VIDEO: Conan O’Brien Apologizes to Jimmy Kimmel for Rudolph Sketch
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, Video,
Fans of both Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel might have noticed something unusual on their broadcasts recently: similar sketches.
Two weeks ago, Jimmy Kimmel Live was first to air a mashup of Sarah Palin's Alaska with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Watch the video after the jump.) That clip was unfortunately followed up two weeks later by a Conan sketch that closely resembed the first.
In response to the snafu, O'Brien issued an apology to the competition -- and made other revelations -- in the message above.
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Wednesday Ratings: Glee Ratings Jump!
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Music, Prime Time, FOX, Ratings,
By leaking a little bit of information, you get much bigger ratings. No network has mastered this so well as FOX. Around 8.2 million tuned in to see Will and Terri Schuester (Matthew Morrison, Jessalyn Gilsig) have it out Wednesday night’s Glee.
Her pretend pregnancy was discovered and the resulting blowup was gut-wrenching. The sad scene was tempered with a high-tempo, fun rendition of “Jump!” that was full of mattress-bouncing frolicking. It was the show’s biggest audience of the season.
Even the major bombshell didn’t beat out holiday nostalgia, however - 10.7 million tuned into see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on CBS.
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Wednesday Ratings: Angels and Reindeers Score for CBS
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
CBS surprisingly did well yesterday without its usual Wednesday lineup. The network’s night of variety - Rudolph, Grammys, Heidi - ended up taking the night’s demos. Meanwhile, crime-free competition helped NBC pick up a rare win with the viewers.
8pm
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (4.2/12 in 18-49) drew in 11.7 million.
- Christmas in Rockefeller Center (2.2/6) had 10.4 million feeling festive.
- Approximately 6.7 million watched the debut of Secret Millionaire (2.3/7).
- Pushing Daisies (4.9 million, 1.5/4) was up 10%.
- Stylista* (0.5/1) registered 1.3 million.
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Tuesday Ratings: ‘Rudolph’ Lights the Way for CBS
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, House, Ratings,
A repeat of House made way for Rudolph’s shiny red nose. CBS had the evening’s largest audience and shared the demos with NBC.
8pm
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer* (14.3 million, 5.1/14 in 18-49 demo) was the evening’s best performer.
- The Biggest Loser (3.2/8) averaged approximately 8.32 million.
- Bones (2.4/7) drew about 8.2 million fans.
- America’s Funniest Home Videos* (2.1/6) made 7.92 million laugh.
- The finale of Beauty and the Geek (1.1/3) rounded up 2.47 million.
9pm
- NCIS* (2.8/7 in 18-49) averaged 11.5 million for the hour’s win.
- Approximately 10.37 million watched a repeat of House* (3.7/9).
- A special Tuesday night Grey’s Anatomy* (2.3/6) scored 6.08 million.
- Reaper (2.63 million, 1.2/3) was slightly down from last week.
10pm
- Law and Order: SVU (3.9/10 in 18-49) led the competition with 11.7 million.
- Boston Legal (2.1/6) came in second with 8.5 million.
- About 7.4 million gawked at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (2.6/7).
*denotes repeat
(You can review last Tuesday’s ratings here.)
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This Week on TV (12/3-12/9)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, NBC, The CW, ER, Heroes, My Name Is Earl, Nip/Tuck, Top Chef,
MONDAY (12/3)
- The Closer (TNT, 8pm): The special two-hour holiday episode brings Brenda’s parents into the investigative fold. Nothing says Christmas like talking blood with your blood.
- Heroes (NBC, 9pm): (NOTE: This is the last new episode left.) ‘Peter squares off against former friends thanks to Adam’s confusing story about the Shanti virus.’ He shouldn’t fault Adam; the confusing storyline is to blame.
- K-Ville (FOX, 9pm): ‘Boulet and Cobb investigate an insurance adjuster’s murder.’ As if there weren’t enough people in New Orleans with a motive.
- Life (NBC, 10pm): (First half of the two-parter; 2nd half airs Wednesday). ‘Evidence points to Reese’s father in the murders that sent Crews to prison.’ I’m guessing this won’t be resolved anytime soon…otherwise, we wouldn’t have a show.
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