Fox News saw double digit ratings growth during the month of May, as all cable networks some some year-over-year total viewership uptick with Donald Trump’s hush money trial dominating the coverage.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2 million viewers, up 41% from the same month a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.16 million, about the same as last year, and CNN averaged 518,000, up 5%.
It was a mixed picture in the 25-54 demo. Fox News averaged 199,000, up 47% from a year earlier, compared to 110,000 for MSNBC, down 8% and CNN with 96,000, down 15%.
Another potential factor in Fox News’ ratings gains: In May 2023, Fox News saw a primetime ratings dip after the network parted ways with its top personality, Tucker Carlson, and initially filled the slot with guest hosts. The network has seen some audience recovery since Jesse Watters filled the slot permanently. In his last full month on the air, Carlson averaged 3.25 million viewers in March,...
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2 million viewers, up 41% from the same month a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.16 million, about the same as last year, and CNN averaged 518,000, up 5%.
It was a mixed picture in the 25-54 demo. Fox News averaged 199,000, up 47% from a year earlier, compared to 110,000 for MSNBC, down 8% and CNN with 96,000, down 15%.
Another potential factor in Fox News’ ratings gains: In May 2023, Fox News saw a primetime ratings dip after the network parted ways with its top personality, Tucker Carlson, and initially filled the slot with guest hosts. The network has seen some audience recovery since Jesse Watters filled the slot permanently. In his last full month on the air, Carlson averaged 3.25 million viewers in March,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Greg Gutfeld hosts the prime-time comedy talk show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel. (Photo courtesy Fox News Media)
Fox News Channel continued to exert its dominance over its cable news peers during the month of May, delivering nearly four times the number of viewers in prime-time compared to CNN and grabbing its largest audience for that programming block since March of last year.
Nearly all the top 100 cable news shows in terms of overall viewership were broadcast by Fox News in May, according to Nielsen ratings data. Fox News had 97 of the top 100 shows among the demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 (A25-54), which are most-attractive to cable news advertisers. The channel had 94 of the top 100 shows in terms of overall viewers, Nielsen data showed.
In total-dating ratings, Fox News had an average of 1.3 million overall viewers and 147,000 in the A25-54 demographic. The total viewership figure was 176 percent...
Fox News Channel continued to exert its dominance over its cable news peers during the month of May, delivering nearly four times the number of viewers in prime-time compared to CNN and grabbing its largest audience for that programming block since March of last year.
Nearly all the top 100 cable news shows in terms of overall viewership were broadcast by Fox News in May, according to Nielsen ratings data. Fox News had 97 of the top 100 shows among the demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 (A25-54), which are most-attractive to cable news advertisers. The channel had 94 of the top 100 shows in terms of overall viewers, Nielsen data showed.
In total-dating ratings, Fox News had an average of 1.3 million overall viewers and 147,000 in the A25-54 demographic. The total viewership figure was 176 percent...
- 5/30/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Greg Gutfeld welcomed fellow late-night talk show host Bill Maher to his Fox News program this past Monday, and viewers were apparently quite intrigued.
In fact, the Monday, May 20, 2024 installment of Gutfeld! featuring the Real Time host is now the most-watched episode in the show’s history, having delivered nearly 2.9 million live-plus-same-day viewers in the 10 p.m. Et timeslot. Those numbers will grow a bit once delayed data arrives in the coming days.
Additionally, Gutfeld! , which debuted in 2021, was the most-watched cable news program in the A25-54 demo this past Monday, having averaged 342,000 viewers from the measurement. Fox News Channel’s late night-style program consistently beats its 10 p.m. cable news counterparts in several different audience measurements, including total viewers, P25-54 and 18-49.
Gutfeld! is posting year-over-year viewership growth. Per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data for May 2024 to-date, the program is averaging 2,235,000 total viewers, 276,000 P25-54 and 151,000 P18-49 in the 10 p.
In fact, the Monday, May 20, 2024 installment of Gutfeld! featuring the Real Time host is now the most-watched episode in the show’s history, having delivered nearly 2.9 million live-plus-same-day viewers in the 10 p.m. Et timeslot. Those numbers will grow a bit once delayed data arrives in the coming days.
Additionally, Gutfeld! , which debuted in 2021, was the most-watched cable news program in the A25-54 demo this past Monday, having averaged 342,000 viewers from the measurement. Fox News Channel’s late night-style program consistently beats its 10 p.m. cable news counterparts in several different audience measurements, including total viewers, P25-54 and 18-49.
Gutfeld! is posting year-over-year viewership growth. Per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data for May 2024 to-date, the program is averaging 2,235,000 total viewers, 276,000 P25-54 and 151,000 P18-49 in the 10 p.
- 5/22/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
Fox News continued its dominance in the April ratings, while network coverage of Donald Trump’s hush money trial has failed to produce blockbuster viewership.
In fact, all the major cable news networks saw a drop off in the key 25-54 demo versus a year ago.
Working against the networks is the fact that the television coverage of the Trump trial is prohibited in the courtroom, leaving it to correspondents to check in with regular reports along with an assortment of legal analysts. CNN and MSNBC have added scrolls on the side of their screens with real time text updates from the courthouse.
In primetime, Fox News topped with an average of 1.98 million viewers, down 5% versus 2023, compared to MSNBC with 1.25 million, down 5%, and CNN with 624,000, up 6%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 219,000, down 9%, compared to MSNBC with 114,000, down 3%, and CNN with 113,000, down 16%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.27 million,...
In fact, all the major cable news networks saw a drop off in the key 25-54 demo versus a year ago.
Working against the networks is the fact that the television coverage of the Trump trial is prohibited in the courtroom, leaving it to correspondents to check in with regular reports along with an assortment of legal analysts. CNN and MSNBC have added scrolls on the side of their screens with real time text updates from the courthouse.
In primetime, Fox News topped with an average of 1.98 million viewers, down 5% versus 2023, compared to MSNBC with 1.25 million, down 5%, and CNN with 624,000, up 6%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 219,000, down 9%, compared to MSNBC with 114,000, down 3%, and CNN with 113,000, down 16%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.27 million,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
There are a variety of metrics that networks and others use to measure the success of a late-night talk show. Fox News is quick to point out that their 10 p.m. late-night style show Gutfeld! actually gets more live-plus-same day viewers than any of the traditional late-night talk shows. But if you factor in delayed viewing, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert takes the lead. And if you count views on digital platforms like YouTube and TikTok, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is top dog.
Which got us wondering: What other metrics might one use to measure the success of these shows?
This being late night, naturally we thought of laughter. So we sent our intrepid screen timer Matthew Stewart (the wizard behind our weekly SNL screen time tallies) out to answer the question no one ever asked: Which late-night talk show gets the most laughs per minute?
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Which got us wondering: What other metrics might one use to measure the success of these shows?
This being late night, naturally we thought of laughter. So we sent our intrepid screen timer Matthew Stewart (the wizard behind our weekly SNL screen time tallies) out to answer the question no one ever asked: Which late-night talk show gets the most laughs per minute?
Continue...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Greg Gutfeld hosts the prime-time comedy talk show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel. (Photo courtesy Fox News Media)
Talk show host Greg Gutfeld has signed a new multi-year agreement with Fox News Media that will keep his comedy-driven late night show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel for a while longer.
As part of the deal, Gutfeld will continue his duties as a panelist on “The Five,” Fox News Media’s late afternoon political roundtable discussion program, and will produce the occasional show for Fox News Media’s streaming service, Fox Nation.
“Greg is a true original whose trademark political and cultural commentary, humor and gifted writing has deeply connected and grown with our audience for more than 17 years,” Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement on Thursday. “Upon launching Gutfeld! three years ago, he rapidly disrupted the status quo to become the most-watched host in the genre,...
Talk show host Greg Gutfeld has signed a new multi-year agreement with Fox News Media that will keep his comedy-driven late night show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel for a while longer.
As part of the deal, Gutfeld will continue his duties as a panelist on “The Five,” Fox News Media’s late afternoon political roundtable discussion program, and will produce the occasional show for Fox News Media’s streaming service, Fox Nation.
“Greg is a true original whose trademark political and cultural commentary, humor and gifted writing has deeply connected and grown with our audience for more than 17 years,” Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement on Thursday. “Upon launching Gutfeld! three years ago, he rapidly disrupted the status quo to become the most-watched host in the genre,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Greg Gutfeld and Fox News Media have agreed to a multi-year contract extension, in which he will continue as host of the opinion/comedy show Gutfeld! and co-host on The Five. He also will occasionally host and produce programming for subscription streaming service Fox Nation.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The network added Gutfeld’s show to its weeknight lineup three years ago, and it’s been one of the Fox News success stories. In the most recent quarter, the show topped in the 25-54 demo, averaging 304,000 viewers. It also was in the top five in total viewers in March, averaging 2.19 million. The Five, in which Gutfeld is among the panelists, was the top cable news show last quarter, averaging 3.04 million viewers.
