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CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:49:12 -0400

NEW YORK - CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close.

Ratings show 'Idol' decline

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:56:50 -0400

NEW YORK - For the past decade, the "American Idol" season finale has been one of television's biggest events of the year. Now it's not even TV's biggest event of the week.

ABC counting on story lines to sell Indy 500

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:47:04 -0400

Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti will be trying to become four-time Indianapolis 500 champions, four women will roll off the starting grid, a local boy is on the pole and a group of dynamic rookies that includes A.J. Allmendinger is there to add intrigue.

'American Idol' finale draws record low ratings

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:49 -0400

NEW YORK - Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.

CBS holds onto its ratings lead in prime time

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:57:03 -0400

NEW YORK - With broadcast networks unveiling their new schedules, the television industry is focused on potential ratings hits next season.

Television viewers make their choice of killers

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:23:50 -0400

NEW YORK - The television audience appears to have made its choice of serial killers. Fox's Joe Carroll beats NBC's Hannibal Lecter in viewer interest.

Derby preliminary TV rating up big from last year

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:20:22 -0400

NEW YORK - The Kentucky Derby television coverage has matched its highest preliminary rating in 21 years.

Nielsen's top programs for April 22-28

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:12:35 -0400

NEW YORK - Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for April 22-28. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.