CBS Katie Couric to Anchor Michael Jackson Special Tonight By Chris Ariens on Jun. 30, 2009 - 1:24 PM Last week, after Michael Jackson died, the big three network news anchors were noticeably absent during prime time programs devoted to the news. Martin Bashir and Barbara Walters anchored specials on ABC, Ann Curry on NBC and Harr ...
Crime News Roger Friedman Sues News Corp. For $5.1 Million By Chris Ariens on Jun. 30, 2009 - 11:46 AM HuffPo reports former FoxNews.com entertainment columnist Roger Friedman has gone ahead with a lawsuit against News Corp. seeking $5.18 million in damages for wrongful termination, tortious interference and libel defamation. News ...
Evening News Evening News Ratings: Week of June 22 By Chris Ariens on Jun. 30, 2009 - 10:00 AM A week after two evening newscasts set all-time lows, the big three broadcasters bounced back during a big news week that included Iran, the Mark Sanford affair and the death of Michael Jackson. NBC Nightly News won the week avera ...
Ratings CNN Carries Michael Jackson Momentum Into Friday Night By Chris Ariens on Jun. 29, 2009 - 5:40 PM In a rare ratings win for CNN, the cable news network’s Friday night primetime lineup (8-11pmET) finished first in the A25-54 demo. Also, Campbell Brown at 8, Larry King at 9 and Anderson Cooper at 10 each won their time per ...
ABC “Nightline” Beats “Letterman” and “O’Brien” For Third Straight Night By Chris Ariens on Jun. 29, 2009 - 4:13 PM “Nightline,” which devoted their Friday show to Michael Jackson, outperformed both CBS’ “Late Show with David Letterman” and NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” accord ...
TV Biz Friday Ratings – Michael Jackson Specials By Chris Ariens on Jun. 29, 2009 - 10:31 AM NBC and ABC devoted much of their Friday night schedules to both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. And unlike Thursday night, on Friday NBC came out on top. • 8pm: NBC – “Farrah’s Story” — 3.88 ...
Fox News FNC’s Weekend Jackson Plans By Chris Ariens on Jun. 26, 2009 - 10:34 PM Fox News has added a live hour tomorrow afternoon at 2pmET/11amPT to cover the Michael Jackson story. The hour will be anchored by Kelly Wright and Juliet Huddy. The business block stays intact from 10am-NoonET. Also, Greta Van Su ...
Ratings CNN Wins With Michael Jackson News By Chris Ariens on Jun. 26, 2009 - 4:07 PM Showing it still has the power to draw cable viewers in times of breaking news, CNN came in first last night during the 6pmET hour when the news broke that Michael Jackson had died. (CNN did not confirm his death until 7:25pm). Th ...
ABC ABC News Adds “20/20” Michael Jackson Special Tonight By Chris Ariens on Jun. 26, 2009 - 3:24 PM ABC News will air a special edition of “20/20” – “Michael Jackson: The Man and His Music” at 9pmET/PT anchored by Elizabeth Vargas. “20/20” will also air at its regular time, 10pmET/PT whi ...
ABC “Nightline” Takes First with Michael Jackson News By Chris Ariens on Jun. 26, 2009 - 2:04 PM Last night’s “Nightline” anchored by Martin Bashir with coverage on the death of Michael Jackson was seen by 5.26 million Total Viewers, outdrawing David Letterman’s 4.36 million on CBS and Conan O’Br ...