NBC’s annual airing of the “Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” was the highest-rated show on broadcast television Wednesday night, although competition was scarce.
The fireworks display had its best adults 18 to 49 delivery in five years, according to Nielsen preliminary ratings, up a notch from last July to a 2.2 rating. The airing was followed by “Dateline,” which earned a 2.0.
The rest of the night consisted mostly of repeats, with CBS finishing in second place with procedurals and the “Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular” garnering a 1.6, down a tick from last year.
ABC had repeats. Fox ran the feature film “Anger Management,” scoring a 1.2. The CW’s “Hidden Palms” finale hit ratings rock-bottom with a 0.3.
(Editor: Horowitz)