Obama and Hillary Get Fairly Good Ratings
| Scoreboard for Weds. April 16, 2008 |  |
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| Total Viewers (million) | 14.58 | 10.78 | 9.17 | 6.75 | 2.78 |
| Rating/Share: Adults 18-49 | 5.4/15 | 3.2/9 | 2.4/6 | 1.9/5 | 1.4/4 |
My own American Idol, Pardon The Interruption's Tony Kornheiser will breathe easier knowing that Kristy Lee Cook finally had to go. On average for the one hour edition of Idol, almost 23 million couldn't wait to send her off. But next year I wonder if FOX will make all airings of American Idol ninety minutes to one hour, because the two half hour comedies that led-in to Idol, ‘Til Death and Back to You stunk it up. The former Frasier could muster but 7 million at 8:30pm. American Idol added more than 15 million. You do the math.
Perhaps it's just me, but even though I'm extremely apolitical, I take comfort in the knowledge that more people watched Obama face off against Hillary than Big Brother. Even in the 18-49 demo ABC's coverage of the Democratic Presidential Debate had more viewers than BB during the 8p-9p hour. Overall the debate which ran from 8p-10p averaged almost 11 million and a 2.8/8 in the 18-49 year old demographic. The bad news is that most of them didn't stick around for Men in Trees at 10pm. Trees just cleared 6 million viewers and had a pitiful 1.6/5 in the 18-49 demo.
CBS was in second (behind FOX, naturally) and aside from the aforementioned Big Brother which is no ratings force, Criminal Minds and CSI: NY performed solidly both overall and in the 18-49 year old demographic. Similar performance for both shows (~13 million viewers each) and both did a 3.5 or better in the 18-49 demographic.
Over on NBC was an uneventful lineup of Deal or No Deal ( which had average performance, but like everything else between 8p-9p was beaten by Obama and Hillary) and repeats of Law & Order: CI and Law & Order. Nothing eventful to report on that front.
Over on the CW, Tyra Banks still can't quite draw 4 million live plus same day DVR viewers for America's Next Top Model. I think if Giselle Bundchen was hosting, she'd double the ratings. Only problem is that unlike Tyra, Giselle puts the super in super model and reportedly clears almost as much cash as CBS' chief Les Moonves (he pays himself $37 million a year). I don't think Les could handle somebody working for him who makes more money. Even if it was good for the ratings. The CW is half owned by CBS, but as is often noted, CBS calls 100% of the shots. I'd let Time Warner call the other half so that blame could be spread. But that's just me.
See the night's full details:
| Time | Network | Show | Viewers (Millons) | 18-49 Rating/Share | HH Rating |
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| 8:00 | CBS | Big Brother | 6.14 | 2.3/7 | 3.8 |
| NBC | Deal or No Deal | 9.67 | 2.6/8 | 6.1 | |
| ABC | Democratic Presidential Debate (8p-10p) | 10.70 | 2.8/8 | 8.8 | |
| CW | Americas Next Top Model | 3.74 | 1.8/6 | 3.0 | |
| FOX | Til Death | 5.85 | 2.0/7 | 3.9 | |
| 8:30 | FOX | Back to You | 7.00 | 2.4/7 | 4.4 |
| 9:00 | CBS | Criminal Minds | 12.85 | 3.5/9 | 8.4 |
| NBC | Law & Order: Criminal Intent (R ) | 4.37 | 1.4/3 | 3.3 | |
| CW | Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious (Repeat) | 1.81 | 0.9/2 | 1.6 | |
| FOX | American Idol | 22.74 | 8.5/21 | 14.0 | |
| 10:00 | ABC | Men in Trees | 6.11 | 1.6/4 | 4.2 |
| NBC | Law & Order (Repeat) | 6.20 | 1.8/5 | 5.0 | |
| CBS | CSI: NY | 13.35 | 3.7/10 | 8.7 |
Nielsen Ratings Source: Nielsen Media Research. Full night's results available via Marc Berman/Mediaweek.
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Kevin Reilly on FOX comedies: Looking for that next “That ’70s Show,” the next “Malcolm (in the Middle])” and bring young comedy loyalists back to the network.
He also said Back To You was a top leading contender for renewal for its ratings.
Love to see if this guy will last a year.
Kevin Reilly on FOX comedies: Looking for that next “That '70s Show,” the next “Malcolm (in the Middle])” and bring young comedy loyalists back to the network.
He also said Back To You was a top leading contender for renewal for its ratings.
Love to see if this guy will last a year.
“Men In Trees” is a ratings disaster. ABC is in need of a development house cleaning. They should boot all those overpaid execs for Carpoolers, Caveman, Cane, October Road, Notes from the Underbelly, Cashmere Mafia, etc. Marc “Ba ba Booey” Berman said Men in Trees was the next big network scripted drama..shows what he knows…a miniscule 1.6 demo…ABC may as well air “Bowling for Dollars” repeats. Berman once again is dead wrong. It must be that steady diet of msg ladened take out chinese food diet he’s been on for years. Not his fault. His mom prohibits him from cooking in the basement apartment he lives in at her house.
