TVbytheNumbers

Legend of the Seeker fans, sorry, but it will be a while before the ratings are available

Robert Seidman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:48:01 +0000

I know the fans of Legend of the Seeker are very interested to know how the season two premiere did. But because of the way syndication works (different areas air the show at different times) there are no overnight ratings for syndicated shows. I expect we might see some ratings information (ratings points) in a few [...]

TV Ratings: Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers averages 3.79 million in prime time on CBS

Robert Seidman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:56 +0000

The Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers event on CBS averaged 3.79 million from 9p-11p, though the main event extended beyond 11pm [...]

Wanda Sykes Show premieres 100% better than Spike Feresten, but nowhere near SNL

Robert Seidman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:30 +0000

The Wanda Sykes Show premiered to a 2.2/5 (household rating/share) from 11pm-12am in the metered markets[...]

Who Is CNN Comparable To Anyway?

Bill Gorman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:31:23 +0000

CNN says it shouldn't be compared to FNC and MSNBC, but if CNN's not to be compared to the other cable news networks, what should it be compared to!?

SNL with Taylor Swift Twilight parody, Firelight

Robert Seidman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:16:08 +0000

Somehow I completely missed the Twilight boat, but for those of you who haven’t…. SNL Digital Short: Firelight [2:15] Two worlds collide in this Twilight parody. Share:

NCIS on USA Network or “Why USA Network bought NCIS: LA’s syndication rights so fast”

Robert Seidman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:55:22 +0000

The table below is all of the NCIS airings on USA Network for the week ending November 1, 2009. 14 of the top 50 most-watched shows on ad supported basic cable that week were NCIS. NCIS reruns accounted for 6 out of the top 50 primetime broadcasts on ad-supported basic cable with adults 18-49. The [...]

FYI, iPhone version of site turned back on

Robert Seidman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:30:28 +0000

I installed the latest update of the WP Touch plugin and based on my own usage it is not having all of the problems from last week with turning the mobile theme on and off. Though it is still a little quirky it’s definitely not as quirky as before. Any problems aside from tables being too [...]

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.