Fox News launched Gutfeld! in the 11 p.m. Et slot as a late rival to broadcast network mainstays. The show, which features George “Tyrus” Murdoch and Kat Timpf,...
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The network added Gutfeld’s show to its weeknight lineup three years ago, and it’s been one of the Fox News success stories. In the most recent quarter, the show topped in the 25-54 demo, averaging 304,000 viewers. It also was in the top five in total viewers in March, averaging 2.19 million. The Five, in which Gutfeld is among the panelists, was the top cable news show last quarter, averaging 3.04 million viewers.
Fox News launched Gutfeld! in the 11 p.m. Et slot as a late rival to broadcast network mainstays. The show, which features George “Tyrus” Murdoch and Kat Timpf,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Greg Gutfeld isn’t your typical Fox News personality. But he is turning in to something that is more traditional at the Fox Corp.-backed cable outlet.
Fox News is expected to announce that it recently closed a deal with Gutfeld to extend his contract, a move that spotlights the host’s importance to the network’s operations even if he isn’t in the mold of a Sean Hannity or Laura Ingraham. Under the pact, Gutfeld will continue his co-hosting duties at the roundtable show “The Five” as well as his 10 p.m. program, “Gutfeld!,” a looser take on the issues of the day that marks a bid by Fox News to woo the younger TV viewers who might watch late-night programs such as “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS or “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. The third anniversary of the 10 p.m. program arrives Friday.
Fox News is expected to announce that it recently closed a deal with Gutfeld to extend his contract, a move that spotlights the host’s importance to the network’s operations even if he isn’t in the mold of a Sean Hannity or Laura Ingraham. Under the pact, Gutfeld will continue his co-hosting duties at the roundtable show “The Five” as well as his 10 p.m. program, “Gutfeld!,” a looser take on the issues of the day that marks a bid by Fox News to woo the younger TV viewers who might watch late-night programs such as “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS or “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. The third anniversary of the 10 p.m. program arrives Friday.
- 4/4/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Fox News topped its rivals in the March and first-quarter 2024 ratings by a wide margin, but MSNBC and CNN showed the biggest growth versus the same period a year ago.
The past month saw major events like Super Tuesday and President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Although the numbers aren’t giving the networks the blockbuster audiences of the 2020 cycle, the networks have for now staved off the large double-digit declines of recent years.
In primetime in March, Fox News averaged 2.14 million viewers, up 2% from the same period a year ago. MSNBC posted 1.31 million, up 15%, and CNN averaged 601,000, up 27%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 246,000, up less than 1% over 2023, while MSNBC averaged 133,000, up 24%, and CNN was at 124,000, up 24%.
In total day in March, Fox News topped with 1.31 million, down less than 1%, while MSNBC posted 830,000, up 18%, and CNN averaged 461,000, up 8%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News led...
The past month saw major events like Super Tuesday and President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Although the numbers aren’t giving the networks the blockbuster audiences of the 2020 cycle, the networks have for now staved off the large double-digit declines of recent years.
In primetime in March, Fox News averaged 2.14 million viewers, up 2% from the same period a year ago. MSNBC posted 1.31 million, up 15%, and CNN averaged 601,000, up 27%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 246,000, up less than 1% over 2023, while MSNBC averaged 133,000, up 24%, and CNN was at 124,000, up 24%.
In total day in March, Fox News topped with 1.31 million, down less than 1%, while MSNBC posted 830,000, up 18%, and CNN averaged 461,000, up 8%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News led...
- 4/2/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the more common questions we’ve received over the last ten days since we launched LateNighter is why don’t we include Nielsen ratings for the Fox News show Gutfield! in our late-night ratings reports.
The answer is that Nielsen considers 11pm the start of the late night daypart, while Gutfeld! airs at 10pm in the east (and at 7 and 8pm in the pacific and central time zones). It’s the same reason we don’t include Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, which follows an erratic schedule that also often falls in prime time.
That said, considering that Gutfeld is loosely patterned off the other late night shows—and that it, in fact, aired in late night up until last spring—you can’t blame Fox News for pointing out that show routinely averages a larger total live-plus-same-day audience than the late night shows on ABC,...
The answer is that Nielsen considers 11pm the start of the late night daypart, while Gutfeld! airs at 10pm in the east (and at 7 and 8pm in the pacific and central time zones). It’s the same reason we don’t include Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, which follows an erratic schedule that also often falls in prime time.
That said, considering that Gutfeld is loosely patterned off the other late night shows—and that it, in fact, aired in late night up until last spring—you can’t blame Fox News for pointing out that show routinely averages a larger total live-plus-same-day audience than the late night shows on ABC,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Fox News again topped the February ratings, while MSNBC saw double digit growth in total day and primetime.
The networks have had a mixed ratings picture so far during the election year, a time that has typically seen a large viewer uptick. But the dominance of Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the race for their parties’ nominations has likely had an impact, more than anything, on viewer interest, with much less suspense on the outcome.
That said, MSNBC did show gains. In primetime, the network averaged 1.35 million viewers, up 15% from the same period a year earlier. Fox News was still well ahead of its rivals with an average of 2.07 million, but that was down 9%. CNN posted 573,000, down 2%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 231,000, down 23%, while MSNBC posted 122,000, up 3%, and CNN was at 116,000, down 5%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.34 million, down 7%, while MSNBC was at 852,000, up 20%, and CNN...
The networks have had a mixed ratings picture so far during the election year, a time that has typically seen a large viewer uptick. But the dominance of Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the race for their parties’ nominations has likely had an impact, more than anything, on viewer interest, with much less suspense on the outcome.
That said, MSNBC did show gains. In primetime, the network averaged 1.35 million viewers, up 15% from the same period a year earlier. Fox News was still well ahead of its rivals with an average of 2.07 million, but that was down 9%. CNN posted 573,000, down 2%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 231,000, down 23%, while MSNBC posted 122,000, up 3%, and CNN was at 116,000, down 5%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.34 million, down 7%, while MSNBC was at 852,000, up 20%, and CNN...
- 2/28/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Greg Gutfeld hosts the prime-time comedy talk show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel. (Photo courtesy Fox News Media)
The Fox News Channel was cable television’s most-watched news network for the 36th straight month, notching higher total day and key demographic viewers throughout the month of February when compared to its two closest competitors, according to Nielsen data.
The channel was also the most-watched in prime-time across cable news for the 37th straight month, the Nielsen ratings showed, with programs like “Hannity,” “The Ingraham Angle,” “Jesse Watters Primetime” and “Gutfeld!” drawing millions of viewers to the network during the week.
Fox News grew its television audience 8 percent during the day among total viewers and 5 percent in prime-time among the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), a group that is most attractive to advertisers, according to Nielsen data. The increases were compared to the prior month.
The Fox News Channel was cable television’s most-watched news network for the 36th straight month, notching higher total day and key demographic viewers throughout the month of February when compared to its two closest competitors, according to Nielsen data.
The channel was also the most-watched in prime-time across cable news for the 37th straight month, the Nielsen ratings showed, with programs like “Hannity,” “The Ingraham Angle,” “Jesse Watters Primetime” and “Gutfeld!” drawing millions of viewers to the network during the week.
Fox News grew its television audience 8 percent during the day among total viewers and 5 percent in prime-time among the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), a group that is most attractive to advertisers, according to Nielsen data. The increases were compared to the prior month.
- 2/28/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Journalist Ashleigh Banfield. (Courtesy photo)
Ashleigh Banfield is sticking with NewsNation.
On Wednesday, the Nexstar Media Group-owned cable news channel said it had successfully negotiated a multi-year extension of Banfield’s contract, which will keep her eponymous prime-time conversation program on NewsNation for a while longer.
Banfield was one of NewsNation’s first hires, back when the channel was still operating under its previous branding, WGN America. She took over a slot occupied by a nightly news program in prime-time, vowing to resurrect the conversation-style chat show made popular by Charlie Rose and Larry King (CNN).
“I’m an avid news junkie,” Banfield said in an interview with Variety. “Something that’s been missing for me as a consumer has been the center lane — I’m exhausted by the breathless fights in cable news, and I long for the days when I could just be informed of what was...
Ashleigh Banfield is sticking with NewsNation.
On Wednesday, the Nexstar Media Group-owned cable news channel said it had successfully negotiated a multi-year extension of Banfield’s contract, which will keep her eponymous prime-time conversation program on NewsNation for a while longer.
Banfield was one of NewsNation’s first hires, back when the channel was still operating under its previous branding, WGN America. She took over a slot occupied by a nightly news program in prime-time, vowing to resurrect the conversation-style chat show made popular by Charlie Rose and Larry King (CNN).
