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RATINGS: 60 MINUTES Makes Top 5 For The 3rd Straight Week Photo RATINGS: 60 MINUTES Makes Top 5 For The 3rd Straight Week
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019

60 MINUTES made the Top 5 for the third straight week and the twelfth time this season.  The CBS News magazine drew 10.1 million viewers to land at # 3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 17, 2019.   It was also Sunday's # 1 prime program in viewers....


RATINGS: 60 MINUTES is Number One For Second Straight Time Photo RATINGS: 60 MINUTES is Number One For Second Straight Time
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019

60 MINUTES topped the Nielsen List for the second straight week, drawing 12.6 million viewers to once again land at # 1, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 31, 2019.  It was the fifth straight week – and the 14th time this season – the CBS News magazine finished among ...


CBS's 60 MINUTES is Week's No. 1 Non-Sports Program Photo CBS's 60 MINUTES is Week's No. 1 Non-Sports Program
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2017

60 MINUTES was the #1 non-sports program for the week. The CBS newsmagazine drew 14.42 million viewers to land at #2 behind Sunday night NFL coverage, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 17....


RATINGS: NBC, 'Sunday Night Football' Hold Off FOX, World Series Photo RATINGS: NBC, 'Sunday Night Football' Hold Off FOX, World Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 28, 2019

NBC (13.820 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.2, #1) held onto the top spot on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.925 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.5, #7), 'Football Night in America #2' (9.542 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.8, #4), 'Football Night in America #...


RATINGS: ABC, AMERICAN IDOL Remain on Top in Demos on Sunday Photo RATINGS: ABC, AMERICAN IDOL Remain on Top in Demos on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 13, 2020

ABC (5.536 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #1) led the demo race on Sunday with a repeat 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (5.716 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.8, #3) followed by 'American Idol' (5.826 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.0, #1) and 'The Rookie' (4.776 million viewers,...


Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to Appear in His First U.S. TV Inter Photo Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to Appear in His First U.S. TV Interview on 60 MINUTES
by Macon Prickett - March 07, 2018

CBS “60 Minutes” Contributing Correspondent and 'CBS This Morning' Co-Host Norah O'Donnell has interviewed Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, one of the most powerful leaders in the Middle East....


NBC Takes Top Honors Sunday Night with SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Photo NBC Takes Top Honors Sunday Night with SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018

NBC (7:30-11pm) (14.811 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.5, #1) continued its reign on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.987 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.4, #6), 'Football Night in America #2' (10.170 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 2.9, #4), 'Football Night in ...


Scott Rudin To Be Interviewed on 60 MINUTES About the WEST SIDE STORY Revival Photo Scott Rudin To Be Interviewed on 60 MINUTES About the WEST SIDE STORY Revival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 13, 2020

Audiences will no doubt recognize the quintessential American musical West Side Story when its latest revival opens next week. Its unforgettable music, lyrics and story are the same. But this radical reimagining injects a modern twist to the classic story: a video element meant to intensify and augm...


RATINGS: 60 MINUTES is Number One Photo RATINGS: 60 MINUTES is Number One
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019

60 MINUTES landed in the # 1 slot last week, drawing 10.25 million viewers according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 24, 2019.  It was the fourth straight week – and the 13th time this season – the CBS News magazine finished among the top five programs.  It was the second tim...


Grosse Pointe Theatre Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND: 30 Plays In 60 Photo Grosse Pointe Theatre Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND: 30 Plays In 60 MInutes
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2019

Have you ever seen 30 plays in 60 minutes? 10 talented actors will attempt to dazzle audiences with this feat when the Purdon Studio Theatre, the 'black box' production arm of Grosse Pointe Theatre, will stage Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind by Greg Allen. The show will run for seven performa...


RATINGS: ABC, AMERICAN IDOL Win Demo Crown on Sunday Photo RATINGS: ABC, AMERICAN IDOL Win Demo Crown on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2019

ABC (5.886 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) pulled into the top broadcast spot on Sunday with its mix of a repeat 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (5.223 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T2) alongside new episodes of 'American Idol' (7.184 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.3, #...


RATINGS: AMERICAN IDOL Holds Off Demo Competition on Sunday Photo RATINGS: AMERICAN IDOL Holds Off Demo Competition on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 20, 2020

ABC (4.749 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.7, #1) was the demo champ on Sunday thanks to a new 'American Idol' (5.462 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T2) bookended by repeats of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (5.466 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T2) and 'The Rookie' (2.608...


