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Randall Pinkston Leaving CBS, But Not Before Documenting How He Got His Start
At the end of a CBS Evening News story about where he got his start, it was announced that CBS News correspondent Randall Pinkston would be leaving the network. Pinkston, 63, joined CBS in 1980. He spent 10 years as a reporter at WCBS...Show More Summary
Why ABC’s David Muir Likes Long Plane Flights
ABC’s David Muir is the subject of an AdWeek Q+A. The “World News” weekend anchor talks to Sam Thielman about reporting from Iran, transitioning to the “20/20? anchor desk and the reason why he looks forward to trips to faraway places:
How does the new agenda compare to what you started off with?
It is sort of an insane schedule, I’ll admit it. Show More Summary
'Saturday Night Live' With Ben Affleck and Kanye West Even With Last Week
This week's episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Ben Affleck and with musical guest Kanye West averaged a 2.7 adults 18-49 rating
A Surprise Anchor Appearance and Al Sharpton on ‘SNL’
Last night’s “Saturday Night Live” featured a farewell appearance for “Stefon,” played by Bill Hader, who is leaving the show after this season. Stefon, it seems, was leaving “Weekend Update” anchor Seth Meyers for someone new… a prominent...Show More Summary
TV Ratings Saturday: 'Cops' Repeats Lead FOX to Nightly Win + 'Bet On Your Baby' Flat
FOX won with adults 18-49, but CBS led with total viewers.
The New Set For ‘New Day’ Takes Shape
CNN is hard at work constructing a brand-new set for “New Day,” the channel’s new morning show, which will debut June 17. CNN senior producer John Griffin tweeted a few photos of the set under construction. So far there isn’t much to see, except for one big design choice: exposed brick. Show More Summary
Matt Lauer Welcomes The Cicada Brood Of 1996
In case you haven’t heard, the northeast is beginning to feel the brunt of an invasion, as billions of large insects called cicadas emerge from their underground homes to mate. There are a few different broods of cicada, and this one last emerged in 1996. Show More Summary
Anderson Cooper ‘Simpsons’-Bound
In order to say you’ve really “made it” in the world, you should really have a cameo on Fox’s “The Simpsons” on your résumé. Now is looks like CNN’s Anderson Cooper is getting his chance.
“Simpsons” star Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson)...Show More Summary
6-week Slot High for 'Dateline' in 18-49, 2nd-Biggest 'Rock Center' in 3 Months in 18-49
#2 "Rock Center" in eight months
ABC Wins Friday as 'Shark Tank' Closes Out with its Best-Ever Finale and Strongest Season Ever
With back-to-back Shark Tanks, including the season finale at 9pm, leading into 20/20, ABC won the final Friday of the season
TV Ratings Friday: 'Nikita' & 'Shark Tank' Finales Rise
ABC was number one in adults 18-49 and with total viewers.
Anchors On Australia’s ‘Today’ Pull ‘Anchorman’ Prank On Colleague
Poor Roz Kelly. The sports reporter was delivering the latest sporting news on Australia’s “Today” show when she fell victim to one of the oldest TV news tricks in the book: the TelePrompTer switcheroo. “Today” co-anchor Karl Stefanovic...Show More Summary
Behind the Scenes at ‘Good Morning America’
Entertainment Tonight went behind the scenes of “Good Morning America” earlier this week. Have you ever wanted to know where Josh Elliott hides his Grape Nuts? Watch, and ye shall see. New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hannibal', 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The Vampire Diaries', 'Grey's Anatomy' & 'Office' Retrospective Adjusted Up
Thursday's final ratings.
WFLA Adds Second Meteorologist This Week
Four days after announcing the hiring of meteorologist Bryan Bennett, Tampa NBC affiliate WFLA has announced it’s adding meteorologist Julie Phillips to its “Storm Team.”
“I’m very excited to be adding Julie, and more recently, Bryan Bennett to Storm Team 8.” said chief meteorologist Steve Jerve. Show More Summary
Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton Set to Return to 'The Voice' in Fall
Shakira and Usher Return for the sixth cycle in midseason.
Cable News Ratings for Thursday, May 16, 2013
The day's cable news TV ratings.
Thursday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Win Again + 'Swamp People', NHL Hockey, 'Daily Show', 'Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell' & More
Thursday night's cable ratings.
The Scoreboard: Thursday, May 16
25-54 demographic (Live +SD) Total day: FNC: 305 | MSNBC: 96 | CNN: 124 | HLN: 263 Primetime: FNC: 312 | MSNBC: 165 | CNN: 146 | HLN: 273 4p: 5p: 6p: 7p: 8p: 9p: 10p: 11p: 12a: FNC Cavuto: 261 TheFive: 384 Baier: 408 Shep: 302 O’ReiShow More Summary
List of TV Premiere Dates for Summer 2013
Summer season is upon us but there are still a lot of shows. Don't forget your sunscreen.
