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ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY is Thursday's No. 1 TV Series and Grows Year to Year by 5%
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2016
gainst the increased competition from CBS, ABC's lineup held steady week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.5/5 vs. 1.6/6). “Grey's” (2.3/8 vs. 2.4/9) and “Notorious” (1.0/3 vs. 1.1/4) each came within 1-tenth of the prior week...
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2016
gainst the increased competition from CBS, ABC's lineup held steady week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.5/5 vs. 1.6/6). “Grey's” (2.3/8 vs. 2.4/9) and “Notorious” (1.0/3 vs. 1.1/4) each came within 1-tenth of the prior week...
Stage 773 Kicks Off 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival This THURSDAY
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2016
The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, is proud to host the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14 at 1225 W. Belmont. Featuring an eclectic line up of shows and events, the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival celebrates all that is the Chicago nerd ...
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2016
The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, is proud to host the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14 at 1225 W. Belmont. Featuring an eclectic line up of shows and events, the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival celebrates all that is the Chicago nerd ...
ABC's MATCH GAME Towers Over CBS' 'BrainDead' Sunday Slot Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2016
During the week of July 18, 2016, ABC ranked No. 2 in Adults 18-49 (0.8/3 – tied w/ CBS) with “The Bachelorette” and all three of its Sunday Fun & Games programs, finishing among the Top 15 TV shows for the week...
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2016
During the week of July 18, 2016, ABC ranked No. 2 in Adults 18-49 (0.8/3 – tied w/ CBS) with “The Bachelorette” and all three of its Sunday Fun & Games programs, finishing among the Top 15 TV shows for the week...
ABC's THE $100,000 PYRAMID Wins 9 p.m. Hour for 2nd Week Running
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2016
ABC's “The $100,000 Pyramid” won the 9 o'clock hour for the 2nd week in a row among Total Viewers (6.7 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.4/5). “Pyramid” held steady week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5 vs. 1.5/5)....
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2016
ABC's “The $100,000 Pyramid” won the 9 o'clock hour for the 2nd week in a row among Total Viewers (6.7 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.4/5). “Pyramid” held steady week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5 vs. 1.5/5)....
ABC's THE BACHELORETTE Stands as Monday's No. 1 Series in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - July 19, 2016
With “The Bachelorette” from 8:00-10:00 p.m. leading into night 1 of RNC coverage, ABC ranked No. 1 on Monday in Total Viewers...
by Caryn Robbins - July 19, 2016
With “The Bachelorette” from 8:00-10:00 p.m. leading into night 1 of RNC coverage, ABC ranked No. 1 on Monday in Total Viewers...
ABC's GREATEST HITS Builds Week to Week in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - July 19, 2016
At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “Greatest Hits” ranked second in the hour in Total Viewers (4.4 million) behind CBS' “Big Brother 18,” outdrawing NBC's “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” by 1.3 million viewers (3.1 million) and Fox's “Home Free” by 2.3 million (2.1 million)....
by Caryn Robbins - July 19, 2016
At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “Greatest Hits” ranked second in the hour in Total Viewers (4.4 million) behind CBS' “Big Brother 18,” outdrawing NBC's “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” by 1.3 million viewers (3.1 million) and Fox's “Home Free” by 2.3 million (2.1 million)....
ABC's '20/20' Is Up to a 5-Month High in Viewers and Posts Season Highs in Key Adults
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2016
“Celebrity Family Feud” and “The $100,000 Pyramid” each finished among the Top 10 most watched TV shows. ABC's “20/20” was the week's No. 1 newsmagazine for the 3rd consecutive week with key Adults (AD18-49/AD25-54)....
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2016
“Celebrity Family Feud” and “The $100,000 Pyramid” each finished among the Top 10 most watched TV shows. ABC's “20/20” was the week's No. 1 newsmagazine for the 3rd consecutive week with key Adults (AD18-49/AD25-54)....
ABC's GREATEST HITS Spikes 40% Over Its Week-Ago Debut in Adults 18-34
by Caryn Robbins - July 08, 2016
Improving on its lead-in by 11% in Adults 18-49 at 9:00 p.m. against CBS' “Big Brother,” ABC's “Greatest Hits” (1.0/4) defeated its freshman unscripted competition in the hour by 11% on NBC...
by Caryn Robbins - July 08, 2016
Improving on its lead-in by 11% in Adults 18-49 at 9:00 p.m. against CBS' “Big Brother,” ABC's “Greatest Hits” (1.0/4) defeated its freshman unscripted competition in the hour by 11% on NBC...
