Thursday Ratings: Strong Returns for Sweeps Stunts
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, Survivor, The Office, Ratings,
There’s nothing like a good sweeps stunt to get viewers tuned in. What happened to Kate Walsh in that sliding car? Over 10 million watched Private Practice to find out. How did CSI end its crossover event? Nearly 17 million now know.
8pm
- Survivor: Samoa (13.2 million, 4.0/11 in 18-49) was up by 500,000.
- Bones (9.8 million, 2.9/8) added on 1.3 million.
- FlashForward (8.3 million, 2.6/7) lost 200,000.
- Community (5.4 million, 2.1/6) and Parks and Recreation (4.7 million, 2.1/6) tied in the demos.
- The Vampire Diaries (4.3 million, 2.0/5) did about the same.
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VIDEO: Lady Gaga Guest Stars on Gossip Girl
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Drama, Music, Prime Time, The CW, Video,
After witnessing the insane vodka-induced, human trafficking dealings by a Russian mafia-run bath house (complete with Alexander McQueen) in the Bad Romance video, I had nearly forgotten about Lady Gaga’s scheduled appearance on Gossip Girl!
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Vampire Diaries Desperate For Taylor Swift
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, The CW, Gossip, News, Rumors,
With the kind of ratings she’s scoring, it’s no wonder that Vampire Diaries executive producer Kevin Williamson wants Taylor Swift on his show.
“I’m desperate to have [Swift] come play a vampire. Wouldn’t she make an amazing Kirsten Dunst circa Interview With the Vampire type? Oh my god, I cannot tell you how hard I’m trying to get her—I would kill to have her on the show!” Williamson said.
I’m not sure how her anti-vampire boyfriend would like that idea very much, but hey, he said he was desperate.
No deal has been penned thus far; Williamson fears that she’s “too big for Vampire Diaries now.” I can’t say that I disagree, considering all those awards she’s won. Then again, let’s face the facts here—Lindsay Lohan is too big for that show.
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Ashlee Simpson Gets Naked in Upcoming Melrose Episode
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Gossip, Video,
Colin Egglesfield is spilling all the secrets now that he’s been ousted from Melrose Place - or, he just wants to make sure he gets plenty of exposure before he’s off the air. According to the actor who plays murder suspect Auggie Kirkpatrick, he and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz had to get practically naked to film one of their scenes together.
In the episode, the two are “both wearing half-loin clothes that they had to tape to us.” Tell me more! “There are very few clothes involved in the near future,” Egglesfield added.
According to an unnamed source - not Egglesfield - the pair will have two sex scenes in upcoming episodes. (Both actors will be leaving the series right around unlucky episode 13, so set your DVR).
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Wednesday Ratings: Taylor Swift Takes Down CBS
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
Up until last night, Modern Family had been ABC’s bright spot in the demos—that is, until Taylor Swift came along. Yesterday’s broadcast of the CMA Awards - plus Swift’s win for Entertainer of the Year - helped the network pull off wins in both the viewers and the demos this Wednesday.
8pm
- Approximately 16.8 million tuned into the 43rd Annual CMA Awards (5.2/14 in 18-49).
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (7.6 million, 2.2/6) picked up 600,000; Gary Unmarried (7.7 million, 2.5/6) hit a season high demo.
- Mercy (6.8 million, 1.8/5) went up by 200,000.
- So You Think You Can Dance (2.1/6) attracted 5.5 million.
- America’s Next Top Model (3.2 million, 15/4) fell by 800,000.
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Quote of the Day: Bill Clinton on Mad Men
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Cable, Gossip,
“You ever watch that TV series Mad Men? If I keep watching this program, will I ever find a happy person? Great television. Good drama. But a lot of really painful reminders in that show about how black people were supposed to run the elevators… were supposed to ask permission before they get on an elevator. The way women were treated is appalling, and only occasionally funny to me.”
-Former President Bill Clinton speaking to a diverse crowd in Chicago about the 1960’s-set drama.
(Make sure to check out our other notable quotes.)
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James Remar Spills Dexter Secrets
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, Showtime, Gossip, News, Spoilers,
While Julie Benz keeps her lips sealed when it comes to spoilers on Showtime’s Dexter (her reaction to the spilled beans: “He said that?!”), her co-star James Remar doesn’t seem to share the same worries.
Remar spoke candidly of John Lithgow’s character, Trinity, vaguely explaining that there’s something more to him that we haven’t quite expected. Read on for the spoilers!
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Tuesday Ratings: V Comes Back to Earth
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
The novelty of aliens on Earth was bound to wear off sometime soon. After a spectacular debut just seven days ago, V fell 27% in the prime demos. Although that’s the largest Week 2 drop for any scripted show this season, the resulting number should still be pleasing to ABC.
8pm
- NCIS (20.1 million, 4.4/12 in 18-49) picked up 700,000.
- V (10.7 million, 3.8/10) lost 3.2 million.
- The Biggest Loser (9.7 million, 3.8/10) gained 700,000.
- So You Think You Can Dance (5.8 million, 2.3/6) slipped by 300,000.
- 90210 (2.1 million, 1.2/3) matched its season demo high.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (11/11)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Bravo, FOX, Cancellations, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:
CANCELLATIONS
- Dollhouse (FOX) - All 13 episodes will make it to air.
- Eastwick (ABC) - All 13 episodes will make it to air.
- Hank (ABC) - Already pulled from schedule.
EXTENSIONS
- The Forgotten (ABC) - Five more episodes ordered
RENEWALS
- She’s Got the Look (TV Land) - Season 3
- Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Bravo) - Season 6
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
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Monday Ratings: Audiences Welcome Back House
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Heroes, House, Ratings,
After a few weeks on the bench, House returned in fine form last night. The drama gave FOX a win in the demos yesterday while ABC was first with the viewers.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (17.7 million, 3.6/9) was the most-watched show of the night.
- House (12.8 million, 5.1/13 in 18-49) had the evening’s best demos.
- How I Met Your Mother (9 million, 3.5/9) did about the same; Accidentally on Purpose (8.2 million, 3.0/7) was off by 300,000.
- Heroes (5.3 million, 2.3/6) hit a new low with the 18-49s.
- One Tree Hill (2.7 million, 1.2/3) added on 300,000.
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