VIDEO: Paul McCartney Tells 60 MINUTES John Lennon Only Complimented His Writing Once Photo VIDEO: Paul McCartney Tells 60 MINUTES John Lennon Only Complimented His Writing Once
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018

It took 50 years, but fans will find it well worth the wait.   Sir Paul McCartney appears in his first 60 MINUTES profile, a report containing surprisingly intimate moments in which he shares rare details from the Beatles years and his subsequent decades as the most successful musician in popular mu...


RATINGS: ABC Leads Demo Race on Sunday with AMERICAN IDOL Photo RATINGS: ABC Leads Demo Race on Sunday with AMERICAN IDOL
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019

ABC (5.339 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.0, #1) scored the demo crown on Sunday with its mix of a repeat 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (4.652 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T2) followed by originals from 'American Idol' (6.421 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) and 'Shar...


RATINGS: AMERICAN IDOL Rises in Latest ABC Victory on Sunday Photo RATINGS: AMERICAN IDOL Rises in Latest ABC Victory on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 23, 2020

ABC (6.823 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) paved the way to another demo victory on Sunday with its combination of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (6.741 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.1, #3), 'American Idol' (7.681 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) and 'The Rookie' (5.1...


Quibi and CBS News Announce an Original News Program From 60 MINUTES Producers Photo Quibi and CBS News Announce an Original News Program From 60 MINUTES Producers
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2019

Today, CBS News and Quibi announced an innovative news show entitled 60 IN 6 that will deliver 60 MINUTES' brand of storytelling tailored for a new platform and a new audience. With this groundbreaking licensing agreement, 60 MINUTES will produce an original weekly program, approximately six minutes...


RATINGS: NBC Stays on Top with SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Photo RATINGS: NBC Stays on Top with SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 23, 2019

NBC (12.253 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.2, #1) was the top draw on Sunday thanks to its penultimate weeks of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.094 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T6), 'Football Night in America #2' (7.647 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.9, #4), 'Football Night...


60 MINUTES' Steve Kroft to Retire Photo 60 MINUTES' Steve Kroft to Retire
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019

 Steve Kroft will retire from 60 MINUTES at the end of his 30th season on America's most-watched news program.  The 73-yr-old correspondent is currently the news magazine's longest tenured reporter, having reported nearly 500 60 MINUTES stories – many among the broadcast's biggest moments.    Kroft ...


RATINGS: ABC Wins Demos; CBS Tops Viewers on Sunday Photo RATINGS: ABC Wins Demos; CBS Tops Viewers on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020

ABC (6.122 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) led the demo race on Sunday with a repeat 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (4.965 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T2) followed by new episodes of 'American Idol' (7.196 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and 'The Rookie' (5.131...


GI Film Festival Returns to San Diego for Fifth Season Photo GI Film Festival Returns to San Diego for Fifth Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 10, 2019

The nation's premier festival to exclusively feature military-themed films returns to San Diego this fall. The GI Film Festival San Diego celebrates its fifth anniversary this year with screenings and events planned for Sept. 24-29, 2019 at various San Diego venues....


RATINGS: AMERICAN IDOL Returns to Top for ABC Photo RATINGS: AMERICAN IDOL Returns to Top for ABC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 17, 2020

Here are the highlights of the 19 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night (2/16/20)....


FOX Wins Sunday Night's Ratings with the NFL Playoffs Photo FOX Wins Sunday Night's Ratings with the NFL Playoffs
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2019

FOX (14.874 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.8, #1) was the network to beat on Sunday thanks to its mix of playoff 'NFL Overrun' (35.682 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 10.7, #1), 'The OT' (31.067 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 9.4, #2), 'The Simpsons' (10.195 million viewers, #3; adults ...


VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY's Cast and Creatives Discuss the Production on 60 MINUTES Photo VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY's Cast and Creatives Discuss the Production on 60 MINUTES
by Stephi Wild - February 17, 2020

The current revival of West Side Story was the subject of a new feature of this Sunday's 60 Minutes....


60 MINUTES is the Week's Top Non-Sports Program Photo 60 MINUTES is the Week's Top Non-Sports Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 27, 2018

Once again, 60 MINUTES was the # 1 non-sports program for the week.  The CBS News magazine drew 12 million viewers to land at # 3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 23.  It was the second week in which only NFL Football drew larger primetime audiences than 60 MINUTES –...


Duke City Repertory Theatre Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND Photo Duke City Repertory Theatre Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018

Since 1988, The Neo-Futurists of Chicago have performed Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) every week for 50 weeks out of the year. Subsequent Neo-Futurists groups opened in 2004 (New York) and 2013 (San Francisco), delivering the work Greg Allen spearheaded thirty years...






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