by Amanda Quigley, Alyssa Raimann, Alyson Roseman, Danielle Skipper
This fall, broadcast TV saw a lot of buzz over old and new programming. From the success of “2 Broke Girls,” “New Girl,” and “Once Upon a Time” to the failure of “The Playboy Club,” NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX have seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows across the board.
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NBC
Employing more than 7,000 people worldwide, NBC produces hundreds of hours of programming a week and reaches viewers in more than 100 countries on six continents. NBC programs have been honored with nearly a thousand Emmy Awards (more than any other network) and more than 100 Peabody Awards..Source
Primetime
NBC had a lot of new shows lined up for Fall 2011, take a look at this quick preview.
NEW SHOWS
Up All Night premiered September 14, 2011 and won in the night’s ratings. In October, the series was granted full season orders. It’s viewershave since risen 20% and is now getting an upgrade to Thursday nights starting in January.
Free Agents premiered on September 14, 2011. And despite what looked like a promising cast, starring Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn, the show was cancelled after just 4 episodes due to low ratings.
The Playboy Club which premiered on September 20, 2011 was cancelled after only 3 episodes due to continuous loss of viewers. It was the fall’s first cancellation.
Whitney Premiered on September 22, 2011 and was granted full season orders. There is controversy on how long it will last though due to the questionable likeability of the character and the multi-camera format of the show.
Prime Suspects premiered on September 22, 2011. Due to its low ratings, the show wasn’t granted full season orders, but ordered 6 more scripts instead hoping to get the show going back in October. By November the show still was not improving in ratings and NBC announced it will be shutting down and cancelled after finishing the 13 scheduled episodes.
Grimm premiered on October 28, 2011 and while the ratings have been nothing spectacular, they’v e remained steady enough to receive full season orders.
OLD SHOWS
Saturday Night Live is in its 37th season. Recent guest stars include Charlie Day and Jason Segel. The show was also received an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
Dateline is in its 20th season
Law & Order SVU is in its 13th season. Actress Mariska Hargitay received an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
Biggest Loser is in its 12th season.
The Office– Based off the original BBC comedy, The Officeis a “ fly-on-the wall docu-reality parody” about modern day American office life. After its seventh season lead male Steve Carell left the show leaving fans skeptic about the shows future. Although there is no replacing Steve Carell/Michael Scott, the show must go on for Season 8 of The Office. With almost all the episodes aired for 2011, the show certainly is not the same but does continue to do well in the ratings and maintain a loyal audience. The show was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the Emmys. Carell also received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy series.
Chuck is in its 5th season.
Community, although in its 3rd season, has been pulled from the mid-season schedule to make room for 30 Rock due to recent low ratings.
Parks and Recreation is in its 4th season and was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the Emmys this year. Amy Poehler was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Parenthood is in its 3rd season.
The Sing Off is in its 3rd season.
Harry’s Law is in its 2nd season. Actress Kathy Bates was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series at the 2011 Emmys.
Here is the current primetime schedulefor ABC.
News/Late Night
For the last decade though there has been a continuous decline in NBC’s primetime ratings without affecting other programming such as the “Today” show, “ Tonight” show and “ Nightly News.” This is slowly starting to change though.
Sports
Despite the continuous decline of NBC’s primetime and now it’s other programming, Sunday Night Football continues to remain very strong and come out as #1 or #2 in the ratings every week for Sunday nights. At this point, it seems to be the only programming NBC has going for them.
Special Programming
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is always and a favorite tradition for American families to watch from home if they are not attending the actual event. This year it did so well, the ratings hit the highest they have been in 10 years!
On December 6, 2011 NBC aired a Michael Bublé Christmas Special with guest performances by Justin Beiber, Kellie Pickler, Thalia, The Puppini Sisters and Naturally 7. Special guest appearances included Sesame Street’s Oscar the Grouch, and The Office’s Ed Helms. Unfortunately, this failed to do as well in the ratings as it’s follow up programming The Biggest Loser.
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CBS
CBS Entertainment is responsible for acquiring or developing and scheduling the entertainment programming presented on the CBS Television Network, which includes primetime comedy and drama series, reality-based programming, made-for-television movies and miniseries, theatrical films, specials, children’s programs, daytime dramas, game shows, Sunday sports, nightly news, and late-night programs. Source
Primetime
CBS had several shows come out this fall. Check out a preview
NEW SHOWS
2 Broke Girls premiered September 19 at 9:30pm. It later was moved up to 8:30pm due to increased popularity. The show had a lot of positive buzz over the summer and had CBS highest rated test show ever. The show opened to rave reviews and brought an even larger audience than its predecessor, Two and a Half Men. A full season pickup was announced October 5. The show has received a nomination for Favorite New TV Comedy for the People’s Choice Awards of 2012.
