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TV ratings: CBS, 'Ghost Whisperer' lead a quiet Friday

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:01:47 +0000

Fast National ratings for Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 The broadcast networks were mostly in rerun and movie mode on the day after Thanksgiving, but as usual CBS finished the night on top. CBS averaged 5.3 million viewers and a 3.5 rating/6 share in households in primetime. FOX (4.8 million, 2.6/5) finished second. ABC's 4.4 million viewers and 2.9/5 were good enough for third, topping NBC's 3.7 million and 2.4/4. The CW (1.2 million, 0.8/1) was in the back of the pack. FOX led the adults 18-49 demographic, albeit with just a modest 1.4 rating. CBS took second with a 1.2, and ABC and NBC tie for third at 1.1. The CW came in at 0.5. Friday hour by hour: 8 p.m. CBS: "Ghost Whisperer" rerun (5.6 million viewers, 3.8/7 households) FOX: Movie - "Ice Age 2: The Meltdown" (4.4 million, 2.4/4) NBC: Movie - "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" (3.9 million, 2.5/5) ABC: "Supernanny" (3.5 million, 2.3/4) The CW: "Smallville" rerun (1.6 million, 1.0/2) 18-49 leader: "Ghost Whisperer" and "Ice Age 2" tied at ...

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TV ratings: 'Survivor' clips a Thanksgiving win

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:58:47 +0000

Fast National ratings for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 Americans were settling into a collective food coma on Thanksgiving night, so consequently TV viewing was pretty light. CBS and a "Survivor: Samoa" clip show led the way. CBS drew 9.3 million viewers and a 5.4 rating/11 share on the night, beating second-place FOX (6.6 million, 3.4/7) by a comfortable margin. ABC (5.4 million, 2.9/5) came in third. NBC finished fourth with 4.3 million viewers and a 2.6/5, and The CW (2.35 million, 1.4/3) trailed. The adults 18-49 ratings played out the same way, with CBS' 2.4 snagging the top spot. FOX took second in the demographic at 2.0. ABC, 1.6, was third, followed by NBC, 1.3, and The CW, 0.9. Thursday's hourly results: 8 p.m. CBS: "Survivor: Samoa" (10 million viewers, 5.4/11 households) ABC: Special - "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" (6.4 million, 3.1/6) FOX: Movie - "Night at the Museum" (6.3 million, 3.3/7) NBC: "The Office" reruns - two episodes (2.75 million, 1.7/3) The CW: "The Vampire Diaries" rerun ...

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'The View' psychic moment on 'American Idol' Adam Lambert's same-sex kiss

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:23:02 +0000

When it comes to "American Idol" Adam Lambert 's same-sex kiss at the American Music Awards, the hosts of "The View" are frighteningly prescient. The women of "The View" wondered why the more scandalous parts of Lambert's act were censored while video of a kiss between Madonna and Britney Spears at the 2003 Video Music Awards has been widely circulated on network television. No, they weren't talking about CBS' blurring of the kiss on "The Early Show" during a segment on Lambert. In that case, CBS defended showing an unblurred clip of Madonna kissing Britney Spears by saying that video had been "widely disseminated." (As opposed to, we suppose, the millions of people talking about Lambert's performance.) No, they meant the ABC West Coast feed of the American Music Awards, during which parts of Lambert's performance were censored. Viewers elsewhere in the country saw a live feed of the ceremony, and an uncut version of the performance. The supposedly shocking show generated a meager ...

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Huff: '48 Hours Presents: Live to Tell' explores victim's amazing survival from brutal crime

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:28:27 +0000

CBS' latest edition of "48 Hours Presents: Live to Tell" isn't heartwarming holiday fare, but if you stay with it, you'll see the story of a powerful young woman who fought back.

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CBS' excuse for blurring 'American Idol' Adam Lambert's kiss pic: Women okay, men not

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:42:46 +0000

When it comes to same-sex kisses, it looks like CBS is on board... as long as both parties are women. During an "Early Show" segment on "American Idol" Adam Lambert's same-sex kiss during the American Music Awards, CBS blurred a picture of the kiss. It then showed un-blurred pictures of Madonna kissing Britney Spears . Ironically, Lambert had agreed to appear on "The Early Show" after ABC's "Good Morning America" cancelled a planned performance by Lambert in the wake of the controversy. "We gave this some real thought," a CBS representative explained to Extra . "The Madonna image is very familiar and has appeared countless times including many times on morning television. The Adam Lambert image is a subject of great current controversy, has not been nearly as widely disseminated, and for all we know, may still lead to legal consequences." Considering all the hubbub, we'd be willing to call the Lambert kiss image "widely disseminated." And if you haven't seen the performance yet, ...

