The ratings picture is becoming bleaker by the week for an ABC sitcom, taking another bad turn Wednesday night, based on Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the freshman series “How to Live With Your Parents” lost a half-point in the…
Fox’s onetime ratings juggernaut "American Idol" had what at least one report suggests might be its "worst week ever." TheWrap.com reports that Fox’s “big revenue generator is showing signs of distress.” First, there was the story that "Idol" producers had…
NBC’s "Smash" has been given a last-minute reprieve from its Saturday night time slot. The show’s second-season finale will be moved to a Sunday slot, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. NBC, which recently relegated the struggling musical drama to Saturdays in…
“The Voice,” the singing competition that has been leading a ratings turnaround for NBC’s prime time, hit a sour note Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the program lost six-tenths of a ratings point in the key…
NBC and ABC waged a head-to-head battle Monday night between their two-hour reality competitions, with ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars" challenging NBC’s "The Voice" in what has recently become a dominant night for the Peacock Network. When the dust settled,…
The death of one of the personalities participating in a Chinese television program could have an impact on a troubled U.S. series. Deadline.com reports that Peng Jiaxuan, assistant to martial artist Shi Xiaolong on China’s "Celebrity Splash China," drowned Friday…
The future of a cable drama series remains uncertain, after the show wrapped production six months ago and aired the finale for its second season more than a month ago. Nellie Andreeva writes on Deadline.com that ABC Family’s teen-focused "The…
The numbers are in for cable news coverage of Friday’s closely watched manhunt in the Boston Marathon bombing, and it’s a split decision. Deadline.com reports that Fox News Channel pulled in more total viewers while CNN won the key news…
NBC has pulled the plug on a prime-time series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the network canceled the dating series “Ready for Love” — making the decision after only two episodes have aired. The show’s Tuesday 10 p.m….
Fox’s flagship singing competition saw its ratings head south again Thursday night, as “American Idol” lost to a rerun in the key 18-49 demo, based on Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “Idol” delivered a 2.9 average in 18-49, shedding 9% of…