Mark Bracco has been upped to vp alternative series and specials at ABC.
Bracco, who was director, will continue to oversee specials for the network as well as work on alternative series. The list of specials in his portfolio include the Academy Awards, the CMA Awards, the American Music Awards, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" and The Oprah Winfrey Specials.
In the alternative series area, Bracco oversees Supernanny, the upcoming Oprah's Big Give and the new edition of The Mole.
His resume also includes stints as entertainment producer on Good Morning America and as a segment producer on Access Hollywood.
Bracco will continue to report to Vicki Dummer and John Saade, senior vps and co-heads of ABC's alternative series, specials and late-night.
"Mark's experience as a producer at 'Good Morning America' and entertainment journalist at 'Access Hollywood' gives him unique insight in developing reality series and specials," Dummer said.
Bracco also worked on such ABC reality series as Duel, Fat March and National Bingo Night.
Bracco, who was director, will continue to oversee specials for the network as well as work on alternative series. The list of specials in his portfolio include the Academy Awards, the CMA Awards, the American Music Awards, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" and The Oprah Winfrey Specials.
In the alternative series area, Bracco oversees Supernanny, the upcoming Oprah's Big Give and the new edition of The Mole.
His resume also includes stints as entertainment producer on Good Morning America and as a segment producer on Access Hollywood.
Bracco will continue to report to Vicki Dummer and John Saade, senior vps and co-heads of ABC's alternative series, specials and late-night.
"Mark's experience as a producer at 'Good Morning America' and entertainment journalist at 'Access Hollywood' gives him unique insight in developing reality series and specials," Dummer said.
Bracco also worked on such ABC reality series as Duel, Fat March and National Bingo Night.
- 1/31/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LONDON -- Shed Media, the independent production house behind Supernanny, Fat March and Footballers' Wives continued its spending spree Thursday, saying it has acquired leading British rival Wall to Wall Prods. for 25 million pounds ($51.2 million).
Shed, which acquired Twenty Twenty Prods. for 19 million pounds ($39.1 million) in September and also owns Ricochet, said that Wall to Wall will be "an excellent fit" for its burgeoning U.K. and stateside business.
"Wall to Wall has some of the most successful television brands around, and Alex Graham, who joins the Shed board with immediate effect, will make a great contribution to growing the group," Shed CEO Eileen Gallagher said.
Added Graham: "What I like about Shed is that it understands that commercial success is built on long-running program brands, and I'm looking forward to playing my part in creating the next generation of hit Shed shows."
Wall to Wall is one of the U.K.'s most respected production companies, creating the hit genealogy show "Who Do You Think You Are?" as well as such factual hits as Frontier House and award-winning dramas including A Rather English Marriage and Our Boy.
Founder Alex Graham will reap 5.7 million pounds ($11.7 million) in shares as part of the deal
Shed said that pretax profits totaled 8.5 million pounds ($17.5 million) on revenue of 43.6 million pounds ($89.8 million) for the year through Aug.
Shed, which acquired Twenty Twenty Prods. for 19 million pounds ($39.1 million) in September and also owns Ricochet, said that Wall to Wall will be "an excellent fit" for its burgeoning U.K. and stateside business.
"Wall to Wall has some of the most successful television brands around, and Alex Graham, who joins the Shed board with immediate effect, will make a great contribution to growing the group," Shed CEO Eileen Gallagher said.
Added Graham: "What I like about Shed is that it understands that commercial success is built on long-running program brands, and I'm looking forward to playing my part in creating the next generation of hit Shed shows."
Wall to Wall is one of the U.K.'s most respected production companies, creating the hit genealogy show "Who Do You Think You Are?" as well as such factual hits as Frontier House and award-winning dramas including A Rather English Marriage and Our Boy.
Founder Alex Graham will reap 5.7 million pounds ($11.7 million) in shares as part of the deal
Shed said that pretax profits totaled 8.5 million pounds ($17.5 million) on revenue of 43.6 million pounds ($89.8 million) for the year through Aug.