Unforgettable premiered September 20 at 10pm. With the popularity of Poppy Montgomery, the show had a lot of high publicity. The show began with a particularly low rating but consistent rating for the fall season. A full season pickup was announced on October 25. The show has received a nomination for Favorite New TV Drama for the People’s Choice Awards of 2012.
Person of Interest premiered September 22 at 9pm. The show received a large amount of buzz due to producer/director JJ Abrams and star Michael Emerson. But, like Unforgettable, had consistent fairly low ratings. A full season pickup was announced on October 25. The show has received a nomination for Favorite New TV Drama for the People’s Choice Awards of 2012.
A Gifted Man premiered September 23 at 8pm. The show brought in a very low rating and mixed overall reviews. This low rating has been consistent for the past 10 episodes. CBS has ordered more episodes but there is no word as to whether or not the show will have a full season. The show has received a nomination for Favorite New TV Drama for the People’s Choice Awards of 2012.
How to be a Gentleman premiered September 29 at 8:30pm. The show aired three episodes in total. The show had received less than good reviews so a cancellation was originally predicted. The show’scancellation was announced on October 8.
OLD SHOWS
60 minutes is currently in its 44th season . It is one of CBS’ most prized programs.
48 Hours Mystery is currently in its 23rd season. It has been a part of the CBS family for a long time.
Survivor is in its 23rd season starting September 14. The show was nominated for three Emmys this season including a win for Jeff Probst for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.
Amazing Race is in its 19th season starting September 25. The show was nominated for seven Emmys this season including a win for Outstanding Reality –C ompetition Program.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is in its 12th season starting September 21. The show recently added Ted Danson to its star studded line up. The show is nominated for one People’s Choice Award for 2012.
CSI: Miami is in its 10th season starting September 25. The show is well known for its leading character, Horatio Caine, played by David Caruso.
Two and a Half Men is in its 9th season starting September 19. The loss of Charlie Sheen and the addition of Ashton Kutcher brought about the highest rating the show has ever received. However, ratings have quickly gone down to their normal rate. The show was nominated for two Emmys this season including a nomination for Jon Cryer for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Alan Harper. The show is also nominated for a People’s Choice Award for 2012.
NCIS is in its 9th season starting September 20. The show continues to be the highest ranked show that CBS has to offer. It is also consistently ranked number 2 overall for the fall season. The show is also nominated for a People’s Choice Award.
CSI: New York is in its 8th season starting September 23. Starting its second season with Sela Ward, the show has received mixed buzz but a solid following. The show was nominated for one Emmy this season.
How I met your mother is in its 7th season starting September 19. This show was nominated for five Emmys this season. The show is also nominated for two People’s Choice Awards for 2012.
Criminal Minds is in its 7th season starting September 21. The show has kept a solid following since its premiere in 2006 with its intensity as a crime show drama. The show is also nominated for a People’s Choice Award.
Rules of Engagement is in its 6th season starting September 24. The shows stars comedic genius, David Spade, a key factor in the shows success.
Big Bang Theory is in its 5th season starting September 22. The show was nominated for five Emmys this season, one of which included a win for Jim Parsons for Leading Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper. The show was also nominated for an Outstanding Comedy Series. The show is also nominated for three People’s Choice Awards for 2012.
The Mentalist is in its 4th season starting September 22. The show stars film star Simon Barker as the leading character, Patrick Jane.
The Good Wife is in its 3rd season starting September 25. The show was nominated for nine Emmys this season including a win for Julianna Margulies for Leading Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Alicia Florrick. The show was also nominated for an Outstanding Drama Series. The show also was nominated for two People’s Choice Awards.
NCIS: Los Angeles is in its 3rd season starting September 20. This spin off of NCIS has brought a lot of attention, especially due to one of their leading investigators, LL Cool J.
Blue Bloods is in its 2nd season starting September 23. The show stars television and film legend, Tom Seleck, the main factor in the shows consistent following.
Hawaii five-o is in its 2nd season starting September 19. The show was nominated for one Emmy this season.
Mike and Molly is in its 2nd season starting September 26. The show was nominated for two Emmys this season including a win for Melissa McCarthy for Leading Actress in a Comedy Seriesfor her portrayal of Molly Brown.
