48 HOURS: THE ACCUSER Takes Saturday Night in Total ViewersFebruary 26, 2013CBS News' 48 HOURS: 'The Accuser' (S) was Saturday's #1 program in viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Feb. 23. Broadcast at 9:00-10:00 PM, 48 Hours was first in adults 25-54 (1.3/04), the demographic most important to those who advertise in news, as well as households (3.5/06), viewers (5.15m) and adults 18-49 (1.0/03).
Nickelodeon Unveils New Generation of Animated & Live-Action ShowsFebruary 26, 2013Nickelodeon today at its annual upfront previewed its strategy to serve the new generation of post-millennial kids; introduced a line-up of brand-new animated and live-action comedy series from new creative voices; outlined plans for new, innovative content development platforms; and presented a new slate of educational preschool programming. Hosted by Nickelodeon Group President Cyma Zarghami,the presentation was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Nat'l Geographic Asks ARE YOU TOUGHER THAN A BOY SCOUT? in New Series, Begin. 3/4February 26, 2013The Boy Scouts live and breathe their motto: Prepared. For Life.(R) They are strong, resourceful and self-reliant. Honest, helpful and brave. They are downright tough. Would you be able to reach into a bag of snakes, shimmy across a rope stretched over river rapids, canoe across a lake without a paddle and rescue an injured hiker?
SWITCHED AT BIRTH Scores With Key Female DemosFebruary 26, 2013Versus an all-original lineup on broadcast, 'Switched at Birth' soared by double digits week to week across target demos, ranking as Monday's #1 scripted cable TV telecast in Women 18-34 (527,000/1.6 rating), Women 18-49 (800,000/1.2 rating) and Females 12-34 (813,000/1.8 rating).
ARGO's Inspiration Tony Mendez to Appear on Tonight's CBS EVENING NEWSFebruary 26, 2013Tony Mendez, the retired CIA spy who inspired the Academy Award-winning film 'Argo,' discusses the film's Oscar win and describes the undercover mission to rescue six Americans from Iran. The report will be broadcast tonight, Feb. 26 on the CBS EVENING NEWS with SCOTT PELLEY (6:30-7:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.
MSNBC Bests CNN in Key February Sweeps DemosFebruary 26, 2013MSNBC ranked #2 for the month of February in all major ratings categories according to data from Nielsen. In February, MSNBC had the network's highest -rated State of the Union address in network history among A25-54 and total viewers, topping FOX News Channel among A25-54. MSNBC also had the network's most-watched news documentary in more than ten years with 'Hubris, The Selling the Iraq War' hosted by Rachel Maddow which debuted on February 18.
ABC to Air Special Coverage of the Pope's Resignation, 2/28February 26, 2013This week ABC News will cover all the pageantry and ceremonial events leading up to the Pope's historic resignation. ABC News will provide extensive coverage on 'Good Morning America,' 'World News with Diane Sawyer,' 'Nightline,' ABC News Radio and its digital platforms as Pope Benedict XVI says farewell in Rome, Italy.
Photo Flash: First Look - RULES OF ENGAGEMENT's 'Baby Talk,' Airing 3/11February 26, 2013On RULES OF ENGAGEMENT's upcoming episode, titled 'Baby Talk,' when Audrey bonds with their unborn baby, a paranoid Jeff believes she is trying to form an alliance against him. Meanwhile, Russell plagiarizes a real estate article that Timmy wrote, on Monday, March 11 (8:31-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.
NBCUniversal News Group Wins 4 National Gracie Allen AwardsFebruary 26, 2013The NBCUniversal News Group has been honored with a total of four National Gracie Allen Awards. The 38th annual Gracie Allen Award winners were announced today by the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM). Local market, public, digital and student award winners will be announced later this week. The Gracie Allen Awards will be presented at a black-tie gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Lindsay Sloane Joins Sean Hayes' NBC PilotFebruary 26, 2013According to Deadline, HORRIBLE BOSSES' Lindsay Sloane has officially signed on for Sean Hayes' currently-untitled NBC pilot. The multi-camera project from Universal TV will be written by Victor Fresco and directed by James Burrows.
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: AFTER THE OSCARS to Re-Air 2/28February 26, 2013 The 8th annual 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars' special featuring Channing Tatum and Academy Award(r) winner Jamie Foxx, which originally aired on Sunday, February 24, will have a special encore presentation on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. This year's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars' marked 'JKL's' most-watched post-Oscar telecast in the franchise's history.
THE X FACTOR's Emblem3 Kick Off West Coast Tour DatesFebruary 26, 2013Emblem3 kick off their sold-out west coast tour dates this Wednesday, February 27 in Los Angeles at the Roxy. Overwhelming fan demand caused the tickets to sell out in under a minute, and the X Factor breakout band are pleased to announce that they will now be heading to the east coast for a run of dates. The run includes a stop in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York City (see below for full dates.) Tickets are available at www.emblem3.com.
TEEN WOLF to Return to MTV in JuneFebruary 26, 2013MTV's hit scripted series 'Teen Wolf' is set to debut the first half of its supersized 24 episode third season on Monday, June 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Season three will pick up four months after the events that nearly ended Jackson's life and resurrected Peter Hale's, when teen werewolf Scott McCall and his friends Stiles, Lydia and Allison begin their Junior year of high school unaware that a new threat has arrived in Beacon Hills: a deadly pack of Alpha werewolves intent on bringing Derek into their fold.
Photo Flash: First Look - 1600 PENN's 'Game Theory,' Airing 3/7February 26, 2013On 1600 PENN's upcoming episode, titled 'Game Theory,' when Skip (Josh Gad) announces his big date with Stacey (guest star Susan Park), Emily (Jenna Elfman) takes it upon herself to make sure it goes off without a hitch. 'Game Theory' airs March 7 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC.