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Stations Prepare for Giants' Super Bowl Winning Parade - Posted 4 days, 5 hours ago
With another Super Bowl title for the New York Giants, now comes the celebration! Several stations are planning to televise the ticker tape parade tomorrow up the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan. WCBS/Channel 2 begins its live coverage at 11 a.m. with the celebrations at two venues --New York City and... [FishbowlLA]

WCBS Rides the Giants' Road to Glory to Impressive Post-Super Bowl Numbers - Posted 4 days, 9 hours ago
With the anchor team of Otis Livingston and Chris Wragge positioned on the Lucas Oil Stadium field, WCBS/Channel 2 concluded its special week of S... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Rolls Out 'I-Team' Ads During Super Bowl - Posted 4 days, 12 hours ago
As NBC-owned stations across the country expand their investigative units, WNBC rolled out a new ad campaign during the Super Bowl promoting its "I-Team." WNBC's dramatic "I-Team" ads were run ... [TVSpy]

NYC Stations Among Media Coalition Protesting NYPD's Treatment of Reporters - Posted February 2, 2012
A coalition of media organizations -- including WABC, WNBC and WCBS -- sent a letter y... [TVSpy]

New York Giants NFC Championship Thriller Wins the Week - Posted January 25, 2012
Could it be anything else? The New York Giants riveting overtime NFC Championship victory earned Big Blue a return trip to the Super Bowl. As expected, the game broadcast by Fox, was number one for the week, according to Nielsen. Sunday's prime time matchup in San Francisco drew an estimated 5.4... [FishbowlLA]

Changes at Channel 2/WCBS: Carolyn Gusoff Joins Long Island Bureau; Katie McGee Moves to Nights - Posted January 24, 2012
WCBS/Channel 2 has hired Carolyn Gusoff to bolster the station's Long Island bureau with veteran reporter Jennifer McLogan. Gusoff, a Queens native, who... [FishbowlNY]

Giants Super Bowl Push Takes Number One in Weekly Ratings - Posted January 18, 2012
The New York Giants are onto the NFC Championship and a date with the San Francisco 49ers. But first, the G-Men had to do away with the Green Bay Packers Sunday night in the divisional round. The game broadcast on Fox won the week, according to Nielsen. An estimated 4 million... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC's Bruce Beck Named Local Sportscaster of the Year - Posted January 12, 2012
The tradition continues for Bruce Beck. The WNBC/Channel 4 sportscaster has been named New York Sportscaster of the Year for a fifth straight year. Beck, in his 14th year with WNBC, replaced ... [FishbowlLA]

WNBC's Bruce Beck Named Local Sportscaster of the Year - Posted January 12, 2012
The tradition continues for Bruce Beck. The WNBC/Channel 4 sportscaster has been named New York Sportscaster of the Year for a fifth straight year. Beck, in his 14th year with WNBC, replaced ... [FishbowlNY]

NFL Wild Card Action Takes Top Slots in Weekly Ratings - Posted January 12, 2012
Despite the Giants playing in the early game Sunday, Wild Card action still took the top two positions for the week. Pittsburgh vs. Denver was number one, according to Nielsen, with an estimated 2.2 million WCBS/Channel viewers and an 11.6 rating. The second-half of NBC's playoff doubleheader Saturday was n... [FishbowlNY]

New York City Marathon Gets New Broadcast Home--WABC/ESPN - Posted January 10, 2012
In an unprecedented agreement, the New York Road Runners Club announced yesterday that their signature event--the New York City Marathon will be televised by ESPN and WABC in New York. WNBC has anchored the race since 1999. It marks a return home for the most famous race in the Big Apple.... [FishbowlNY]

Giants Clincher Takes the Weekly Ratings Top Spot - Posted January 5, 2012
The Giants regular season finale, a win and in the playoffs, was the easy winner of the week, according to Nielsen. The Giants won NBC's Sunday Night Football, 31-14 against the Cowboys, with 2.9 million WNBC/Channel 4 viewers tuned in and a whopping 15.0 rating. The final half hour of... [FishbowlNY]

