Comments on: TV Ratings Tuesday: Big Brother 11 hits highs, Hell's Kitchen still fiery, and Shaq...

By: JuanOrElse

JuanOrElse — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:08:28 +0000

Its so dissappointing to hear that even Shaq vs. beat out BBW on More To Love. I think its about damn time that truly gorgeous women get recognized. Its was just sad to see Kristian and Heather go, But ill still continue to watch. THANKS FOX!!!!!

By: Corey3rd

Corey3rd — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:30:09 +0000

HK was pathetic when the producers thought the heavy guy peddling the mega bike in the heat and uphill would be so funny – especially since he already had one heart incident last season. then they get concerned when the guy gets rushed to the hospital. as if they couldn’t see it coming. what sort of sadists are Ramsay’s crew?

By: Sasha

Sasha — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:28:21 +0000

I lot of people said they would boycott America’s Got Talent after they unjustly sent home the talented singer Charles Dewayne last week over the dog act that couldn’t live up to its act. Piers Morgan was right when he said this is the geatest scandal of America’s Got Talent!!!

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:29:27 +0000

I’d find holes on Lydia she didn’t know shey had. She is way tasty!

By: Alex S.

Alex S. — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:05:35 +0000

I’m surprised Shaq Vs. was actually in HD last night… Unlike The Superstars.

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:48:21 +0000

Kev, i’m sure NBC is happy with AGT, it gets a solid, stable (ratings-wise) show that is always among the summer’s top performers.

By: kev0170

kev0170 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:41:21 +0000

i dont mean u robert but my god ppl y the AGT hate… apparently what they are doing at AGT is working for them thats y they are the most watched show in the summer. A show doesnt have to have 20 million+ viewers to be a hit. AGT is consistantly scoring highly in the demos and tt so leave them alone jeez..

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:33:47 +0000

Jamie, whether you like it or not, the industry doesn’t care about total viewers. They are meaningful for the network press releases, but otherwise not so much. If you look at trade publications like Variety, they only refer to the 18-49 numbers when analyzing the overnights. They don’t even mention total viewers.

It’s not something against you, other fans or NBC, it just really doesn’t matter much to a show’s profitability. But I agree that it’s better to have a couple million more viewers, even if the demo is tied and even if it doesn’t matter much.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:17:21 +0000

IF two shows are neck and neck in the 18-40 demo but one has 2 million MORE over all viewers than the other…. then the two shows were not technically neck and neck. If a show had even gotten 2 more viewers than AGT this site would be harping ab out the demise of the entire NBC Universal kingdom. SO BIASED.

By: tdot

tdot — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:06:09 +0000

yawn

By: Missy

Missy — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:06:03 +0000

BB11!! Woooohoooo!! I love that show! I wish it was on 5 times a week!!

By: Meli

Meli — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:55:55 +0000

HK is ruling the night because even with the stunt previews (arguments, etc.), someone else is usually eliminated, and it’s not who you expect from week to week. That pretty much dictates viewers have to watch the entire show to see what’s going to happen.

By: ken

ken — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:36:34 +0000

CP that is the television without pity site list that you can find by linking on the blogroll to the right.

By: CP

CP — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:15:04 +0000

BTW, yahoo! put a list of shows they hated to see come back (which surprisingly included “Bones”, “Smallville” and “Nip/Tuck”) and shows they loved to see coming back this season (which included the even more surprsingly “Dollhouse”). Check the Yahoo! entertainment section if anyone is interested.

By: CP

CP — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:12:16 +0000

The only reason Nick Cannon is the host is because he’s “married” to Mariah Carey. There are tons of rumors about Cannon being gay, but either way I bet he’s never seen Mariah naked. Now that I’m thinking about it, I’m not so sure Tommy Mottola ever did either.

Piers is fine as a judge. He’s the Simon for this show. Sharon I love to hate, so she can stay, but the Hoff has to go. He keeps saying, “I don’t want to say anything negative.” That’s your job doofus. I’m far enough into watching the show that I won’t stop now, but I’ll be glad when its over so I don’t have to see the overpaid judges and commercials for “Mercy” every 2 minutes. I have no interest in watching a bunch of mediocre-looking nurses trying to save lives especially if its not a comedy.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:00:06 +0000

Rob, sometimes your so mean to The CW.