“I’m an avid news junkie,” Banfield said in an interview with Variety. “Something that’s been missing for me as a consumer has been the center lane — I’m exhausted by the breathless fights in cable news, and I long for the days when I could just be informed of what was...
- 2/21/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Navy Admiral Michael Mullen, being interviewed by Jon Stewart for an episode of “The Daily Show.”
Comedian Jon Stewart’s return to Comedy Central’s news satire program “The Daily Show” wasn’t enough to topple the late-night leader in cable news.
Viewership data released by Nielsen Media this week showed Stewart’s much-anticipated return to The Daily Show drew 930,000 overall viewers to Comedy Central, including around 320,000 viewers in the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54).
By comparison, Fox News Channel’s evening news program “Fox News @ Night” grabbed around 1.3 million overall viewers in the same 11 p.m. time slot, a difference of around 370,000 households.
Fox News’ late night comedy program “Gutfeld!,” which airs one hour earlier than The Daily Show, also saw higher ratings compared to Stewart’s debut, with 2.2 million viewers tuning in to Fox News at 10 p.
Comedian Jon Stewart’s return to Comedy Central’s news satire program “The Daily Show” wasn’t enough to topple the late-night leader in cable news.
Viewership data released by Nielsen Media this week showed Stewart’s much-anticipated return to The Daily Show drew 930,000 overall viewers to Comedy Central, including around 320,000 viewers in the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54).
By comparison, Fox News Channel’s evening news program “Fox News @ Night” grabbed around 1.3 million overall viewers in the same 11 p.m. time slot, a difference of around 370,000 households.
Fox News’ late night comedy program “Gutfeld!,” which airs one hour earlier than The Daily Show, also saw higher ratings compared to Stewart’s debut, with 2.2 million viewers tuning in to Fox News at 10 p.
- 2/14/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
The “king of late night” Greg Gutfeld savagely heckled the writers over at “Saturday Night Live” for their sketch with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, a move that in tight New York City comics circles might colloquially be referred to as “shots fired.”
The “Gutfeld!” host opened his Monday night monologue with a look at the former South Carolina governor’s role in the opening sketch from NBC’s late-night show over the weekend.
“She fit right in by not being funny,” Gutfeld said. “She played the role of a concerned South Carolina voter in the opening skit, questioning a fake Donald Trump in a townhall – and she showed all the charisma of a five-pound bag of all-purpose flour.”
The Fox News show then rolled a clip from Haley’s Saturday appearance, in which she asks Trump if the legally embattled front-runner needs to borrow some money.
“Oh, don’t do this,...
The “Gutfeld!” host opened his Monday night monologue with a look at the former South Carolina governor’s role in the opening sketch from NBC’s late-night show over the weekend.
“She fit right in by not being funny,” Gutfeld said. “She played the role of a concerned South Carolina voter in the opening skit, questioning a fake Donald Trump in a townhall – and she showed all the charisma of a five-pound bag of all-purpose flour.”
The Fox News show then rolled a clip from Haley’s Saturday appearance, in which she asks Trump if the legally embattled front-runner needs to borrow some money.
“Oh, don’t do this,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Fox News and MSNBC saw slight viewership increases in primetime in the month of January as the 2024 primary season got underway, although the whole contest may be short-lived given Donald Trump’s sweep of Iowa and New Hampshire and Joe Biden’s nominal opposition.
Fox News topped the month with an average of 1.98 million viewers in seven-night primetime, a 2% increase from the same month a year ago, while MSNBC averaged 1.09 million, up 4%, and CNN posted 605,000, down 4%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 219,000, down 8%, compared to CNN with 124,000, down 14%, and MSNBC with 106,000, off by 3%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.25 million, down 7%, compared to MSNBC with 761,000, up 8%, and CNN with 463,000, down 12%. In the total-day demo, Fox News averaged 149,000, down 14%, compared to CNN with 86,000, down 20% and MSNBC with 77,000, down 1%.
Overall, cable news networks’ coverage of the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary was down versus 2020, perhaps because of an aura...
Fox News topped the month with an average of 1.98 million viewers in seven-night primetime, a 2% increase from the same month a year ago, while MSNBC averaged 1.09 million, up 4%, and CNN posted 605,000, down 4%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 219,000, down 8%, compared to CNN with 124,000, down 14%, and MSNBC with 106,000, off by 3%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.25 million, down 7%, compared to MSNBC with 761,000, up 8%, and CNN with 463,000, down 12%. In the total-day demo, Fox News averaged 149,000, down 14%, compared to CNN with 86,000, down 20% and MSNBC with 77,000, down 1%.
Overall, cable news networks’ coverage of the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary was down versus 2020, perhaps because of an aura...
- 1/30/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News dominated the ratings for 2023, but only MSNBC showed slight growth in audience compared to a year earlier.
Fox News, for an eighth year in a row, also was the top-rated cable network overall.
In seven-day primetime, Fox News averaged 1.85 million viewers, down 20% from a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, up 2%, and CNN posted 582,000, down 19%. In the adults 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 212,000, down 38%, while CNN posted 125,000, down 27% and MSNBC had 124,000, down 6%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.22 million, down 18%, compared to MSNBC with 780,000, up 6%, and CNN with 479,000, down 15%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 149,000, down 35%, compared to CNN with 94,000, down 23% and MSNBC with 87,000, up 5%.
The past year lacked a major election, ala the midterms in 2022 and the presidential election in 2020, that have proven to be audience boosts. Fox News’ figures also reflected its decision to drop its most watched personality, Tucker Carlson. Although his successor, Jesse Watters,...
Fox News, for an eighth year in a row, also was the top-rated cable network overall.
In seven-day primetime, Fox News averaged 1.85 million viewers, down 20% from a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, up 2%, and CNN posted 582,000, down 19%. In the adults 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 212,000, down 38%, while CNN posted 125,000, down 27% and MSNBC had 124,000, down 6%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.22 million, down 18%, compared to MSNBC with 780,000, up 6%, and CNN with 479,000, down 15%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 149,000, down 35%, compared to CNN with 94,000, down 23% and MSNBC with 87,000, up 5%.
The past year lacked a major election, ala the midterms in 2022 and the presidential election in 2020, that have proven to be audience boosts. Fox News’ figures also reflected its decision to drop its most watched personality, Tucker Carlson. Although his successor, Jesse Watters,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News topped November ratings among cable news networks, but the numbers were down across almost all categories versus the same period in 2022, when midterm election news dominated coverage.
MSNBC showed a slight gain in total day viewers versus November 2022, but otherwise networks saw declines.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 1.73 million viewers, down 29% versus November 2022. MSNBC averaged 1.136 million, down 5%, and CNN posted 540,000, off by 28%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 199,000, down 44%, compared to CNN with 122,000, off by 36%, and MSNBC with 109,000, down 26%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.18 million viewers, down 25%, compared to MSNBC with 778,000, up 3%, and CNN with 474,000, down 15%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 143,000, down 37%, compared to 93,000 for CNN, down 13%, and 81,000 for MSNBC, off by 13%.
The Five was the top cable weekday news show, averaging 2.87 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.57 million, Hannity with 2.26 million, Special Report with 2.18 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.15 million.
MSNBC showed a slight gain in total day viewers versus November 2022, but otherwise networks saw declines.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 1.73 million viewers, down 29% versus November 2022. MSNBC averaged 1.136 million, down 5%, and CNN posted 540,000, off by 28%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 199,000, down 44%, compared to CNN with 122,000, off by 36%, and MSNBC with 109,000, down 26%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.18 million viewers, down 25%, compared to MSNBC with 778,000, up 3%, and CNN with 474,000, down 15%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 143,000, down 37%, compared to 93,000 for CNN, down 13%, and 81,000 for MSNBC, off by 13%.
The Five was the top cable weekday news show, averaging 2.87 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.57 million, Hannity with 2.26 million, Special Report with 2.18 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.15 million.
- 12/1/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
CNN’s debut of King Charles, the new show featuring Gayle King and Charles Barkley, premiered to 510,000 viewers, according to Nielsen fast national early numbers.
The show’s total viewing audience was well behind rivals: Fox News’ Gutfeld! topped the time slot with 1.97 million viewers, and MSNBC averaged 1.62 million with The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.
The CNN show, however, did edge out MSNBC in the 25-54 demo, averaging 139,000, compared to 132,000 for MSNBC’s The Last Word and 257,000 for Fox News’ Gutfeld!
King Charles is a once-a-week 10 p.m. Et show on Wednesday evening, and the first show guests included Steve Kerr. The show was part of then-cnn CEO Chris Licht’s strategy of programming primetime with star names. Licht was let go from the network in June, but CNN went forward with the King-Barkley show, which is a limited series that will run through early next year.
CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillip,...