- 11/30/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- NBC won a summer week in the ratings race thanks to a double shot of opening-week NFL action, while The CBS Evening News With Katie Couric dropped to record-low ratings despite the fact that Couric spent the week on a high-profile trip to Iraq and Syria.
Official weekly averages from Nielsen Media Research won't be released until this morning pending final numbers for Fox's 23 minutes of NFL overrun Sunday, though they are not expected to change NBC's top standing in viewership and the adults 18-49 demographic.
It was the second time NBC won in the demo in three weeks, following a No. 1 finish from the season finale of America's Got Talent. NBC's victory in total viewers was the network's first since Jan. 1-7. It marks the first time a network other than CBS had won in seven weeks. NBC can thank the NFL for the boost, with Thursday's season opener and the Sunday Night Football season premiere finishing as the top two programs of the week in viewership and adults 18-49.
NBC was nowhere to be found on Monday, far behind the night's leader CBS that won with its lineup of comedies and dramas led by Two and a Half Men (9.1 million, 2.9 rating/7 share in adults 18-49) and CSI: Miami (8.8 million, 2.5/7). The few originals, ABC's Fat March (4.9 million, 1.9/5) and Dateline: NBC (4.3 million, 1.6/4) dwelled near the bottom.
It was all about CBS on Tuesday as well, with Big Brother (8 million, 3.3/9) delivering against NBC's The Biggest Loser (6.4 million, 2.4/6) and ABC's I-Caught (5 million, 1.7/4).
Official weekly averages from Nielsen Media Research won't be released until this morning pending final numbers for Fox's 23 minutes of NFL overrun Sunday, though they are not expected to change NBC's top standing in viewership and the adults 18-49 demographic.
It was the second time NBC won in the demo in three weeks, following a No. 1 finish from the season finale of America's Got Talent. NBC's victory in total viewers was the network's first since Jan. 1-7. It marks the first time a network other than CBS had won in seven weeks. NBC can thank the NFL for the boost, with Thursday's season opener and the Sunday Night Football season premiere finishing as the top two programs of the week in viewership and adults 18-49.
NBC was nowhere to be found on Monday, far behind the night's leader CBS that won with its lineup of comedies and dramas led by Two and a Half Men (9.1 million, 2.9 rating/7 share in adults 18-49) and CSI: Miami (8.8 million, 2.5/7). The few originals, ABC's Fat March (4.9 million, 1.9/5) and Dateline: NBC (4.3 million, 1.6/4) dwelled near the bottom.
It was all about CBS on Tuesday as well, with Big Brother (8 million, 3.3/9) delivering against NBC's The Biggest Loser (6.4 million, 2.4/6) and ABC's I-Caught (5 million, 1.7/4).
- 9/12/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- A repeat Two and a Half Men led CBS to a wide victory in Monday night's primetime.
Two and a Half Men averaged 11 million viewers and a 3.6 rating/9 share in the adults 18-49 demographic to become the night's top show, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research. Rules of Engagement (8.8 million, 3.2/8) dropped three million viewers a half hour later but held up most of its demo lead-in.
The two sitcoms combined to crush the 9 p.m. competition, which included the season finale of Fat March (4.9 million, 1.9/5) as well as repeats of Heroes (3.7 million, 1.2/3) and Prison Break (3.3 million, 1.2/3).
CBS won in the 8 p.m. hour with repeats How I Met Your Mother (6.8 million, 2.4/7) and "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (7.1 million, 2.6/7) beating repeats on the other networks. A repeat CSI: Miami (9.1 million, 2.8/7) prevailed against a new Dateline: NBC (5.4 million, 1.9/5) and an old Supernanny (3.7 million, 1.4/4).
Monday averages: ABC (4.8 million, 1.8/5); CBS (8.7 million, 2.9/8); NBC (4 million, 1.4/4); Fox (3.7 million, 1.4/4); and The CW (2 million, 0.8/2).
