60 Minutes, the most successful broadcast in television history, began its 45th season on Sept. 30, 2012. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the CBS News magazine has been the number-one program a record five times. It also finished among Nielsen's annual top-10 list for 23 consecutive seasons - a record never even approached by another program. 60 Minutes finished the 2007-08 season as the most-watched news broadcast, making Nielsen's weekly top-10 list 16 times over 33 telecasts.
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RATINGS: ACM Awards Puts CBS on Top
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019
CBS (9.764 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) notched another victory on Sunday thanks to a new '60 Minutes' (9.347 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #3) and 'The 54th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards' (9.903 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1)....
RATINGS: 60 MINUTES is Number One For Second Straight Time
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019
60 MINUTES topped the Nielsen List for the second straight week, drawing 12.6 million viewers to once again land at # 1, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 31, 2019. It was the fifth straight week – and the 14th time this season – the CBS News magazine finished ...
RATINGS: 60 MINUTES is Number One
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019
60 MINUTES landed in the # 1 slot last week, drawing 10.25 million viewers according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 24, 2019. It was the fourth straight week – and the 13th time this season – the CBS News magazine finished among the top five programs. It was the sec...
RATINGS: NCAA Overrun Sends CBS to Number One
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019
CBS (9.263 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1) claimed top honors on Sunday thanks to a half hour of 'NCAA Overrun' (16.184 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.2, #1) followed by new episodes of '60 Minutes' (11.210 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.1, #2), 'God Friended Me' (7.78...
RATINGS: 60 MINUTES Makes Top 5 For The 3rd Straight Week
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019
60 MINUTES made the Top 5 for the third straight week and the twelfth time this season. The CBS News magazine drew 10.1 million viewers to land at # 3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 17, 2019. It was also Sunday's # 1 prime program in viewers....
RATINGS: ABC Wins Demo on Sunday with AMERICAN IDOL
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019
ABC (5.702 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the demo champ on Sunday with its reality lineup of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (4.761 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T6), 'American Idol' (7.076 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and 'Shark Tank' (3.896 milli...
RATINGS: AMERICAN IDOL Helps Bring ABC to the Top on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 04, 2019
ABC (7.032 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) was the top draw on Sunday with its new lineup of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (6.651 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.1, #2), 'American Idol' (8.633 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1) and 'Shark Tank' (4.211 million view...
RATINGS: Daytona 500 Gives FOX a Demo Boost on Sunday
FRIGID Festival 2019 Takes On The Government
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2019
With the remarks made in the recent State of the Union, there is currently some debate about this administration, the economy, and how it's actually affecting the middle and working class. Now in its 13th year, the always-uncensored FRIGID Festival is exploring just that. From donating a kidney to b...
Bill Owens Named Executive Producer Of 60 MINUTES
by Tori Hartshorn - February 06, 2019
Bill Owens, a multi-award-winning journalist, producer and news team leader, has been named Executive Producer of 60 MINUTES, America's #1 news program, it was announced today by Susan Zirinsky, incoming President and Senior Executive Producer of CBS News....
FRIGID Festival 2019 Announces Lineup
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2019
Now in its thirteenth year, FRIGID is an open and uncensored theatre festival that gives artists an opportunity to let their ingenuity thrive in a venue that values freedom of expression and artistic determination. In true support of our Indie Theater Community, 100% of box office proceeds will go d...
FOX Wins Sunday Night's Ratings with the NFL Playoffs
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2019
FOX (14.874 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.8, #1) was the network to beat on Sunday thanks to its mix of playoff 'NFL Overrun' (35.682 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 10.7, #1), 'The OT' (31.067 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 9.4, #2), 'The Simpsons' (10.195 million viewers, #3; ...
NBC Wins Sunday Night in Ratings with NFL and the GOLDEN GLOBES
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2019
NBC (21.220 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.2, #1) cruised to victory on Sunday with the primetime portion of the 'NFC Wild Card Game: Eagles at Bears' (37.680 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 11.2, #1) followed by 'The 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards' (15.734 million viewers, #2; adults...