Here is the current primetime schedule for the network.
News/Late Night
The Early Show is currently in its season. Recent guests include Michael Hall and Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer.
The Talk is currently in its season. Recent guests include Jason Priestley and Donald Faison.
CBS Nightly News airs nightly at 11pm with host Scott Pelley.
The Late Show with David Letterman is currently in its 20th season. Recent guests include Charlize Theronand Jessica Biel. The show is nominated for one People’s Choice Award for 2012.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is currently in its season. Recent guests include Justin Long and Beth Behrs.
Sports
CBS Sports airs live sports every Sunday.
Special Programming
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show brought in its largest audience ever on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The fashion show is one of very few fashion shows shown on network television and usually brings in a very large crowd.
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ABC
Owned by the Walt Disney Company, The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) Television Networksupplies broadcast programming to over 220 affiliated stations nationwide that is mainly produced by subdivisions such as ABC Entertainment Group, ABC News and ABC Daytime.
Primetime
ABC had several new shows come out this fall. Check out the Fall Preview.
NEW SHOWS
Revenge premiered on September 21. Ratings, despite decreasing during the hour, were solid and placed the show in the number one spot for its timeslot. Ratings have continued to decrease, with some fluctuation, throughout the season despite positive buzz from both critics and viewers. ABC never the less picked up nine more episodes of the show, giving it a full 22-episode season. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite New TV Drama” category.
Charlie’. . s Angels’ debut on September 22 earned decent ratings. The buzz around the show prior to its premiere was mostly negative with words such as “old” and “won’t last” often used to describe it. More negative buzz surrounded the show after it aired, which reflected in its decreasing ratings. ABC ultimately cancelled it, a decision many fans expected. The last episode of Charlie’s Angels aired on November 10 and had the lowest ratings of the series.
The premiere of Pan Am was on September 25. Despite decreasing ratings and mixed reviews, ABC ordered five additional scripts but recently announced it was only producing one and airing the last five episodes in 2012. Karine Vanasse who plays Collette, a French flight attendant, on the show sent a Tweet that led many fans to believe the show was cancelled. ABC responded later that day, saying that it was not cancelling it. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite New TV Drama” category.
Suburgatory debuted on Wednesday, September 28. Despite having little buzz, the comedy’s premiere was well received and the ratings, although fluctuating, have continued to be good. ABC gave it a full season order and recently cast Robin Givens from Chuck as Dallas’ rival from college in an episode. The show will return to the network on January 4. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite New TV Comedy” category.
Last Man Standing, out of all the new shows this season, received the most buzz with words such as “can’t wait” and excited” often used to describe it. The show’s one-hour premiere on October 11 was ABC’a a s most-watched premiere for a comedy series in the 8 pm timeslot in four years. Amid mixed reviews, the network ordered nine additional episodes of the sitcom, giving it a full season order. Nick Jonas recently guest starred on the show’s Christmas episode. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite New TV Comedy” category.
Man Up premiered on October 18. With negative reviews and decreasing ratings, ABC has ordered no additional episodes of the comedy. The network intends to run the remaining episodes until the premiere of Work It airs on January 3. The network has not officially cancelled the show but has left it off the midseason schedule. Women’s Media Center, as part of the Sexy or Sexism? Campaign, started an online petition to have ABC cancel Man Up. The petition has 751 signatures thus far. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite New TV Comedy” category.
Despite premiering a month into the fall season, Once Upon A Time ‘s debut had the highest ratings of any drama premiere this fall. Buzz around the show had been positive and after it premiered, both viewers and critics gave it mostly rave reviews. The network ordered a full-season of the show after only airing two episodes.Ratings for the show although dropping, remain strong. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite New TV Drama” category.
OLD SHOWS
The second season of Happy Endings premiered on Wednesday September 28. The show has experienced some of its highest ratings to date this season and received a full season order from ABC.
The eighth season opener for Desperate Housewives on September 26 marked the lowest premiere ratings for the series. The show’s ratings continued to decrease until its lead-in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was replaced with Once Upon A Time. Although ratings have increased, they are still down from the previous years.
Season eight of Grey’m m s Anatomy aired on Thursday September 22. The series experienced its lowest ratings ever and had its fall finale on November 11. The second half of Grey’s Anatomy will premiere this January. The show and is nominated for a People’i i s Choice Award.
