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Gym owner Joseph Herrera and nurse Kyle Shaules jump in the hot seat for the million-dollar prize.

ITV Announces Premiere Date for TV Adaptation of James Graham's Play QUIZ Photo ITV Announces Premiere Date for TV Adaptation of James Graham's Play QUIZ
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2020

ITV has announced that the television adaptation of the James Graham play Quiz will debut on April 13....


James Graham's Three-Part Drama Series QUIZ to Debut May 31 on AMC Photo James Graham's Three-Part Drama Series QUIZ to Debut May 31 on AMC
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 07, 2020

AMC announced today that the premiere date for its three-part drama series Quiz will be Sunday, May 31 at 10/9c. The second and third episodes will air on Sunday, June 7 and Sunday, June 14 at 9/8c, respectively. The full series will also be available to binge on AMC Premiere beginning Sunday, May 3...


RATINGS: 'Sunday Night Football' Continues NBC's Reign Photo RATINGS: 'Sunday Night Football' Continues NBC's Reign
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 02, 2020

Here are the highlights of the 18 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night....


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Celebrates National Trivia Day On 1/4 Photo WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Celebrates National Trivia Day On 1/4
by Tori Hartshorn - December 27, 2018

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Celebrates National Trivia Day On 1/4...


Regis Philbin's Connecticut Mansion Is For Sale Photo Regis Philbin's Connecticut Mansion Is For Sale
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 23, 2019

At age 88, Regis Philbin has had one of the most successful and long careers as a game-and-talk-show host who, after graduating from his beloved University of Notre Dame and a stint in the Navy, began his television career as an announcer on 'The Tonight Show,' a talk-show in San Diego and in 1967 a...


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Celebrates Its '$100 Million Season' Photo WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Celebrates Its '$100 Million Season'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 24, 2018

This season, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” will have given away more than $100 million in total winnings since its syndicated debut in 2002. It will celebrate this remarkable milestone throughout the month of November with a series of specialty shows and giveaways, culminating with a commemorative...


AMC and ITV Commission Three Part Drama Series QUIZ with Michael Sheen Photo AMC and ITV Commission Three Part Drama Series QUIZ with Michael Sheen
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2019

The extraordinary and sensational story of how Charles and Diana Ingram attempted an 'audacious heist' on the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is to be told in a three-part drama, Quiz announced AMC and ITV today. ...


RATINGS: THE MASKED SINGER Tops Adults 18-49 for FOX on Wednesday Photo RATINGS: THE MASKED SINGER Tops Adults 18-49 for FOX on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 16, 2020

FOX (5.316 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) was still the demo champ on Wednesday thanks to a new 'The Masked Singer' (6.663 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1) and the season finale of 'LEGO Masters' (3.968 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T3)....


VIDEO: David Chang Talks Winning $1 Million on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Photo VIDEO: David Chang Talks Winning $1 Million on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - December 01, 2020

David talks about being the first celebrity to win one million dollars on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” playing for the charity Southern Smoke Foundation to help restaurant workers during this difficult time, and forgetting to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving....


RATINGS: THE VOICE Is The #1 Most-Watched Alternative Series For The Week Of April 6- Photo RATINGS: THE VOICE Is The #1 Most-Watched Alternative Series For The Week Of April 6-12
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 14, 2020

NBC has tied for #2 in the key adult 18-49 demographic for the primetime ratings week of April 6-12, averaging a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.6 million viewers overall, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research....


Ken Jennings Joins BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW Photo Ken Jennings Joins BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 16, 2019

Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has announced today that BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW, hosted by Sherri Shepherd (“The View”) will debut on June 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET....


James Graham's Three-Part Drama Series QUIZ to Debut May 31 on AMC Photo James Graham's Three-Part Drama Series QUIZ to Debut May 31 on AMC
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 07, 2020

AMC announced today that the premiere date for its three-part drama series Quiz will be Sunday, May 31 at 10/9c. The second and third episodes will air on Sunday, June 7 and Sunday, June 14 at 9/8c, respectively. The full series will also be available to binge on AMC Premiere beginning Sunday, May 3...