Two and a Half Men averaged 11 million viewers and a 3.6 rating/9 share in the adults 18-49 demographic to become the night's top show, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research. Rules of Engagement (8.8 million, 3.2/8) dropped three million viewers a half hour later but held up most of its demo lead-in.
The two sitcoms combined to crush the 9 p.m. competition, which included the season finale of Fat March (4.9 million, 1.9/5) as well as repeats of Heroes (3.7 million, 1.2/3) and Prison Break (3.3 million, 1.2/3).
CBS won in the 8 p.m. hour with repeats How I Met Your Mother (6.8 million, 2.4/7) and "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (7.1 million, 2.6/7) beating repeats on the other networks. A repeat CSI: Miami (9.1 million, 2.8/7) prevailed against a new Dateline: NBC (5.4 million, 1.9/5) and an old Supernanny (3.7 million, 1.4/4).
Monday averages: ABC (4.8 million, 1.8/5); CBS (8.7 million, 2.9/8); NBC (4 million, 1.4/4); Fox (3.7 million, 1.4/4); and The CW (2 million, 0.8/2).
- 9/12/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- It was a good week for CBS, which not only won primetime in viewership and the adults 18-49 demographic but also had six of the top 10 shows in the demo for the week ending Sunday.
Both Big Brother and Power of 10 reached season-highs last week -- though Power of 10 fell this week -- and a repeat Two and a Half Men was the top program of the week in viewership and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Monday was an overwhelming win for CBS, with Two and a Half Men (10.3 million viewer, 3.3 rating/9 share) leading the way and Rules of Engagement (7.6 million, 2.7/7) and CSI: Miami (9.1 million, 2.8/8) also doing OK. ABC's Fat March (4.5 million, 1.7/5) came in a weak second place at 9 p.m., while the only other original, Dateline NBC (5.2 million, 1.6/4), came in third against CSI: Miami and a repeat of Fox's Supernanny (4 million, 1.7/5).
CBS kept its demo winning streak going Tuesday thanks to season highs for Power (9.9 million, 2.9/9) and Brother ( 8.1 million, 3.2/9).
Both Big Brother and Power of 10 reached season-highs last week -- though Power of 10 fell this week -- and a repeat Two and a Half Men was the top program of the week in viewership and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Monday was an overwhelming win for CBS, with Two and a Half Men (10.3 million viewer, 3.3 rating/9 share) leading the way and Rules of Engagement (7.6 million, 2.7/7) and CSI: Miami (9.1 million, 2.8/8) also doing OK. ABC's Fat March (4.5 million, 1.7/5) came in a weak second place at 9 p.m., while the only other original, Dateline NBC (5.2 million, 1.6/4), came in third against CSI: Miami and a repeat of Fox's Supernanny (4 million, 1.7/5).
CBS kept its demo winning streak going Tuesday thanks to season highs for Power (9.9 million, 2.9/9) and Brother ( 8.1 million, 3.2/9).
NEW YORK -- CBS' repeats swept through a lightly watched Labor Day, with only Fat March and Dateline: NBC as originals.
CBS had the top shows in viewership and the adults 18-49 demographic, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research. The top in both counts was Two and a Half Men (9 million, 2.9/7), followed by CSI: Miami (8.9 million, 2.6/7).
Beyond that, there wasn't much to write home about with Fat March (4.9 million, 1.9/5) and Dateline: NBC (4.2 million, 1.6/4) trailing CBS.
Monday averages: CBS (7.4 million, 2.3/6); ABC (4.8 million, 1.8/5); NBC (3.4 million, 1.2/3); Fox (3.1 million, 1.1/3); and the CW (1.6 million, 0.6/2).
CBS had the top shows in viewership and the adults 18-49 demographic, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research. The top in both counts was Two and a Half Men (9 million, 2.9/7), followed by CSI: Miami (8.9 million, 2.6/7).