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TV Ratings: CBS' 'Criminal Minds' overshadows NBC's 'The Biggest Loser'

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:35:20 +0000

Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 NBC's " The Biggest Loser : Where Are They Now?" was early Wednesday's biggest winner, though it was quickly steamrolled by the CBS procedural juggernaut in the later hours. "Criminal Minds" took home the night's demo trophy, and "CSI: NY" ended the evening with a bang for the Eye. Those shows pulled out a significant CBS win with 11 million viewers and a 6.7 rating/12 share in households. NBC came in a distant second with 6.8 million and a 4.1/7, followed by FOX (5.4 million, 3.3/6), ABC (5.2 million, 3.2/6) and The CW (1.3 million, 0.8/1). CBS also took the night's demo win, but barely, with a 2.6 over NBC's 2.4. FOX rounded third with a 2.0, ABC lagged with a 1.7 and The CW trailed the pack at 0.4. 8 p.m. NBC: "The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?" (7.7 million viewers, 4.6/8 households) CBS: "The New Adventures of Old Christine"/"Gary Unmarried" (6.9 million, 4.1/7) ABC: "Modern Family"/"The Middle" (5.7 million, ...

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CBS Defends Decision to Blur Adam Lambert Kiss

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:14:00 +0000

CBS' The Early Show is standing by its decision to blur the image of Adam Lambert kissing his male keyboard player during the American Idol runner-up's American Music Awards performance. Check out photos of Lambert The Early Show , which added Lambert to its Wednesday lineup of guests after ABC's Good Morning America canceled his scheduled appearance on its show, came under fire for intentionally blurring the image when discussing the controversy that the performance and the kiss created... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Early Show Adam Lambert

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Ratings: Dancing Hits Season-High Numbers, Leads ABC to Win

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:14:00 +0000

Dancing with the Stars | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" />Dancing with the Stars | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" />Dancing with the Stars | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" /> The two-hour Dancing with the Stars finale brought in its biggest audience of the season, helping ABC edge out CBS in the ratings Tuesday night. An average of 19.2 million viewers tuned in to see Donny Osmond claim the Mirrorball trophy for Dancing 's ninth season. Dancing also claimed its highest rating in the 18-to-49 demographic. V , which kicked off the night for ABC, held steady compared to its week-earlier numbers with 9.3 million viewers. CBS still had a strong showing, anchored as usual by NCIS , the night's most-watched show with 20.2 million viewers... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com NCIS Biggest Loser Dancing with the Stars V NCIS: Los Angeles

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Criminal Minds 100th Episode Brings Big Loss and Change

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Criminal Minds | Photo Credits: Monty Brinton/CBS" />Criminal Minds | Photo Credits: Monty Brinton/CBS" />Criminal Minds | Photo Credits: Monty Brinton/CBS" style="margin:0 5px 5px" /> Criminal Minds marks its 100th episode by circling back to the beginning and addressing issues raised then, as well as bracing for a future with a "new reality" — and "new family." Check out photos of the Criminal Minds cast "There's a question raised in the pilot episode of whether you can spend your time hunting monsters and not become a monster," executive producer Ed Bernero tells TVGuide.com. "We wanted to revisit that question 100 episodes later and see if the answer changed. Hotch [ Thomas Gibson ] does something that makes you wonder what's happened to everybody [since the start]." Bernero promises two deaths by the end of Wednesday's episode.... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com C. Thomas Howell Shemar Moore Thomas Gibson Criminal Minds ...

