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Via NBC's Press Release
JAY AND JIMMY OUT-DELIVER THEIR ABC AND CBS TIME-PERIOD COMPETITION IN 18-49 VIEWERS AND TOTAL VIEWERS
JAY DELIVERS BIGGER AUDIENCES THAN ‘Late Show’ IN EVERY KEY CATEGORY: ADULTS, MEN AND WOMEN 18-34, 18-49 AND 25-54, PLUS TOTAL VIEWERS
JIMMY HITS A SEVEN-WEEK HIGH IN 18-49 VIEWERS AND TOPS ‘LATE Late Show’ AND THE HEAD-TO-HEAD HALF-HOUR OF ‘KIMMEL’ IN EVERY KEY MEASURE
SEASON TO DATE, JAY HAS STRETCHED HIS TOTAL-VIEWER LEAD OVER ‘Late Show’ TO 18 PERCENT FROM THE YEAR-AGO 12 PERCENT; JIMMY FALLON HAS ALSO INCREASED HIS MARGIN OVER ‘LATE Late Show’ TO 18 PERCENT , UP FROM LAST YEAR’S 5 PERCENT
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – July 19, 2012 – NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” have delivered bigger audiences than the ABC and CBS time-period competition in viewers 18-49, total viewers and other key categories for the week of July 9-13.
“Tonight” topped the time-period competition of CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" and ABC's combination of "Nightline" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in 18-49 and total viewers and delivered bigger audiences than “Late Show” in every key ratings category: adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers.
At 12:35 a.m. ET, Jimmy Fallon also out-delivered CBS’s “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “Kimmel” head to head for their common half-hour in each of those categories.
Jimmy Fallon generated his biggest 18-49 audience (616,000) in seven weeks (since the week of May 21-25).
Through the first 43 weeks of the 2011-12 broadcast year, "Tonight" has increased its total-viewer margin over "Late Show" to 18 percent (3.677 million vs. 3.106 million), up from the year-ago season-to-date advantage of 12 percent. Jimmy Fallon has also established a total-viewer lead over "Late Late Show" this season of 18 percent (1.753 million vs. 1.482 million), up from last year's advantage of 5 percent. Jimmy has also increased his season-to-date lead over "Late Late Show" in adults 18-34, to 45 percent (273,000 vs. 188,000) up from last year's 28 percent, and in adults 25-54, to 14 percent (849,000 vs. 748,000) up from 7 percent at this point last season.
"Tonight" delivered a bigger 18-49 audience than "Late Show" for the 26th time in 30 weeks while Jimmy Fallon attracted a bigger 18-49 audience than "Late Late Show" for a 33rd week in a row.
WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 9-13. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 0.7 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.5/2*
11:35 p.m.-12 midnight ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.8/3
12 midnight-1 a.m. ET
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.5/2*
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.5/3
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.3/2 (in encore telecasts)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.3/2 (in encore telecasts)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.4 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.4 million viewers *
11:35 p.m.-12 midnight ET
ABC “Nightline,” 3.6 million viewers
12 midnight-1 a.m. ET
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.6 million viewers *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.6 million viewers
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.1 million viewers (in encore telecasts)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.9 million viewers (in encore telecasts)
* Friday’s “Late Show” and “Kimmel” were encores.
SEASON TO DATE
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 0.8 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.8/3
11:35 p.m.-12 midnight ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.9/3
12 midnight-1 a.m. ET
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.5/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.6/3
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.5/3
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.3/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.7 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.1 million viewers
11:35 p.m.-12 midnight ET
ABC “Nightline,” 3.8 million viewers
12 midnight-1 a.m. ET
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.8 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.8 million viewers
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.5 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.9 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JULY 2-6
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” preempted
Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m.-midnight ET, “The Colbert Report,” preempted
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.5
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.0
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.6
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. “The Daily Show,” preempted
Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m.-midnight ET, “The Colbert Report,” preempted
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 1.0 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 2.4 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 1.4 million
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Those were repeats for Conan.
Is this a new low for Letterman?
Conan killed Stewart/Colbert last night.
OUCH! “LATE SHOW” 0.5/2? That has to be the lowest recorded 18-49 rating ever for Dave. Not good.
Based on Conan’s .7 rating from last night, he could very well get a .6 rating for the week if he scores at least a .6 tonight.
How is the Viacom/Dish or Direct TV fight affecting Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert?
