The Muppets was a huge bright spot for ABC, as it launched to 8.9M viewers on Tuesday, with 2.8 in the demo. That’s more than double what Selfie managed in the same timeslot a year ago. That led to a … Continue reading Ratings: ‘Muppets’ A Hit, ‘Queens’ Not So Much…
In the Reality Competition Series, the most obvious contender is The Amazing Race which has won this category so many times, betting on it won’t even net you a profit. With reality TV dwindling, its competition has all seen better … Continue reading For Your Consideration: Reality Competition Series/Reality Host/Variety
Selfie is starting to distance itself from its sitcom cousin, Manhattan Love Story. Selfie drew a more impressive 3.8M viewers (rising from last week), and a 1.1 in the demo, while Story drew 2.7M and 0.7 in the demo. Agents … Continue reading ‘Selfie’ Rises, ‘Story’ Falls
NBC has some good news! Marry Me debuted to 7.8M and 2.3 in the demo, NBC’s best comedy debut of the season. It helped bring About A Boy’s return up (6.2M/ 1.8), but Chicago Fire was down a bit (7.2M/2.0). … Continue reading ‘Marry Me’ Premieres Big
Last night, the big debut was Jane The Virgin, which opened to 1.6M viewers and a 0.7 in the demo. Not only did it build on lead in The Originals (1.3M/0.7), but it also doubled the audience from last years … Continue reading ‘Jane The Virgin’ Opens Solid, Builds On ‘Originals’
Selfie premiered on Tuesday to a disappointing 4.9M and 1.4 in the demo. Following that was Manhattan Love Story with an even more disappointing 4.3M and a 1.3 in the demo. This poor performance affected the whole night, as Agents … Continue reading ABC’s Tuesday Night Disappoints, CBS and NBC do OK
Castle hit a three year high with its premiere last night. Castle returned to 11.3 million viewers, and a 2.4 in the demo. That’s a total viewership down from Dancing With The Stars (12.7M), but up in the demo (1.9). … Continue reading ‘Castle’ Hits New Highs, ‘Scorpion’ Continues Strong
NCIS New Orleans kicked off what is sure to be a long run on TV with 17.1 million viewers last night and a 2.5 rating in the demo. It was the lead out for NCIS, which managed 18 million and … Continue reading ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ Is A Hit
I can’t help but be a little disappointed at the total amount of viewers that Gotham pulled in. 8 million seems low, for a show about Batman, even if the 3.2 rating in the demo is worth being excited about. … Continue reading ‘Gotham’ has a good debut, I suppose
Typically the most boring, predictable category. Will be nominated for the zillionth time: The Amazing Race. However, as last year proved, it may not win. Last year’s winner The Voice is expected to repeat a nomination. Project Runway is a … Continue reading EMMY WATCH: Reality Competition Series
PROGRAM OF THE YEAR: Breaking Bad Game Of Thrones The Good Wife Orange Is The New Black True Detective OUTSTANDING COMEDY: The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine Nine Louie The Mindy Project Veep INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY: Louie CK (Louie) … Continue reading Television Critics Award Nominees!
SUNDAY: ABC is essentially playing it safe, and keeping Sunday Night intact. American Crime will swap for Resurrection at midseason. Resurrection was a buzzy drama that started seeing a ratings decline. Not waiting till midseason is probably a smart move. … Continue reading Fall TV: A Night By Night Comparison Of What May And May Not Work
Join me here for a live blog of the Emmy award winners. Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series (Presented by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler) WINNER: Merritt Weaver (Nurse Jackie) Best Speech Ever. LOL. Outstanding Writing In A Comedy Series … Continue reading Emmy Awards Live Blog!
The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery, who drew constant comparisons to Taylor Swift, will enjoy some time at her label, Big Machine Records. Almost immediately after winning The Voice, she has signed a record deal and will start working on her … Continue reading Danielle Bradbery signed to Big Machine Records
8PM- So You Think You Can Dance (FOX)- TOP 20 REVEAL 8PM- Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family) 8PM- America’s Got Talent (NBC) 9PM- The Voice (NBC)- And the winner is… 9PM- Twisted (ABC Family) 9PM- The Haves and the Have … Continue reading On TV Tonight: ‘The Voice’ finale, ‘SYTYCD’ Top 20 reveal
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