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SHOWBUZZDAILY SUNDAY NETWORK SCORECARD -1.29.2017

  The MISS UNIVERSE pageant continued its decline. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings),...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.25.2018

        NETWORK FINALS:  The WINTER OLYMPICS Closing Ceremony got a big 0.6 bump in final numbers, while the preceding OLYMPIC GOLD special lost 0.3 and the AP BIO preview gained the same.  In addition, du...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.15.2021

        NETWORK FINALS:  There was a significant adjustment (to the next tenth) for WWE SMACKDOWN.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  ES...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

SHOWBUZZDAILY TUESDAY NETWORK SCORECARD – 2.2.2021

  It’s rare for a 10PM drama to win the night. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary live+same day key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Saturday 8.6.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED

  BROADCAST FINALS:  FOX’s MLB game was at 0.35.    Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart   CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  USA’s PREMIER LEAGUE match was at 0.24, and a NASCAR race was at 0.15.  ...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

SKEDBALL: Weekly Sports TV Ratings 2.20-2.26.2023

Here are the full week sports ratings for Monday February 20 through Sunday February 26, 2023. Eligible programs include sporting events on broadcast and cable networks (minimum audience size 200K Persons 2+ live+same day). Pro...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

THE SKED NETWORK SCORECARD – 8/12/14

  Another Tuesday win for America’s Got Talent. ABC:  A quick 20/20 special about Robin Williams outrated the usual Celebrity Wife Swap in the 10PM hour with 1.7, and gave ABC 2d place in that slot. At 8PM, EXTREME...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

The Oscars Ratings: Past 10 Years (Updated with Official Nationals)

UPDATE: In the official live+same day nationals for Sunday 2.26.2017, The Oscars averaged a 9.1 18-49 rating and 32.9 million viewers 2+, a modest +6% lift from the fast nationals.  That is a record low 18-49 rating, and the...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

Summer Olympic Ratings Trends by Generation: 18-34 Dissatisfaction

With the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio now history, here’s a look at the audience trends in every age category, from young children to retirees.  Each group behaved differently across the 17 nights of the Games, prov...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.6.2017

        NETWORK FINALS:  There were no changes from this morning’s preliminary ratings.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  The...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

The Sked: Tuesday Ratings

NBC continues to drop on Tuesday (as the number of Voice hours returns to a normal weekly level and the ratings of those remaining h0urs declining sharply).  The 2.3 adult 18-49 rating from 8-11 pm last night for NBC compare...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS June 29-July 1: Three Comedies Collide as Brave Aims for Another #1 Finish

Weekend #26 of 2012 looks like another weak one: $157 million for the top 12 films, down 18% from last year’s comparable weekend and down 8% from the four-year average for the weekend.  Some of this decline can be attrib...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

SKEDBALL: Weekly Sports TV Ratings 3.1-3.7.2021

Here are the full week sports ratings for Monday March 1 through Sunday March 7, 2021.  Eligible programs include sporting events on broadcast and cable networks (minimum audience size 200K Persons 2+ live+same day).  Program...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.20.2016

        NETWORK FINALS:  Once the CBS numbers were scrubbed of their NFL overrun, 60 MINUTES dropped half a point to 2.6, NCIS: LA and ELEMENTARY each shed 0.1, and MADAM SECRETARY remained unchanged.  SUN...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.27.2017

        NETWORK FINALS:  AMERICA’S GOT TALENT gained 0.1 in final numbers, and WORLD OF DANCE lost the same.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CA...
by Mitch Metcalf