Beyond that, there wasn't much to write home about with Fat March (4.9 million, 1.9/5) and Dateline: NBC (4.2 million, 1.6/4) trailing CBS.
Monday averages: CBS (7.4 million, 2.3/6); ABC (4.8 million, 1.8/5); NBC (3.4 million, 1.2/3); Fox (3.1 million, 1.1/3); and the CW (1.6 million, 0.6/2).
NEW YORK -- NBC outdueled CBS to win the week in the adults 18-49 demographic in broadcast primetime, but the eye added to its string of victories in viewership for the week ending Aug. 26.
The peacock's performance was helped by having the week's top three shows in adults 18-49, including the season finale of America's Got Talent, a better-than-average Sunday Night Football matchup and another episode of The Singing Bee. CBS won its 12th viewership crown in 13 weeks of the summer. Ratings data was released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research.
Although it wasn't the top-performing show in the 18-49 demographic Monday night -- that was Two and a Half Men (9.2 million, 3.0 rating/8 share in adults 18-49) -- a repeat TV's Funniest Moments (7.2 million, 2.5/7) did all right by Fox. Fox won the night on the strength of the two-hour show, which came up against mostly repeats and a new episode of ABC's Fat March (4.9 million, 1.9/5).
NBC did all the talking Tuesday with America's Got Talent (13.9 million, 4.2/12). Talent did well for the network, which saw a 20% increase in adults 18-49 compared with last year's finale.
The peacock's performance was helped by having the week's top three shows in adults 18-49, including the season finale of America's Got Talent, a better-than-average Sunday Night Football matchup and another episode of The Singing Bee. CBS won its 12th viewership crown in 13 weeks of the summer. Ratings data was released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research.
Although it wasn't the top-performing show in the 18-49 demographic Monday night -- that was Two and a Half Men (9.2 million, 3.0 rating/8 share in adults 18-49) -- a repeat TV's Funniest Moments (7.2 million, 2.5/7) did all right by Fox. Fox won the night on the strength of the two-hour show, which came up against mostly repeats and a new episode of ABC's Fat March (4.9 million, 1.9/5).
NBC did all the talking Tuesday with America's Got Talent (13.9 million, 4.2/12). Talent did well for the network, which saw a 20% increase in adults 18-49 compared with last year's finale.
- 8/29/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- CBS pulled out a dual victory in viewership and adults 18-49 in Monday's primetime, Nielsen Media Research said Tuesday.
CBS won two of three hours in primetime, thanks to a repeat Two and a Half Men (10.5 million, 3.4 rating/9 share in the adults 18-49 demographic) as well as CSI: Miami (9.4 million, 3.0/8). "Men" was the top show in both viewership and the demo Monday night.
ABC spoiled CBS' party at 8 p.m. with a repeat Wife Swap (5.7 million, 2.3/7) that bested sitcoms How I Met Your Mother (5.7 million, 2.0/7) and "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (6.1 million, 2.1/6) as well as repeats on NBC and Fox.
But ABC slowed with a new Fat March (4.7 million, 1.8/5) at 9 p.m. and fell further with a repeat Supernanny (4.1 million, 1.7/5) at 10 p.m. NBC's Dateline (5.2 million, 1.6/5) was slightly behind for third place in the demo.
Monday averages: ABC (4.8 million, 1.9/6); CBS (8.2 million, 2.7/8); NBC (3.9 million, 1.3/4); Fox (3.1 million, 1.1/3); and the CW (2.3 million, 0.9/3).
CBS won two of three hours in primetime, thanks to a repeat Two and a Half Men (10.5 million, 3.4 rating/9 share in the adults 18-49 demographic) as well as CSI: Miami (9.4 million, 3.0/8). "Men" was the top show in both viewership and the demo Monday night.
ABC spoiled CBS' party at 8 p.m. with a repeat Wife Swap (5.7 million, 2.3/7) that bested sitcoms How I Met Your Mother (5.7 million, 2.0/7) and "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (6.1 million, 2.1/6) as well as repeats on NBC and Fox.
