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8500 minutes to Wapner! Judge Wapner Returns to The People’s Court on Friday the 13th

Robert Seidman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:07:48 +0000

Old news, but it’s a slow weekend, and it’s not so old that you can’t still set your DVRs! via Warner Bros press release: JUDGE JOSEPH WAPNER RETURNS TO THE PEOPLE’S COURT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AND RECEIVES STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME Check Your Local Listings (November 5,2009 New York, NY) On Friday, November 13, Judge [...]

Flash in the Pan? Jumping Ahead To FlashForward’s Future

Bill Gorman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:23:39 +0000

At its current ratings, FlashForward's future is definitely in doubt. [...]

Updated TV Ratings: Rihanna sings for ABC, 20/20 wins with youth; Smallville viewing rising

Robert Seidman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:07:15 +0000

A 20/20 interview with Rihanna led ABC to the night's best numbers. Meanwhile Smallville performs well for the CW and on FOX Bones and House reruns still are outperforming original programming by 50% with adults 18-49[...]

O’Reilly vs. Olbermann vs. Brown vs. Grace TV Ratings Through November 5

Bill Gorman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:31:04 +0000

The 8pm cable news ratings trends for Bill O'Reilly, Keith Olbermann, Nancy Grace and Campbell Brown.

Dr. Phil Renewed Through 2014

Bill Gorman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:09 +0000

I have to admit that my first reaction when I read this was “He’s been on eight years already?”. Syndicated talk show “Dr. Phil” has been renewed through the 2013-2014 season in 70% of the country, including 20 of the top 25 markets. The three-year renewal will take “Dr. Phil,” now in its eighth year, through its [...]

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League up over 50% without World Series

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:24:58 +0000

The League was up 56% with adults 18-49 vs. its premiere last week.

Updated: During The Ft. Hood News Cycle, CNN Was A Distant Second In the Ratings

Bill Gorman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:19:18 +0000

As the Ft. Hood news was unfolding Thursday, CNN found itself in a distant second place in the ratings. [...]

Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County scores series highs with 5th season premiere

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:13:31 +0000

via press release: BRAVO’S “THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY” FIFTH SEASON DEBUT SCORES SERIES HIGH NUMBERS OC Season Five Premiere Tops Previous High by 44 Percent “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season Two Reunion Delivers Over Two Million Viewers NEW YORK – November 6, 2009 – The blondes are back with a score to settle as Bravo’s [...]

Broadcast Finals: Grey’s, CSI, The Office, 30 Rock, The Mentalist, Bones up in finals

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:00:30 +0000

Vampire Diaries was down a touch with 18-49 in the finals, but a lot of shows were up a tenth or two. Via “Travis Yanan” (any editorial below is his!) Flashforward - 8.570 million viewers - 5.5/9 HH - 2.6/7 A18-49 Grey’s Anatomy (61 minutes) - 13.951 million viewers - 9.1/14 HH - 5.1/13 A18-49 Private Practice (59 minutes) - 9.110 million viewers - 6.0/10 HH - 3.4/10 [...]

“World News With Charles Gibson” to air special one-hour broadcast tonight focused on Fort Hood tragedy

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:55 +0000

via press release: “WORLD NEWS WITH CHARLES GIBSON” TO AIR SPECIAL ONE-HOUR BROADCAST TONIGHT “World News with Charles Gibson” will air a special one-hour edition tonight, Friday, November 6, focused on yesterday’s tragic shooting at Fort Hood. Bob Woodruff, Terry Moran and Ryan Owens will report from Fort Hood on the investigation, the victims and the heroic first [...]

10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nielsen Ratings sing for Univision

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:52:08 +0000

some details via Univision: 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Univision Network Thursday, November 5, 2009 (8:00pm-11:32pm) Highlights – BASED ON FAST NATIONAL RATINGS: · A record 12.8 million viewers watched some or all of last night’s airing of “Latin Grammy 2009”, the highest ever for any “Latin Grammy” telecast on the Univision Network · Delivered an [...]

TNT to Feature 2012 Content within The Librarian Custom Movie Stunt on Sunday, Nov. 8 Starting at 2 p.m

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:32:27 +0000

TNT and Sony Take Viewers on a Thrill Ride With The Librarian Movie Franchise Marathon, Featuring Sneak Peeks of the Much-Anticipated Film 2012 TNT to Feature 2012 Content within The Librarian Custom Movie Stunt on Sunday, Nov. 8 Starting at 2 p.m. (ET/PT) TNT and Sony invite viewers to brace themselves this Sunday, Nov. 8 during a six-hour back-to-back [...]

TNT Lands Exclusive Syndication Rights to Hit Drama Series THE MENTALIST

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:23:37 +0000

Bill posted the news of this deal last night, but here’s the official press release from TNT: TNT Lands Exclusive Syndication Rights to Hit Drama Series THE MENTALIST in Multi-Year Pact with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution Acclaimed Series Starring Emmy® Nominee Simon Baker and Created by Bruno Heller (Rome) Slated for Fall 2012 Off-Net Debut TNT has [...]

