The number of viewers was higher than last year, but still down significantly compared with prepandemic audience totals.
Category: Ratings (Audience Measurement)
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Zombie TV Has Come for Cable
Many of the most popular channels have largely ditched original dramas and comedies, morphing into vessels for endless reruns.
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Megyn Kelly Returning to Debate Spotlight on NewsNation
Wednesday’s Trump-less debate is a breakthrough moment for a fledgling cable network — and a comeback of sorts for Ms. Kelly, a former Fox News star.
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Jimmy Kimmel Said to Be Returning as Oscars Host
It will be the late-night comedian’s fourth time as M.C. of the awards ceremony, which won back some viewers last year.
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Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series Ratings Are Lowest Ever
The five games averaged 9.1 million viewers, down from the previous low of 9.8 million in 2020.
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Reaction to Matthew Perry’s Death Shows Enduring Popularity of ‘Friends’
The sitcom’s final season was nearly two decades ago. But it remains popular on traditional TV and on streaming.
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With Fans Ever More Fickle, Sports Leagues Warm to Rule Changes
Baseball’s pitch clock is just one example of how professional sports are competing for public attention in an ever-evolving entertainment world.
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TV Networks’ Last Best Hope: Boomers
Viewers have fled prime-time lineups for streaming outlets, with one notable exception: people over 60.
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TV Networks’ Last Best Hope: Boomers
Viewers have fled prime-time lineups for streaming outlets, with one notable exception: people over 60.
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Jimmy Fallon Apologizes to Staff After Article on Workplace Environment
The article, which appeared in Rolling Stone, described the set as a “toxic workplace.”
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First Republican Presidential Debate Draws 12.8 Million Viewers
The figure exceeded the expectations of some television executives, who believed that Mr. Trump’s absence would lead to far fewer viewers.
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CNN Overhauls Programming Lineup, Aiming to Lift Ratings
Abby Phillip, host of “Inside Politics Sunday,” will be the new anchor of CNN’s 10 p.m. hour on weekdays.