But ABC slowed with a new Fat March (4.7 million, 1.8/5) at 9 p.m. and fell further with a repeat Supernanny (4.1 million, 1.7/5) at 10 p.m. NBC's Dateline (5.2 million, 1.6/5) was slightly behind for third place in the demo.
Monday averages: ABC (4.8 million, 1.9/6); CBS (8.2 million, 2.7/8); NBC (3.9 million, 1.3/4); Fox (3.1 million, 1.1/3); and the CW (2.3 million, 0.9/3).
- 8/29/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Hell's Kitchen may be gone for the season, but a two-hour TV's Funniest Moments special kept the ratings fires somewhat warm for Fox on Monday night.
Fox won the night in both key audience measures, though a repeat Two and a Half Men was the top show in viewership and adults 18-49, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research.
The Fox special won both hours between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the adults 18-49 demo with 7.2 million viewers and a 2.5 rating/7 share in the demo. CBS interrupted Fox at 9 p.m. with a repeat "Men" (9.3 million, 3.0/9) that was the night's big winner. ABC's Fat March (5.6 million, 2.2/6) came in third in the 9 p.m. hour.
CBS' repeat CSI: Miami (7.6 million, 2.2/6) won in both measures at 10 p.m. over a repeat Supernanny (5.1 million, 2.1/6) and NBC's Dateline (4.7 million, 1.6/5).
Monday averages: Fox (7.2 million, 2.5/7); CBS (6.9 million, 2.2/6); ABC (5.9 million, 2.3/6); NBC (3.8 million, 1.4/4); and the CW (1.8 million, 0.7/2).
Fox won the night in both key audience measures, though a repeat Two and a Half Men was the top show in viewership and adults 18-49, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research.
The Fox special won both hours between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the adults 18-49 demo with 7.2 million viewers and a 2.5 rating/7 share in the demo. CBS interrupted Fox at 9 p.m. with a repeat "Men" (9.3 million, 3.0/9) that was the night's big winner. ABC's Fat March (5.6 million, 2.2/6) came in third in the 9 p.m. hour.
CBS' repeat CSI: Miami (7.6 million, 2.2/6) won in both measures at 10 p.m. over a repeat Supernanny (5.1 million, 2.1/6) and NBC's Dateline (4.7 million, 1.6/5).
Monday averages: Fox (7.2 million, 2.5/7); CBS (6.9 million, 2.2/6); ABC (5.9 million, 2.3/6); NBC (3.8 million, 1.4/4); and the CW (1.8 million, 0.7/2).
- 8/22/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Last week's broadcast primetime viewership looked pretty paltry compared with Friday night's record-breaking 17.2 million viewers who tuned in to see "High School Musical 2" on Disney Channel.
While the ratings would make a network executive stand up and sing even on a regular-season night, "Musical 2" was extraordinary for cable. It was the most-watched basic cable telecast of all time and drew the best primetime audience for anything on cable or broadcast during the summer other than sports telecasts and the Olympics since Sept. 5, 1997.
"Hannah Montana", which followed "Musical 2" on Friday, averaged 10.7 million viewers, the top telecast for a series in cable history.
Network TV's most-watched program for the week ending Sunday, NBC's "America's Got Talent", barely cleared "Hannah" and couldn't come close to "Musical 2". "Talent" averaged 10.8 million viewers and a 3.1 rating/10 share in the adults 18-49 demographic for Tuesday's telecast, Nielsen Media Research said Tuesday. Monday's season finale of "Hell's Kitchen" (9.7 million, 4.5/12) was the week's Top Dog in adults 18-49. That gave Fox its 28th consecutive weekly win in the demo, the longest such streak for any network in 11 years. CBS racked up another win in viewership.
"Kitchen" ruled everything Monday, easily surpassing a boatload of repeats and ABC's "Fat March" (4.3 million, 1.6/5).