The show’s total viewing audience was well behind rivals: Fox News’ Gutfeld! topped the time slot with 1.97 million viewers, and MSNBC averaged 1.62 million with The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.
The CNN show, however, did edge out MSNBC in the 25-54 demo, averaging 139,000, compared to 132,000 for MSNBC’s The Last Word and 257,000 for Fox News’ Gutfeld!
King Charles is a once-a-week 10 p.m. Et show on Wednesday evening, and the first show guests included Steve Kerr. The show was part of then-cnn CEO Chris Licht’s strategy of programming primetime with star names. Licht was let go from the network in June, but CNN went forward with the King-Barkley show, which is a limited series that will run through early next year.
CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillip,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The reign of King Charles — the CNN show, not the British monarch — began rather quietly Wednesday.
The weekly show, hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley, drew just 501,00 viewers for its debut, according to same-day Nielsen ratings (it adjusted up a little from 486,000 in fast nationals). It finished a distant third among the biggest cable news channels in total viewers and didn’t really moving the needle from CNN’s recent averages in the hour. In fact, it ranks as the smallest audience of any of CNN’s primetime debuts this year.
King Charles was one of the last big moves of the brief Chris Licht era at CNN. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network announced the show in late April — six weeks before Licht was let go following a profile in The Atlantic that was poorly received among network staffers. (Mark Thompson became CEO of CNN in October.)
The...
The weekly show, hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley, drew just 501,00 viewers for its debut, according to same-day Nielsen ratings (it adjusted up a little from 486,000 in fast nationals). It finished a distant third among the biggest cable news channels in total viewers and didn’t really moving the needle from CNN’s recent averages in the hour. In fact, it ranks as the smallest audience of any of CNN’s primetime debuts this year.
King Charles was one of the last big moves of the brief Chris Licht era at CNN. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network announced the show in late April — six weeks before Licht was let go following a profile in The Atlantic that was poorly received among network staffers. (Mark Thompson became CEO of CNN in October.)
The...
- 11/30/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox News again topped all the cable news networks in October, but only CNN and MSNBC gained viewers versus last year, as Israel-Gaza coverage and the House Speaker upheaval dominated the news cycle.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.12 million viewers, down 7% from October 2022. MSNBC drew 1.33 million, up 12%, and CNN posted 722,000, an increase of 16%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 256,000, off by 13%, while CNN averaged 167,000, up 25%, and MSNBC posted 132,000, up 16%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.36 million, down 8%, followed by MSNBC with 895,000, up 19%, and CNN with 600,000, an increase of 12%. In the adults 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 174,000, down 15%, while CNN posted 124,000, up 17%, and MSNBC was at 98,000, up 23%.
The ratings figures are from Nielsen via Fox News.
Fox News’ The Five was once again the most viewed cable news show, drawing 3 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.58 million, Hannity with 2.41 million, Special Report with 2.21 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.17 million.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.12 million viewers, down 7% from October 2022. MSNBC drew 1.33 million, up 12%, and CNN posted 722,000, an increase of 16%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 256,000, off by 13%, while CNN averaged 167,000, up 25%, and MSNBC posted 132,000, up 16%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.36 million, down 8%, followed by MSNBC with 895,000, up 19%, and CNN with 600,000, an increase of 12%. In the adults 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 174,000, down 15%, while CNN posted 124,000, up 17%, and MSNBC was at 98,000, up 23%.
The ratings figures are from Nielsen via Fox News.
Fox News’ The Five was once again the most viewed cable news show, drawing 3 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.58 million, Hannity with 2.41 million, Special Report with 2.21 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.17 million.
- 10/31/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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Kevin McCarthy’s removal from his role as Speaker of the House Tuesday led to a bump in cable news viewership, with Fox News winning primetime with 2.68 million viewers.
McCarthy was ousted from his post with a vote of 216-210 in the chamber, a rebellion led by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. McCarthy is the first person in U.S. history to be removed from the House speakership.
Although the news broke of McCarthy’s removal during the 4 p.m. hour, viewership on cable news saw higher numbers for primetime. McCarthy additionally held a long press conference during the 8 p.m. hour on Tuesday, excerpts of which aired on all three cable news channels.
Fox News was the No. 1 most-watched cable news channel in primetime Tuesday. MSNBC came in second place with 2.14 million viewers,...
Kevin McCarthy’s removal from his role as Speaker of the House Tuesday led to a bump in cable news viewership, with Fox News winning primetime with 2.68 million viewers.
McCarthy was ousted from his post with a vote of 216-210 in the chamber, a rebellion led by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. McCarthy is the first person in U.S. history to be removed from the House speakership.
Although the news broke of McCarthy’s removal during the 4 p.m. hour, viewership on cable news saw higher numbers for primetime. McCarthy additionally held a long press conference during the 8 p.m. hour on Tuesday, excerpts of which aired on all three cable news channels.
Fox News was the No. 1 most-watched cable news channel in primetime Tuesday. MSNBC came in second place with 2.14 million viewers,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Natalie Korach
- The Wrap
Fox News topped the September and third quarter ratings, but its audience and that of CNN continued to erode vs. 2022 while MSNBC made some slight gains.
In September, Fox News won primetime, averaging 1.69 million viewers, off by 21% versus the same month last year. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, a drop of 2%, while CNN posted 548,000, a drop of 20%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 187,000, off by 33%, compared to MSNBC with 116,000, a gain of 2%, and CNN averaged 109,000, falling by 20%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.07 million, a drop of 24% from a year earlier, while MSNBC averaged 792,000, an increase of less than 1%. CNN averaged 457,000, off by 21%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 131,000, falling by 35%, while CNN posted 85,000, a drop of 23%, and MSNBC averaged 84,000, a gain of 2%.
In the third quarter primetime, Fox News averaged 1.75 million, a drop of 20%, versus MSNBC with 1.29 million, a gain of less than 1%, and CNN posted 596,000, falling by 17%. In the 25-54 demo,...
In September, Fox News won primetime, averaging 1.69 million viewers, off by 21% versus the same month last year. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, a drop of 2%, while CNN posted 548,000, a drop of 20%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 187,000, off by 33%, compared to MSNBC with 116,000, a gain of 2%, and CNN averaged 109,000, falling by 20%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.07 million, a drop of 24% from a year earlier, while MSNBC averaged 792,000, an increase of less than 1%. CNN averaged 457,000, off by 21%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 131,000, falling by 35%, while CNN posted 85,000, a drop of 23%, and MSNBC averaged 84,000, a gain of 2%.
In the third quarter primetime, Fox News averaged 1.75 million, a drop of 20%, versus MSNBC with 1.29 million, a gain of less than 1%, and CNN posted 596,000, falling by 17%. In the 25-54 demo,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News’ retooled primetime lineup topped rivals in July, but all cable news networks saw audience erosion versus the same month a year ago.
Jesse Watters Primetime, which debuted in the 8 p.m. Et time slot on July 17, averaged 2.4 million viewers, an improvement over the temporary occupant of the period, Fox News Tonight, with its series of rotating hosts, after Tucker Carlson’s show was pulled in April. Tucker Carlson Tonight averaged 3.1 million viewers in July, 2022.
Another schedule change was the move of Greg Gutfeld up an hour to 10 p.m. Et. Gutfeld! averaged 1.98 million viewers and 252,000 in the 25-54 demo. The latter was enough to place it second in that category, to Fox News’s The Five, which averaged 254,000. The Five also was the most watched cable news show, averaging 2.59 million viewers.
Overall, though, audiences were off versus July 2022, with Fox News and CNN seeing the most significant drops.
Jesse Watters Primetime, which debuted in the 8 p.m. Et time slot on July 17, averaged 2.4 million viewers, an improvement over the temporary occupant of the period, Fox News Tonight, with its series of rotating hosts, after Tucker Carlson’s show was pulled in April. Tucker Carlson Tonight averaged 3.1 million viewers in July, 2022.
Another schedule change was the move of Greg Gutfeld up an hour to 10 p.m. Et. Gutfeld! averaged 1.98 million viewers and 252,000 in the 25-54 demo. The latter was enough to place it second in that category, to Fox News’s The Five, which averaged 254,000. The Five also was the most watched cable news show, averaging 2.59 million viewers.
Overall, though, audiences were off versus July 2022, with Fox News and CNN seeing the most significant drops.
- 8/2/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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A new primetime lineup is already paying off for Fox News, posting improvements across the board in total viewership and the key cable demographic among adults 25-54.
The cable news network’s shifted primetime schedule saw 2.13 million average total viewers Monday through Friday during its debut week. Fox News saw a 24% increase in total viewership across all primetime hours, 7-11 p.m., as compared to the months leading up to the shifted schedule. From April 24 to July 14 of this year, the network averaged 1.96 million total viewers, according to Nielsen-live-plus-same-day figures.
