NBC's CHICAGO P.D. is #2 Drama Season Premiere in 10 pm Timeslot
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 9, 2014
From 10:01-11 p.m. ET, the debut of “Chicago P.D.” (2.0/6 in 18-49, 8.6 million viewers overall) scored the #2 debut rating among nine new 10 p.m. dramas so far this season on ABC, CBS or NBC in 18-49, behind only “The Blacklist” (3.8).
Surviving BEATLES McCartney, Starr to Reunite on CBS's DAVID LETTERMAN?
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 9, 2014
Showbiz411 reports exclusively that the staff of David Letterman's 'Late Show' along with the CBS network are hoping to put together the first reunion of the surviving members of The Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr during the first week of February.
CHICAGO FIRE Holds Steady with No 'Voice' Lead-In
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 8, 2014
With its first telecast in four weeks and first this season with no “Voice” lead-in, “Chicago Fire” (1.9/5 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) finished within a tenth of a point of the slot lead among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49
Bob Marley Set for Comedy Works Landmark Village, 2/6-9
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 8, 2014
Marley began performing stand-up comedy in his hometown of Portland, Maine before moving to Boston early in his career where he gained experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. He now has a weekly radio call in segment with several radio stations around the country called The World According to Bob. Winner of XM/Sirius Super Bowl of Comedy, he continually makes new fans around the country.
VIDEO: Joel McHale Shares Paris Photos on LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 8, 2014
'Community' star Joel McHale stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS and shared some photos of his family's recent trip to Paris to celebrate Thanksgiving.
NBC's BLACKLIST Encore Ranks No. 2 Among Networks
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 7, 2014
At 10 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of 'The Blacklist' (1.1/3 in adults 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall) ranked #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 versus original drama competition
North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival to Kick Off Feb 6
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 7, 2014
Still the biggest comedy festival in the South, the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival is going through some changes. The festival is running for 10 straight days this year and while it will feature some of the best rising stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy across the nation, this year the festival will delve into the community in ways it never has previously.
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Delivers Most-Watched Fourth Quarter Yet
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 6, 2014
With its late-night lineup of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” at 11:35 p.m. and “Nightline” at 12:35 a.m. during the final quarter of 2013, ABC delivered its best performance for any quarter in Total Viewers (2.333 million) in 1 year and in Adults 18-49 (801,000) since the first quarter of the year -- since 4Q12 and 1Q13, respectively.
ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Finishes Year with Most-Watched Quarter Ever
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 6, 2014
During the 4th quarter of 2013, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live closed out 2013 with its biggest-ever audience for any quarter (2.652 million). In fact, JKL attracted its four largest-ever quarterly audiences during the calendar year 2013 (4Q13, 1Q13, 2Q13 and 3Q13, respectively).
Spend Valentine's Day with The Midtown Men at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 4, 2014
The Midtown Men, a.k.a. the original stars of Broadway's runaway hit Jersey Boys, are coming to Chicago with a whole new musical act that celebrates the love songs of the 1960s for two special Valentine's Day performances, Friday, February 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.
Nellie McKay and Turtle Island Quartet Perform Tonight at Eccles Center
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 4, 2014
Singer, songwriter, ukulele player, pianist, mimic, comedienne and actor Nellie McKay joins forces with two-time Grammy award-winning Turtle Island Quartet for a jazzy jaunt back in time. The program, 'A Flower is a Lovesome Thing,' fills The Eccles Center with the tunes of Billie Holiday, Billy Strayhorn, Doris Day and the Weimar cabaret of the 1920s (plus some present-day originals). Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Steven Wright Returns to Orleans Showroom This Weekend
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 3, 2014
Following a successful engagement in 2013, Academy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Steven Wright returns to The Orleans Showroom this weekend, January 3 and 4 with his trademark wit, absurdist one-liners, monotone voice and deadpan delivery.
NBC's LAW & ORDER SVU Encore Ties for #1 in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 2, 2014
From 10-11 p.m., an encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall) tied for #1 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and was #1 outright among those networks in adults 18-34, women 18-34 and women 18-49.
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