The Middle, currently in its third season, had the highest ratings for the series ever during its premiere on September 21. Although there were some fluctuations, ratings have generally been up and continue to be higher than the previous season’s .
Modern Family had its highest ratings of the series yet during the third season opener. The show also won all five of the Emmy awards it was nominated for at the 63rd Annual Emmy awards, including the awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. The show’s ratings, although decreasing, are higher than the previous season’s. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award.
Now in its fourth season, Castle’s season premiere was the series’ best-rated season opener to date. Its ratings have continued to drop since then, with some fluctuation. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award.
Private Practice’s fifth season premiere on September 29 was the series’� � lowest rated premiere yet. The two-hour fall finale was on November 17. The show returns to ABC on Thursday January 5.
The eighth season opener for Desperate Housewives on September 26 marked the lowest premiere ratings for the series. The show’s ratings continued to decrease until its lead-in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was replaced with Once Upon A Time. Although ratings have increased, they are still down from the previous years.
Season eight of Grey’s Anatomy aired on Thursday September 22. The series experienced its lowest ratings ever and had its fall finale on November 11. The second half of Grey’s Anatomy will premiere this January. The show and is nominated for a People’i i s Choice Award.
Dancing with the Stars’ thirteenth season premiered on September 19. Ratings for both the premiere and results show were down from the previous years and continued to decrease, with some fluctuation. The final results show on Tuesday November 22 where Iraq war veteran J.R Martinez was announced the winner was the lowest rated fall finale for the entire series. The show is nominated for a People’s Choice Award.
Here is the current primetime schedulefor ABC.
Daytime Programming
Decreased ratings for soap operasalong with the changing viewing patterns of the daytime viewer have prompted ABC to focus its daytime programming around lifestyle, food and personal transformation. As a result, ABC cancelled All My Children and One Life to Live.
The series finale of All My Children premiered on September 23 at 1 pm and attracted its largest audience in four and a half years. The soap opera originally aired on January 5, 1970 on ABC and began the careers of such actors and actresses as Sarah Michelle Gellar, Christian Slater and Michelle Trachtenberg.
One Life to Live’s series finale is in January 2012. The Revolution, a show more in line with the new premise of ABC daytime programming, will replace it. It is currently the top three daytime programs among women 18-49.
Prospect Park acquired the licensing rights from ABC to both One life to Live and All My Children in July with the intent to continue producing the soaps in an online format after their series finales. On November 23, the deal fell through and Prospect Park releaseda statement saying that the lack of cooperation between those involved and “economic challenges” led to the overall decision to not bring the classic shows to the Internet.
Currently in its forty-ninth season, General Hospital is among the top five daytime programs among women 18-49.
The Chew features five unique co-hosts who “explore life through food” and discuss topics including cooking, food trends, home entertainment, restaurants, holidays, etc. The show, which replaced All My Children, premiered on September 26.
The View, which first premiered on August 11, 1997, recently had Martha Stewart and President Bill Clinton on the show.
News/Late Night
Currently in its ninth season, Jimmy Kimmel Live’s recent guests and musical performers include Shaquille O’N eal, Matthew Morrison, Jack’k k s Mannequin and My Morning Jacket. Jimmy Kimmel is nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite Late Night TV Host” category.
Nightline, currently in its 31st year, recently featured an interview with Angelina Jolie along with national and global new coverage.
20/20, which premiered on September 16, is currently in its 31st season. The news program’s most recent stories include that of the children of the Westboro Baptist Church and the Dargers, a modern polygamist family.
ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, ABC New’s “flagship broadcast,”a airs recently reported on the post office’s service cuts and the low unemployment rate.
Good Morning America is currently in its 36th year. Recent episodes have reported on a variety of topics ranging from teen moms to the missing U.S. drone in the Middle East. The show also has a weekend edition.
Sports
ABC owns most of ESPN, which airs some sporting events on the network through “ESPN on ABC.”
Saturday Night Football premiered on September 1 and aired college football games over the course of twelve weeks. The program was part of the network’s 42nd season of college football coverage and had its “finale” on December 1.
Special Programming
Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the 2011 Country Music Awardsaired on Wednesday November 9. The night featured performances from artists including Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry. Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were among the winnersfor the night. Ratings increased slightly from the previous year’s show.
The 2011 American Music Awards aired on Sunday November 20 and had the same low ratings from the previous year. It opened with a performance by Nicki Minajand featured sixteen other performances by artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Justin Beiber and Maroon 5. Artists such as Adele, Bruno Mars and Maroon 5 received awards along with Taylor Swiftwho won the “Artist of the Year” award.