X Factor Finale Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted December 31, 2011
Simon Cowell's X Factor made its U.S. debut in September While the ratings have been good in New York, they haven't come close to American Idol. That is, until the finale. The two-night finale, culminating with Melanie Amaro being crowned winner, took the top spot on WNYW/Channel 5. Nielsen says the... [FishbowlNY]

New York Nonstop Hosts Day of Giving Telethon - Posted December 15, 2011
This isn't only the time of the year for family and friends to gather. It is also the time to think about the less fortunate. New York Nonstop is hosting today's 2nd Annual Nonstop Day of Giving. New York Nonstop, the digital arm of WNBC, is partnering with City Harvest, WBLS, and... [FishbowlNY]

Sunday Night Giants/Cowboys Matchup Wins Weekly Ratings - Posted December 15, 2011
The Giants rallied and held on for a dramatic victory against the Cowboys in NBC's Sunday Night Football. As expected, the game took the top spot for the week, according to Nielsen, with an estimated 2.2 million WNBC/Channel 4 viewers and an 11.4 rating. Gearing up the vital NFC East matc... [FishbowlNY]

Time to Handout 2nd Annual Barmash Awards for Excellence in TV News - Posted December 14, 2011
It's that time of the year---time for buying Christmas trees, and subsequently decorating them with all the trimmings. Our Jewish friends are digging out the menorahs, and making sure they have enough candles. But it's also the season for countless awards. FishbowlNY is no exception, as we present our 2nd annual Barmash... [FishbowlLA]

Time to Handout 2nd Annual Barmash Awards for Excellence in TV News - Posted December 14, 2011
It's that time of the year---time for buying Christmas trees, and subsequently decorating them with all the trimmings. Our Jewish friends are digging out the menorahs, and making sure they have enough candles. But it's also the season for countless awards. FishbowlNY is no exception, as we present our 2nd annual Barmash... [SocialTimes.com]

Time to Handout 2nd Annual Barmash Awards for Excellence in TV News - Posted December 14, 2011
It's that time of the year---time for buying Christmas trees, and subsequently decorating them with all the trimmings. Our Jewish friends are digging out the menorahs, and making sure they have enough candles. But it's also the season for countless awards. FishbowlNY is no exception, as we present our 2nd annual Barmash... [FishbowlNY]

Giants/Packers on WNYW Wins Weekly Ratings - Posted December 8, 2011
The Giants may have lost on the field to the unbeaten Packers, but they won--and won big in the ratings department. The late afternoon game on WNYW/Channel 5 was tops for the week, according to Nielsen, with a whopping 2.3 million viewers and an 11.9 rating. Because of the dramatic Packers comeback,... [FishbowlNY]

You Choose--Pick Your Favorite Local News Anchor - Posted December 7, 2011
We're putting the final touches on the 2nd Annual Barmash Awards for outstanding work in TV news. But it's "live," we need your help. Yes, we're going interactive on you. Click on the poll below to select the "Readers Award" winner-- your favorite anchor. If you don't like any of the... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC's DeMarco Morgan Joins WXIA in Atlanta - Posted December 6, 2011
DeMarco Morgan is joining WXIA, the NBC-affiliate in Atlanta, as co-anchor of the 6 p.m. weekday newscast. For the past three years, Morgan has been a reporter at NBC owned-and-ope... [TVSpy]

WCBS Grabs Top Spots in Weekly Ratings with NFL and 60 Minutes - Posted December 2, 2011
The Jets played at 1 p.m. on Sunday, and the Giants had the Monday nighter. But, NFL action spearheaded WCBS/Channel 2 to the number one position in last week's prime time Nielsen ratings. The extended football coverage game had an estimated 1.8 million viewers and a 9.1 rating. But footbal... [FishbowlLA]

