NASCAR, TV executives to discuss 2010 starting timesOctober 7th, 2009 NASCAR, TV execs to discuss 2010 start timesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR will move the bulk of its races to earlier start times next season in an effort to create more consistency and stop the slide in television ratings.
NASCAR, TV executives agree on earlier 2010 starting times to help improve ratingsOctober 7th, 2009 NASCAR, TV execs agree on earlier 2010 start timesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR will attempt to halt its sinking television ratings through consistent, earlier start times that appeal to longtime race fans.
Television ratings for NFL games off to strong start this seasonOctober 1st, 2009 NFL TV ratings off to strong startNEW YORK — Television ratings for NFL games are off to a strong start this season. Fox has posted its highest average rating for the first three weeks since the network started televising the league in 1994.
Obama's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, at center of planned documentarySeptember 9th, 2009 Documentary to focus on Obama's motherLOS ANGELES — President Barack Obama often is greeted like a movie star, but it's his mother who will be the subject of an upcoming documentary. "Stanley Ann Dunham: A Most Generous Spirit" would go into production next year, with an expected 2011 release, executive producer Mary Aloe says.
Nielsen concedes error about 'World News' having its smallest audience ever, redoing ratingsJune 17th, 2009 Nielsen concedes error, reprocessing news ratingsNEW YORK — Nielsen Media Research has conceded making an error and is performing a recount after the company's ratings on Tuesday initially indicated that ABC's "World News" most likely had its smallest audience ever. The dispute with Nielsen was a downer for the network after the entertainment division — keyed by the National Basketball Association finals — won in the prime-time ratings for the first week since September.
ABC News asks Nielsen about curious news ratingsJune 17th, 2009 ABC News curious about odd news ratingNEW YORK — ABC News has asked Nielsen Media Research to investigate after the company's ratings indicated that "World News" most likely had its smallest audience ever. The news ratings were a downer for the network after the entertainment division won in the prime-time ratings for the first week since last September, keyed by the National Basketball Association finals.
Television ratings for NBA finals down close to 10 percent from last yearJune 16th, 2009 TV ratings for NBA finals down from last yearNEW YORK — Television ratings for the NBA finals are down from last year. The five games on ABC between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic averaged an 8.4 rating.
Baseball's local television ratings hold steady as attendance declines in rough economyJune 11th, 2009 MLB TV ratings hold steady as attendance declinesNEW YORK — One bright side to all those empty seats behind home plate visible on television at the new Yankee Stadium: At least there are plenty of people seeing them from home. Viewership for the Yankees' YES Network is off to a record start.
Television ratings for Game 6 of Stanley Cup finals down slightly from last seasonJune 11th, 2009 TV ratings for Game 6 down slightly from 2008NEW YORK — The Stanley Cup finals are going to a Game 7 for the first time since 2006, giving the series a chance to build on strong television ratings. NBC said Wednesday that the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 6 on Tuesday night earned a 4.1 overnight rating and 7 share.
Unusual sight for TV ratings top 10 _ a news documentary, 2 of them featuring ObamaJune 10th, 2009 NBC's Obama documentary a TV ratings winnerNEW YORK — NBC News' two-night peek at the inner workings of the Obama White House made for an unusual sight in the TV ratings — a news documentary among the nation's 10 most popular programs. On the down side for TV news, CBS' evening newscast with Katie Couric hit a historic low point last week, Nielsen Media Research said.
Nash to serve as correspondent for 'Late Show with David Letterman' at Game 3 of NBA finalsJune 9th, 2009 Steve Nash to report on NBA finals for LettermanNEW YORK — Steve Nash has a new job during his offseason. The two-time NBA MVP will serve as a correspondent for CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" at Game 3 of the NBA finals Tuesday in Orlando, Fla.
Game 4 of Stanley Cup finals earns series' highest cable television rating since 2002June 9th, 2009 Game 4 earns highest cable TV rating since 2002NEW YORK — Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals has earned the series' highest cable television rating since 2002. The Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Versus on Thursday night drew a 2.8 rating and averaged 3.45 million viewers.
Television ratings for Game 2 of NBA finals down slightly from last seasonJune 9th, 2009 TV ratings for Game 2 of NBA finals down slightlyNEW YORK — Television ratings for Game 2 of the NBA finals are down slightly from last year. ABC said Monday that the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-96 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night earned an 8.2 fast national rating.
TV viewership is up for NBA playoffs; big increases for conference finalsJune 2nd, 2009 TV viewership is up for NBA playoffsNEW YORK — TV viewership is way up for the NBA playoffs. Ratings for the Western Conference finals on ESPN increased 32 percent from the network's conference finals coverage last year.
Kentucky Derby draws highest television ratings in 17 years, up 7 percent from 2008May 4th, 2009 Kentucky Derby gets highest TV ratings in 17 yearsNEW YORK — The Kentucky Derby's television ratings are the highest in 17 years. NBC says Saturday's coverage of 50-1 long shot Mine That Bird's win drew a 9.8 national rating and a 23 share.
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