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THE SKED PILOT REPORT: ABC’S “Scandal”

> Disclaimer: Network pilots now in circulation are not necessarily in the form that will air in the Fall. Pilots are often reedited and rescored, and in some cases even recast or reshot. So these critiques sh...

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The Sked: Monday Week 7

Another winning Monday night for NBC, although the 4.0 adult 18-49 rating in the preliminary fast nationals is actually at the low end for this season. CBS, ABC and FOX are back to where they were three weeks ago, before the ...

by Mitch Metcalf

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Weekly Network Ratings: NBC Hits a Weekly Low and FOX Pulls Into a Virtual Tie for Second Place

For the second week in a row, FOX is the only network above a 2.0 rating in the prime time weekly average. NBC is headed for a record low week: the estimated 1.13 falls comfortably below the previous low (week 19 of the seaso...

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THE SKED’S BUSTED PILOT THEATRE: “Smothered”

> See A Word About Busted Pilots SMOTHERED, which was produced for ABC by Warner Bros Television, falls into the category of “not as bad as you’d think.” The concept is Predictable Sitcom 101:&nbs...

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THE SKED’S MIDSEASON RETURN: “Grey’s Anatomy”

> Even diminished from the powerhouse it once was, GREY’S ANATOMY is the foundation of ABC’s drama schedule, and its return to the air after a nearly 2 month absence should lift the network’s Thursday consider...

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THE SKED PILOT + 1 REVIEW: “How To Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)”

HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE): Wednesday 9:30PM on ABC A lot can happen between the creation of a TV pilot in the spring and the production of episodes for the regular season: a writing/prod...

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The Sked: MAY SWEEP — (ALMOST) FINAL RESULTS

The May Sweep is almost in the books (official ratings for April 26-May 22 and fast national ratings for May 23), and FOX will finish #1 with the 2.4 rating we expected. ABC closed well in the final few nights as CBS was in f...

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THE SKED’S MONDAY NETWORK SCORECARD – 3/18/13

A night of entrances and exits. ABC: The Spring premiere of DANCING WITH THE STARS hit a season high 3.1, but that was down 0.4 from last year’s spring launch (even though that one had to face The Voice, as did t...

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SKEDBALL: Weekend Sports Ratings — The Masters Rules

CBS Sports continues its springtime roll, with The Masters coverage over the weekend up about 25% from last year. Sunday’s final round hit an impressive 10.2 household rating in the 56 local markets measured by Nielsen ...

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THE SKED: ABC Update

> ABC has joined FOX and The CW in announcing its Fall premiere dates. Most shows will be starting during the September 19-25 network premiere week, but there are some exceptions: Wed Sept 28: the new SUBURGA...

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THE SKED: CBS and Its Unforgettable Back Orders of Interest

> It was a good day for most of the bubble shows on the CBS schedule, as the network handed out back-orders to UNFORGETTABLE and PERSON OF INTEREST (joining 2 Broke Girls). Neither of these shows are performing very impre...

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The Sked: TUESDAY RATINGS May 22

The rank order of the broadcast networks last night was exactly the same as last year: FOX (with the penultimate American Idol on a special night), ABC (with the finale of Dancing with the Stars), NBC (with more auditions for A...

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NIELSENWAR: Early Notes From the Front

We’re a bit more then 2 weeks into the Fall 2014 TV season, most of the new series have had their debuts, and a few selected hours aside, the results aren’t pretty. We’re going to take a capsule loo...

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Fall 2015 Primetime Schedules: Broadcast Networks

Here is a summary of the Fall 2015 broadcast schedules, announced this week in New York to advertisers at the upfront presentations. Start setting your DVRs now, or start making your picks for biggest hit or first cancellatio...

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THE SKED’S PILOT + 1 REVIEW: “GCB”

> A lot can happen between the creation of a TV pilot in the spring and production of episodes for the regular season: a writing/producing team is hired, audience focus groups weigh in, networks and studios (which may hav...

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THE SKED PILOT REPORT: ABC’S “Scandal”

The Sked: Monday Week 7

Weekly Network Ratings: NBC Hits a Weekly Low and FOX Pulls Into a Virtual Tie for Second Place

THE SKED’S BUSTED PILOT THEATRE: “Smothered”

THE SKED’S MIDSEASON RETURN: “Grey’s Anatomy”

THE SKED PILOT + 1 REVIEW: “How To Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)”

The Sked: MAY SWEEP — (ALMOST) FINAL RESULTS

THE SKED’S MONDAY NETWORK SCORECARD – 3/18/13

SKEDBALL: Weekend Sports Ratings — The Masters Rules

THE SKED: ABC Update

THE SKED: CBS and Its Unforgettable Back Orders of Interest

The Sked: TUESDAY RATINGS May 22

NIELSENWAR: Early Notes From the Front

Fall 2015 Primetime Schedules: Broadcast Networks

THE SKED’S PILOT + 1 REVIEW: “GCB”

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