As expected, Fox News also improved in demo viewers, landing 202,000 adults 25-54 and marking a 23% increase from the period before the change, during which Fox News’ averaged 164,000 demo viewers.
Compared to the week before the changes — in...
A new primetime lineup is already paying off for Fox News, posting improvements across the board in total viewership and the key cable demographic among adults 25-54.
The cable news network’s shifted primetime schedule saw 2.13 million average total viewers Monday through Friday during its debut week. Fox News saw a 24% increase in total viewership across all primetime hours, 7-11 p.m., as compared to the months leading up to the shifted schedule. From April 24 to July 14 of this year, the network averaged 1.96 million total viewers, according to Nielsen-live-plus-same-day figures.
As expected, Fox News also improved in demo viewers, landing 202,000 adults 25-54 and marking a 23% increase from the period before the change, during which Fox News’ averaged 164,000 demo viewers.
Compared to the week before the changes — in...
- 7/25/2023
- by Natalie Korach
- The Wrap
Greg Gutfeld, five-time ‘New York Times’ bestselling author and host of the #1 rated late night show “Gutfeld!” returns with a witty and tongue-in-cheek essay collection “The King of Late Night”, that is part memoir and part political manifesto, available July 25, 2023:
“…Greg Gutfeld is back with a hilarious essay collection about how he destroyed the mainstream late night landscape of heavyweights and became host of the #1 late night show in all of television.
“With his signature wit and whip-smart humor, Greg reveals never-before-told stories of his upbringing and early career, what it’s like going head-to-head with the liberal media, and what it took to flip the script on the comedy landscape.
"How did the former health magazine editor take a show in a throwaway time slot in the middle of the night and turn it into a cult classic?
“And how did that show, ‘Redeye’, catapult Greg to ‘The Five...
“…Greg Gutfeld is back with a hilarious essay collection about how he destroyed the mainstream late night landscape of heavyweights and became host of the #1 late night show in all of television.
“With his signature wit and whip-smart humor, Greg reveals never-before-told stories of his upbringing and early career, what it’s like going head-to-head with the liberal media, and what it took to flip the script on the comedy landscape.
"How did the former health magazine editor take a show in a throwaway time slot in the middle of the night and turn it into a cult classic?
“And how did that show, ‘Redeye’, catapult Greg to ‘The Five...
- 7/25/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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Fox News’ lineup changes will shift two familiar faces, Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld, to primetime — a move that is bound to secure a ratings bump while ushering in a new brand of extremism that media experts warn could be a “liability” for the network in the wake of the Dominion Voting Systems settlement.
Announced just over two months after Tucker Carlson’s abrupt departure, Watters has effectively been crowned his successor after taking over the 8 p.m. timeslot, which had been occupied by “Fox News Tonight” since Carlson’s absence.
“Crowning odious Jesse Watters as the new face of Fox News is a reflection of Fox’s dogged commitment to bigotry and deceit as well as an indication of their desperation to regain audience share,” said Angelo Carusone, president of...
Fox News’ lineup changes will shift two familiar faces, Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld, to primetime — a move that is bound to secure a ratings bump while ushering in a new brand of extremism that media experts warn could be a “liability” for the network in the wake of the Dominion Voting Systems settlement.
Announced just over two months after Tucker Carlson’s abrupt departure, Watters has effectively been crowned his successor after taking over the 8 p.m. timeslot, which had been occupied by “Fox News Tonight” since Carlson’s absence.
“Crowning odious Jesse Watters as the new face of Fox News is a reflection of Fox’s dogged commitment to bigotry and deceit as well as an indication of their desperation to regain audience share,” said Angelo Carusone, president of...
- 6/30/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Updated: Geraldo Rivera said in a Twitter message that he has been fired from The Five and is leaving Fox News.
“I’m not going to be on The Five. I’ve been fired from The Five and as a result of that, I quit Fox,” he said.
Rivera said he would have more to say on Fox & Friends on Friday morning.
Rivera had been among the rotating series of panelists to fill the liberal seat on The Five, which is the most-watched show on cable news.
Last week, Rivera told the AP that he quit The Five “because there was “a growing tension that goes beyond editorial differences and personal annoyances and gripes.” Rivera sparred on the show with Greg Gutfeld, whose show Gutfeld! is being moved into a primetime berth next month. On Twitter last week, Rivera said that his final appearances would be on Thursday and Friday,...
“I’m not going to be on The Five. I’ve been fired from The Five and as a result of that, I quit Fox,” he said.
Rivera said he would have more to say on Fox & Friends on Friday morning.
Rivera had been among the rotating series of panelists to fill the liberal seat on The Five, which is the most-watched show on cable news.
Last week, Rivera told the AP that he quit The Five “because there was “a growing tension that goes beyond editorial differences and personal annoyances and gripes.” Rivera sparred on the show with Greg Gutfeld, whose show Gutfeld! is being moved into a primetime berth next month. On Twitter last week, Rivera said that his final appearances would be on Thursday and Friday,...
- 6/29/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Gutfeld!” gang held a Disney-themed party – if sustained dunking on recent poor box office performance qualifies as a party.
The Fox News late-night show devoted Tuesday’s opener to trashing recent Marvel, Walt Disney Studios and Pixar films that underperformed in movie theaters, suggesting their progressive narratives and characters were hurting business. To make his point, host Greg Gutfeld referenced a Breitbart article titled “Box Office Analyst Estimates Disney Lost $890 Million on Last Eight Theatrical Releases,” which is based solely on a post by “prominent YouTuber” Valliant Renegade.
“It’s gotten so bad, Cruella DeVille is selling dogs at Chipotle. Pocahontas had to open a casino. And Peter Pan had to cancel his gender-affirmation surgery,” Gutfeld cracked, drawing an iffy response from the studio audience – a nightly occurrence on the Fox show that pushes past the boundaries of crass, juvenile humor by design.
“What does this say about Disney?...
The Fox News late-night show devoted Tuesday’s opener to trashing recent Marvel, Walt Disney Studios and Pixar films that underperformed in movie theaters, suggesting their progressive narratives and characters were hurting business. To make his point, host Greg Gutfeld referenced a Breitbart article titled “Box Office Analyst Estimates Disney Lost $890 Million on Last Eight Theatrical Releases,” which is based solely on a post by “prominent YouTuber” Valliant Renegade.
“It’s gotten so bad, Cruella DeVille is selling dogs at Chipotle. Pocahontas had to open a casino. And Peter Pan had to cancel his gender-affirmation surgery,” Gutfeld cracked, drawing an iffy response from the studio audience – a nightly occurrence on the Fox show that pushes past the boundaries of crass, juvenile humor by design.
“What does this say about Disney?...
- 6/28/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Fox News again topped the June ratings, but the gap has narrowed with MSNBC, the only news network to see across-the-board viewership gains versus 2022.
The exit of Tucker Carlson continued to weigh on Fox News’ primetime. The network averaged 1.49 million viewers, down 31% versus the same period a year ago, while MSNBC averaged 1.32 million, up 3% from a year earlier. CNN posted 635,000 viewers, down 3%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 148,000, down 54%, while MSNBC posted 144,000, up 6%, and CNN averaged 129,000, down 12%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.09 million, down 21%, compared to MSNBC with 831,000, up 9%, and 492,000 for CNN, up 1%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 128,000, down 39%, compared to 100,000 for CNN, down 3%, and 97,000 for MSNBC, up 13%.
In the second quarter in primetime, Fox News averaged 1.69 million viewers, down 25%, compared to 1.27 million for MSNBC, up 12%, and 573,000 for CNN, down 14%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 179,000, down 48%, compared to 139,000 for MSNBC, up 15%, and 126,000 for CNN,...
The exit of Tucker Carlson continued to weigh on Fox News’ primetime. The network averaged 1.49 million viewers, down 31% versus the same period a year ago, while MSNBC averaged 1.32 million, up 3% from a year earlier. CNN posted 635,000 viewers, down 3%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 148,000, down 54%, while MSNBC posted 144,000, up 6%, and CNN averaged 129,000, down 12%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.09 million, down 21%, compared to MSNBC with 831,000, up 9%, and 492,000 for CNN, up 1%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 128,000, down 39%, compared to 100,000 for CNN, down 3%, and 97,000 for MSNBC, up 13%.
In the second quarter in primetime, Fox News averaged 1.69 million viewers, down 25%, compared to 1.27 million for MSNBC, up 12%, and 573,000 for CNN, down 14%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 179,000, down 48%, compared to 139,000 for MSNBC, up 15%, and 126,000 for CNN,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News unveiled a new primetime lineup, with Jesse Watters moving to Tucker Carlson’s old 8 p.m. Et time slot and Laura Ingraham slotted earlier in the evening at 7 p.m.
Hannity will remain at 9 p.m. Et, while Greg Gutfeld’s show will take over Ingraham’s slot at 10 p.m. Et.
