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Television One, the cable network aimed at African-American viewers, will cover the Democratic National Convention and Barack Obama’s nomination, but not John McCain’s and the Republican National Convention.
“Obama’s nomination as the first black to be a major party presidential nominee is an historic event for African-Americans, so it’s important for the network to be there,” said Johnathan Rodgers, the network’s president and CEO. He continues by stating that while viewers can get convention coverage from any number of networks, they plan to present a uniquely African-American perspective.
I see Rodgers’s point. Television One is not a news network and if the network specializes in African-American coverage, then this is pretty much the biggest news story of the century. On the other hand, don’t elections require some sort of provision for equal TV time? Of course enough networks will be reporting on both conventions to the point that I doubt John McCain will offer any complaints about a lack of equal coverage.
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Here are the weekly TV ratings, by number of viewers.
NBC must be really happy that it’s summer. With their reality shows and reality competitions, it’s the only way they can get the top spot in the ratings. ABC’s Wipeout continues to be strong, though I Survived A Japanese Game Show must be losing a lot of viewers. I’m really surprised that repeats of shows like Criminal Minds, 60 Minutes, and all of the CSIs continue to do so well in the summer.
1. America’s Got Talent (NBC)
2. Wipeout (ABC)
Continue reading Nielsen ratings for the week ending July 6
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Here are the weekly Television ratings, by number of viewers.
NBC must be really happy that it’s summer. With their reality shows and reality competitions, it’s the only way they can get the top spot in the ratings. ABC’s Wipeout continues to be strong, though I Survived A Japanese Game Show must be losing a lot of viewers. I’m really surprised that repeats of shows like Criminal Minds, 60 Minutes, and all of the CSIs continue to do so well in the summer.
1. America’s Got Talent (NBC)
2. Wipeout (ABC)
Continue reading Nielsen ratings for the week ending July 6
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The Two Coreys just started its second season on A&E. To celebrate, A&E has put together a Mortal Kombat-esque game at their site. You can play as either Corey Feldman or Corey Haim. I select Feldman and mastered his signature move “Dreamt of Success Smackdown.” If you hit forward, down, back, and Z, you blow this pink dust with purple stars right into Corey Haim’s face. I won by performed the move about eleven times. Then I finished Haim with a punch. Nice, right?
After I won, I unlocked the “Wooden Stake Attack.” I’ve yet to unlock the “Gas Pedal Crunch” or the “Voodooie.” That last one sounds awesome. You can also play as Corey Haim. His signature move is the “Dirty Sock Slap.” You have to register at the site for it to record your progress (that is, unless you plan on playing for the rest of the evening and beating the game).
Check out Corey Vs. Corey over at A&E’s site. The Two Coreys airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET / PT.
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