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“Will & Grace” Is NBC’s Top New or Returning NBC Comedy Debut in Six Years

Press release from NBC, Sept. 29, 2017: Thursday Primetime Ratings: Powered by the return of “Will & Grace,” NBC has scored its most-watched Premiere Thursday (6.452 million) in nine years (7.930 million in 2008). The ninth season debut of “Will…

Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Set to Star and Steve Carr Will Direct a Contemporary Musical Update of the Hit Comedy ‘Freaky Friday’ as Part of the Disney Channel Original Movie Franchise

Press release from Disney Channel, Sept. 29, 2017: Actresses Heidi Blickenstaff (“The Little Mermaid” and “Something Rotten!” on Broadway and the stage production of “Freaky Friday”) and Cozi Zuehlsdorff (“Dolphin Tale,” “Liv and Maddie”) will star in an update of…

CBS Corporation Announces Multi-Platform Syndication of ‘Madam Secretary’

Press release from CBS, Sept. 28, 2017: CBS Corporation announced today a significant multi-platform syndication agreement for its political drama MADAM SECRETARY starring Téa Leoni, windowing the off-network rights for the series with distribution partners across a subscription video on…

AXS TV Is ‘Shakin’ Things Up With Legendary Musician Eddie Money and His Family, as the Network Greenlights New Reality Series ‘Real Money’ (WT)

Press release from AXS TV, Sept. 28, 2017: AXS TV, the premier destination for classic rock programming, has greenlit a new 10-episode reality series, “Real Money,” (WT) following the daily lives of multi-platinum rock legend Eddie Money and his family….

‘SEAL Team’ Premieres With 9.70 Million Viewers — Wednesday’s Most Watched Program

Press release from CBS, Sept. 28, 2017: At 8:00 PM, the season premiere of SURVIVOR was first in viewers (8.09m) and second to “Empire” in A18-49 (1.7) and A25-54 (2.3). SURVIVOR topped last spring’s premiere in viewers and matched its…

ABC’s Wednesday Premieres Return Above Their May Finales

Press release from ABC, Sept. 28, 2017: ABC Wednesday Prime (8-11pm – 5.8 million and 1.5/6 in AD18-49): ABC ranked #2 on season premiere Wednesday in Adults 18-49 (1.5/6-tied w/CBS) to an Empire-driven Fox, beating NBC’s premieres by 15% (1.3/5)….

‘The Blacklist’ Captures Its Highest Rating Since Nov. 10, 2016, Grows +22% Versus Last Season’s Thursday Finale

Press release from NBC, Sept. 28, 2017: Wednesday Primetime Results: The fifth season debut of “The Blacklist” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET): Scores the show’s top 18-49 rating since Nov. 10, 2016 (1.2) and…

truTV Sets Premiere Date for Comedic Documentary ‘The Problem with Apu’

Press release from truTV, Sept. 27, 2017: Turner’s truTV today announced the premiere date for its highly-anticipated comedic documentary The Problem with Apu as Sunday, November 19 at 10PM ET/PT. In the hour-long film, creator and star Hari Kondabolu, a…

NBC Launches Ultimate Fan Celebration With ‘Will & Grace After Party’ Hosted by E! News Executive Editor Kristin Dos Santos

Press release from NBC, Sept. 27, 2017: The “Will & Grace” hysterics won’t end on Thursday nights! NBC is bringing the ultimate fan experience to life with the “Will & Grace After Party,” celebrating all of the reasons we love…

TBS Launches Into Unscripted on October 24 with ‘Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild’ and ‘Drop the Mic’

Press release from TBS, Sept. 27, 2017: Starting October 24, Tuesday nights on TBS will be fueled by hip-hop, comedy and culture with the reboot of a classic game show, Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild airing at 10 p.m….