The network also said that Fox News @ Night with Trace Gallagher would move to 11 p.m. Et.
The changes will be effective as of July 17.
A scheduling shakeup had been anticipated since Fox News pulled Carlson’s show in April, leaving the 8 p.m. Et hour with a series of rotating hosts as Fox News Tonight. Although the show has been winning the time period against cable news rivals, it has generally drawn about half of Carlson’s audience, while Newsmax has had a ratings bump during the time period and MSNBC has improved its performance.
Hannity will remain at 9 p.m. Et, while Greg Gutfeld’s show will take over Ingraham’s slot at 10 p.m. Et.
The network also said that Fox News @ Night with Trace Gallagher would move to 11 p.m. Et.
The changes will be effective as of July 17.
A scheduling shakeup had been anticipated since Fox News pulled Carlson’s show in April, leaving the 8 p.m. Et hour with a series of rotating hosts as Fox News Tonight. Although the show has been winning the time period against cable news rivals, it has generally drawn about half of Carlson’s audience, while Newsmax has had a ratings bump during the time period and MSNBC has improved its performance.
- 6/26/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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MSNBC outpaced Fox News in primetime demo ratings for the second week in a row.
From Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, MSNBC averaged 202,400 viewers in the key cable demographic adults ages 25-54 during primetime, beating Fox News’ primetime demo viewership of 193,000 by 4.75%, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day figures.
As the networks ramped up their coverage of former President Donald Trump’s indictment and arraignment, Fox News scored the highest demo viewership among cable news networks during primetime on Monday and Tuesday, while MSNBC saw primetime demo wins during the latter half of the week, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
While MSNBC’s victory in the primetime demo certainly marks a shakeup in ratings from years prior, Fox News maintained its lead in all other categories across primetime and total day viewership.
In...
MSNBC outpaced Fox News in primetime demo ratings for the second week in a row.
From Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, MSNBC averaged 202,400 viewers in the key cable demographic adults ages 25-54 during primetime, beating Fox News’ primetime demo viewership of 193,000 by 4.75%, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day figures.
As the networks ramped up their coverage of former President Donald Trump’s indictment and arraignment, Fox News scored the highest demo viewership among cable news networks during primetime on Monday and Tuesday, while MSNBC saw primetime demo wins during the latter half of the week, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
While MSNBC’s victory in the primetime demo certainly marks a shakeup in ratings from years prior, Fox News maintained its lead in all other categories across primetime and total day viewership.
In...
- 6/21/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The month of May was the first full month without cable news’ top primetime host, Tucker Carlson, and it showed.
Fox News continued to top primetime and total day viewers, but the margins have narrowed considerably with MSNBC, which was the only major cable news network to see viewership gains.
Fox News averaged 1.42 million viewers in primetime, a 37% drop from the same month a year ago. MSNBC averaged 1.16 million viewers, an increase of 14% from May, 2022. CNN averaged 494,000, a drop of 25%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 135,000, down 62% from a year ago. MSNBC averaged 120,000, up 14%, while CNN posted 113,000, down 25%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.09 million viewers, down 25%, while MSNBC posted 736,000, up 16% and CNN fell 17% to 416,000. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News topped with 126,000, down 45%, while MSNBC averaged 85,000, up 21%. CNN posted 84,000, down 21%.
Since dropping Carlson in April, Fox News has filled the slot with a series of guest hosts. Carlson averaged 3.25 million viewers in March,...
Fox News continued to top primetime and total day viewers, but the margins have narrowed considerably with MSNBC, which was the only major cable news network to see viewership gains.
Fox News averaged 1.42 million viewers in primetime, a 37% drop from the same month a year ago. MSNBC averaged 1.16 million viewers, an increase of 14% from May, 2022. CNN averaged 494,000, a drop of 25%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 135,000, down 62% from a year ago. MSNBC averaged 120,000, up 14%, while CNN posted 113,000, down 25%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.09 million viewers, down 25%, while MSNBC posted 736,000, up 16% and CNN fell 17% to 416,000. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News topped with 126,000, down 45%, while MSNBC averaged 85,000, up 21%. CNN posted 84,000, down 21%.
Since dropping Carlson in April, Fox News has filled the slot with a series of guest hosts. Carlson averaged 3.25 million viewers in March,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
During a CNN investigative report into Moms for Liberty, a right-wing activist group known for attending school board meetings to opposed supposed LGBTQ+ “indoctrination” by teachers, the news network’s crew was passed a note from a mother at one of the group’s meetings in Colorado Springs that read, “We have the other side of this story. This is a hate group.”
The woman who wrote the note was a member of Neighbors for Education, a group created in 2021 to counter Moms for Liberty after it was successful in electing school board members that supported its views. CNN reports that members of Neighbors for Education and other liberal opponents of Moms for Liberty have covertly attended the group’s meetings in various cities to gain information.
“My child thinks it’s ludicrous, that it’s such a big deal, because to them, it’s just normal,” said Naomi Lopez,...
The woman who wrote the note was a member of Neighbors for Education, a group created in 2021 to counter Moms for Liberty after it was successful in electing school board members that supported its views. CNN reports that members of Neighbors for Education and other liberal opponents of Moms for Liberty have covertly attended the group’s meetings in various cities to gain information.
“My child thinks it’s ludicrous, that it’s such a big deal, because to them, it’s just normal,” said Naomi Lopez,...
- 5/20/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
On Friday’s episode of “All In With Chris Hayes,” the MSNBC host took aim at the ongoing debt ceiling fight, and in particular how Republicans are attempting to use their threat to drive the United States into default to federal gut efforts to deal with climate change.
But while Hayes did have harsh words for the GOP, he also called attention to the way the media is covering the debt ceiling crisis, urging journalists “not to collude” with Republicans in climate change denialism.
Hayes began the segment talking about the latest horrifying example of how climate change is making the world more dangerous: The unseasonal and unusually extreme wildfires in the Canadian wilderness currently sending massive amounts of smoke into the United States. He also touched on some recent bad news — that scientists project we’ll have raised global temperatures to a potential climate change tipping point by 2027.
From here,...
But while Hayes did have harsh words for the GOP, he also called attention to the way the media is covering the debt ceiling crisis, urging journalists “not to collude” with Republicans in climate change denialism.
Hayes began the segment talking about the latest horrifying example of how climate change is making the world more dangerous: The unseasonal and unusually extreme wildfires in the Canadian wilderness currently sending massive amounts of smoke into the United States. He also touched on some recent bad news — that scientists project we’ll have raised global temperatures to a potential climate change tipping point by 2027.
From here,...
- 5/20/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
A New York Post story claiming that 20 homeless veterans had been kicked out of hotels in upstate New York to make room for migrants and was later spotlit on Fox News turned out was a lie.
Without fact-checking the story or reaching out to the accused hotels for comment, Fox News’ Laura Ingraham highlighted it with a chyron that read “New York City Puts Illegals Ahead of Veterans,” while Republicans raged at Biden, with Nikki Haley calling it “liberal insanity at work.”
However, reporting by local outlet the Mid-Hudson News not only found holes in the Post’s story, but what appears to be outright fraud, with homeless men telling the Hudson Valley paper they were given food and money to pose as veterans and claim they’d been displaced by migrants at the Crossroads Hotel in the town of Newburgh, New York.
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Without fact-checking the story or reaching out to the accused hotels for comment, Fox News’ Laura Ingraham highlighted it with a chyron that read “New York City Puts Illegals Ahead of Veterans,” while Republicans raged at Biden, with Nikki Haley calling it “liberal insanity at work.”
However, reporting by local outlet the Mid-Hudson News not only found holes in the Post’s story, but what appears to be outright fraud, with homeless men telling the Hudson Valley paper they were given food and money to pose as veterans and claim they’d been displaced by migrants at the Crossroads Hotel in the town of Newburgh, New York.
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- 5/20/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Lachlan Murdoch declined to comment on Wednesday about what’s next for Fox News’ programming after the shocking ouster of Tucker Carlson, but the Fox Corporation CEO predicted that the conservative channel would do just fine without him.
“Our program decisions are made with the long-term interests of the Fox News brand and the Fox News business,” Murdoch said during MoffettNathanson’s Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. “So we make those decisions really thinking broadly or long-term in terms of what’s the best thing for the company … And we’ve done it before, right? Bill O’Reilly was a superstar, Megyn Kelly was a superstar, Glenn Beck was a superstar and we’re able to move forward with programming decisions that ultimately result in long-term growth and profitability of the business.”
Carlson and Fox parted ways on April 24, shortly after the company settled a defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.
“Our program decisions are made with the long-term interests of the Fox News brand and the Fox News business,” Murdoch said during MoffettNathanson’s Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. “So we make those decisions really thinking broadly or long-term in terms of what’s the best thing for the company … And we’ve done it before, right? Bill O’Reilly was a superstar, Megyn Kelly was a superstar, Glenn Beck was a superstar and we’re able to move forward with programming decisions that ultimately result in long-term growth and profitability of the business.”