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TV Ratings: ABC, CBS dance, do the splits Tuesday

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:18:17 +0000

Fast National ratings for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 Tuesday night was a ratings race with CBS' crime procedurals coming out on top among households, but ABC's three-hour "Dancing With the Stars" finale snatched away the adult demo mirrorball trophy -- barely. Also good for ABC was "V," which maintained its viewership from the previous week after dipping in the past two weeks. CBS took the night with 16.6 million viewers and a 10.3 rating/17 share in households, just ahead of ABC's 15.9 million/9.8/16. A far-off third place went to NBC (7.6 million, 4.7/8), followed by FOX (5.4 million, 3.3/5) and then The CW (1 million, 0.7/1). Among adults 18-49, however, ABC jockeyed for position and pulled ahead with a 3.9 average for the night, edging past CBS' 3.8. NBC had a 2.9, FOX a 2.1 and The CW a 0.5. Tuesday's hourly results: 8 p.m. CBS: "NCIS" (20.3 million viewers, 12.3/20 households) ABC: "V" (9.2 million, 5.6/9) NBC: "The Biggest Loser" (8.6 million, 5.3/8) FOX: "So You Think You ...

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'Dancing,' 'NCIS' duo top Tuesday

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:36:36 +0000

TV Ratings: ABC victors in adults 18-49 demo; CBS tops overall viewers -- ABC and CBS were neck and neck in key categories on the final Tuesday of the November sweep, with the former riding the two-hour "Dancing With the Stars" finale and the latter boosted by the first crossover involving the night's two "NCIS" shows.

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'Dancing,' 'NCIS' duo top Tuesday

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:36:36 +0000

TV News: ABC victors in 18-49 demo; CBS tops overall viewers -- ABC and CBS were neck and neck in key categories on the final Tuesday of the November sweep, with the former riding the two-hour "Dancing With the Stars" finale and the latter boosted by the first crossover involving the night's two "NCIS" shows.

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CBS stands by blurred Adam Lambert kiss

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:05:00 +0000

After GLAAD criticism, CBS statement to EW contrasts the footage of Madonna kiss with the AMA performance

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CBS stands by blurred Adam Lambert kiss

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:05:00 +0000

By John Young After GLAAD criticism, CBS statement to EW contrasts the footage of Madonna kiss with the AMA performance

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Mega Buzz: Scoop on House, Criminal Minds, The Office and More!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:01:00 +0000

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We Need an Online Model, And Fast

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:45:26 +0000

NBC's Marc Graboff, Warner Bros.' Bruce Rosenblum, CBS' Nancy Tellemand John Wells of WGA...

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Tuesday Time-Slot Hell: Glee Versus Lost

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:45:00 +0000

OK, so apparently, all the TV networks simultaneously noticed Tuesday nights have been a bit of a dead zone in terms of hipster TV. Yes, CBS has lots of high-rated shows that night, and FX has had...

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Fox finishes in first for the week

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:54:31 +0000

TV Ratings: ABC, CBS in a tie for second place -- A strong finish thanks to the American Music Awards helped ABC tie CBS for a share of the demo lead last week.

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ABC, CBS split week

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:54:31 +0000

TV News: But Fox poised to win November sweep -- A strong finish thanks to the American Music Awards helped ABC tie CBS for a share of the demo lead last week.

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B&C Names Station GMs of the Year

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:28:46 +0000

CBS stations chief Dunn riding hot...

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Football has long fed Hollywood

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:01:45 +0000

TV News: Less successful athletes find glory in showbiz -- CBS' Leslie Moonves is a big sports fan, but he's doubtless happy that his pal Mark Harmon -- the star of what's now the network's most-watched show, "NCIS" -- wasn't a more gifted quarterback.

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'American Idol's' Adam Lambert to GMA: I'm headed to CBS' 'The Early Show'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:46:02 +0000

CBS does not have the same qualms as ABC -- Adam Lambert has been slotted in at "The Early Show" for Wednesday, Nov. 25. Lambert has confirmed to ETOnline that he will now be appearing on CBS morning program "The Early Show," where he'll perform live and also discuss his controversial performance on the American Music Awards Sunday night. Some people were commenting earlier today that Adam Lambert's AMA shenanigans have killed his career right out of the gate, but it looks like he's doing just fine now. What ABC won't air, CBS is happy to pick up. So now Adam gets to perform anyway AND has gotten all this publicity about his appearance. Seems like he's come out pretty good today. Follow Zap2it on Twitter for all your movies, TV and celebrity news Related GMA cancels Adam Lambert's performance Paula Abdul says talk show would be 'insightful' Tweet #ShameOnYouABC to support Adam Lambert Photo credit: ABC