ABC's GREATEST HITS Opens at 3-Year Summertime Time-Slot High in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2016
With “BattleBots,” the debut of “Greatest Hits” and a repeat of the “Match Game” pilot, ABC took second on Thursday night in Total Viewers (4.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.9/4), outdrawing an “Olympic Trials”-boosted NBC in viewers (3.6 million) and tying with young adults....
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2016
With “BattleBots,” the debut of “Greatest Hits” and a repeat of the “Match Game” pilot, ABC took second on Thursday night in Total Viewers (4.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.9/4), outdrawing an “Olympic Trials”-boosted NBC in viewers (3.6 million) and tying with young adults....
ABC's UNCLE BUCK Opens as Top Summertime Comedy Debut In 9 Years
by Caryn Robbins - June 15, 2016
With the premiere episodes of “To Tell The Truth” at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and the debut of “Uncle Buck” in the middle hour from 9:00-10:00 p.m....
by Caryn Robbins - June 15, 2016
With the premiere episodes of “To Tell The Truth” at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and the debut of “Uncle Buck” in the middle hour from 9:00-10:00 p.m....
THE BACHELORETTE Posts ABC's Top Adult 18-49 in the Slot Since August 2010
by Caryn Robbins - June 08, 2016
“The Bachelorette” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.7 million and 2.0/7 in AD18-49): From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC's “The Bachelorette” ran a strong second to NBC's “America's Got Talent” in Total Viewers...
by Caryn Robbins - June 08, 2016
“The Bachelorette” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.7 million and 2.0/7 in AD18-49): From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC's “The Bachelorette” ran a strong second to NBC's “America's Got Talent” in Total Viewers...
Marc Bamuthi Joseph's BLACK JOY IN THE HOUR OF CHAOS Set for Harlem Stage
by Tyler Peterson - June 07, 2016
Marc Bamuthi Joseph's Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos is a cycle of musical, dance and spoken word poetry performances that evoke "black joy." Invoking the history of Harlem, the legacy of hip-hop, the Great Migration, New Orleans 'second line' parades and contemporary racial politics, Joseph has com...
by Tyler Peterson - June 07, 2016
Marc Bamuthi Joseph's Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos is a cycle of musical, dance and spoken word poetry performances that evoke "black joy." Invoking the history of Harlem, the legacy of hip-hop, the Great Migration, New Orleans 'second line' parades and contemporary racial politics, Joseph has com...
Morley Safer to Retire from CBS' 60 MINUTES
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2016
Morley Safer, the CBS Newsman and 60 MINUTES' longest-serving correspondent, will formally retire this week. His unparalleled career will be celebrated in a special hour, directly following this Sunday's regular edition of 60 MINUTES. 'Morley Safer: A Reporter's Life' will be broadcast Sunday, May 1...
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2016
Morley Safer, the CBS Newsman and 60 MINUTES' longest-serving correspondent, will formally retire this week. His unparalleled career will be celebrated in a special hour, directly following this Sunday's regular edition of 60 MINUTES. 'Morley Safer: A Reporter's Life' will be broadcast Sunday, May 1...
ABC's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Ranks No. 1 in Men 18-34 and Surges 40% to a 2-Month High
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016
At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” held even week to week in Adults 18-49 (0.9/3). “S.H.I.E.L.D.” ranked as the No. 1 series in the hour with Men 18-34 (tie)...
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016
At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” held even week to week in Adults 18-49 (0.9/3). “S.H.I.E.L.D.” ranked as the No. 1 series in the hour with Men 18-34 (tie)...
4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival Now Accepting Applications
by Tyler Peterson - May 03, 2016
The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, is proud to announce that applications are now open to participate in the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14....
by Tyler Peterson - May 03, 2016
The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, is proud to announce that applications are now open to participate in the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14....
BWW Recap: Now Is The Hour on THE GOOD WIFE
by Jacqueline Bublitz - April 25, 2016
I'm conflicted. That was a great episode. Except when it wasn't. I laughed, I cried (the goodbyes!), and red wine didn't help me understand my feelings any better. Was I watching parody? Homage? A wink-nod combination of both? Parties can be hard work, and this house 'Party' was no exception …...
by Jacqueline Bublitz - April 25, 2016
I'm conflicted. That was a great episode. Except when it wasn't. I laughed, I cried (the goodbyes!), and red wine didn't help me understand my feelings any better. Was I watching parody? Homage? A wink-nod combination of both? Parties can be hard work, and this house 'Party' was no exception …...
ABC's CASTLE Outdraws NBC's 'Blindspot' in Viewers for Its 3rd Straight Original
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016
During the 10:00 p.m. hour, ABC's “Castle” outdrew NBC's “Blindspot” for its 3rd straight first-run airing in Total Viewers (+16% - 6.4 million vs. 5.5 million). “Castle” held even week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.1/4)....