Some break downs of that weeks data:
Week of July 9, 2012
PROGRAM AVERAGES TOTAL VIEWERS A25-54(000)/ Rtg A18-49(000)/ Rtg
ABC ”Nightline” 3,555,000 1,320,000/ 1.1 1,013,000/ 0.8
CBS “Late Show” 2,362,000 950,000/ 0.8 682,000/ 0.5
NBC “Tonight Show” 3,382,000 1,234,000/ 1.0 957,000/ 0.7
Also, Fallon has a prime time special this next wednesday at 10PM. Wonder how that will do?
Aaron, quit dreaming!
Look back at the weekly ratings for Conan on this site! He’s always gotten a horrible .4 or. 5! He never has gotten and never will get even a .6 for the week!
Did ya see Leno cursing last night with Rachel Weisz? The old man is getting edgier! Lol
I really wish Letterman would just start playing old clips of himself.
“Conan’s show is now, in my opinion, a must-see. Last year his summer shows were some of the worst I’ve ever seen. Now he is putting on some of the best I’ve ever seen him do. I think his show, even though there aren’t many bits from his NBC days, is more enjoyable than his Tonight Show ever was. Plus, he’s not at a network that is now doing worse than ever.”
Aaron, I with you. He’s final twist everything in his favor, and I’m sure he looks over at NBC as a place that’s getting burnt down to the ground. Conan needs to get out more. This week was good, it reminded me a lot of with Tonight Show run, but this needs to happen more than just this one week.
Also, I don’t think Conan deserves the Emmy-nomination. I thourghly enjoyed Kimmel a lot more this year than the rest of the years. He’s been doing a lot more scripted segments and skits which have been absolutely hilarious, like the Facebook Police skit. Yes, the last spot is always the wild card spot, but I think shows like Kimmel, Conan, and LLS need to fight hard for that spot.
PS: Conan not getting nominated is a sign that he is not producing some of his best stuff, and that he is getting to be old news. I enjoy him, but its been nearly 20 years of the red-headed clown. Just something to remember when he’s up against Fallon, Stewart, Colbert, and Stewart.
Not really sure why they even bother having the variety category anymore, seeing as The Daily show will win like always.
There’s a slim chance that they’ll give it to Colbert this year for his super PACs work.
Having said that i’m stil disappointed that Ferguson didn’t get nominated.
In August I will be going to La to visit family. Conan will be on a hiatus so I will try to go see Craig Ferguson. I will report my experience here if I am able to go to the show.
Brad, I don’t mind Conan losing a space to Fallon, Stewart, Colbert, Kimmel, or even Maher (which seems to be a default nomination with no awards ever). What disappoints me is the SNL nomination, whose season has been mediocre at best. Anyway, we all know that the Emmy has been already sent to Stewart headquarters.
I agree with you, Drum. Craig made two awesome weeks of shows in Paris and Scotland. He deserved a nod.
Aaron, I’m very interested in your experience. My family has plans to visit LA in November, and I want to see both Conan and Craig.
Not sure if Ferguson will be taping in August. Next week is his last one at the old studio and apparently, the first show in the new studio won’t be til September.
And I like Ferguson but he will never be nominated for an Emmy. His show is too “different” from the typical formula that the Academy likes. The only way is if he starts to do a traditional type of show but he doesn’t want to go that route.
I don’t know why anybody cares about the emmy nods these days. You already know who is going to win. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart like every other year.
The Emmy’s lost their credibility a long time ago but nominating Kimmel just because ABC is hosting the awards show with Kimmel at the helm is just too on-the-nose even for those sychophants on the nominating committee.
Ferguson’s last two shows, with Ray Romano and Kenneth Branagh, prove he is the best in the business. Both shows followed his usual monologue, emails, interviews routine but no one on TV can do more with less than Ferguson. He doesn’t get nearly the recognition he deserves but he truly is brilliant at what he does. Maybe the best ever.
I love Craig with Don Rickles and Paula Deen. Now that is some hilarious stuff. Seen clips on youtube.
Once Craig moves into a new studio, will he be doing more skits besides “check the tweets”?
I forgot Craig did the Paris show this year. That deserves something. He did win that new award recently so I guess he did get something. I’m with you Diana, SNL was not groundbreaking this year. I would be happy if Conan got the Emmy-nom over SNL, but remember, Conan made those god awful August shows back in 2011 even though the NYC shows should have made it a wash. If Conan keeps it up with what he’s been doing this week, he deserves to win it.
I really wish you guys weren’t so hard on Kimmel. He really did have a splendid year. Yes, its a real shame its being overlooked because he’s been nominated for being the host of the Emmy’s on his home network, but he really deserves it. I think anyone but Stewart deserves to win. My vote, if I could, will be for Colbert.