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'How I Met Your Mother': Amanda Peet to play Marshall's co-worker

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:35:20 +0000

When Neil Patrick Harris has an idea, the powers-that-be at " How I Met Your Mother " apparently pay attention. Early last week, while on-set for the CBS comedy's 100th episode celebration, NPH told reporters that Amanda Peet would be a person he'd love to see on the show. "I really like her," Harris said. "I think that would be fun." Days later, her deal was done. Peet ("Something's Gotta Give," "The Whole Nine Yards") will guest star on an episode titled "Jenkins" early next year. She will play Marshall ( Jason Segel )'s co-worker. The actress, last seen on television regularly in NBC's defunct "Studio 60 on The Sunset Strip" has most recently been working on the upcoming "Gulliver's Travels" film, in which Segel will star as well . So, thoughts on the casting? Follow Korbi on Twitter and follow Zap2It's main feed for all your movies, TV and celebrity news. RELATED: 'HIMYM' split?: You Ask, I Answer Joanna Garcia to guest on 'HIMYM' 'How I Met Your Mother': Jason Segel ...

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TV ratings: ABC dances to Monday win; 'Big Bang' hits series high

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:16:09 +0000

Fast National ratings for Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 The final performances of the season on "Dancing with the Stars" scored the show's biggest audience of the season Monday, leading ABC to a victory and helping the new show "Find My Family" and "Castle" grab decent numbers as well. Also of note: CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" hit an all-time high in viewers and surpassed the audience for its lead-in, "Two and a Half Men," for the first time. ABC pulled 15.9 million viewers and a 10.1 rating/16 share in households for the night. CBS (11.9 million, 7.3/11) finished second, and FOX took third with 9.6 million viewers and a 5.7/8. NBC (5 million, 3.1/5) was a fairly distant fourth, and The CW (1.3 million, 0.9/1) trailed with a night of reruns. CBS captured the demographic crown, drawing a 4.0 rating among adults 18-49. FOX came in second with a 3.6, followed by ABC at 3.4. NBC drew a 1.8 in the demo and The CW a 0.6. Monday hour by hour: 8 p.m. ABC: "Dancing with the Stars" (19.8 million viewers, 12.6/19 ...

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Regis Philbin taking down time for hip surgery

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:27:45 +0000

The man who's spent more time on TV than anyone in history will be taking some time off soon. Regis Philbin says he'll take a leave of absence from "Live with Regis and Kelly" to have hip surgery. He's scheduled to go under the knife in New York on Dec. 1, following a week of shows in Las Vegas this week. "I'm going to have my hip replaced. I've been limping around here, and it really is painful," Philbin said on Monday's show. "I'll be back next year." Philbin, 78, holds the Guinness world record for having spent the most hours on camera. As of 2006, the last time the record was updated, he had logged 15,662 hours on screen; three more years of "Live," hosting "Million Dollar Password" on CBS and other guest and talk-show appearances have only added to that. No one will threaten that record in the time he's out; the show says recovery time for the surgery is usually four to six weeks, which could have Philbin back on the air in mid-January. Follow Zap2it on Twitter for the latest TV, ...

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KYW, CBS Radio Partner on ‘Digital Newsstands'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:25:19 +0000

CBS pushing TV-radio synergy at local...

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CBS wins highly competitive ratings race

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:20:37 +0000

TV Ratings: 'Mother,' 'Big Bang' win over Fox, ABC -- CBS won a very competitive Monday night behind the best 18-49 demo of the season for "How I Met Your Mother" and another strong showing of "The Big Bang Theory." Close behind was Fox, with new episodes of "House" and "Lie," while ABC took third with this season's penultimate showing of "Dancing With the Stars."

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CBS wins highly competitive ratings race

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:20:37 +0000

TV News: 'Mother,' 'Big Bang' win over Fox, ABC -- CBS won a very competitive Monday night behind the best 18-49 demo of the season for "How I Met Your Mother" and another strong showing of "The Big Bang Theory." Close behind was Fox, with new episodes of "House" and "Lie," while ABC took third with this season's penultimate showing of "Dancing With the Stars."

