NBC Wins the Week with NFL HALL OF FAME GAME
by Caryn Robbins - August 06, 2013 NBC has finished #1 in adults 18-49 for the primetime week of July 29-August 4, posting a 1.6 rating, the highest weeklong 18-49 average...
Sage Steele to Host ABC's and ESPN's NBA COUNTDOWN
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2013 ESPN today announced it has reached a multi-year extension with versatile on-air personality Sage Steele. Per the agreement, Steele will take on a new role at ESPN, hosting the Friday and Sunday editions of NBA Countdown...
Josh Elliott & Hannah Storm to Co-Host 125th Tournament of Roses Parade on ABC
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2013 The 125th Tournament of Roses Parade will air live from Pasadena, California on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. 'Good Morning America' news anchor Josh Elliott and ESPN's Hannah Storm will co-host the network's live coverage. This year's parade will fea...
NBC's TONIGHT SHOW Dominates Timeslot Competition
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2014 “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” remained the dominant late-night choice during the week of June 2-6,...
NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Scores #1 Rankings for Week
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2013 NBC's “Sunday Night Football” has scored #1 rankings for the week of Sept. 16-22 among all primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, as well as adults 18-34, adults 25-54...
NBC Wins Tuesday Night in Total Viewers Among Big 4
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2014 With the #1 and #2 shows of the night in 18-49, “America's Got Talent” and “The Night Shift.” Leading six of six half-hours among the Big 4 in 18-49 and total viewers....
NBC's NINJA WARRIOR Beats 'Bachelorette'
by Caryn Robbins - August 06, 2013 From 8-9 p.m. ET, 'American Ninja Warrior' (1.4 rating, 4 share in adults 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall) ranked #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in the time period in adults 18-49 and total viewers...
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT Specials to Return to ABC During NBA Finals
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2014 For the seventh consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC presents “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night.” These special edition episodes will air in primetime every night of the NBA Finals beginning with Game 1, Thursday, June 5. ...
ABC Takes Fourth Night in a Row with NBA Finals
by Tyler Peterson - June 13, 2014 For the 4th consecutive evening with 2014 NBA Finals coverage (Miami-San Antonio Game 4), ABC beat the other nets' combined primetime delivery in Adults 18-49 (+23% - 4.3/15 vs. 3.5/12 – CBS, NBC, Fox and CW combined). In addition, the Net more than doubled the audience of its nearest competition ...
JIMMY KIMMEL, Featuring Guest Kanye West Ranks #1 on Wednesday
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2013 Featuring a guest appearance by Kanye West on Wednesday (10/9/13), ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live delivered a 1.2 rating among Adults 18-49 in the 25 LPMs, dominating NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno by 71%...
ABC's THE BACHELORETTE Surges to New Season Highs in Viewers & Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2013 From 8:00-10:00 p.m. against the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on NBC, ABC's 'The Bachelorette' ranked as the No. 1 regular program in its 2-hour time period with Total Viewers (6.6 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.0/6)....
NBC's AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR Sets Season High
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2014 ' American Ninja Warrior” (1.7/5 in 18-49, 5.4 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) equaled its highest 18-49 rating since June 2...
ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates for MISTRESSES, THE BACHELORETTE & More
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2014 ABC announced its summer lineup, with four new series joining the schedule: 'The Astronaut Wives Club' on Thursday, July 24 at 9:00 p.m.; 'Bachelor in Paradise' on Monday, August 4 at 8:00 p.m.; 'Rising Star' on Sunday, June 22 at 9:00 p.m.; and 'The Quest' on Thursday, June 19 at 8:00 p.m....
ESPN Announces Multi-Year Deal Extension Doris Burke
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2013 Doris Burke, one of ESPN's most talented and versatile commentators, has signed a multi-year extension with the network and will continue to play a key role in its NBA and college basketball coverage....
FOX's MASTERCHEF, HELL'S KITCHEN Deliver Strong Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2013 FOX highlights last week included strong deliveries by MASTERCHEF and HELL'S KITCHEN, as well as night-winning encore performances by the network's ANIMATION DOMINATION favorites....
Mark Jackson to Rejoin ESPN
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2014 NBA veteran Mark Jackson has reached a multi-year agreement with ESPN to return to the network and serve as an NBA game analyst. Jackson will re-join his former booth-mates - play-by-play commentator Mike Breen and analyst Jeff Van Gundy - during the Eastern Conference Finals, starting with Game One...
Tim Duncan from the 2014 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs to Visit LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, 6/24
by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014 Tim Duncan celebrates the San Antonio Spurs' fifth NBA Championship title when he visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Tuesday, June 24 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This will be his first talk show interview since the team's victory....
NBC's NIGHT SHIFT Retains 100% of Last Week's Rating
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2014 Against NBA competition, “America's Got Talent' (2.6/8 in 18-49, 11.5 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) is up week to week in total viewers...
ESPN Receives 46 Sports Emmy Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2014 ESPN, Inc. received 46 Sports Emmy Award nominations for 2013 across its platforms (ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, espnW.com and Grantland.com)...
HELL'S KITCHEN Puts FOX on Top in Demos
by Courtnie Mele - June 20, 2014 FOX (3.776 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) was the top demo draw on Thursday thanks to new episodes of 'Hell's Kitchen' (4.934 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.8, #T1) and 'Gang Related' (2.619 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T9)....
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT Specials Return to ABC During NBA Finals Today
by TV News Desk - June 05, 2014 For the seventh consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC presents 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night.' These special edition episodes will air in Primetime every night of the NBA Finals beginning with Game 1, tonight, June 5....
FOX Sports Names Pam Oliver Senior Correspondent
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2014 Pam Oliver, one of the premier reporters and interviewers in sports television, has been elevated to senior correspondent, FOX Sports, effectively immediately....
ABC is No. 1 Broadcaster in Late- Night With 12 Week High
by Sarah Bellet - September 20, 2013 ABC is the No. 1 Broadcaster in Late-Night with a 12-Week High in Adults 18-49. ABC's “JKL” Builds For the 2nd Straight Week in Adults 18-49 to a Summer High “Nightline” Grows to its Best Numbers in 12 Weeks among Adults 18-49...
ABC's EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS Delivers Most-Watched Telecast in 1-Month
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2013 From 8-10pm, ABC's Extreme Weight Loss gained audience for the 2nd straight week to deliver its most-watched telecast in 1 month - since 6/25/13....
Game Four of NBA FINALS Delivers Strong Overnight Rating
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2014 Game Four of the 2014 NBA Finals, in which the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat 107-86 to take a 3-1 series lead, generated a strong 10.6 overnight rating on ABC... |