Michael Phelps News

Michael Phelps Signs on For Reality Series

by Caryn Robbins — August 13, 2012

Michael Phelps has announced that he will star in the fifth season of THE HANEY PROJECT, a reality show on The Golf Channel.

NBC to Offer Sampling of All New Fall Series Prior to Network Broadcast

by Caryn Robbins — August 7, 2012

NBC again will offer full-episode, pre-sampling versions of its new fall series prior to the network time-period premieres as each new primetime program will receive a digital sampling window for marketing and promotional purposes over multiple platforms leading into the regular series premiere.

Summer Olympics Coverage Keeps NBC Untouchable in Ratings

by Caryn Robbins — August 6, 2012

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NBCOlympics.com Surpasses 1 Billion Page Views

by Caryn Robbins — August 6, 2012

As the second week of the London 2012 Olympic Games begins, NBCOlympics.

Michael Phelps Takes Final Swim of London Olympics Tonight on NBC, 8/4

by TV News Desk — August 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.

NBC Brings in Unprecedented Traffic for London 2012 Olympics

by TV News Desk — August 3, 2012

NBC Olympics' digital coverage of the Games of the XXX Olympiad is generating unprecedented traffic and engagement across its digital platforms NBCOlympics.

London Olympics Post 7th Straight Night of Viewers and Ratings Over 2008 Beijing Games

by TV News Desk — August 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 — August 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.

'Most-Decorated Olympian' Michael Phelps Returns to Pool Tonight on NBC

by Caryn Robbins — August 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 — July 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.

Michael Phelps Goes for 3rd Straight 200M Butterfly Gold Medal 7/31 on NBC

by TV News Desk — July 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.

Ryan Lochte on Tap for NBC's Olympic Primetime Coverage Tonight

by Caryn Robbins — July 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 — July 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.

OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER Welcomes Olympic Talents to OWN Tonight, 7/22

by TV News Desk — July 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.

OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER Welcomes Olympic Talents to OWN, 7/22

by TV News Desk — July 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.