THE YEAR 2016 Drives ABC to Tuesday Night Win Among Adults 18-49

Featuring encore animated holiday specials from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ("Toy Story That Time Forgot"/"Shrek the Halls") leading into a winning performance for "The Year 2016" from 9:00-11:00 p.m., ABC won Tuesday's primetime by 25% in Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 vs. 0.8/3 -NBC and CBS tied). Anchored by ABC News' Robin Roberts, "The Year" featured details of all the big stories from 2016.

"The Year 2016" (9:00-11:00 p.m. - 3.8 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49): From 9:00-11:00 p.m., ABC's THE YEAR 2016 won the time period over NBC's star-studded Tony Bennett holiday special head to head by 25% in Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 vs. 0.8/3) and by 8% in Adults 25-54 (1.3/4 vs. 1.2/4). "The Year 2016" also ranked No. 1 in its 2-hour slot across all key Women and Men demographics (18-34/18-49/25-54). "The Year" stood as the No. 1 TV show on Tuesday in Adults 18-49 (tie) and despite increased competition year to year held exactly even with its broadcast on the year-ago night (1.0/4 on 12/22/15).

Projections Rationale: Lifts vs. L+SD are based on 2015-16 season averages for originals (excluding the premiere). Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals). New Series: Based on similar series.

Source: The Nielsen Company Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day for 12/20/16.

Photo credit: ABC/ Ida Mae Astute

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