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CBS Films, TMG sign output deal

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:32:18 +0000

TV News: Pact covers German-speaking territories -- CBS Films and Tele Muenchen Group have inked an output deal for German-speaking territories that includes up to seven pics a year, including the upcoming Harrison Ford starrer "Extraordinary Measures."

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CBS strategizes Harrison hire

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:27:46 +0000

TV News: Former NBCU exec takes on newly created post -- CBS Corp. has named former NBC Universal Cable exec Dan Harrison.

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'American Idol' Adam Lambert's AMAs performance not so scandalous

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:15:57 +0000

Former "American Idol" star Adam Lambert seemed determined to outdo American Music Awards opener Janet Jackson . Apparently, though, acting like a boob doesn't compare to baring one. Despite a closing performance that featured man-on-man smooching, a simulated sex act and one unplanned tumble, ABC tells USA Today the network only received around 1,500 complaints. CBS, meanwhile, reportedly received more than half a million complaints when her swimsuit area was accidentally revealed during a Super Bowl halftime performance. Lambert has said his same-sex kiss wasn't planned , and that his, uh, exuberant performance was the result of an adrenaline surge. Watch his performance and decide for yourself: Follow Zap2it on Twitter for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news updates. Related: 'American Idol' Adam Lambert's AMA performance: Zap2it readers weigh in Adam Lambert falls for the American Music Awards 2009 American Music Awards minute by minute Photo: Getty ...

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TV ratings: NFL squeezes out Sunday win over AMAs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:03 +0000

Fast National ratings for Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 NBC's Sunday NFL game pulled in somewhat lower ratings than usual, but they were still big enough to edge CBS and ABC -- which got the biggest audience for the American Music Awards in seven years -- for the night's top spot. NBC averaged 12.94 million viewers and an 8.0 rating/13 share in households on Sunday, edging CBS (12.69 million, 7.8/12) and ABC (12.14 million, 7.3/12) for the lead. (All three networks had live sports for at least a small part of the night, so their numbers may change a little in the final nationals.) FOX came in a fairly distant fourth with 5.5 million viewers and a 3.2/5. In the adults 18-49 demographic, NBC's 4.8 rating beat out ABC's 4.5. CBS took third with a 3.2, while FOX came in at 2.7. Sunday's hourly results: 7 p.m. CBS: NFL overrun/ "60 Minutes" (18.4 million viewers, 11.2/19 households) NBC: "Football Night in America" (7.9 million, 4.9/8) ABC: NASCAR Ford 400/"America's Funniest Home Videos" (6.1 ...

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Sreenivasan to Join Re-Vamped ‘NewsHour' on PBS

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:06 +0000

CBS News correspondent to anchor online news updates, appear on...

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CBS wins Friday night with new eps of 'Ghost Whisperer, 'Medium

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:29:27 +0000

Fast National ratings for Friday, Nov. 20, 2010. Not everyone was out seeing "Twilight: New Moon" last night. CBS won the overall night with 8 million viewers and a 5.1 rating/9 share in households. ABC finished second in viewers, with 6.8 million (4.1 rating/7 share in households) but NBC's 6.6 million viewers had a larger rating and share of households at 4.3/8. FOX remained in fourth place with just under 3.5 million viewers, 2.3 rating/4 share in households. The CW brought up the rear with 1.7 million viewers and a 1.1/2. The 18-49 demo was a tie between CBS and ABC at 1.9, NBC was third at 1.4, then FOX with 1.0 and finally the CW at 0.7. Friday hour by hour: 8 pm CBS : "Ghost Whisperer" (8.4 million viewers, 5.4/9 share in households) NBC : "Law & Order" (7.5 million viewers, 4.8/9) ABC : "Shrek the Third" (5.8 million viewers, 3.4/6 share in households) FOX : "House" rerun (3.3 million viewers, 2.1/4 share in households) CW : "Smallville" (2.5 million viewers, 1.6/3 share in ...