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016
During the 10:00 p.m. hour, ABC's “Castle” outdrew NBC's “Blindspot” for its 3rd straight first-run airing in Total Viewers (+16% - 6.4 million vs. 5.5 million). “Castle” held even week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.1/4)....
ABC's THE FAMILY Jumps 17% in Women 18-34 to 6-Week High
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2016
At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “The Family” held even with the prior week in Adults 18-49 (0.8/2) to match its highest rating on the night. In addition, the new ABC drama was up 17% with Women 18-34 to a 6-week high – since 3/6/16....
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2016
At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “The Family” held even with the prior week in Adults 18-49 (0.8/2) to match its highest rating on the night. In addition, the new ABC drama was up 17% with Women 18-34 to a 6-week high – since 3/6/16....
ABC's THE CHATCH Wins Its Slot & Improves Its Hour Year to Year by 22%
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2016
ABC's “The Catch” ranked No. 1 in the hour among Adults 18-49, beating fellow freshman drama CBS' “Rush Hour” by 22%...
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2016
ABC's “The Catch” ranked No. 1 in the hour among Adults 18-49, beating fellow freshman drama CBS' “Rush Hour” by 22%...
ABC's CASTLE Posts First-Ever Total Viewer Victory Over NBC's 'Blindspot'
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016
During the week of March 21, 2016, ABC delivered 7 of the Top 15 broadcast entertainment TV series in Adults 18-49, including the Top 4 comedies for the 2nd week running...
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016
During the week of March 21, 2016, ABC delivered 7 of the Top 15 broadcast entertainment TV series in Adults 18-49, including the Top 4 comedies for the 2nd week running...
GREY'S ANATOMY Tops Thursday in Key Demo for Second Straight Week
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2016
ABC's “Grey's Anatomy” ranked as Thursday's No. 1 program for the 2nd week running in Adults 18-49 (2.0/8), tied with CBS' NCAA basketball game. Head-to-head from 8:00-9:00 p.m., the ABC drama beat CBS' basketball game in the hour by 5% among young adults (2.0/8 vs. 1.9/7). “Grey's Anatomy” ...
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2016
ABC's “Grey's Anatomy” ranked as Thursday's No. 1 program for the 2nd week running in Adults 18-49 (2.0/8), tied with CBS' NCAA basketball game. Head-to-head from 8:00-9:00 p.m., the ABC drama beat CBS' basketball game in the hour by 5% among young adults (2.0/8 vs. 1.9/7). “Grey's Anatomy” ...
BWW Review: ADELAIDE FRINGE 2016: EQUINOX Displayed Adelaide's Young Talent
by Barry Lenny - March 18, 2016
Equinox, was a great opportunity for young dancers....
by Barry Lenny - March 18, 2016
Equinox, was a great opportunity for young dancers....
“Once Upon a Time” Returns at No. 1 in Its Slot and Even With Its Winter Finale
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2016
“Once Upon a Time” Returns at No. 1 in Its Slot and Even With Its Winter Finale. “The Family” Moves to Its Regular Slot, Holding Steady Throughout Its Telecast. The Season's Top Gainer in TV Playback, ABC's “Quantico” Comes Back After 3 Months to Lead Its 10 p.m. Drama Competition by 38%...
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2016
“Once Upon a Time” Returns at No. 1 in Its Slot and Even With Its Winter Finale. “The Family” Moves to Its Regular Slot, Holding Steady Throughout Its Telecast. The Season's Top Gainer in TV Playback, ABC's “Quantico” Comes Back After 3 Months to Lead Its 10 p.m. Drama Competition by 38%...
ABC's MODERN FAMILY is Wednesday's Top TV Show
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2016
ABC's “Modern Family” outdelivered Fox's “American Idol” on the night by 24% to rank as Wednesday's No. 1 TV show in Adults 18-49 (2.6/8 vs. 2.1/7)....
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2016
ABC's “Modern Family” outdelivered Fox's “American Idol” on the night by 24% to rank as Wednesday's No. 1 TV show in Adults 18-49 (2.6/8 vs. 2.1/7)....
ABC's MODERN FAMILU Is Wednesday's No. 1 TV Show in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2016
During the week of January 11, 2016, ABC delivered 5 of the Top 15 entertainment TV shows in Adults 18-49, including 3 of the Top 5 and once again placing all 4 of its Wednesday comedies...
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2016
During the week of January 11, 2016, ABC delivered 5 of the Top 15 entertainment TV shows in Adults 18-49, including 3 of the Top 5 and once again placing all 4 of its Wednesday comedies...
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