Carlson and Fox parted ways on April 24, shortly after the company settled a defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.
- 5/17/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Fox made its annual upfront pitch to advertisers at the Manhattan Center on Monday afternoon, pushing the messages of Fox Entertainment, Tubi, Fox News, and Fox Sports, all while promising the audience that don’t worry, we’ll get you hammered soon.
Coming off of presentations hampered by the pandemic in recent years, Fox was back in nearly full force, with the writers’ strike limiting the number of network stars in attendance. The event also featured some football antics courtesy of Rob Gronkowski and some well-placed cursing by Gordon Ramsay.
Read on below for Variety’s five biggest takeaways from the Fox upfront.
A Galaxy of Stars
Most big-name actors have opted to sit out this upfront season in solidarity with the ongoing writers’ strike, so Fox used the occasion to highlight stars from the other divisions of the company. Gordon Ramsay made multiple appearances onstage over the course of the event,...
Coming off of presentations hampered by the pandemic in recent years, Fox was back in nearly full force, with the writers’ strike limiting the number of network stars in attendance. The event also featured some football antics courtesy of Rob Gronkowski and some well-placed cursing by Gordon Ramsay.
Read on below for Variety’s five biggest takeaways from the Fox upfront.
A Galaxy of Stars
Most big-name actors have opted to sit out this upfront season in solidarity with the ongoing writers’ strike, so Fox used the occasion to highlight stars from the other divisions of the company. Gordon Ramsay made multiple appearances onstage over the course of the event,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Late night may be shut down during the WGA strike, but there’s still one host who’s proudly still on the air as his TV peers continue to picket: Greg Gutfeld.
“I have the No. 1 late night show,” Gutfeld said Monday during Fox’s 2023 upfront presentation. “I also have the only late night show — sorry — right now, so you don’t have a choice in this matter. And I am for no choices. “
Gutfeld’s comment to Fox News’ “The Five” are correct. He does have the most-watched show on late night, largely because his is the only show still airing new episodes. On May 2, the WGA officially announced it was going on strike. Shortly after the strike was ordered, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Saturday Night Live...
“I have the No. 1 late night show,” Gutfeld said Monday during Fox’s 2023 upfront presentation. “I also have the only late night show — sorry — right now, so you don’t have a choice in this matter. And I am for no choices. “
Gutfeld’s comment to Fox News’ “The Five” are correct. He does have the most-watched show on late night, largely because his is the only show still airing new episodes. On May 2, the WGA officially announced it was going on strike. Shortly after the strike was ordered, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Saturday Night Live...
- 5/15/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Hollywood writers are on strike for the first time in 15 years.
But the dramatically changed landscape that inspired the walkout — an industry that’s focus-shifted to streaming content — is also going to make it tougher for viewers to even notice their protest, hardship and sacrifice. At least in the near term.
This isn’t to weigh in on the writers’ reasons for striking. As their outraged reactions to the current round of talks have made clear, there are real issues on the table sparked by an entire industry distribution model that’s changed, and studios are alleged to be unwilling to engage on key points by the WGA.
Yet headwinds exist that weren’t around during the last strike, and they might result in a difficult walkout.
First, there’s the timing. The previous strike began in November 2007 — right at the start of the broadcast TV season and back when...
But the dramatically changed landscape that inspired the walkout — an industry that’s focus-shifted to streaming content — is also going to make it tougher for viewers to even notice their protest, hardship and sacrifice. At least in the near term.
This isn’t to weigh in on the writers’ reasons for striking. As their outraged reactions to the current round of talks have made clear, there are real issues on the table sparked by an entire industry distribution model that’s changed, and studios are alleged to be unwilling to engage on key points by the WGA.
Yet headwinds exist that weren’t around during the last strike, and they might result in a difficult walkout.
First, there’s the timing. The previous strike began in November 2007 — right at the start of the broadcast TV season and back when...
- 5/2/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s been 15 years since the Writers Guild of America last called for a strike in 2008 and brought with it a period of time that shifted the TV landscape as we knew it. Now, with Hollywood writers striking as of Tuesday in New York and Los Angeles, demanding better residual pay in the streaming age, some of our favorite series are going to be impacted without active writers rooms. In the midst of the picket lines formed outside Warners Bros, Paramount and Netflix, few series will maintain business-as-usual practice, as many projects have gone dark and others fully stopped production.
Here are all the shows that have been hit by the 2023 WGA strike so far. This list will continue to be updated.
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Talk Shows and Late Night
While the writers strike ensues,...
Here are all the shows that have been hit by the 2023 WGA strike so far. This list will continue to be updated.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Showrunner Says Studios Have ‘Eroded’ Writers’ Ability to Make a Living as Guild Authorizes Strike
Talk Shows and Late Night
While the writers strike ensues,...
- 5/2/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Fox News’ new late-night juggernaut “Gutfeld!” will keep cranking episodes during the writer’s strike, the only network-based late-night show to stay on the air – and its viewers shouldn’t notice any difference.
That’s because “Gutfeld!” writers are non-guild, according to the network, and are not participating in Hollywood’s first labor stoppage in 15 years. The late-night broadcast writers for Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers are all members of the Writer’s Guild of America, and all went dark on Tuesday.
Other shows, like “The View,” are forging ahead without their guild writers. The ABC roundtable talk show went on Tuesday, with host Whoopi Goldberg apologizing in advance that their banter would be less polished with all its writers out on strike.
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But “Gutfeld!” will continue as if nothing happened.
That’s because “Gutfeld!” writers are non-guild, according to the network, and are not participating in Hollywood’s first labor stoppage in 15 years. The late-night broadcast writers for Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers are all members of the Writer’s Guild of America, and all went dark on Tuesday.
Other shows, like “The View,” are forging ahead without their guild writers. The ABC roundtable talk show went on Tuesday, with host Whoopi Goldberg apologizing in advance that their banter would be less polished with all its writers out on strike.
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But “Gutfeld!” will continue as if nothing happened.
- 5/2/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Late-night TV talk shows have gone dark due to the WGA writers strike — well, all except one. Fox News Channel’s “Gutfeld!” (the exclamation point is theirs) will remain on television. Host Greg Gutfeld has non-union writers, IndieWire is told.
Gutfeld’s writing staff is smaller than most traditional late-night talk shows. He’s got some known comedians, including Nick Dipaolo and Joe DeVito, as well as longtime producer Tom O’Connor. Senior producer is Arash Mosaleh; Joe Machi is also on the writing staff.
Some may not consider “Gutfeld!” to hold a place in the long-running stable of comedy talk shows including CBS’ “The Late Show,” NBC’s “Tonight Show” and “Late Night,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (exclamation mark also theirs), and Comedy Central’s “Daily Show.” But, like those guys, Gutfeld does topical comedy — he just leans the other way.
Also comparable to the main stable? Greg’s ratings.
Gutfeld’s writing staff is smaller than most traditional late-night talk shows. He’s got some known comedians, including Nick Dipaolo and Joe DeVito, as well as longtime producer Tom O’Connor. Senior producer is Arash Mosaleh; Joe Machi is also on the writing staff.
Some may not consider “Gutfeld!” to hold a place in the long-running stable of comedy talk shows including CBS’ “The Late Show,” NBC’s “Tonight Show” and “Late Night,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (exclamation mark also theirs), and Comedy Central’s “Daily Show.” But, like those guys, Gutfeld does topical comedy — he just leans the other way.
Also comparable to the main stable? Greg’s ratings.
- 5/2/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Dan Bongino, one of the most right-leaning hosts in the Fox News stable, is leaving the network after the Fox Corp.-backed outlet and he could not come to terms on a new contract.
“Folks, regretfully, last week was my last show on Fox News on the Fox News Channel,” Bongino said on his podcast Thursday. “It’s tough. It’s tough to say that. You know, I’ve been there doing hits and working there for ten years…so the show ending was tough. And I want you to know it’s not some big conspiracy. I promise you. There’s no acrimony. This wasn’t some WWE brawl that happened. We just couldn’t come to terms on an extension.
Bongino, who joined Fox News as a contributor in 2019, began hosting the Saturday-night program “Unfiltered With Dan Bongino” on Fox News in 2021.
His departure, previously reported by Forbes,...
“Folks, regretfully, last week was my last show on Fox News on the Fox News Channel,” Bongino said on his podcast Thursday. “It’s tough. It’s tough to say that. You know, I’ve been there doing hits and working there for ten years…so the show ending was tough. And I want you to know it’s not some big conspiracy. I promise you. There’s no acrimony. This wasn’t some WWE brawl that happened. We just couldn’t come to terms on an extension.
