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C-3POh No! Broadcasters Agitate for Better Ratings Currency

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Troubled by historically weak prime-time deliveries, broadcast executives have begun making a case for adopting a more expansive ratings currency, one that would wring more favorable results from time-shifting viewers.


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World Series Preview: Inside Fox’s October Showcase

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When Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander takes the hill tonight in the opening game of the 108th edition of the World Series, he’ll be stepping into history.

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Vote of Confidence: CBS Gives Full-Season Orders to Vegas, Elementary

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CBS has gone all-in on its two surviving freshman dramas, giving back-nine orders to Vegas and Elementary.

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NBC Puts Animal Practice to Sleep

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NBC has euthanized Animal Practice.

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Walking Dead Scares Up Monster Ratings

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Despite going head-to-head with the NFL and the MLB Playoffs, AMC’s zombie-apocalypse thriller The Walking Dead scared up record ratings Sunday night.

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Strong Debuts for ABC’s Nashville, the CW’s Arrow

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ABC got a much-needed shot in the arm last night as the premiere of its highly touted drama series Nashville delivered solid ratings.