Giants/Eagles Sunday Nighter Wins the Week - Posted November 23, 2011
A rivalry renewed on NBC's Sunday Night Football, where the Giants fell short at home to the Eagles, 17-10. The game easily was tops for the week in New York, according to Nielsen. An estimated 2 million people watched the game on WNBC/Channel 4, with a 10.4 rating. Gearing up for... [FishbowlNY]

Giants, Jets; One, Two in New York Weekly Ratings - Posted November 17, 2011
A healthy dose of NFL action was tops in the weekly prime time ratings. The Giants fell short at the 49ers, but did not fall short in the ratings. The late afternoon Fox game, seen on WNYW/Channel 5, was number one, according to Nielsen. The game had an estimated 2 million... [FishbowlLA]

NY Press Club Calls For Investigation Into NYPD's Treatment of Journalists During Zuccotti Park Raid - Posted November 15, 2011
The New York Press Club Foundation is calling for an investigation into the reported police aggressio... [SocialTimes.com]

NY Press Club Calls For Investigation Into NYPD's Treatment of Journalists During Zuccotti Park Raid - Posted November 15, 2011
The New York Press Club Foundation is calling for an investigation into the reported police aggressio... [TVSpy]

NYPD Creates Media-Free Bubble Around Zuccotti Park During Occupy Raid - Posted November 15, 2011
As the NYPD removed Occupy Wall Street protesters from Zuccotti Park early Tuesday morning, they effectively created a media-free bubble around the action, pushing reporters out of view and clearing the airspace of news helicopters. While there were ... [TVSpy]

Giants/Patriots Top Weekly Ratings on WNYW - Posted November 10, 2011
WNYW/Channel 5 took the top three positions in the latest Nielsen ratings. The slots are connected to Sunday's late afternoon NFL action. The Giants surprise win in New England was second-best (2.3 million/11.8). Following the game, coverage of Fox's additional action was number one (2.3 million/11.9). The Fox post-game sho... [FishbowlNY]

Reporting by WNBC's Melissa Russo Results in New York City Hearings - Posted November 9, 2011
Two reports filed recently by WNBC reporter Melissa Russo ha... [TVSpy]

Boxing Great Joe Frazier, Always in Ali's Shadow, Dead at 67 - Posted November 8, 2011
[caption id="attachment_46446" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Start of "Trilogy of the Century," Frazier (left) knocks down Ali in 1971/boxingmemories.com"][/caption] He may not have been "The Greatest," but Joe Frazier was recognized as a great fighter in his own right. He famously took Muhammed Ali to ... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Adds Extra Coverage for the Conrad Murray Verdict - Posted November 8, 2011
[caption id="attachment_46409" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="WNBC anchors Tom Llamas and Shiba Russell, with NBC News legal analyst Rikki Klieman"][/caption] The verdict came yesterday in the trial of Michael Jackson's physician. Dr.Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the King of P... [FishbowlNY]

World Series Carries WNYW to Top of Ratings - Posted November 2, 2011
As quickly as you can say Albert Pujols that never-say-die World Series went the distance generating grand numbers. In the latest ratings from Nielsen, Game 7 of the Fall Classic took the top prize for the week with an estimated 1.5 million WNYW/Channel 5 viewers and a 7.6 rating. The stunning, extra-inning... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Partners With PATH to Provide Riders Information - Posted November 1, 2011
PATH riders will have company as they take to the rails. WNBC/Channel 4 has joined forces with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for PATHVision. The service is an in-transit network that will provide the more than 6.5 million monthly commuters, up-to-date news, weather, sports and entertainment. Over... [FishbowlNY]

Dancing Tops the Weekly Ratings - Posted October 26, 2011
WABC had the highest-rated show for the week. The Monday night, two-hour performance of Dancing With The Stars was number one, according to Nielsen, with an estimated 1.1 million viewers and a 6.0 rating. The Tuesday night result show took hold of eighth place (870,000/4.5). Also on WABC, the sitcom Modern Family rocketed... [FishbowlNY]

