Top Cable Programming May 17, 2013
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Thanks to Tiger Woods, The Players...
By Garry Smits of the Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville.com The stars aligned for the 40th Players Championship: record attendance, record TV ratings and Tiger Woods. With the world’s No. 1-ranked golfer doing what he does best — playing superbly and being the sport’s top mover of the needle on multiple levels — The Players was close to being the biggest hit of... Read More »
CNN to Launch New Original Series,...
Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, CHICAGOLAND is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city. It is as authentic an American city as there is, and the series will explore where politics and policy meet real people’s lives – in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education,... Read More »
‘Bonnie & Clyde’...
A&E Networks will run its upcoming “Bonnie & Clyde” miniseries simultaneously on Lifetime, History and A&E later this year, the company plans to announce Wednesday at its upfront presentation in New York. The unusual simulcast will allow A&E Networks to combine female-skewing Lifetime viewers with male-skewing History and A&E’s broader adult audience — all the better, the thinking goes,... Read More »
Top Cable Programming May 10, 2013
Top Primetime Cable Programming and Networks for the Week of April 15 – April 21 Read More »
NCAA hoops semifinal games moving to...
By RACHEL COHEN (AP Sports Writer) | The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Final Four’s first two games are moving to cable next year. The national semifinals will air on TBS in 2014 and 2015, with the title game remaining on CBS, the companies said Tuesday. Under the 14-year deal that CBS and Turner Sports signed with the NCAA in... Read More »
What We’re Watching Wednesdays
Welcome to this weeks edition of What We’re Watching Wednesdays! For those of you that are new to What We’re Watching Wednesdays or W4 as we lovingly call it; it’s not just shows that you enjoy on Wednesdays–its all shows that air during the week on cable! Wednesday is just the day to look for our latest post and... Read More »
What’s Cooking on Cable with...
I’m back! Sorry for the 6 month hiatus! Wish I had a better excuse than just plain laziness when it comes to cooking lately! In honor of Cinco de Mayo over the weekend I made a delicious recipe by one of my favorite Cooking Channel Personalities–Kelsey Nixon. The recipe was called Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos and it was from the... Read More »
April is FUEL TVs Most Watched Month...
A full schedule of Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) events in April powered FUEL TV to its highest-rated and most-watched month in network history. During the month the network telecast four live UFC® Weigh-In and Postfight shows, one live UFC® Prelim show and one thrilling UFC® main card, in addition to many hours of shoulder programming. FUEL TV was up... Read More »
Hot Spots
A&E’s ‘Duck Dynasty’ Season Finale Watched by 9.6 Million Viewers A&E’s monster hit, Duck Dynasty, continues to break new records with the third season finale delivering an incredible 9.6 million total viewers for the one-hour episode. Season three of Duck Dynasty averaged 8.4 million total viewers, 4.8 million Adults 18-49 and 4.7 million Adults 25-54, making it cable’s #1... Read More »
NBCU Kentucky Derby Coverage
NBC Sports Group will present 14.5 hours of Kentucky Derby coverage beginning today, May 1, at 4 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network with Kentucky Derby Classics, and culminating with the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby on NBC, Saturday, May 4, beginning at 11 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Network and continuing at 4 p.m. ET on NBC.... Read More »
Advertisers Can Capture Light TV...
A British Tremor Video research study co-funded by the Internet Advertising Bureau in the United Kingdom finds that online video advertising does a good job reaching light television viewers. But for heavy viewers—they’ve already gotten the message, lots of times. Online video is also surprisingly effective when advertisers extend a TV campaign by continuing the advertisements in online pre-roll.... Read More »
What We’re Watching Wednesdays
Welcome to this weeks edition of What We’re Watching Wednesdays! For those of you that are new to What We’re Watching Wednesdays or W4 as we lovingly call it; it’s not just shows that you enjoy on Wednesdays–its all shows that air during the week on cable! Wednesday is just the day to look for our latest post and... Read More »
TV Spending Up Even with Increase in...
Wasn’t one supposed to kill the other? Annual TV ad spending is closing in on the $80 million mark, while DVRs could soon be in 50% of U.S. homes by the start of the new TV season. In an annual report, Nielsen estimates 46% of homes have a DVR, marking a 9% increase over the prior TV season. Meanwhile,... Read More »
Bridge to the Cable World
FX has given the green light to a 30-minute sitcom co-created by comedian George Lopez, who also will star in the show. Saint George, about a working-class Mexican-American man who achieves success running his own business, marks Lopez’ return to scripted TV following the end of his hit ABC series in 2007. NeNe from The Real Housewives of Atlanta... Read More »
Happy Social Media Day
Viamedia loves social media! To celebrate Social Media Day we’re giving away one $100 American Express Gift Card!! The contest is only open today, June 30, 2011, but you will have three ways to enter: 1) Retweet @Viamedia_TV comment about Social Media Day 2) Friend Viamedia on Facebook and comment on Viamedia’s page! https://www.facebook.com/viamediatv 3) Leave a comment on... Read More »
March Cable Craziness- Round 1
March Cable Craziness is here! As I type this, I’m giddy. I can’t sit still I’m so excited about this! I want to talk about the selection process for a moment. I want to thank my fellow selection committee members for their help! This wasn’t an easy task to tackle. Limiting this to only 64 shows caused us some... Read More »
What We're Watching Wednesdays!