A Very Gaga Thanksgiving, which aired on November 24, featured an intimate performance by Lady Gaga and interview with Katie Couric. The special’s ratings increased from last year’s airing of Beyonce’s I am World Tour.
The CMA Country Christmas special aired on December 1 and had performances by artists such as Martina McBrideand Kellie Pickler. Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland hosted the event, which was the most watched program for its timeslots.
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FOX
Fox Broadcasting Company is a unit of News Corporation and the leading broadcast television network among Adults 18-49. FOX finished the 2010-2011 season at No. 1 in the key adult demographic for the seventh consecutive year – a feat that has never been achieved in broadcast history – while continuing to dominate all network competition in the more targeted Adults 18-34 and Teen demographics. FOX airs 15 hours of primetime programming a week as well as late-night entertainment programming, major sports and Sunday morning news. Source
Primetime
Fox Network had several new shows come out this fall. Check out the Fall Preview.
NEW SHOWS
New Girl aired on September 20, 2011. The reviewsand ratingsfor this show have been great and as a result, it was the first new fall show that FOX gave a full season pick upto. Although the ratings take small dipsevery now and then, everyone seems to be genuinely charmed by Zooey Deschanel and the New Girl. The show is also nominated for a 2012 People’s Choice Awardsin the Favorite New TV Comedycategory.
The X Factor premiered on September 21st. This much buzzed about show was inevitably compared to FOX’s spring talent show: American Idol. Most reviews could not find any difference between it and other talent shows, although one commonly suggested major downfall is the host: Steve Jones. However, the ratings for The X Factor are doing well and FOX gave it a second season, though some changes and swaps in judges and host may be in the works.
Terra Novaaired for the first time on September 26, 2011. Early buzz showed promising reviews and great potential. However, later in the season, critics are worrying about the up and downratings. This show may be in danger of cancellation and has not yet been signed to a second season. Terra Nova is currently nominated in the Favorite New TV Dramacategory for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards.
Allen Gregory aired on October 30, 2011. The criticand viewerreviews for this have proven to be less than satisfactory. The ratingshave been down consistently and since FOX ordered just seven episodesof this show, with its final installment ending on December 11th, unfortunately recent news indicates that the show has been cancelled. However, Allen Gregory is up for a 2012 People’s Choice Awardsin the Favorite New TV Comedycategory.
I Hate My Teenage Daughter premiered on November 30th .With only one show under its belt; the reviewshave been slightly negative. The ratingswere decent for the first show; but the second episode brought ratings down significantly. The fate of this show is definitely wavering.
OLD SHOWS
America’s Most Wantedis the grandfather of FOX network TV with 24 seasons but was cancelledearlier this year due to lack of profit. Fans of the show protestedwith the intent of getting someone to rescue the show. Lifetimedecided to pick up the show and began airing episodes on December 2nd, 2011.
COPS is one of FOX’s longest running series with the start of its 24th season in fall 2011. Ratingsare downfrom last year’s premier episode.
The Simpsons is in its twenty third season and was nominatedfor Outstanding Animated Program at this year’s Emmy Awards. The amount of viewers for this show are usually constantly high. Between the premierin September and the latestshow to air, there has been a dip in viewership. FOX almost cancelledthe show before the start of this season due to budget disputes between FOX and the show’s talent. However, the issue was settled and FOX has already renewed The Simpsons through its twenty fifth season.
Family Guy is currently in its tenth season on FOX. It was nominated four times at this year’s Emmy awards: 2 nominations in the Outstanding Music Composition For a Series (Original Dramatic Score)category, and one nomination in each of these two categories: Outstanding Original Music and Lyricsand Outstanding Sound Mixing for A Comedy or Drama Series (half hour and animation). Ratings and viewership have droppedsince the show’s premierin September. Renewal plans after this season have yet to be determined.
House is in its eighth season on Fox. The lead actor, Hugh Laurie, was nominated for an Emmy as Lead Actor in a Drama Seriesfor his character Dr. Gregory House, but he did not win the award. House is currently number twoon the Broadcast TV show listings.
Bones started its seventh season this fall. It was not nominated for any Emmys this year, but ratings have been upand down, and are now pretty steady. Even so, there is some worry about whether it will be renewedfor an eighth season.
American Dad!Is in its seventh season and it is not yet determined whether it will be renewed for an eighth season. The ratings and viewership have declinedsince the premierof the show in September.
