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NBC News Bests All Other Networks in Inauguration Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2013


NBC News, America's leading news organization, was the most-watched broadcast or cable television network for coverage of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

Quotables from LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON , Week of 1/14
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2013


Below, check out quotables from NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH Jimmy Fallon JANUARY 14 - 18.

NBC NEWS to Air Presidential Inauguration Special Programming
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2013


NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth coverage of the second Inauguration of President Barack Obama across all broadcast and digital platforms as the network's top anchors and correspondents report from throughout the nation's capital.

Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie Host GOLDEN GLOBE ARRIVAL SPECIAL on NBC Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 13, 2013


NBC will air the GOLDEN GLOBES ARRIVAL SPECIAL' (4-5 p.m. PT, 7-8 p.m. ET), produced by Dick Clark productions, featuring interviews just prior to 'The 70th Annual Golden Globe (R) Awards' tonight, January 13.

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 1/7
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 11, 2013


It's Friday and that means another look back at the top regional stories of this past week! Click below to see the most-read interviews, features, and special coverage items for the week of January 7!

TODAY SHOW Anchors to Host Golden Globes Special, 1/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 10, 2013


The TODAY show bids farewell to New York and heads to sunny California to cover Hollywood's biggest night. On Monday, January 14, the morning after The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales will broadcast live from Los Angeles. The special edition of TODAY will feature interviews with Globes winners and will give viewers an exclusive look at the big night, and a backstage pass to all of the events and parties.

DAVID LETTERMAN's Top Ten 'Other Al Roker Revelations'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2013


Below, check out THE 'LATE SHOW' TOP TEN - 'Other Al Roker Revelations', as presented on the Tuesday, Jan. 8 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

DAVID LETTERMAN's Top Ten 'Other Al Roker Revelations'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2013


Below, check out THE 'LATE SHOW' TOP TEN - 'Other Al Roker Revelations', as presented on the Tuesday, Jan. 8 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Bravo Scores Best Ratings Night in Network History on Jan. 6
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 8, 2013


Bravo Media kicks off 2013 with its best night ever in primetime among total viewers and its strongest Sunday night in the network's history among A18-49 behind the strength of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' and 'Shahs of Sunset' in their new time period at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Featuring a highly-anticipated break up between Kenya and her man, 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' garnered its highest-rated episode of the season with 3.7 million total viewers and ranked number one in the time slot across all cable networks among A18-49 and A25-54. In addition, premiere of 'Vanderpump Rules' on Monday night at 10 p.m. delivered over 1 million A18-49, over 1.2 million A25-54 and 1.9 million total viewers, making it the network's highest rated new series launch since 'Bethenny Getting Married?' (6/10/10).

Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie to Host GOLDEN GLOBE ARRIVAL SPECIAL on NBC, 1/13
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 13, 2012


NBC will air the GOLDEN GLOBES ARRIVAL SPECIAL' (4-5 p.m. PT, 7-8 p.m. ET), produced by dick clark productions, featuring interviews just prior to 'The 70th Annual Golden Globe (R) Awards' on Sunday, January 13

Al Roker, Alison Sweeney to Host 2013's TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE on NBC
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 6, 2012


Al Roker, the weatherman and feature reporter for NBC's "Today," and Alison Sweeney, the host of "The Biggest Loser" and one of the stars of "Days of our Lives," will co-host NBC's live, high-definition coverage of the "124th Tournament of Roses Parade" from Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET).* This will be Roker's sixteenth year hosting the popular annual event, and the first year for Sweeney. NBC has been broadcasting the New Year's Day parade for 86 years, beginning on radio in 1927 and then televising the event beginning in 1954.

NBC's Coverage of MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE Hits 11-Year High in Viewership
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2012


NBC's November 22 9 a.m.-noon ET coverage of the 86th annual 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade' has edged last year's average audience to deliver the event's biggest viewership in the last 11 years.

Mariah Carey, Bette Midler & More Set for NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 28, 2012


NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City tonight, November 28 (8-9 p.m. ET). The star-studded holiday special will feature performances from Trace Adkins, Mariah Carey, CeeLo Green (NBC's 'The Voice'), Victoria Justice, Chris Mann, Rod Stewart and Il Volo, and special appearances by Billy Crystal and Bette Milder.

Tony Bennett Among Line Up for NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2012


NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, November 28 (8-9 p.m. ET). The star-studded holiday special will feature performances from Trace Adkins, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, CeeLo Green (NBC's 'The Voice'), Victoria Justice, Chris Mann, Scotty McCreery, Rod Stewart and Il Volo, and special appearances by Billy Crystal, Bette Milder and the Radio City Rockettes.

STAGE TUBE: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF's Scarlett Johansson Visits TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2012


On this morning's TODAY show, actress Scarlett Johansson stepped in for weatherman Al Roker who was suffering from a case of laryngitis. Host Matt Lauer questioned her expertise in the field to which she responded, 'I have a lot of experience with weather. Yes,' adding that it was actually a 'dream come true.' Check out Johansson's weather debut below!

Hallmark Movie Channel Premieres ANNIE'S SEARCH FOR SANDY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 27, 2012


Hallmark Movie Channel previously announced that it would host the cable television premiere of Annie'S SEARCH FOR SANDY as part of a special two-hour, commercial-free dog-themed programming event sponsored by PEDIGREE(R) Food for Dogs. This program will also include a feature presentation of the true-life-inspired film, 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale.' The programming event will air tonight, November 27th at 8pm ET/PT, 7CT.

NBC 4 New York to Broadcast Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 28 at 7PM
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 26, 2012


NBC 4 New York celebrates the 80th annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting ceremony on Wednesday, November 28th with a special live broadcast beginning at 7PM ET direct from Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

NBC's MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE is Highest-Rated in Six Years
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2012


From 9 a.m.-noon, the 86th annual MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE averaged a 12.1 rating, 26 share in households in the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research, finishing within 2% of last year's 12.3/26. 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade' topped the metered-market household rating of every primetime entertainment telecast on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox or CW of the past week.

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