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TV ratings: 'Mentalist,' 'CSI' lead CBS Thursday sweep

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:58 +0000

Fast National ratings for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 A slightly down night for ABC Thursday resulted in an across-the-board ratings win for CBS, which led primetime in both in viewers and demographic ratings. CBS was off a touch from the last couple weeks as well, but it still snagged the top spot with 14.35 million viewers and an 8.8 rating/14 share in households. ABC (10.3 million, 6.8/11) finished second. FOX (7.9 million, 5.0/8) came in third, a good distance ahead of fourth-place NBC (5.4 million, 3.5/6). The CW averaged 3.2 million viewers and a 2.1/3 -- though that may change some since its Miami affiliate aired an NFL game instead of the regular lineup. In the adults 18-49 demo, CBS' 3.7 rating topped ABC's 3.5 for the lead. FOX and NBC tied for third at 2.3, and The CW came in at 1.5. Thursday hour by hour: 8 p.m. CBS: "Survivor: Samoa" (12.3 million viewers, 7.3/11 households) FOX: "Bones" (9.8 million, 6.2/10) ABC: "FlashForward" (8 million, 5.2/8) NBC: "Community" (5.1 million, ...

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Ratings: CBS ends ABC's winning streak

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:28 +0000

TV Ratings: Network tops Thursday primetime in 18-49 demo -- CBS halted ABC's primetime winning ways in the 18-49 demo Thursdays, posting a narrow victory on a sluggish night for the Alphabet net. Though it was still the top-rated program for the night in 18-49, ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" hit an all-time low in audience for a first-run episode, according to preliminary nationals from Nielsen. Because of the effect of an NFL broadcast on the CW, the numbers were subject to revision.

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Ratings: CBS ends ABC's winning streak

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:28 +0000

TV News: Network tops Thursday primetime in 18-49 demo -- CBS halted ABC's primetime winning ways in the 18-49 demo Thursdays, posting a narrow victory on a sluggish night for the Alphabet net.

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Arts, Briefly: Crime Pays for CBS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:26:17 +0000

CBS finished first in the ratings on Wednesday with a crime-filled lineup.

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Neil Patrick Harris: Wants 2012 Star for HIMYM

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:00 +0000

Amanda Peet may be getting a call soon from the folks over at How I Met Your Mother. Neil Patrick Harris says he's itching for the 2012 star to guest on the CBS...

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TV Ratings and CBS are partners in crime Wednesday

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:09:09 +0000

Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 A week after the CMA Awards aired on ABC, CBS once again asserted its dominance Wednesday night in the ratings and demo contest. Crime paid for the eye network, with 11.5 million viewers and a 7.3 rating and 12 share in households. ABC followed with 7.3 million viewers and a 4.6/8, followed by NBC (7 million, 4.7/8), FOX (6.5 million, 3.9/6) and The CW (2.7 million, 1.8/3). Among adults 18-49, CBS once again led with a 3.1 rating, ahead of FOX's 2.7 and ABC's 2.6. NBC had a 2.0, while The CW trailed with a 1.3, although it won in the 8 p.m. hour with women 18-34 with a 3.2 for its "America's Next Top Model" cycle 13 finale. Wednesday's hourly numbers: 8 p.m. NBC: "Mercy" (7.8 million, 5.1/8) CBS: "Old Christine" (7.5 million, 4.7/8)/"Gary Unmarried" (7.2 million, 4.5/7) ABC: "Modern Family" rerun (6.2 million, 3.9/6), "The Middle" (7.1 million, 4.2/7) FOX: "So You Think You Can Dance" results show (5.7 million viewers, 3.5/6 ...

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'Minds' powers CBS victory in ratings

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:09 +0000

TV Ratings: ABC's comedy block holds strong on Wednesday -- CBS has captured the third Wednesday of November in key demos behind a strong performance by "Criminal Minds" and solid numbers for the net's other shows. ABC's comedy block also looked good, led by "Modern Family."

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'Minds' powers CBS victory in ratings

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:09 +0000

TV News: ABC's comedy block holds strong on Wednesday -- CBS has captured the third Wednesday of November in key demos behind a strong performance by "Criminal Minds" and solid numbers for the net's other shows. ABC's comedy block also looked good, led by "Modern Family."

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Sports Business Journal, Sporting News Name Top Broadcasters

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:44 +0000

CBS college football analyst Gary Danielson heads the...

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Jailed Big Brother Champ Wants His Mommy and Daddy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +0000

For someone who won Big Brother, you'd think Adam Jasinski could get along with his housemates. Think again. The trouble-prone season-nine champ of the CBS reality series has filed a...