I thought it would be fun to highlight what some of us here at Viamedia watch. I mean, we talk about shows daily, about hot programming and what people in general are watching…why not share what we like? I’m hoping this will become a (semi)regular feature called “What We’re Watching Wednesdays!” This week, the Marketing Team shares what they’re... Read More »
I may have a problem…
This is hard for me to admit. I just know I can’t hide it anymore and frankly, I’m not ashamed. Ok, anyway, here goes…I love watching Jersey Shore. There, I’ve said it. I’m not even sure how it happened, wait…yes I do. Some of us here in the Chicago office of Viamedia gather and eat lunch together…we call it Hulu... Read More »
Big Bump for TeenNick from Oldies
Did you ever dress up like Quail Man for Halloween and wear your underpants on the outside of your shorts? I know I did! Nickelodeon is bringing back some of the favorite shows from my younger days with a late night oldies block! And Generation Y is loving that walk down memory lane.. I can’t help but hum a... Read More »
What’s Cooking on Cable With...
This recipe was not a difficult one for me to pick out–the name alone had my mouth watering. Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies!! This is a Paula Deen recipe, so you know 2 things right off the bat. They will contain at least one stick of butter and will be as unhealthy as possible. I figure that Christmas is the... Read More »Live chat happening now!
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What We’re Watching Wednesdays
Welcome to this weeks edition of What We’re Watching Wednesdays! For those of you that are new to What We’re Watching Wednesdays or W4 as we lovingly call it; it’s not just shows that you enjoy on Wednesdays–its all shows that air during the week on cable! Wednesday is just the day to look for our latest post and... Read More »
TLC, HSN, and Kelly Ripa Team Up For...
Looking for not only a great network, but the perfect show to target the female demographic? Check out TLC and Kelly Ripa’s new show “Homemade Millionaire” Every day, women in the U.S. think of useful inventions and business ideas and yet don’t have the time or resources to catapult their creations to the next level. TLC has joined forces... Read More »
ESPN Announces Super Tuesday Schedule
Each year during men’s college basketball conference play, ESPN telecasts Super Tuesday Presented by KFC, featuring games from the Big Ten and SEC. Action will tip off every Tuesday at 7PM from Jan. 11 to March 1. Here is the 2011 schedule: January 11, 7PM, Wisconsin @ Michigan State; 9PM, Florida @ Tennessee. January 18, 7PM, Michigan State @... Read More »
Whats Cooking On Cable With Jenna...
I have to say, fruit pizza could be my favorite desert ever. Its so light and summery! I found a new recipe from a Cooking Channel show called Kelsey’s Essentials. You can watch Kelsey on Saturdays at 2:30pm ET on Cooking Channel. The recipe is super simple, but I have to admit, I did not use the glaze part... Read More »
Who's ready for some Storm
I am! And Wednesday, October 13th I’ll be watching the Storm Chasers Season 4 premiere! I would love to have a chance to ride along with these guys chasing storms, being that close to a tornado but I don’t think I could actually go through with it. I’d most likely scream a lot, like Chris Tucker in The Fifth... Read More »
What We’re Watching Wednesdays!
Like CM Punk declaring he’s back after Monday Night RAW went off the air, we’re here with a brand new edition of What We’re Watching Wednesdays ! Let’s check in with some of my fellow Viamedians from around the company and see what folks are watching! Carolyn Schrader, Production Coordinator, Huntsville I love to watch tv! My new favorite... Read More »
You Betcha!
More news from TLC, the network set the premiere date for Sarah Palin’s Alaska on November 14 at 9p. The docu-series is executive produced by Mark Burnett. In one episode, Kate Gosselin, star of TLC’s Kate Plus 8 along with her kids meet Palin during a camping trip in Alaska. Read More »
We want your Opinion!
Cable’s summer shows have always been HOT HOT HOT, but this year’s cable line up was off the charts! We want to know what cable show’s you programmed into your DVR this summer… Faves from Viamediablog authors: “I can’t quite decide between ‘Real Housewives of Jersey’ or ‘Mad Men’ – tough choice” – kwohara “This is easy – definitely... Read More »Conan O'Brien Drives an...
I am excited for Conan to hit the air on November 8th! From tbs.com Comedy icon Conan O’Brien is joining TBS to host a late-night talk show that is expected to debut in November. The Emmy®-winning comedian’s new program will be followed by Lopez Tonight, which will shift to a midnight time slot. O’Brien began talks in earnest... Read More »
My view from the cubicle: August 1,
How It’s Made, Science Channel, Friday, 9p/8p central- I have to admit, I used to watch a lot of Bob Ross on PBS. Why? I always wondered how painters used different tools to create different textures, looks and effects in their work. Watching Bob Ross paint was awesome. I found it interesting watching the techniques he used to create... Read More »