While the ratings would make a network executive stand up and sing even on a regular-season night, "Musical 2" was extraordinary for cable. It was the most-watched basic cable telecast of all time and drew the best primetime audience for anything on cable or broadcast during the summer other than sports telecasts and the Olympics since Sept. 5, 1997.
"Hannah Montana", which followed "Musical 2" on Friday, averaged 10.7 million viewers, the top telecast for a series in cable history.
Network TV's most-watched program for the week ending Sunday, NBC's "America's Got Talent", barely cleared "Hannah" and couldn't come close to "Musical 2". "Talent" averaged 10.8 million viewers and a 3.1 rating/10 share in the adults 18-49 demographic for Tuesday's telecast, Nielsen Media Research said Tuesday. Monday's season finale of "Hell's Kitchen" (9.7 million, 4.5/12) was the week's Top Dog in adults 18-49. That gave Fox its 28th consecutive weekly win in the demo, the longest such streak for any network in 11 years. CBS racked up another win in viewership.
"Kitchen" ruled everything Monday, easily surpassing a boatload of repeats and ABC's "Fat March" (4.3 million, 1.6/5).
- 8/22/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- What would this year be like without a primetime win in the adults 18-49 demographic by Fox?
The network won again in the demo, the 27th week in a row it has finished the week on top in that category. The streak, which stretches back to February and pre-American Idol scheduling, is the longest for a network in 11 years. The data was released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research.
The week started strong for Fox, which with Hell's Kitchen (8.9 million viewers, 4.3 rating/12 share in adults 18-49 demographic) surpassed its rivals in the demo. At 9 p.m., Kitchen beat the premiere of ABC's Fat March (4.3 million, 1.6/4) and the finale of NBC's Age of Love (7 million, 2.5/7) as well as the always formidable CBS repeat Two and a Half Men (9 million, 2.6/7). NBC's The Singing Bee (7.9 million, 2.5/8) packed little sting, but it was enough to win against Wife Swap (6.4 million, 2.4/8).
Singing Bee was back Tuesday, part of NBC's win with America's Got Talent (10.8 million, 3.2/10). Singing Bee (9.1 million, 2.9/8) was bested by CBS' Big Brother (7.2 million, 3.0/8) but did better than ABC's Primetime Crime (7.2 million, 2.2/6).
The network won again in the demo, the 27th week in a row it has finished the week on top in that category. The streak, which stretches back to February and pre-American Idol scheduling, is the longest for a network in 11 years. The data was released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research.
The week started strong for Fox, which with Hell's Kitchen (8.9 million viewers, 4.3 rating/12 share in adults 18-49 demographic) surpassed its rivals in the demo. At 9 p.m., Kitchen beat the premiere of ABC's Fat March (4.3 million, 1.6/4) and the finale of NBC's Age of Love (7 million, 2.5/7) as well as the always formidable CBS repeat Two and a Half Men (9 million, 2.6/7). NBC's The Singing Bee (7.9 million, 2.5/8) packed little sting, but it was enough to win against Wife Swap (6.4 million, 2.4/8).
Singing Bee was back Tuesday, part of NBC's win with America's Got Talent (10.8 million, 3.2/10). Singing Bee (9.1 million, 2.9/8) was bested by CBS' Big Brother (7.2 million, 3.0/8) but did better than ABC's Primetime Crime (7.2 million, 2.2/6).
- 8/15/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Hell's Kitchen remained ablaze in its season finale, leading Fox to an overwhelming win in Monday's primetime.
Fox won with comfortable margins in both viewership and the adults 18-49 demographic, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research. Also helping was So You Think You Can Dance, which romped at 8 p.m. against all repeats on its rivals. Dance averaged 7.8 million viewers and a 2.9 rating/9 share in adults 18-49, Nielsen said.
Hell's Kitchen did even better an hour later with 9.8 million viewers and a 4.5/12, easily dismissing a repeat CBS Two and a Half Men (9.6 million, 3.0/8) as well as a repeat Heroes (3.1 million, 1.2/3). Its only original competition in the hour was Fat March (4.9 million, 1.8/5).
