Television
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Nielsen says 36.1 million people watched midterm returns
Nov 07, 2018 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - There was a good election turnout on television, too. The Nielsen company said Wednesday that 36.1 million people watched midterm election results on TV,...
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Feder: ESPN's 'Pardon the Interruption' coming to EvanstonNov 07, 2018 12:00 am - Here's your chance to attend a taping of ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" in Evanston. Hosts Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser will originate their show Nov. 16 from No...
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Feder: ABC 7 Chicago wins in Chicago election night ratingsNov 07, 2018 12:00 am - With Cheryl Burton anchoring election night coverage alongside Alan Krashesky for the first time on ABC 7 Chicago, the station again proved a decisive winner in the rati...
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Pro and college football games dominate the TV ratings
Nov 06, 2018 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES - While political battles raged, viewers overwhelmingly cast their TV votes for football. Eight of the 10 most popular telecasts last week were NFL and colle...
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Nielsen's top programs for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Nov 06, 2018 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Oct. 29-Nov. 4. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1. "NFL Sunday Night Footbal...
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Shaquille O'Neal, Ken Jeong team for reality TV comedy pilot
Nov 05, 2018 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Shaquille O'Neal and Ken Jeong are trying out as comedy teammates. TBS said it has ordered a reality series pilot that will test the pair's ability to take...
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Tragically unhip CBS is trying to become cool - and change the future of digital entertainment in the processNov 05, 2018 5:00 am - NEW YORK - Kevin Williamson, noted chronicler of Pacey, Joey and the rest of the Capeside gang, recently had an epiphany about his relationship with broadcast television...
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Counting down to Christmas? 3 new Hallmark, Lifetime movies with suburban starsNov 03, 2018 7:31 am - Small-town traditions! Cookie contests! Lost loves! Must be time for Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas. This year, the cable channel has 22 new selections to rotate. Pl...
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How 'Paw Patrol' became a global hit among puppy-loving preschoolersNov 03, 2018 7:29 am - Keith Chapman is on the receiving end of a multibillion-dollar empire fueled by shows on screen and stage, backpacks and bathing suits, cereal boxes and plastic toys. Th...
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Dennis Miller plans politics break after 'Fake News' special
Nov 02, 2018 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dennis Miller is embarking on a journey of reinvention, one starting with a quick U-turn from his new standup special. "Fake News-Real Jokes," out Tue...