A&E Presents: The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty; premieres Sunday Dec. 13 at 9p

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:09:00 +0000

via press release A&E PRESENTS “THE JACKSONS: A FAMILY DYNASTY” GROUNDBREAKING SIX HOUR SERIES FOLLOWS JACKIE, JERMAINE, TITO AND MARLON AS THEY REUNITE FOR A 40th ANNIVERSARY JACKSON FIVE CONCERT CELEBRATION WHILE ALSO COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PASSING OF THEIR BELOVED BROTHER PREMIERES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 9PM ET/PT ON A&E New York, NY, November 6, 2009– [...]

Mythbusters marathons on Discovery Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:11:28 +0000

via press release: DISCOVERY CHANNEL CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH ALL-DAY MARATHON LINEUPS (Silver Spring, MD) – This holiday season, Discovery Channel has lined up all-day marathons of hit series MYTHBUSTERS, DEADLIEST CATCH, DIRTY JOBS, STORM CHASERS and GHOST LAB. On November 26, beat the bloat and celebrate Thanksgiving day busting myths with a MYTHBUSTERS marathon of select [...]

OMG! The CW promotes Supernatural in its “OMG Moment of the Week”

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:03:15 +0000

The CW Publicity team sent out an e-mail with the subject line “CW’s OMG Moment of the Week”. I was like, “eh, whatever Gossip Girl or 90210 or Vampire Diaries or perhaps even Melrose Place moment they are celebrating will be completely lost on me…” But inside the e-mail was…Supernatural!: Share:

Updated: Freaked Out Fridays: Fringe fans feel free to freak!

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:56:27 +0000

You should probably wait until at least next week before freaking out, but if last night's ratings freaked out Fringe fans, it's understandable[...]

Nurse Jackie, United States of Tara return March 22, 2010 and other Showtime premieres

Robert Seidman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:17:43 +0000

Showtime sets show returns, including The Tudors.

The CW’s “Vampire Diaries” Sinks Its Teeth Into First Place Among Young Women

Bill Gorman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:11 +0000

via press release: THE CW’S “VAMPIRE DIARIES” SINKS ITS TEETH INTO FIRST PLACE AMONG YOUNG WOMEN VAMPIRE DIARIES Wins Its Hour with Women 18-34, Females 12-34 and Female Teens; Ranks Second in Adults 18-34 and Persons 12-34 VAMPIRE Scores Its Second Best Performance Ever in Key Demos SUPERNATURAL Matches Season High in Adults 18-34 The CW’s Thursday Continues [...]

ABC is TV’s No. 1 Network on Thursday in Adults 18-49,

Bill Gorman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:51:00 +0000

via press release: ABC is TV’s No. 1 Network on Thursday in Adults 18-49, Leading its Regular Competition on the Night for 7 Consecutive Weeks Freshman “FlashForward” Takes 2nd to Slot-Veteran “Survivor” in Adults 18-49 Dominating the 9pm Hour in Adults 18-49, “Grey’s Anatomy” Qualifies As Thursday’s No. 1 TV Series in Adults 18-49 for [...]

CBS Wins Every Half Hour In Viewers On Thursday And Places First In Adults 25-54

Bill Gorman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:22 +0000

via press release: CBS WINS EVERY HALF HOUR IN VIEWERS ON THURSDAY AND PLACES FIRST IN ADULTS 25-54 “Survivor: Samoa” Wins Time Period in All Key Measures; Posts Gains in Viewers Over Last Week and the Same Week Last Year CBS won every half hour in viewers and placed first in adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live [...]

NFL Ratings Up; WaPo Credits the Recession In A Hail Mary Pass

Bill Gorman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:38:50 +0000

NFL ratings are up this season, but why does the Washington Post think it's due to the economy? [...]

TV Ratings Thursday: ABC Edges CBS; FlashForward Keeps Sliding, Fringe Plummets

Bill Gorman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:48 +0000

ABC edged CBS for the overall adults 18-49 ratings on Thursday night, but FlashForward continued to slip in the ratings. After a two week layoff, Fringe dropped sharply to a 1.7 rating. [...]

USA Network Acquires Rights To CBS Television Distribution’s NCIS: Los Angeles

Bill Gorman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:32:19 +0000

Robert had the NCIS:LA syndication story yesterday, but for more information here is the USA press release. via press release: USA NETWORK ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO CBS TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION’S NCIS: LOS ANGELES NEW YORK, NY – November 6, 2009 – USA Network has acquired the exclusive off-network rights to the CBS Television Distribution’s drama NCIS: LOS ANGELES, the newest [...]

Is The Oprah Winfrey Show Moving To OWN Because of Obama Endorsement?

Bill Gorman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:28:10 +0000

Of course not, but with all the clueless Oprah/Obama media chatter I couldn't resist. [...]