“Men In Trees” is a ratings disaster. ABC is in need of a development house cleaning. They should boot all those overpaid execs for Carpoolers, Caveman, Cane, October Road, Notes from the Underbelly, Cashmere Mafia, etc. Marc “Ba ba Booey” Berman said Men in Trees was the next big network scripted drama..shows what he knows…a miniscule 1.6 demo…ABC may as well air “Bowling for Dollars” repeats. Berman once again is dead wrong. It must be that steady diet of msg ladened take out chinese food diet he's been on for years. Not his fault. His mom prohibits him from cooking in the basement apartment he lives in at her house.
@TheTruth: Cane is on CBS, and with Nina Tassler publicly calling it a “long shot”, I doubt it will be back.
BTW, I had chinese delivery last night myself (noodle soup w/beef). My fortune cookie said: Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness.
p.s. they claim “no MSG”, but I’m not really sure
@TheTruth: Cane is on CBS, and with Nina Tassler publicly calling it a “long shot”, I doubt it will be back.
BTW, I had chinese delivery last night myself (noodle soup w/beef). My fortune cookie said: Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness.
p.s. they claim “no MSG”, but I'm not really sure
Chinese food! Now Im hungry for some General Tso’s chicken and rice.
Oh darn, I missed the debate, I was too busy cleaning my guns and getting ready for Church here in PA. Dont suppose I missed much anyway.
Chinese food! Now Im hungry for some General Tso's chicken and rice.
Oh darn, I missed the debate, I was too busy cleaning my guns and getting ready for Church here in PA. Dont suppose I missed much anyway.
@Guess Who, in my former fat man days, General Tso’s was my go-to chinese delight.
P.S. sounding kinda bitter over there…::ducking::
@Guess Who, in my former fat man days, General Tso's was my go-to chinese delight.
P.S. sounding kinda bitter over there…::ducking::
I actually forgot about Til Death. It makes me kinda sad because I thought nothing was on until 9 when I watch Criminal Minds.
Oh, well. It’s not a must see for me anyway.
I actually liked Carpoolers. It was stupid, but the kinda stupid humor that entertains me. Much like last year’s In Case of Emergency.
I actually forgot about Til Death. It makes me kinda sad because I thought nothing was on until 9 when I watch Criminal Minds.
Oh, well. It's not a must see for me anyway.
I actually liked Carpoolers. It was stupid, but the kinda stupid humor that entertains me. Much like last year's In Case of Emergency.
Didn’t even realize Back to you was on again, guess that shows how much I really need to watch it I guess.
I’m weird but I did like october road, but I figure it’s a safe assumption with it’s ratings that it’s a dead duck.
On a happier note, I’m glad to see all the positive talk about Terminator and more importantly…Summer, returning to tv.
Didn't even realize Back to you was on again, guess that shows how much I really need to watch it I guess.
I'm weird but I did like october road, but I figure it's a safe assumption with it's ratings that it's a dead duck.
On a happier note, I'm glad to see all the positive talk about Terminator and more importantly…Summer, returning to tv.
mr. seidman…i meant abc network development as well as abc studios formerly touchstone television…that’s why i included “cane” as it was produced by abc studios….as for nina tassler…with les moonves under the gun…look for that yenta nina tassler to take the fall…but never forget..nina championed “CSI”…though that “load” of execs at CBS take credit…one of these days “ba ba booey” berman will end up like moma cass and choke on his egg foo young.
mr. seidman…i meant abc network development as well as abc studios formerly touchstone television…that's why i included “cane” as it was produced by abc studios….as for nina tassler…with les moonves under the gun…look for that yenta nina tassler to take the fall…but never forget..nina championed “CSI”…though that “load” of execs at CBS take credit…one of these days “ba ba booey” berman will end up like moma cass and choke on his egg foo young.
fair enough, “Truth”, at least on the ABC/touchstone front, on the other stuff, c’mon…please. Just. Stop. Please? I said please — twice even.
I’ll be honest, I didn’t know Cane was produced there, and that (in my non-expert opinion) increases the odds it will be cancelled. And even without that, the odds seemed to be 99.9999999999% I’m willing to go 100% now.
fair enough, “Truth”, at least on the ABC/touchstone front, on the other stuff, c'mon…please. Just. Stop. Please? I said please — twice even.
I'll be honest, I didn't know Cane was produced there, and that (in my non-expert opinion) increases the odds it will be cancelled. And even without that, the odds seemed to be 99.9999999999% I'm willing to go 100% now.
what is portly berman?..the barak obama of television…obama gets lobbed softball questions until last nights debate..and all the boneheads are up in arms…how dare you ask “barry” anything other then who would win in a fight..superboy or minute mouse? sorry but berman touted men in trees as a potential huge hit…so unlike the media and obama..i will hold berman accountable. if and when he stops calling himself a “tv insider” then and only then will i back off. as for “cane” the development twit who pushed this crap thought well..telemundo is so huge…if we just get the hispanic market we’ll have a hit…
what is portly berman?..the barak obama of television…obama gets lobbed softball questions until last nights debate..and all the boneheads are up in arms…how dare you ask “barry” anything other then who would win in a fight..superboy or minute mouse? sorry but berman touted men in trees as a potential huge hit…so unlike the media and obama..i will hold berman accountable. if and when he stops calling himself a “tv insider” then and only then will i back off. as for “cane” the development twit who pushed this crap thought well..telemundo is so huge…if we just get the hispanic market we'll have a hit…