ABC (7.7 million) qualified as the No. 2 most-watched network overall for the 2nd consecutive week (w/o 10/01/12), topping an NFL-driven NBC (+3% - 7.5 million) and Fox (+45% - 5.3 million). And despite the pre-emption of 'Modern Family' for the Presidential Debate on Wednesday, ABC paced within 2-tenths of a rating point for the week's lead among Adults 18-49 in Nielsen's non-sports averages (ABC=2.04, Fox=2.17, NBC=2.22 and CBS=2.22).
CBS (13.29 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.3, #1) was the network to beat on Thursday with week two of 'The Big Bang Theory' (15.38 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.9, #1), 'Two and a Half Men' (12.67 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.7, #T2), 'Person of Interest' (14.62 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.1, #T4) and 'Elementary' (11.22 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.6, #T6).
Radar.com reports exclusively that recently fired TODAY show co-anchor Ann Curry will be returning to the morning news show on a 'more routine basis.' A source close to the show told Radar, 'Ann Curry reported for the TODAY show on Monday morning from the Syrian border, and she will be featured on a much more routine basis going forward for the TODAY show.'
Today, COMEDY CENTRAL has released the next two in a series of election campaign ads that will present the facts to all Americans as they struggle in the coming weeks with indecision over who to select to lead them through the hotly contested election season. The spots target NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams and the Internet. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the new 'attack ads' below!
CBS (13.80 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) pulled in front on Thursday with the season premieres of 'The Big Bang Theory' (15.31 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.8, #1), 'Two and a Half Men' (12.37 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 3.5, #3) - its lowest-rated telecast ever, 'Person of Interest' (14.27 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.9, #6) and 'Elementary' (13.29 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.1, #5).
Governor Mitt Romney joined Brian Williams live on stage at NBC News' "Education Nation" Summit this morning to discuss his ideas for the nation's education future and answer questions from Summit attendees, discussing what it will take to prepare all Americans for the high-skill jobs of the 21st century. The interview aired live on MSNBC at 11:00AM/ET. The Summit was held from Sept. 23-25 at The New York Public Library.
In the biggest education event of the 2012 presidential campaign, Governor Mitt Romney will share his vision for the nation's education future and what it will take to prepare all Americans for the high-skill jobs of the 21st century, as well as answer questions from "Education Nation" Summit attendees.
NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo will provide cross network on-air coverage of NBC's EDUCATION NATION with a series of special reports, programming and live events starting today, September 23.
Casting is now complete for BEDBUGS!!!. The new production of the NYMF smash hit with music by Paul Leschen (Twist Drama Desk nom.) and book and lyrics by Fred Sauter will infest the ATA Chernuchin Theatre October 19 through November 4, 2012.
FOX (8.63 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.1, #1) claimed top honors on Thursday with week two of THE X FACTOR (9.85 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) and 'Glee' (7.42 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.9, #2).
NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo will provide cross network on-air coverage of NBC's EDUCATION NATION with a series of special reports, programming and live events starting Sunday, September 23.
FOX (8.25 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.2, #1) was the top demo draw on Thursday with night two of 'The X Factor' (8.41 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.1, #2) premiere followed by the return of GLEE (8.09 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.3, #1).
In the biggest education event of the 2012 presidential campaign, Governor Mitt Romney will share his vision for the nation's education future and what it will take to prepare all Americans for the high-skill jobs of the 21st century, as well as answer questions from "Education Nation" Summit attendees.
Beginning this week, NBC's Ann Curry will report on the war in Syria and the unfolding humanitarian crisis in that region. She will report live on the ground for NBC's "Today" and "Nightly News with Brian Williams."
From screen to stage, catch the team behind the acclaimed web show THE OUTS live as they discuss the show, share an exclusive sneak peak from an upcoming episode and disclose their own geeky obsessions at the next QUEER NOT COOL today, September 8th.
CBS (6.21 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #1) was the top draw on Thursday with its mix of 'The Big Bang Theory' (7.55 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.1, #2), 'Two and a Half Men' (6.24 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.7, #T3), 'BIG BROTHER 14' (6.36 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.2, #1) and 'Person of Interest'
From screen to stage, catch the team behind the acclaimed web show THE OUTS live as they discuss the show, share an exclusive sneak peak from an upcoming episode and disclose their own geeky obsessions at the next QUEER NOT COOL on Saturday September 8th.
CBS (6.25 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #T1) was the most-watched network on Thursday thanks to its mix of 'The Big Bang Theory' (8.09 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.1, #2), 'Two and a Half Men' (6.85 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.9, #3), 'Big Brother 14' (6.31 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.3, #1) and 'Person of Interest'
219.4 million Americans watched the London Olympics on the networks of NBCUniversal, setting the record as the most-watched event in U.S. television history, surpassing the 2008 Beijing Olympics (215 million), according to data available today from The Nielsen Company.
NBC News, a leading source of global news and information, and TV One, which entertains, informs and inspires Black adult viewers, are partnering to provide coverage of the 2012 presidential election with a unique perspective to best serve the needs of Black viewers.
