Monday Ratings: Big Bang Theory Explodes

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,

Last Monday, FOX took advantage of weakened competition. This time around, it was CBS’ turn. A House-free evening helped the network win both the viewers and the demos.

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• How I Met Your Mother (3.5/10 in 18-49) kicked off the evening with 9.1 million viewers.
• Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special (2.3/6) got 8.5 million singing for FOX.
• Accidentally on Purpose (2.9/8) scored 8.3 million.
• Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (2.7/7) entertained 8 million.
• Law & Order: SVU* (1.5/4) rounded up 6.6 million.
• One Tree Hill (2.6 million, 1.2/3) was up 200,000.

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Carrie Underwood Holiday Special: Why Bother?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Specials, FOX, Gossip,

American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will take over the TV tonight for a two-hour holiday special that begins airing on FOX at 8 pm. Dolly Parton, Christina Applegate, David Cook and Brad Paisley are only a few of the stars you can expect to see. But should you actually spend your time watching this primetime event?

If you’re expecting a sweet holiday tear-jerker, don’t. Underwood’s special will undoubtedly be a star-studded event filled with great music and moments meant to make you laugh…but it’s also going to be over-stuffed with blatant promotional techniques that help suck any benevolence out of the season. Don’t forget that American Idol will be returning soon, and FOX has got an important agenda to push.

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