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TV ratings: CBS rolls Tuesday; Heather Locklear doesn't help 'Melrose Place'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:39 +0000

Fast National ratings for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 The top of Tuesday's ratings looked pretty much the same -- CBS cruised to a win. Farther down the list, though, ABC's "V" slipped again and Heather Locklear's first "Melrose Place" appearance didn't do much to boost the show. (The CW does note that "Melrose Place" drew its biggest audience since Oct. 6, but not by much. Tuesday's show drew 1.54 million viewers, 158,000 more than last week and just 45,000 more than two weeks ago.) CBS easily won the night with 15.9 million viewers and a 10.0 rating/16 share in households. ABC (10.9 million, 7.0/11) came in second. NBC (8.3 million, 4.8/8) finished third, while FOX grabbed fourth with 6 million viewers and a 3.8/6. The CW (1.8 million, 1.3/2) was in the back of the pack. CBS also snagged the top spot among adults 18-49 with a 3.4 rating. NBC's 3.0 was good for second, beating out the 2.7 for ABC and 2.4 for FOX. The CW could only muster a 0.9. Tuesday's hourly results: 8 p.m. CBS: "NCIS" ...

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TV ratings: Monday goes ABC's way

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:22:55 +0000

Fast National ratings for Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 Monday night's ratings, which were delayed nearly 24 hours because of issues at Nielsen, played out the way they usually do, with ABC on top overall and CBS and FOX battling for the demographic lead. ABC led the night with 16.1 million viewers and a 10.4 rating/16 share in households. CBS (11.8 million, 7.4/11) came in second, beating out FOX (10.4 million, 6.1/9). NBC took fourth with 4.9 million viewers and a 3.2/5, and The CW (2.4 million, 1.6/2) trailed. CBS and FOX tied for the lead among adults 18-49 at 4.0. ABC drew a 3.4 in the demo. NBC averaged 1.8 and The CW 1.2. Monday hour by hour: 8 p.m. ABC: "Dancing with the Stars" (18.1 million viewers, 11.7/18 households) FOX: "House" (12.95 million, 7.6/11) CBS: "How I Met Your Mother" (8.4 million, 5.3/8)/"Accidentally on Purpose" (7.8 million, 5.0/7) NBC: "Heroes" (5.1 million, 3.2/5) The CW: "One Tree Hill" (2.6 million, 1.7/3) 18-49 leader: "House" (5.1) 9 p.m. ABC: "Dancing ...

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'NCIS' powers CBS to ratings victory

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:46 +0000

TV Ratings: Locklear gives 'Melrose' a small boost -- On a night when nothing really popped ratings-wise, CBS scored a Tuesday victory in key demos behind "NCIS," the No. 1 program of the night. Meanwhile, the return of Heather Locklear only gave a slight boost to CW's struggling "Melrose Place."

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'NCIS' powers CBS to ratings victory

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:46 +0000

TV News: Locklear gives 'Melrose' a small boost -- On a night when nothing really popped ratings-wise, CBS scored a Tuesday victory in key demos behind "NCIS," the No. 1 program of the night. Meanwhile, the return of Heather Locklear only gave a slight boost to CW's struggling "Melrose Place."

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TV Execs Agree On Urgent Need For Online Model

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:07:48 +0000

NBC's Marc Graboff, Warner Bros. Bruce Rosenblum, CBS' Nancy Tellem and WGA's John Wells tackle...

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'Three Rivers,' 'Cold Case' swap spots

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00:40 +0000

CBS will flip its two Sunday dramas this week to see if it can goose the ratings for "Cold Case" and "Three Rivers." The one-week (for now) arrangement will move "Cold Case" to the 9 p.m. ET spot, where it aired last season to much bigger audiences than it's had so far this fall. "Three Rivers," the only new show this season whose future is still up in the air, will air at 10 p.m. (In reality, both shows will likely start a little later than their announced times. CBS has the national NFL doubleheader on Sunday, and the late-afternoon games typically bleed into primetime and bump the regular schedule back.) The changeup comes at the tail end of November sweeps and toward the end of "Three Rivers'" initial order. Seven episodes have aired, and a couple more have finished filming, which means if the network does want more episodes, it has to make a decision soon to avoid a shutdown of the production. Neither show has put up especially good ratings so far this fall. "Three Rivers" is averaging ...

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