Kitchen Nightmaresis in its fifth season on FOX. The ratings have been almost steady and consistent from its premierto its latest show.
Fringe began fall 2011 with its fourth season. This show received no Emmy nominationsthis year and its ratings are the lowestthat the show has seen in all four seasons. Viewership is way down, causing many people to wonder whether Fringe will not be returningfor a fifth season.
The Cleveland Show began its third season on FOX with an Emmy nominationfor Outstanding Animated Program. The ratings have declinedsomewhat since its premierin September. However, FOX has already announced that it will renew it for a fourth seasonfor the 2012-2013 year.
Gleeis in its third season and was nominatedfor ten Emmys this year; some include: Outstanding Comedy Series, casting and costuming. It won in the casting category and for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy. Since the beginningof the season, Glee’s ratings have been downand more recently, slightly higher. This season has already had one major controversywhere the sexual content of the teen show is being criticized once again.
Raising Hope began its second season with an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, but did not win. The ratingshave steadily declined over the last few months but remains in the top ten for its category. The show is not yet cancelled but low ratingshave many wondering whether it will be around for a third season.
Here is a complete schedulefor FOX’s 2011 programs.
News
FOX Network only airs Fox News SundayWith Chris Wallace from 9:00 am to 9:30am every Sunday, and this is the only news program on FOX’s network. All other news shows are aired on The Fox News Channelon cable and is usually referred to simply as Fox News.
Sports
FOX NFL Sundayruns every Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1 pm. Immediately afterwards, NFL Footballis aired until 7pm. Fox online also hosts The OT, which is a post-game follow up about the game that just aired.
Additional schedule information can be found here.
Special Programming
On August 7th, FOX hosted the 2011 Teen Choice Awards. Voters chose winners in various categories such as TV, movies, music, and others. The amount of viewers took quite a plunge from last year, and of course the event would not be complete without its dose of controversy. Perhaps next year’s Teen Choice Awards will present an addition of ‘ books’ to its award worthy categories.
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards premiered on September 18th, 2011. This is the biggest event for network television. With the nominees and winners, the major networks were able to see which of their shows and actors were doing well. The facts and figures show how all shows have been doing for the past few years, including 2011. Unfortunately, when it came to viewer ratings, Sunday Night football was able to beat them in the numbers.
The American Country Awardspremiered on December 5th, 2011. Season four American Idolwinner Carrie Underwoodwas a frequent name among the winners for this second annual show and a performance by last year’s American Idol winner Scotty McCreeryadded to the event. Ratings for the FOX special showed a significant increase from last year.
Here are the fall season’t t s top 10 gainers and losers according to The Wrap as well as the ratings for return shows.
Here are the latest Neilsen ratings.
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PBS
PBS is a nonprofit organization that is collectively owned by 360 member stations throughout the United States, whose missionis dedicated to “creating content that educates, informs and inspires”. Public Broadcasting Service reaches millions of viewers and continuously updates its content with special programing but also maintains a regular schedule of primetime shows. Viewers of all ages are able to enjoy and learn from the educational content that is provided by the member stations and it is all made possible through government funding and donationsfrom the viewers.
Unfortunately in spring of this year, PBS was threatened with the loss of government funding, which would have greatly affected the network’s programming. The general public was outraged and public figures such as Ken Burns (a major contributor to PBS) spoke out in support of maintaining the government funds. Luckily, this did not occur and major budget cuts were not made.
Primetime
FINE ARTS
Live From the Metropolitan Opera
DRAMA
SCIENCE
HISTORY
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
INDEPENDENT FILMS
EXERCISE
Functional Fitness with Suzzane Andrews
Classical Stretch: The Esmonde Technique
Daytime/Children
PBS provides a large selectionof daytime programs; most of which are dedicated solely to educating children.
Special Programming
PBS does quite a bit of special programming and Fall of 2011 had the opportunity to experience the highly viewed Ken Burn’s documentary: Prohibition. Special programs are often inspired by current events, such as The Smartest Night, which featured a show with physicist Brian Greene, followed by a program dedicated to the late Steve Jobs. PBS also does a great deal of holiday programming that celebrates and embraces all religions during the holiday season.
PBS is continuously updatesits website with information that is relevant and useful to its viewers, such as the release of educational iphone apps for children. It also celebrates the many awards that it has obtained just in the 2011 year; and just recently, three awards for their show POV at the IDA Documentary Awards.