RATINGS: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? on Thursday Photo RATINGS: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? on Thursday
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2020

ABC (5.203 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.8, #1) was the top draw on Thursday thanks to a new 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' (6.484 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T1) followed by the season finale of 'Station 19' (5.883 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T1)...


ABC Announces 2020-2021 Slate, Featuring New Shows BIG SKY and CALL YOUR MOTHER Photo ABC Announces 2020-2021 Slate, Featuring New Shows BIG SKY and CALL YOUR MOTHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2020

Having just solidified its position as the No. 1 network in entertainment among Adults 18-49 for the first time in four years, ABC is announcing its 2020-2021 programming slate, which includes renewals for 19 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots...


CHAIN REACTION Will Return to Game Show Network in 2021 with Original Host Dylan Lane Photo CHAIN REACTION Will Return to Game Show Network in 2021 with Original Host Dylan Lane
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 02, 2020

Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has greenlit an all-new edition of the popular word association game show CHAIN REACTION....


VIDEO: AMC Releases New Teaser for Three-Part Drama Series QUIZ Photo VIDEO: AMC Releases New Teaser for Three-Part Drama Series QUIZ
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 23, 2020

AMC released today the key art and new teaser for its three-part drama series Quiz, premiering Sunday, May 31 at 10/9c....


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Returns to ABC Primetime Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel Photo WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Returns to ABC Primetime Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2020

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” which debuted in the U.S. as a prime-time series in January 2000, ABC's celebrated late-night staple and Emmy® Award-winning producer Jimmy Kimmel will be stepping into prime time as host of a special run of episodes featurin...


BWW Review: QUIZ, ITV Photo BWW Review: QUIZ, ITV
by Jonathan Marshall - April 09, 2020

At its height in the late 90s, Who Wants to be a Millionaire was must-see television. Hosted by Chris Tarrant, the show premiered in 1998 and was an overnight ratings sensation. After an unwavering run of success, controversy reared its head in 2001. Major Charles Ingram bagged the big prize, only t...


Eric Stonestreet and Will Forte Jump in the Hot Seat in the Premiere of WHO WANTS TO Photo Eric Stonestreet and Will Forte Jump in the Hot Seat in the Premiere of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2020

“Eric Stonestreet and Will Forte” – Twenty years after the prime-time series “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” debuted on ABC in the U.S., celebrated late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is stepping in as host of a special run of episodes featuring celebrity contestants playing for the charity of their choice...


RATINGS: THE VOICE Is The #1 Most-Watched Alternative Series For The Week Of April 13 Photo RATINGS: THE VOICE Is The #1 Most-Watched Alternative Series For The Week Of April 13-19
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 21, 2020

NBC has tied for the weeklong win in the key adult 18-49 demographic for the primetime ratings week of April 13-19, averaging a 0.8 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.9 million viewers overall, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research....


The Sick Of The Fringe Festival Interrogates The Health Of Society Photo The Sick Of The Fringe Festival Interrogates The Health Of Society
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2019

The Sick of the Fringe: Care & Destruction announce a line-up of performance and discussion that interrogates health in all its forms. The festival launches a year-long programme of work from unheard voices and perspectives. Artists including Tania El Khoury, Le Gateau Chocolat, Travis Alabanza, Lan...


RATINGS: NBC, THE VOICE Stay on Top on Monday Photo RATINGS: NBC, THE VOICE Stay on Top on Monday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 07, 2020

NBC (7.856 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) was still the network to beat on Monday thanks to a new 'The Voice' (9.493 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) and the season finale of 'Manifest' (4.583 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T5)....


ABC to Air WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Primetime Special Photo ABC to Air WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Primetime Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2020

It's been 20 years since Regis Philbin first asked “Who wants to be a millionaire?” Now a one-hour, prime-time special goes behind the scenes to look at how the show captured the attention of a worldwide audience and became a pioneer in live appointment television....


WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations Photo WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 07, 2018

The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled. The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be handed out Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. See the full list of nominees below!...


RATINGS: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Keeps NBC Up Front Photo RATINGS: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Keeps NBC Up Front
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 01, 2020

Here are the highlights of the 21 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night....






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