ABC, CBS Finish Sweeps Tied in Adults 18-49
For the first time since May 2000, two networks share bragging rights as the top-rated nets in the adults 18 to 49 demographic for a sweeps period. ABC and CBS tied for the top spot in the demo, with both…
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‘Alex’ Tops New Strips in Households
Twentieth Television’s syndicated courtroom show “Judge Alex” was the No. 1 debuting first-run strip for the week ended Nov. 20, but Warner Bros.’ “The Tyra Banks Show” took the top spot in younger female demos.“Alex” scored a new series high…
NBC to Change Thursday Night Schedule
Starting in January NBC is moving its Tuesday night comedies “My Name Is Earl” and “The Office” to Thursday while benching current Thursday night players “Joey” and “The Apprentice” until after the Winter Olympics in February.As part of its Thursday…
Fox Reality to Run Seasons 4 and 5 of ‘Idol’
Fox Reality has acquired the rights to televise the most recent season of “American Idol,” leading up to the fifth season premiere on Fox, the channel announced Thursday. The channel will also rerun season five after its broadcast debut. Both…
Cartoon Net Begins Production on ‘Squirrel’
Cartoon Network has announced the start of production on a new animated series, “Squirrel Boy.” The network plans 13 half-hour episodes of the series, about a 10-year-old boy and his best friend, a know-it-all squirrel. The series is being produced…
Family Television Awards Honor ‘7th Heaven,’ ‘Everybody Hates Chris’
The WB’s long-running family drama “7th Heaven” received the lifetime achievement award and UPN’s comedy “Everybody Hates Chris” received the best new series award Wednesday night at the Seventh Annual Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills. The awards, which recognize…
Capus Named President of NBC News
Steve Capus, the acting NBC News president since Neal Shapiro took his leave as chief of the division in September, has earned the permanent title of president of the No. 1 network news operation. He will continue to report to…
NBC Clears ‘Megan’ in Additional Markets
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution has sold its syndicated strip “The Megan Mullally Show” to additional broadcast stations for its fall 2006 launch. “Megan” has been sold to “several dozen” more stations, according to NBC Universal, including Belo’s KTVK-TV in…
Fox Keeps ‘Idol’ on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Fox will keep its top-rated music reality series “American Idol” on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, bucking rumors that had the network moving the show to Wednesdays and Thursdays. “Idol’s” fifth season begins with a two-hour premiere Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 8…
Fox News to Carry ‘Journal Editorial Report’
Fox News Channel will pick up in January what is leaving the Public Broadcasting Service this Friday: The Wall Street Journal’s “Journal Editorial Report.” A weekend window is expected for the half-hour show, on which host and WSJ Editorial Page…