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:56:18 +0000

Elyk:

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/08/07/one-more-site-change-inspired-by-nielsen/24355

We’ll figure out a better presentation than I’m using right now in the fall…

By: Elyk

Elyk — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:52:19 +0000

Hell’s Kitchen numbers for summer are very good. I was worried about a new season in the summer but boy was I wrong. Question, what happened to the table of numbers that used to be here? I haven’t checked the website in a while so if this has already been answered than sry.

By: nikki

nikki — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:50:30 +0000

I find Shaq to be obnoxious as hell. I think the show would be better if they have other athletes competing in sports that aren’t their own. Shaq getting the last comment going into the locker room right before half time is more than enough..He’s a Jacka$%

By: Jalen People

Jalen People — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:49:13 +0000

Hells Kitchen Was awesome last night! I am happy Fox keeps renewing this because the ratings are consistent!

By: joseph

joseph — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:37:44 +0000

those are very good numbers for big brother! it was an awesome episode!

By: DJ Mike

DJ Mike — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:13:00 +0000

As I continue posting, Wow…Big Brother continues to deliver…loving it all the way…Can’t way for Thursday’s episode…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:11:52 +0000

Oh the host on AGT is AWWWWWWWWWWWWWFUL!!!! My goodness, he actually makes Ryan Seacrest look GOOD in comparison. The judges are OK, although Hoff is awfully “nice” all the time. But yeah, Nick Cannon has GOT to go next season!

By: T

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:09:10 +0000

if Natalie and Lydia go Big Brother is gonna be so low on drama

By: R.G.

R.G. — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:09:05 +0000

America’s got talent…but America has a lame host and Judges…
the host is a quack…he stinks…and David Hasselhoff has become a bigger geek…lose the judges – get a better host and you will have a hit again.

…Or actually what NBC should do – is do all sports & news and leave all else behind…your network S-T-I-N-K-S…

By: R.G.

R.G. — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:05:34 +0000

“HK” was another fun episode…I don’t think i will ever get bored watching this show….HK rules the Tues nite blahs!

By: Roop

Roop — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:26:54 +0000

BIG BROTHER BIG BROTHER BIG BROTHER BIG BROTHER BIG BROTHER

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:12:34 +0000

Oohh looks like Talent got slightly dented by the surging BB…I think BB’s ratings will level off a bit now that the controversy is over.

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:57:37 +0000

Shaq vs is definitely a niche market, Probably good for sponsers and advertisers.

Big Brother had tension from week 1 (thanks to Ronnie)

and the tension has built up so much.

I thought after Chima got the boot the entertainment may die down, but oh no, LYDIA had to take CHIMA’s spot on the crazy train!!!!

By: Chief

Chief — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:49:13 +0000

The one event that I’m sure Shaq is going to win is when he boxes Oscar de la Hoya. Shaq will tear him a new one.

By: Forsythe

Forsythe — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:38:27 +0000

Not a viewer of Shaq Vs., but I think the ratings will get better as time goes. He actually has booked a great lineup of athletes for future shows who are pretty much the best of the best in their individual sport. That will always attract the hardcore Shaq and/or sports fan to this show. The Michael Phelps episode w/ Shaq in a pool will garner the highest ratings I am sure. I may even watch that one, being a Phelps fan.

By: ABCHasProblems

ABCHasProblems — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:38:08 +0000

That’s good news for Shaq vs. I was expecting worse ratings than The Superstars received. Maybe it will be renewed if ratings stay somewhat constant.

According to an ABC press release, a contestant will look at the Million Dollar Question on Sunday’s Millionaire. They describe it as “unlike anything viewers have seen before”, meaning the player will use the total remaining time from the previous 14 questions. I hope everybody tunes in for that.

By: Chief

Chief — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:18:11 +0000

Shaq Vs. will grow. Last night was very entertaining. I think it would work well with Wipeout.