TVbytheNumbers

Tonight Show Audience Gets Younger, But “[Leno] Could Eat Some Of [Conan's] Young”

Bill Gorman — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:34:11 +0000

Some interesting numbers on the early days of Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show, plus network PR spin![...]

Saturday: 4 x Cops = Fox Win; No Fireworks For Kings, Eli Stone

Bill Gorman — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:44:51 +0000

On an Independence Day when the only fireworks were in the sky, 4 Cops repeats gave Fox the best 18-49 demo average. [...]

USA On Track For Best Cable Primetime Summer Ever, TNT Well Back At #2

Bill Gorman — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:59:23 +0000

As the summer season peaks, USA Network is on track to post cable's most-viewed primetime in the season's history. [...]

Friday Ratings: NBC Wins With More Dateline Jackson-o-rama

Bill Gorman — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:18:52 +0000

A Dateline NBC filled with Michael Jackson frenzy made it the top rated show of the night and put NBC on top with a 1.1 rating in the adults 18-49 demo for the night.[...]

Friday Ratings Now Here, Happy Independence Day!

Bill Gorman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:37:09 +0000

I’m not waiting around for Friday numbers to appear to do our regular Overnight ratings post. It’ll happen sometime later. Friday ratings are here! Here’s a toast to our independence and thanks to our former Imperial Overlords for their contributions to ale making! Happy Independence Day! Share:

Some Media, Viewers Fault Jackson Frenzy, While Others Feast On It

Bill Gorman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:48:19 +0000

While some decry the feeding frenzy over Michael Jackson's demise, many TV shows, and their viewers, are feasting on it.[...]

As Cable Networks Abandon Their Roots To Grab Audience, Where Do The Niches Go?

Bill Gorman — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:09:44 +0000

Many cable networks have abandoned their niche roots to scramble for the mainstream audiences shifting away from broadcast. But where do the niche audiences go now?[...]

Thursday Ratings: Fox Wins; So You Think You Can Dance? Rolls Over Repeats

Bill Gorman — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:18:33 +0000

Against mostly repeat competition, Fox and So You Think You Can Dance? had an easy time winning a slow pre-holiday Thursday with a 1.7 rating in the adults 18-49 demo for the night. [...]

NASCAR Ratings Higher Among Chevy, Ford, Dodge Car Drivers

Bill Gorman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:39:37 +0000

nielsen wire reports that NASCAR ratings for Fox are substantially higher among drivers of Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge cars.[...]

Cable News Ratings for Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Bill Gorman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:34:58 +0000

Morning and Evening Cable TV News Nielsen Ratings

‘Nightline’ Tops Letterman, Conan in Total Viewers

Bill Gorman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:36:37 +0000

ABC News’ Nightline became the most-watched program in late night for the week of June 22, buoyed by coverage of President Obama’s health care plan and the death of Michael Jackson. The show averaged 3.89 million total viewers, topping both the Tonight Show (3.69 million) and the Late Show (3.46 million). The win marked the first [...]

Cable News Ratings for Tuesday, June 30

Bill Gorman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:26:17 +0000

Morning and Evening Cable TV News Nielsen Ratings

CNN’s AC360 with Anderson Cooper Adults 25-54 Audience Down Nearly 60% Since Q4 2008

Bill Gorman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:24:12 +0000

CNN's 10pm AC360 with Anderson Cooper has seen its adults 25-54 audience, the demo that cable news advertisers target, fall by nearly 60% [...]

Hulu Coming To The U.K. In September?

Bill Gorman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:46:49 +0000

Hulu, the U.S. online video service, is planning to bow in the U.K. this September — and may be close to reaching content deals with local broadcasters. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Hulu has approached ITV, the British private terrestrial web, regarding a stake in the operator, which is co-owned by News Corp., NBC Universal, Disney and [...]

Wednesday Ratings: Think You Can Dance? Beats Talent In Summer Reality Showdown

Bill Gorman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:50:34 +0000

In their second week of competition, Fox's So You Think You Can Dance? beat NBC's America's Got Talent head to head and put Fox in the winner's circle for the night with a 3.0 rating in the adults 18-49 demo.[...]