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Episode Orders Reduced for 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live'
The annual episode orders for online soaps All My Children and One Life to Live from have been reduced from 168 to 110
Sunday Show Ratings: May 12
CBS’ “Face the Nation” was back on top May 12, winning in both Total Viewers and A25-54 viewers. NBC’s “Meet the Press” was second in Total Viewers and ABC’s “This Week” was second in A25-54 viewers.
Compared to the same week last year, Univision’s “Al Punto” grew the most, up +72% in Total Viewers and +56% in the A25-54 demographic. Show More Summary
Late Night TV Ratings For May 6-10, 2013
Leno Outperforms Letterman, Kimmel in 18-49, 18-34 and 25-54 Demos
Lifetime Original Movie 'Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret' Air Date Announced
Eagerly-Anticipated Film Dissects Jodi Arias’ True Crime Story From Gripping Trial to Murder Conviction
Araksya Karapetyan Named KTTV Morning Anchor
Araksya Karapetyan has been named early morning anchor at Los Angeles Fox O&O KTTV, our sister site FishbowlLA scoops. Karapetyan has been filling in as anchor of the 4:30 to 7 a.m. newscast since October.
“Araksya’s smart and in-depth...Show More Summary
DirecTV May Fight Retrans Fees with Antennas
For viewers, hearing the two words “Retrans fees” can conjure up nights spent not being able to watch their favorite network shows or local news because their cable provider/satellite provider/network/sports network/local channel can’t...Show More Summary
Obama Talks Benghazi, IRS at Joint Press Conference
President Obama and Turkish Prime Minster Erdogan are taking questions from reporters at a joint press conference at the White House this afternoon. NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, CNN and Fox News are all carrying the presser, which started 48 minutes late. Show More Summary
Kai The ‘Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Hero’ Now Wanted for Murder
Authorities in Union County, NJ, have issued an arrest warrant for Caleb Lawrence McGillvary. If that name doesn’t register, it may be because TVSpy readers better know the 34-year-old McGillvary as Kai ‘the hatchet wielding hitchhiker.’
McGillvary...Show More Summary
'The Secret Life of the American Teenager' Wraps Up Its Five-Year Run When the Series Finale Airs Monday June 3
Finale Follows an All-Day “Secret Life” Fan Favorite Marathon from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The CW Releases Clips and Trailers for 'Reign', 'Star-Crossed', 'The 100', 'The Originals', & 'The Tomorrow People'
The CW has released previews for new series.
'Modern Family' is First-Ever Show to Top 'Idol' Wednesday Finale
ABC's Middle, Modern and Nashville Grow
'Chicago Fire' Hits Highest Rating Since February 27
up vs. prior original for 3rd straight time
Morning Show Ratings: Week of May 6
“Good Morning America” extends its winning streak to nine months finishing last week at #1 in both total viewers and younger viewers. Compared to the same week last year “GMA” was the only show to grow both measurements: up +12% in total...Show More Summary
Mini-Doc Follows WTIC Weather Crew During Blizzard of ’13
When a big blizzard hit the East Coast in February, Hartford, CT, FOX affiliate WTIC let a local production crew follow meteorologist Dan Amarante and his photographer around as they slogged through snowdrifts in the station’s hi-tech...Show More Summary
TV Ratings Wednesday: 'Modern Family', 'Chicago Fire' & 'The Middle' Up, 'American Idol' & 'Arrow' Flat + 'Supernatural' Dips
FOX was the number one network in adults 18-49 and with total viewers.
CBS Names Elizabeth Tumulty Affiliate Relations EVP
Elizabeth Tumulty has been named executive vice president of Affiliate Relations for the CBS Television Network.
She will report to CBS president of affiliate relations Diana Wilkin and will work with Wilkin on negotiating new affiliation...Show More Summary
Alan DeFlorio Named Local Sales Manager at KSTP-KSTC
Alan DeFlorio is joining KSTP-KSTC in Minneapolis-St. Paul as local sales manager. His first day will be May 20. DeFlorio comes from WJCL-WTGS in Savannah. He has also worked at WMBF in Myrtle Beach, WHNS in Greenville and WMTV in Madison. “We are excited to bring Alan to the team. Show More Summary
The Ticker: Elam, Clemente, Hill
CNN has named Stephanie Elam a correspondent, based in Los Angeles. It is Elam’s second go-around at CNN, having left previously to work as an anchor and reporter at KNBC. Remember that local news anchor A.J. Clemente who was fired after his first day for saying “fucking shit” on-air? Well, he has a new job. Show More Summary
Sportscaster Dennis Janson Takes On New Role at WCPO
After 18 years as a sportscaster for WCPO, Dennis Janson is taking on a new role at the Cincinnati ABC affiliate. Starting this summer, Janson will be a columnist on the air and on the station’s website.
“A chance to be part of the cutting edge efforts being exerted on our digital platforms is particularly intriguing,” Janson said in a statement. Show More Summary
Star-Studded Lineup of Artists to Collaborate for 'The 2013 Billboard Music Awards'
Billboard Music Awards Playlist Revealed
