Originally posted by Twins12: The thing that makes no sense with DWTS is that there is basically no object or prize to shoot for. At least in AI they are trying to become the next music star, or in many of the reality shows they get a big cash prize. In DWTS they dance around for ten weeks trying to win some dopey looking mirror ball trophy, and that is it. I just don't get the fascination with it.
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Originally posted by Marc Berman: I am getting bored with it myself, but watching Ozzy and SHaron Osbourne root for their spoiled-brat daughter Kelly was fun last night.
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Originally posted by xwiseguyx: I'd boycott the show, but I already don't watch it.
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Originally posted by pisher: DWTS is definitely showing signs of wear--but is this because people are just getting tired of it--or is it because of Tom DeLay?
They get a per episode fee, and I think it goes up the longer they stay on. So if they make it to the end, they could bag around $250,000 or so, I think? Don't quote me on that. Since most of the celebs are has-beens or never were - the biggest prize is exposure. Mario Lopez is hosting Extra, there were talks for a Marie Osmond show, and various people plug their albums, books, appearances, etc. on the show.
That doesn't say much, this is another horrible season for new sitcoms. More doesn't mean better i'm afraid. I'll watch the pilot of MF though, mostly beacuase of Ed O'Neill
It's rather nice to be pleasantly surprised by 'Accidentally on Purpose' and 'The Good Wife', although I did find 'NCIS: Los Angeles' to be a rather tedious watch, except for the rare moments of screentime devoted to the superb Miss Linda Hunt.
Miss Linda Hunt adds a flash of panache to an otherwise dull done-it-all-before spinoff 'NCIS: Los Angeles'.
I also expect to be pleasantly surprised by this Sundays 'Three Rivers', so CBS will end up with a .750 batting average in achieving hits with me.
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Originally posted by xwiseguyx: Uh no, it was definitely Dumont...
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Originally posted by dumont: This is why broadcast network television is dying. A play-it-safe schedule, bereft of even a dash of panache.
I thank CBS for saving 'Medium', for preserving '60 Minutes' and for giving 'How I Met Your Mother' another season, but all their new stuff sounds so trite and predictable, just like that waste-of-time 'NCIS: LA' spin-off.
For me, CBS this fall stands for Colourless Boring Snoring tv, helpful only for evenings when the sleeping medication bottle is empty.
NCIS finally hit 20 million viewers - this show is just surprised more and more each year. And that demo was actually decent. It's still a very old-skewing show, but its clear that there are tons of fans out there.
And I'd hate to rain on the parade, but while the NCIS: LA pilot did well, I find it hard to believe that it will retain these numbers. I mean, although it was a nice premiere, I bet The Mentalist would have gotten better numbers in the same timeslot. Same goes for The Good Wife - a solid premiere, but if NCIS: LA goes down, will TGW also go down?
ABC is really seeing major declines from DWTS. While its still a great performer, the demo is getting lower and the audience isn't staying around this season. The competition is finally getting to it. If DWTS has peaked this early, ABC will be in lots of trouble a few years from now.
Jay Leno should not be considered a loser - up against 2 SERIES premieres and it managed to do much better than it did on Monday night, even though last night wasn't as good of a show as Monday was. I was expecting no more than 5 million and 2.0 on all 5 nights, and up against 2 premieres, it managed to beat that. If the audiences of The Forgotten and The Good Wife end up dwindling, Tuesday could be Leno's best night.
Seems like The Forgotten pilot actually did pretty well. It did better than Castle, and if it can keep up this audience with limited promotion, ABC might actually have a silent hit on their hands. But, for tonight, I'm expecting Modern Family to completely take over. The buzz has been through the roof for months now. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see it grow on DWTS, especially hugely in the demo. Cougar Town should also have a great premiere, and Eastwick - I'm really not sure.
What kind of W18-34 demos would be considered "good" by CW?
Once again, astonishing numbers for NCIS. Didn't expect to see a scrpted show hitting 20 millions this season. And past seasons showed us NCIS is the kind of show capable of drawing even bigger audiences later in the fall
Melrose Place - 1.439 million viewers - 1.0/2 HH - 0.8/2 A18-49 - 1.1/3 A18-34 - 1.5/4 W18-34
Wow, these numbers are even better than before. Am I reading that right - a 3.5 demo for Hell's Kitchen at 9pm, with just under 7 million viewers? That's absolutely amazing. Demo-wise, it seems like a perfect fit with Glee. I wish FOX would abandon this closed-minded thinking and just axe Dance now while they still can.
Meanwhile, just under 7 million viewers and a 2.5 demo is fantastic for Jay Leno. It was just .1 behind The Forgotten. The Biggest Loser was definitely down, though. Seems like the promise it was showing all last season has worn thin already.
Originally posted by Twins12: Good point. They have been running lots of promos for Christine and Gary. Maybe they get helped with lots of people seeing them.
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Originally posted by robert: I wonder if the good ratings CBS got on Monday and yesterday will give a boost to its Wed lineup.
They aired nonstop promos for both, especially Christine, on Monday. Seems like there was a promo of one or the other during every commercial. Not sure if they promoted it last night or not, but up against Dancing and leading into the ABC comedies, I think both (well, at least Christine) will be up considerably from where they were at the beginning and end of last season.
