Thursday, December 26, 2019
SNL with Eddie Murphy Scores in Ratings; REELZ and Alex Trebek Explore Game Shows
The Dec. 21 edition of Saturday Night Live on NBC, with host Eddie Murphy and musical guest Lizzo, averaged a 2.5 rating in adults 18-49 and 9,921,000 viewers overall, according to "live plus same day" "fast official" ratings from Nielsen Media Research. This is the highest-scoring edition of Saturday Night Live since May 2017 in both measures, best for the show since the May 13, 2017 (season finale) telecast, hosted by Melissa McCarthy with musical guest HAIM, which averaged a 2.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 10,382,000 million viewers overall. The 2.5 rating in 18-49 ties Fox's Masked Singer season premiere on Sept. 25 as the #1 highest-rated entertainment series telecast this season on any network across all dayparts. It's also the highest-rated comedy telecast on any network since CBS' Big Bang Theory series finale on May 16 (3.2 18-49 rating). Versus Saturday Night Live's season averages heading into last night, the Dec. 21 episode is up +98% in 18-49 (2.48 rating vs. 1.25 rating) and +68% in total viewers (9,921,000 vs. 5,916,000 total viewers).
Looking at local markets, SNL on Dec. 21 did big in San Francisco (8:30pm PT, LIVE), with its highest demo rating ever (since SF became an LPM market in 2004), thanks to a local San Francisco 49ers game lead-in on KNTV-NBC. SNL returns with new episodes starting Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.
Kicking off January on REELZ is Alex Trebek's Game Changers hosted by Alex Trebek which makes its REELZ premiere on Sunday, January 5 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. Alex Trebek's Game Changers gives viewers an insightful look at the phenomenon of TV game shows, memorable contestant moments and the hosts we played along with throughout the years including Pat Sajak, Regis Philbin, Howie Mandel, Wink Martindale, Bob Eubanks and Drew Carey. The cultural footprint of TV game shows is undeniable with generations of viewers inviting them and their hosts into their homes to watch contestants risk it all on a single spin or a single question. Legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek explores how the phenomenon of game shows with their iconic hosts, memorable contestants, triumphs and controversies shaped the evolution of what is one of the most beloved, unique and enduring genres in the global television landscape. From the golden age of game shows to their future in a multi-platform world viewers will learn the secret to game show success and go behind the scenes through Trebek's personal conversations with Howie Mandel, Regis Philbin, Pat Sajak, Drew Carey, Wink Martindale and Bob Eubanks. Alex Trebek's Game Changers is produced by Ballinran Entertainment in association with Monkey Time Media.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, October 17
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Memoir" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Georgie and Mandy get fed up staying with her parents and reconsider their living situation after a fight with Mandy’s mom, Audrey.
Ghosts - "Patience" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
While Sam and the ghosts race to find him, Isaac comes face to face with Puritan ghost Patience (Mary Holland) for the first time since she was lost in the dirt.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 14)
Thursday, October 17
- Niecy Nash-Betts (Reno 911!/Getting On/The Soul Man/Do Not Disturb) - Catch Niecy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Kevin Hart (Die Hart/The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Gillian Jacobs (Love/Community) - Gillian is a guest on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris and Millie Bobby Brown talk about The Electric State on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.
- Naomi Scott (Life Bites) - Naomi talks about Smile 2 on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
- Kathy Bates (Disjointed) - Kathy tells Drew about her dramatic new show Matlock on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Julie Bowen (Modern Family/Ed) - Julie tells Sherri about her return to TV in Peacock's upcoming thriller series Hysteria! on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Tamera Mowry-Housley (Sister, Sister/Roommates) - Tamera talks about her latest Hallmark Channel Christmas film Scouting for Christmas on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Holly Robinson Peete (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper/For Your Love/Like Family/Love, Inc.) - Holly and Rodney Peete talk about Peacock's Queens Court on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Jason Ritter (The Class) - Jason discusses his hit television series Matlock on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Charlotte Lawrence (Bad Monkey) - Charlotte discusses her series Bad Monkey on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Kim Matula (LA to Vegas) and Tommy Dewey (Pivoting/Casual/The Mindy Project/Roommates) - Kim and Tommy discuss their film Saturday Night on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - The Ropers - The Complete Series (VEI)
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - Video Scrapbook
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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