Bongino, who joined Fox News as a contributor in 2019, began hosting the Saturday-night program “Unfiltered With Dan Bongino” on Fox News in 2021.
His departure, previously reported by Forbes,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
George Murdoch, aka 'Tyrus' , the professional wrestler, broadcast personality and TV/film actor, continues to ride high with his best-selling autobiography, "Just Tyrus: A Memoir', that remains on the New York Times bestsellers lists for more than a year:
"...Tyrus is signed to the 'National Wrestling Alliance' ('Nwa'), where he is the reigning 'Nwa Worlds Heavyweight Champion' in his first reign.
"As a broadcaster, he appears on Fox News, and streaming service Fox Nation, as a co-host/panelist and ‘massive sidekick’ on the late-night talk show "Gutfeld!", as well as a contributor/fill-in host on various Fox News programs.
"Under the ring name 'Brodus Clay', he debuted during the fourth season of 'Nxt', a 'WWE' television show where rookies were paired with established WWE wrestlers as mentors.
"From 2014 to 2017, Murdoch wrestled in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name of 'Tyrus'.
"...Tyrus is signed to the 'National Wrestling Alliance' ('Nwa'), where he is the reigning 'Nwa Worlds Heavyweight Champion' in his first reign.
"As a broadcaster, he appears on Fox News, and streaming service Fox Nation, as a co-host/panelist and ‘massive sidekick’ on the late-night talk show "Gutfeld!", as well as a contributor/fill-in host on various Fox News programs.
"Under the ring name 'Brodus Clay', he debuted during the fourth season of 'Nxt', a 'WWE' television show where rookies were paired with established WWE wrestlers as mentors.
"From 2014 to 2017, Murdoch wrestled in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name of 'Tyrus'.
- 4/16/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Fox News topped March ratings, but all of the major news networks saw double digit erosion from the same month in 2022.
CNN saw some of the steepest declines, with it primetime audience down 61% from March of 2022, and dropping 73% in the 25-54 demo.
One factor: The lack of a dominant news story. The Ukraine war dominated the news cycle in the same period a year ago, and CNN actually saw a viewership spike back then.
But the network has been trying to retool its 9 Pm Et hour, scheduling special townhalls and one-on-one interviews. The network has said that the programming is a bit of an experiment that has not seen a full promotional push, while sources say it has been talking to figures like Gayle King and Charles Barkley about hosting a weekly show in the slot. The network also is launching an overhaul of its daytime lineup next month.
While...
CNN saw some of the steepest declines, with it primetime audience down 61% from March of 2022, and dropping 73% in the 25-54 demo.
One factor: The lack of a dominant news story. The Ukraine war dominated the news cycle in the same period a year ago, and CNN actually saw a viewership spike back then.
But the network has been trying to retool its 9 Pm Et hour, scheduling special townhalls and one-on-one interviews. The network has said that the programming is a bit of an experiment that has not seen a full promotional push, while sources say it has been talking to figures like Gayle King and Charles Barkley about hosting a weekly show in the slot. The network also is launching an overhaul of its daytime lineup next month.
While...
- 3/28/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News dominated its rivals in February viewership and landed the top ten shows in total viewers and a key demographic.
But the month saw the major cable news networks all lose audience versus February 2022.
Fox News averaged 2.26 million total viewers in primetime, down 14% from a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.17 million viewers, down 2%, and CNN averaged 587,000, down 24%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 299,000, down 33%, followed by CNN with 122,000, down 42%, and 119,000 for MSNBC, off by 15%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.44 million viewers, down 14%, compared to MSNBC with 711,000, down 1%, and 474,000 for CNN, down 24%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 189,000, down 35%, followed by CNN with 89,000, down 41%, and MSNBC with 80,000, off by 6%.
The Five continued its streak as the most viewed show in cable news, drawing an average of 3.31 million, followed by Tucker Carlson Tonight with 3.3 million, Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.83 million, Hannity with 2.68 million and Special Report with Bret Baier with 2.44 million.
But the month saw the major cable news networks all lose audience versus February 2022.
Fox News averaged 2.26 million total viewers in primetime, down 14% from a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.17 million viewers, down 2%, and CNN averaged 587,000, down 24%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 299,000, down 33%, followed by CNN with 122,000, down 42%, and 119,000 for MSNBC, off by 15%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.44 million viewers, down 14%, compared to MSNBC with 711,000, down 1%, and 474,000 for CNN, down 24%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 189,000, down 35%, followed by CNN with 89,000, down 41%, and MSNBC with 80,000, off by 6%.
The Five continued its streak as the most viewed show in cable news, drawing an average of 3.31 million, followed by Tucker Carlson Tonight with 3.3 million, Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.83 million, Hannity with 2.68 million and Special Report with Bret Baier with 2.44 million.
- 2/28/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Tucker Carlson thinks he’s figured out how and why Greg Gutfeld is doing so well in late night ratings against Stephen Colbert and other hosts: Gutfeld’s not scared to tell a joke.
“If you were to offer up a program that was actually funny and not terrified, you could probably beat the existing offerings in late night comedy,” the Fox News host joked on Gutfeld’s eponymous show, “Gutfeld!,” Thursday. “There’s that hole there, it’s something that you should think about.”
Gutfeld’s show in August overtook the stalwarts of late-night network television — “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” — in average viewers, with 2.19 million, the first time a late-night cable show bested the networks across an entire month.
“Gutfeld!” most recently launched a Super Bowl ad campaign crowning him the “new king of late night.”
Also...
“If you were to offer up a program that was actually funny and not terrified, you could probably beat the existing offerings in late night comedy,” the Fox News host joked on Gutfeld’s eponymous show, “Gutfeld!,” Thursday. “There’s that hole there, it’s something that you should think about.”
Gutfeld’s show in August overtook the stalwarts of late-night network television — “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” — in average viewers, with 2.19 million, the first time a late-night cable show bested the networks across an entire month.
“Gutfeld!” most recently launched a Super Bowl ad campaign crowning him the “new king of late night.”
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- 2/17/2023
- by Eileen AJ Connelly
- The Wrap
Fox News again topped its cable news rivals in total viewers and a key demographic during the month of September and for the third quarter.
But it was a rather dismal period for the networks when it comes to drawing viewers in the key 25-54 demo, as they all saw audience declines in the category versus a year ago. MSNBC and Fox News did show some growth in certain categories of total viewers, and there is hope among executives that interest in the 2022 midterms will lead to uptick as November approaches.
In September, Fox News averaged 2.13 million viewers, down 15 from the same period in 2021. MSNBC averaged 1.23 million, down 3, while CNN posted 682,000, down 14. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 280,000, down 31, while CNN posted 136,000, down 27 and MSNBC was at 114,000, down 26.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.41 million, down 4, while MSNBC posted 791,000, up 10, and CNN was at 580,000, flat versus a year ago.
But it was a rather dismal period for the networks when it comes to drawing viewers in the key 25-54 demo, as they all saw audience declines in the category versus a year ago. MSNBC and Fox News did show some growth in certain categories of total viewers, and there is hope among executives that interest in the 2022 midterms will lead to uptick as November approaches.
In September, Fox News averaged 2.13 million viewers, down 15 from the same period in 2021. MSNBC averaged 1.23 million, down 3, while CNN posted 682,000, down 14. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 280,000, down 31, while CNN posted 136,000, down 27 and MSNBC was at 114,000, down 26.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.41 million, down 4, while MSNBC posted 791,000, up 10, and CNN was at 580,000, flat versus a year ago.
- 9/28/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Nielsen, the unofficial king of U.S. TV measurement, is at risk of losing its throne. Sellers in the advertising industry have lost faith in Nielsen’s data, which is supposed to provide a universal currency for pricing ads. Since 2021, networks including NBCUniversal, ViacomCBS, WarnerMedia and Univision have been exploring alternatives. And on Aug. 9, news broke that the Video Advertising Bureau (Vab) and Association of National Advertisers (Aba), membership organizations that serve marketers, are in talks to develop their own Nielsen-size viewership panel.
Nielsen swung back on Aug. 10, touting its national panel of 42,000 households and disclosing for the first time that its streaming meter panel now reaches 21,000 households. Still, that won’t deter competitors from attempting to topple Nielsen from its perch as the dominant measurement service. And arguably none is better positioned to do so than London-based Kantar Group, the emperor of international TV measurement.
Though coy about its plan for the U.
Nielsen swung back on Aug. 10, touting its national panel of 42,000 households and disclosing for the first time that its streaming meter panel now reaches 21,000 households. Still, that won’t deter competitors from attempting to topple Nielsen from its perch as the dominant measurement service. And arguably none is better positioned to do so than London-based Kantar Group, the emperor of international TV measurement.
Though coy about its plan for the U.
- 9/22/2022
- by Domenic Venuto
- The Wrap
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