With Fox out of the way at 10 p.m., CBS won with a repeat CSI: Miami (8.3 million, 2.3/7) that bested NBC's Dateline (6 million, 1.9/6) as well as a repeat Supernanny (4.3 million, 1.8/5).
Monday averages: Fox (8.8 million, 3.7/11); CBS (7.5 million, 2.3/7); ABC (5.3 million, 2.0/6); NBC (4.3 million, 1.5/4); and the CW (1.7 million, 0.6/2).
Fox won with comfortable margins in both viewership and the adults 18-49 demographic, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research. Also helping was So You Think You Can Dance, which romped at 8 p.m. against all repeats on its rivals. Dance averaged 7.8 million viewers and a 2.9 rating/9 share in adults 18-49, Nielsen said.
Hell's Kitchen did even better an hour later with 9.8 million viewers and a 4.5/12, easily dismissing a repeat CBS Two and a Half Men (9.6 million, 3.0/8) as well as a repeat Heroes (3.1 million, 1.2/3). Its only original competition in the hour was Fat March (4.9 million, 1.8/5).
With Fox out of the way at 10 p.m., CBS won with a repeat CSI: Miami (8.3 million, 2.3/7) that bested NBC's Dateline (6 million, 1.9/6) as well as a repeat Supernanny (4.3 million, 1.8/5).
Monday averages: Fox (8.8 million, 3.7/11); CBS (7.5 million, 2.3/7); ABC (5.3 million, 2.0/6); NBC (4.3 million, 1.5/4); and the CW (1.7 million, 0.6/2).
- 8/15/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- NBC won two hours in primetime Monday, but it was Hell's Kitchen that won the night in adults 18-49 for Fox, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research.
NBC got the night started at 8 p.m. with a win for The Singing Bee (7.8 million, 2.4 rating/8 share in adults 18-49), though ABC's Wife Swap (6.4 million, 2.4/8) tied in the demo.
CBS' repeat Two and a Half Men (9 million, 2.6/7) won at 9 p.m. in viewership but Hell's Kitchen (8.7 million, 4.1/12) stayed hot and won the hour in adults 18-49 as well as viewership. It crushed the premiere of ABC's Fat March (4.4 million, 1.6/5) as well as the finale of NBC's Age of Love (7 million, 2.5/7).
NBC returned to win at 10 p.m. in both viewership and adults 18-49 with Dateline (8 million, 2.5/7), which came out ahead of a usually strong repeat CSI: Miami (7.4 million, 2.1/6) and ABC's Supernanny (5 million, 2.2/6).
Monday averages: NBC (7.6 million, 2.5/7); CBS (7 million, 2.1/6); Fox (6.5 million, 3.0/9); ABC (5.3 million, 2.1/6); and the CW (1.6 million, 0.6/2).
NBC got the night started at 8 p.m. with a win for The Singing Bee (7.8 million, 2.4 rating/8 share in adults 18-49), though ABC's Wife Swap (6.4 million, 2.4/8) tied in the demo.
CBS' repeat Two and a Half Men (9 million, 2.6/7) won at 9 p.m. in viewership but Hell's Kitchen (8.7 million, 4.1/12) stayed hot and won the hour in adults 18-49 as well as viewership. It crushed the premiere of ABC's Fat March (4.4 million, 1.6/5) as well as the finale of NBC's Age of Love (7 million, 2.5/7).
NBC returned to win at 10 p.m. in both viewership and adults 18-49 with Dateline (8 million, 2.5/7), which came out ahead of a usually strong repeat CSI: Miami (7.4 million, 2.1/6) and ABC's Supernanny (5 million, 2.2/6).
Monday averages: NBC (7.6 million, 2.5/7); CBS (7 million, 2.1/6); Fox (6.5 million, 3.0/9); ABC (5.3 million, 2.1/6); and the CW (1.6 million, 0.6/2).
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