6/6; and ABC's...
Week 31: Broadcast 91, Cable 9
Sports broadcasts led the ratings for cable/satellite networks in the most recent week, with an NBA Playoff game on TNT ranking #32 in 18-49...
Simon Fuller in Latin music project with J-Lo and Marc Anthony
Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment has launched a new TV project called “Q’Viva! The Chosen.” The multi-language Latin music show is being made in partnership...
Five series get early pickups by The CW
The CW Network has given early pickups to five of its established series for next season, including an All-Star Cycle of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP...
Katie Couric leaving CBS News anchor chair
Strangely, Katie Couric used People magazine for her official announcement. Confirming rumors that had been circulating for some time, the anchor of the
Spike Lee directs new MSNBC ads
MSNBC debuted new “Lean Forward” ads 4/25 featuring the network’s four primetime hosts: Chris Matthews, Lawrence O’Donnell, Rachel Maddow and Ed Schultz. This second...
Fox and CBS won Easter week
“American Idol” on Fox and “Dancing with the Stars” on ABC continued to dominate viewing in the past week, including the Easter holiday weekend....
Keith Olbermann to launch new show (video)
“We are ready to go,” Keith Olbermann declared Tuesday (4/26) as he announced the debut date for his new show on Current, following his...
Week 31: FOX widens its lead over the No. 2 network
Thanks to strong originals of HOUSE, GLEE, RAISING HOPE, AMERICAN IDOL, BREAKING IN, BONES and FRINGE during the holiday week, FOX ranked #1 last...
TBS orders Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse
TBS has ordered 10 episodes of the new series Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse from Tyler Perry Studios. The dramedy, based on Perry’s...
Univision #3 on Monday
The Spanish network topped both Fox and NBC on Monday night in the 18-49 ratings. Univision was led by the novella "Teresa." Topping all...
Week 31: NBC's strength in, 'Celebrity Apprentice' 'The Office'
Led by "The Office," "Celebrity Apprentice," "Parenthood" and "Parks and Recreation," NBC averaged a 1.5 rating, 4 share in adults 18-49 and 4.9 million...