American League Championship Series on TBS Average More Than 5.9 Million ViewersOctober 19, 2012 TBS' exclusive coverage of the American League Championship Series (ALCS), between the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees, averaged 5,924,000 total viewers, an increase of 28 percent over last year's average of 4,612,000 total viewers for the network's coverage of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The network's ALCS coverage averaged a 3.8 U.S. household rating, up 31 percent over an average 2.9 U.S. household rating for the NLCS last year.
ABC's Halloween Celebration Kicks Off October 24, Including Charlie Brown SpecialOctober 19, 2012 There'll be a little something for everyone when ABC celebrates the scariest night of the year with Halloween-themed programming, starting WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24. Haunting highlights include deliciously spooky recipes featured on 'The Chew,' frightening laughs when the Bird-Kersees feel threatened by trick-or-treating kids on 'The Neighbors,' an entertaining costume party hosted by Mitch and Cam on 'Modern Family,' and a chilling night of drama on '666 Park Avenue' as Olivia puts the finishing touches on the Drake's annual costume gala.
GSN Announces Winners of AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGEOctober 19, 2012The season finale of GSN's new hit show, THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE has revealed Team Judson's Legacy as the champions of the entire tournament. After winning two rounds of the intense competition, Team Judson's Legacy of Irvine, CA, went on to beat two other teams in the finale, winning a total of $140,000 for their partner charity, Hunter's Hope.
ABC's LAST RESORT Grows Week to Week in RatingsOctober 19, 2012Growing week to week in the 8 o'clock hour against CBS' top-rated comedies (The Big Bang Theory/Two and a Half Men), ABC freshman Last Resort took second place in viewers and young adults, finishing well ahead of Fox's MLB National League Championship and continued to dominate NBC's comedies (30 Rock/Up All Night). The biggest percentage gainer via DVR playback for any 8pm show, ABC's Last Resort shot up by 2.7 million viewers and by 46% (+1.0 rating) in Adults 18-49 from the next-day L+SD numbers to the final L+7 numbers.
BIG BANG THEORY and ELEMENTARY Soar in Live+3 Day PlaybackOctober 19, 2012Through the first three weeks of the 2012-2013 season, CBS continues to lead all networks in L+3 day DVR lift among viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings through Oct. 14, 2012.
FEARnet, MASTERXFX Partners to Present 'Son Of A BASH' Costume Party 10/27 At Son Of MonsterpaloozaOctober 19, 2012FEARnet-the cable industry's premier TV movie network, VOD channel and online portal featuring horror, suspense and thriller content-will join forces with Todd Masters' MASTERSFX to present 'Son of a BASH,' an exclusive star-studded costume party celebrating the 25th anniversary of MASTERSFX. 'Son of a BASH' is the 15th MASTERSFX BASH, and the first BASH since 2007. This industry event will be a feast for the senses, featuring live entertainment, masterful makeup and a disturbing DJ set by the legendary CryptKeeper, himself, from 'Tales from the Crypt.' The red carpet will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at the Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center in Burbank, CA. 'Son of a BASH' is being organized in conjunction with the Son of Monsterpalooza convention, starting Friday, October 26.
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD Announces In-Store Signings Throughout US TourOctober 19, 2012PUBLIC IMAGE LTD have announced three in-store appearances across the U.S.: Wednesday, October 24 at Amoeba in San Francisco 6:00pm (1855 Haight St), Thursday, Nov 1 at Good Records in Dallas 12:30pm (1808 Greenville Ave.) and Saturday, Nov 3 at the Fun Fun Fun Fest-Waterloo Records Tent in Austin 4:00pm (Auditorium Shores, 920 W. Riverside Dr.).
60 MINUTES to Report on Colorado's Medical Marijuana 'Green Rush,' 10/21October 19, 2012Colorado's thriving medical marijuana business isn't just named for the color of today's green, potent pot. It's the color of the money being made in the medical marijuana industry. Steve Kroft goes to the Rocky Mountain state to report on a business that's legal there and 16 other states, but in the eyes of the federal government is still as illegal as dealers selling heroin or LSD. "Rocky Mountain High" will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, Oct. 21 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/6:30-7:30 PM, CT/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Shirley MacLaine Considering Joining Melissa McCarthy in TAMMYOctober 18, 2012The Oscar winner and beloved actress, Shirley MacLaine, is reportedly in talks to join BRIDESMAIDES' Melissa McCarthy in the upcoming road-trip flick, TAMMY. MacLaine is said to have been offered the role, and is having a one-on-one with McCarthy, who also co-wrote the movie for New Line, tonight.
NBC Bay Area Names Sara Bueno Director of Integrated MediaOctober 18, 2012 NBC Bay Area announced today that Sara Bueno will be joining the station as Director of Integrated Media effective October 24, 2012. Bueno will be responsible for executing the editorial vision for NBCBayArea.com, as well as the stations mobile apps and social media platforms.
THE REAL EXORCIST to Premiere on Lifetime on Halloween NightOctober 18, 2012 The unscripted series follows Reverend Bob Larson as he attempts to 'cure' the possessed. With over 10,000 exorcisms under his belt, Larson and his team - including his wife,Laura - confront demons while victims, often restrained; speak in tongues, bite, scratch and scream. In the Halloween night episode, it is a matter of life or death as Reverend Larson tries to help a suicidal young woman in Savannah, GA, who believes she has demons that want her dead. Later, an exorcism with a man in Oregon doesn't quite end the way he or Reverend Larson had planned.