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The most-watched TV show on cable Wednesday night was … Duck Dynasty?

Okay, let’s try that again.

The highest-rated TV show in the adults 18-49 demographic last night was …

Again? Really?

Yes, that A&E reality series about the millionaire family of Louisiana duck call makers firmly beat out FX’s critical-favorite high-concept shock-fest American Horror Story in both metrics.

Duck delivered 3.6 million viewers and a 1.7 demo rating, compared to AHS‘s 2.6… Continue reading ‘Duck Dynasty’ ratings beat ‘American Horror Story’

By Jen Heger – Radar Assistant Managing Editor

As the TODAY show ratings continue to plunge, axed co-anchor Ann Curry is going to be featured on the morning news program on a more routine basis, radio detection and rangingOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

“Ann Curry reported for the TODAY show on Monday morning from the Syrian border, and she will be featured on a much more routine basis going forward for the… Continue reading Ann Curry To Be Featured More On TODAY Show In Attempt To Stop Ratings Plunge

The most acclaimed comedy on TV returned last night along with the most bizarre new sitcom of the fall.

ABC’s Modern Family launched its fourth season Wednesday, accompanied by the network’s jaw-dropping aliens-next-door series The Neighbors, probably the most head-turning high-concept broadcast comedy since ABC rolled out a show starring the Geico cavemen in 2007 (check out Tanner Stransky’s story on how The Neighbors came into existence.)

The Neighbors was… Continue reading ‘The Neighbors’ ratings solid, ‘Animal Practice’ weak

 Matt Lauer Will Be Asked To Take Significant Pay Cut If TODAY Ratings Continue To Decline

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By Jen Heger – Radar Assistant Managing Editor

Matt Lauer will be asked to take a significant pay cut if TODAY ratings continue to decline, radio detection and rangingOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

“Matt Lauer will be asked to take a significant cut in his $ 25 million salary if TODAY doesn’t win the key November sweeps,” a source close to the situation… Continue reading Matt Lauer Will Be Asked To Take 'Significant Pay Cut' If TODAY Ratings Continue To Decline

ABC’s Shark Tank returned Friday night with a strong performance, while Fox’s Touch delivered a soft number in a new time slot.

Shark Tank launched its fourth season to 6.3 million viewers and a 1.7 rating among adults 18-49. That’s actually a series high for the business pitch show in terms of total audience, though in the key adult demo the hour  matched January’s third season debut. ABC followed… Continue reading Friday ratings: ‘Shark Tank’ returns strong, ‘Touch’ soft

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