60 MINUTES is the Week's Top Non-Sports Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 27, 2018
Once again, 60 MINUTES was the # 1 non-sports program for the week. The CBS News magazine drew 12 million viewers to land at # 3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 23. It was the second week in which only NFL Football drew larger primetime audiences than 60 MINUTES...
60 MINUTES is Number One Non-Sports Program for the Week
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 18, 2018
60 MINUTES was the # 1 non-sports program for the week. The CBS News magazine drew a season-best 14.55 million viewers to land at # 3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 16. It was ninth time in 12 weeks that 60 MINUTES made the Top 10 -- six times at # 5 or better ...
NBC Takes Top Honors Sunday Night with SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018
NBC (7:30-11pm) (14.811 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.5, #1) continued its reign on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.987 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.4, #6), 'Football Night in America #2' (10.170 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 2.9, #4), 'Football Nig...
60 Songs In 60 Minutes Provides Zany Alternative To Holiday Fare
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2018
Continuing their 30th Anniversary Season, The Neo-Futurists present 60 Songs in 60 Minutes for three performances only, December 13 to 15, 2018, at The Neo-Futurist Theater. In the quickest and craziest musical celebration of the season, a small ensemble of musicians and artists creates a collage of...
VIDEO: Paul McCartney Tells 60 MINUTES John Lennon Only Complimented His Writing Once
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018
It took 50 years, but fans will find it well worth the wait. Sir Paul McCartney appears in his first 60 MINUTES profile, a report containing surprisingly intimate moments in which he shares rare details from the Beatles years and his subsequent decades as the most successful musician in popular...
Duke City Repertory Theatre Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Since 1988, The Neo-Futurists of Chicago have performed Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) every week for 50 weeks out of the year. Subsequent Neo-Futurists groups opened in 2004 (New York) and 2013 (San Francisco), delivering the work Greg Allen spearheaded thirty years...
Duke City Repertory Theatre Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
Since 1988, The Neo-Futurists of Chicago have performed Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) every week for 50 weeks out of the year. Subsequent Neo-Futurists groups opened in 2004 (New York) and 2013 (San Francisco), delivering the work Greg Allen spearheaded thirty years...
Duke City Repertory Theatre Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND
by Stephi Wild - August 05, 2018
Since 1988, The Neo-Futurists of Chicago have performed Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) every week for 50 weeks out of the year. Subsequent Neo-Futurists groups opened in 2004 (New York) and 2013 (San Francisco), delivering the work Greg Allen spearheaded thirty years...
Newhouse School To Honor '60 Minutes' At Mirror Awards Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018
Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will recognize CBS' "60 Minutes" for 50 years of excellence in broadcast journalism at the 12th annual Mirror Awards ceremony June 14 in New York City. Event tickets and tables may be purchased online. Follow on Twitter at #Mirrors...
CBS Announces 11 More Series Renewals for 2018 - 2019 Including MADAM SECRETARY, BLUE BLOODS, & More
by Macon Prickett - April 18, 2018
CBS ANNOUNCES 11 MORE SERIES RENEWALS FOR 2018-2019...
GI Film Festival San Diego Seeks Film Submissions for 2018 Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 07, 2018
Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their films for the GI Film Festival San Diego's Local Film Showcase. The San Diego military film festival is Sept. 25-30, 2018 and now in its fourth year. The GI Film Festival San Diego is one of just a few military-themed film festivals produced in the United St...
Oprah and 60 MINUTES Get A First Look at The National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Alabama
by Macon Prickett - April 06, 2018
Oprah Winfrey brings 60 MINUTES cameras into a new memorial dedicated to the thousands of victims of lynching that took place over a 70-year period following the Civil War. It will be the first time the public sees the inside of the structure and its 805 steel markers, each bearing the names of ...
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