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NBCOlympics.com Surpasses 1 Billion Page Views
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 6, 2012


As the second week of the London 2012 Olympic Games begins, NBCOlympics.com has surpassed one billion page views across its computer, mobile and tablet platforms, including the two NBC Olympics apps, NBC Olympics Live Extra and NBC Olympics.

Michael Phelps Takes Final Swim of London Olympics Tonight on NBC, 8/4
by TV News Desk - Aug 4, 2012


Michael Phelps, the most-decorated Olympian of all time with 20 medals, swims for his final gold medal of the London Olympics tonight, Saturday, August 4, in the 4x100 medley relay. Phelps will swim the butterfly leg. Missy Franklin is expected to anchor the women's 4x100 medley relay in the freestyle leg. Also in primetime, reigning world champion Carmelita Jeter is expected to sprint for the gold in the women's 100m on the track tomorrow night.

NBC Brings in Unprecedented Traffic for London 2012 Olympics
by TV News Desk - Aug 3, 2012


NBC Olympics' digital coverage of the Games of the XXX Olympiad is generating unprecedented traffic and engagement across its digital platforms NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Olympics Live Extra and NBC Olympics apps.Across the online, mobile and tablet platforms, there have been 75 million total video streams, 34 million live streams (already more than the entire Beijing Olympics), 744 million page views, and 31.5 million unique users (web only). There have also been more than six million downloads of the NBC Olympics Live Extra and NBC Olympics apps, peaking at No. 1 and No. 2 as the Top Free apps for iPhone and iPad on App Store.

London Olympics Post 7th Straight Night of Viewers and Ratings Over 2008 Beijing Games
by TV News Desk - Aug 3, 2012


Each night of the 2012 London Olympics to date have drawn higher viewership and household ratings than the first seven nights of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2004 Athens Olympics, the last European Summer Olympics, according to official national data provided by The Nielsen Company.

Phelps-Lochte Gold Medal Showdown on Tap For Tonight's OLYMPIC Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 2, 2012


Two-time defending champion Michael Phelps and world record holder Ryan Lochte go head-to-head in the final of the 200 individual medley on NBC in primetime on Thursday night. Also in primetime, Missy Franklin looks to earn her third gold - fourth medal overall - in the 100m freestyle. Team gold medal gymnasts Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman compete in the women's all-around gold medal final.

'Most-Decorated Olympian' Michael Phelps Returns to Pool Tonight on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2012


Michael Phelps, the most-decorated Olympian of all time with 19 medals and Ryan Lochte each compete in the 200 individual medley semifinals on NBC in primetime on Wednesday.

NBC Dominates the Week With Record-Breaking OLYMPICS Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 31, 2012


Led by record-breaking results for the network's coverage of the 2012 London Olympics, NBC has won the primetime week of July 23-29 in all key ratings categories with an average 5.8 rating, 17 share in adults 18-49 and 19.0 million viewers overall, according to 'live plus same day' viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Michael Phelps Goes for 3rd Straight 200M Butterfly Gold Medal 7/31 on NBC
by TV News Desk - Jul 30, 2012


Michael Phelps looks to claim his third straight 200m butterfly gold medal, his 18th medal overall - tying the record for the most career Olympic medals - tomorrow, July 31, 2012, on NBC in primetime. Phelps won gold in both Athens and Beijing in the 200 meter butterfly. Tuesday will be Phelps' busiest day as he also is expected to swim the final for the 4x200m freestyle relay with teammate Ryan Lochte.

Ryan Lochte on Tap for NBC's Olympic Primetime Coverage Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2012


Ryan Lochte looks to claim his 2nd gold medal of the London Olympics as he swims the 200-meter freestyle tonight on NBC in primetime.

Michael Phelps to Go For First Gold Medal, 7/28; NBC Announces Weekend Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2012


Day 1 of the 2012 London Olympic Games begins tomorrow with an expected head-to-head showdown between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in primetime on NBC, as they contend for the gold in the men's 400 meter individual medley. Phelps' and Lochte's qualifying heats will air on NBC live (ET/CT) beginning at 5 a.m.

OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER Welcomes Olympic Talents to OWN Tonight, 7/22
by TV News Desk - Jul 22, 2012


'Oprah's Next Chapter' airs a special two hour episode as ten of the greatest summer Olympic legends come together and Oprah Winfrey goes inside their triumphs, their untold stories and discovers what happens after the glory tonight, July 22 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER Welcomes Olympic Talents to OWN, 7/22
by TV News Desk - Jul 16, 2012


'Oprah's Next Chapter' airs a special two hour episode as ten of the greatest summer Olympic legends come together and Oprah Winfrey goes inside their triumphs, their untold stories and discovers what happens after the glory on Sunday, July 22 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Billy Bush to Host ACCESS HOLLYWOOD Summer Olympics Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2012


ACCESS HOLLYWOOD hits the road for its seventh Olympic broadcast, this time in London, where it will be for three weeks this July and August with its extensive coverage from the 2012 Summer Olympics Games.

NBCUniversal Announces Unprecedented Coverage of 2012 Olympics
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2012


NBCUniversal will provide 5,535 hours of coverage for the 2012 London Olympics across NBC, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, Telemundo, NBCOlympics.com, two specialty channels, and the first-ever 3D platform, an unprecedented level that surpasses the coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics by nearly 2,000 hours.

Daniel Radcliffe Among Nominees for 25th ANNUAL KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, 3/31
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 16, 2012


Nickelodeon announced today the nominees for the milestone 25th ANNUAL KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, helmed by international superstar Will Smith and airing live from USC's Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast).

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Wednesday, October 12-Alan Cumming
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2011


Talk show listings for Wednesday, October 12.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Wednesday, October 12-Alan Cumming
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 8, 2011


Talk show listings for Wednesday, October 12.

Photo Coverage: Michael Phelps Kicks Off Season at Encore Beach Club
by Robert Diamond - Apr 18, 2011


Michael Phelps kicks off season at Encore Beach Club at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV on April 16, 2011. © RD/ Erik Kabik/ Retna Digital

Jack Black Hosts Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids' Choice Awards 4/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2011


Always unpredictable and full of surprises, actor/comedian Jack Black will take viewers on a wild ride as he returns to host Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids' Choice Awards, premiering live on Saturday, April 2, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/Tape delayed for West Coast).

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