ABC WORLD NEWS Up from 2013 in Adults 25-54June 17, 2014For the week of June 9, 2014, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 7.265 million Total Viewers and a 1.6 rating/7 share/1.902 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. For the 3rd week in a row, “World News” built on the year-ago week in both Total Viewers (+8%) and Adults 25-54 (+14%) – 6.711 million and 1.673 million respectively, on w/o 6/10/13. In fact, “World News” grew the most year to year in overall viewers and was the only evening newscast to grow in the key adult news demo as “CBS Evening News” (+7%/-3%) and “NBC Nightly News” (+6%/-9%) were both mixed.
THE HAUNTING OF Season 3 to Premiere 6/21 on LMNJune 17, 2014LMN's original series, 'The Haunting Of,' returns for a third season on Saturday, June 21 at 10pm ET. The 13 episode series follows world-renowned psychic-medium, Kim Russo, as she shares the experiences of celebrities who have had their lives changed by paranormal events.
THE BACHELORETTE Takes Time Slot in Adults 18-49June 17, 2014With “The Bachelorette” and “Mistresses,” ABC took 2nd on Monday in Total Viewers (5.2 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.4/4), while ranking No. 1 on the night among Adults 18-34 and across all key Women (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).
NBC's TODAY Headed to Universal OrlandoJune 16, 2014Al Roker, Natalie Morales, Willie Geist and Tamron Hall will broadcast 'TODAY's Take' live from Universal Orlando this Wednesday, June 18. The third hour of TODAY will showcase a sneak peek of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley, the resort's newest attraction.
mun2's LARRYMANIA Continues as No. 1 Show in Key DemosJune 16, 2014mun2's hit series “Larrymania” scored #1 series once again among Hispanic cable networks on Sunday night (9 p.m.) with 178,000 total viewers, 135,000 adults 18-49 and 124,000 adults 18-34, out-delivering competitors Galavision, Discovery en Español, Fox Deportes among others in all key demos during the time slot, according to Nielsen. Sunday's episode also delivered the highest rated “Larrymania” among adults 18-34 (124,000) out of all three seasons. Since its premiere to-date, “Larrymania” season three is out-delivering general market networks FX, TNT, Spike and USA during its time slot in Hispanic adults 18-49.
New Season of TNT's COLD JUSTICE to Debut 6/20June 16, 2014TNT's fascinating real-life crime series Cold Justice is back on the case with brand new episodes beginning Friday, June 20, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). The series follows former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and former crime-scene investigator Yolanda McClary as they travel to small towns around the country in order to help local law enforcement look into murder cases that have lingered for years without answers or closure. TNT's summer run of Cold Justice will include 'Justice Served,' a special episode created in response to fan requests for case updates. Hosted by John Walsh (America's Most Wanted) and set to air Friday, July 18, 'Justice Served' will look back at the remarkable results achieved by investigators on the show.
BRAIN GAMES Returns to National Geographic Channel on 7/14June 16, 2014National Geographic Channel's (NGC's) Emmy-nominated hit series Brain Games returns this summer with all-new episodes that will blow your mind, make you gasp, and challenge the way you see and think about the world around you. The fun begins Monday, July 14, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel, and following the summer season premiere of Brain Games, don't miss the new series debut of Going Deep with David Rees at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
TNT's MAJOR CRIMES Hits 6.8 Million Viewers with L+3June 16, 2014Last week, TNT's summer slate got off to a roaring start with the hit series Major Crimes scoring basic cable's #1 scripted season premiere for the year-to-date and Murder in the First ranking as the #1 new series launch on basic cable so far this year.
Zendaya to Play Aaliyah in Lifetime BiopicJune 16, 2014Platinum-selling recording artist Zendaya (Shake It Up!, Dancing with the Stars) will portray Aaliyah in a Lifetime Original Movie about the life of the actress and R&B sensation who, at the height of her stardom, tragically died in a plane crash. Zendaya will record four of Aaliyah's songs for the film, including many of her hit singles. Based on the bestseller Aaliyah: More Than a Woman by former Time Magazine music editor Christopher Farley, Aaliyah: Princess of R&B (wt), the first movie about the beloved artist, will be filmed this summer and premiere in the Fall.
WCBS-TV New York's Chris Wragge to Guest Co-Host THE TALK, 6/19June 16, 2014WCBS-TV New York news anchor Chris Wragge returns to the Daytime Emmy Award-nominated talk show, CBS's THE TALK, as a guest co-host on Thursday, June 19 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT/CT), joining hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood at the table. This will be Wragge's second appearance on THE TALK.
CBS Boston's WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes to Guest Co-Host THE TALK, 6/17June 16, 2014CBS Boston's WBZ-TV News anchor Lisa Hughes returns to the Daytime Emmy Award-nominated talk show, CBS's THE TALK, as a guest co-host on Tuesday, June 17 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT/CT), joining hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood at the table. This will be Hughes' third appearance on THE TALK. Also appearing on the show will be actress Lorraine Bracco, “The Insider” host Thea Andrews and chef David Myers.
THE VIEW's 'Must Have Monday' Series to Kick Off 6/23June 16, 2014Are you ready to kick off the summer in style? From handbags to jewelry to hair accessories, ABC's “The View” has everything you need with the “Must Have Monday” flash sale beginning live on MONDAY, JUNE 23 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET). Lifestyle expert Tai Beauchamp hosts this unique opportunity for viewers to purchase the five must have items at incredibly low prices. For additional information, please visit abc.com/theview.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Are Second-Most Watched Since 2006June 16, 2014On the strength of an NHL record 93 postseason games – including 46 one-goal games and 26 overtime games – a new playoff format that emphasized divisional rivalries, and a Stanley Cup Final that featured the nation's two largest media markets, the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs became the second-most watched NHL post-season since NBC and NBCSN began their exclusive coverage in 2006, according to Fast National data provided by The Nielsen Company. Every game was televised nationally by the NBC Sports Group.