Meteorologist Steve Sosna Says Goodbye to KAAL, Hello to WNBC - Posted October 21, 2011
Meteorologist Steve Sosna said goodbye to KAAL today after three years with the Rochester, MN ABC-affiliate. According to the station, he has accepted a position with ... [TVSpy]

Most Popular FishbowlNY Stories for the Week - Posted October 21, 2011
[caption id="attachment_45356" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Vic Miles"][/caption] Here's a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week. Remembering One of a Kind Former WCBS/Channel 2 Anchorman Vic M... [FishbowlLA]

Kendis Gibson Joins WJLA in Washington, DC - Posted October 21, 2011
Kendis Gibson, a former correspondent for CBS Newspath, is moving back east to join W... [TVSpy]

Morgan Hertzan Leaves LX.TV to Start New Production Company - Posted October 20, 2011
The man behind LX.TV is out. LX, provides lifestyle programming for several NBC stations, including WNBC/Channel 4. The decision that caused Morgan Hertzan, the co-founder of LX.TV, to leave is not clear. A NBC Universal spokesper... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC/Channel 4 Making the Move to Nightly News Studio - Posted October 19, 2011
Studio changes are coming to 30 Rock. WNBC/Channel 4 is going downstairs from its studio on the 7th floor to studio 3C, the home of NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. A WNBC spokesman confirms to FishbowlNY that 3C should be read... [FishbowlNY]

WCBS to Debut Brand-New Studio This Week - Posted October 18, 2011
WCBS is set to debut a brand-new studio on Thursday, beginning with the noon newscast anchored by Mary Calvi and ... [TVSpy]

WCBS/Channel 2 Ready to Lift Curtain on New Studio - Posted October 18, 2011
It has been several months in the making. On Thursday, WCBS/Channel 2 debuts its brand new studio, beginning with the noon newscast with Rob Morrison and Mary Calvi... [FishbowlNY]

Christine Dorfler Named CFO of NBC O&Os - Posted October 17, 2011
Christine Dorfler has been named chief financial officer for the NBC owned-and-operated stations, the company announced today. Dorfler has worked for NBC Universal for a decade in a variety of different roles, most recently as vice president ... [TVSpy]

38 Years After Starting His Career in Local News, John Miller Joins CBS As Senior Correspondent - Posted October 17, 2011
John Miller, who began his long broadcasting career as an investigative reporter in New York City, is returning to television, joining CBS News as a senior correspondent with a "major role" on "The Early Show." "It will be great to get him ba... [TVSpy]

WCBS/Channel 2 Hires Veteran Executive Dan Forman as Managing Editor - Posted October 6, 2011
Dan Forman has been named managing editor at WCBS/Channel 2. Forman is a veteran media executive and producer with nearly 30 years of experience in the New York market. He will work closely with news director ... [FishbowlNY]

The Jets, Not Yankees, Take Weekly Top Spot - Posted October 6, 2011
It was another Sunday Night Football appearance for the New York Jets. Gang Green was routed by the Ravens, 34-17. But the NBC game was number one in New York with an estimated 1.5 million viewers and a 7.7 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The Giants, with the late game heroics... [FishbowlNY]

Helicopter Crashes Into The East River, and NYC Local Stations Go Back On the Air - Posted October 4, 2011
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Local NYC Stations Carry Christie Announcement Live - Posted October 4, 2011
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Ashton Kutcher's Two and a Half Men Debut Wins Week - Posted September 29, 2011
The buzz surrounding Ashton Kutcher replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men was enough to catapult it to number one for the we... [FishbowlNY]

Maria Sansone, Ready to Host LX's 1stLook, Says New Version Will 'Appeal to All Audiences' - Posted September 23, 2011
It's a revamped look for LX's 1stLook with a familiar face. Maria Sansone needs no introduction to regular viewers of New York Live on WNBC/Channel 4. For the past year, Sansone has also has been co-host of 1stLoo... [FishbowlNY]

Emmy Awards Edge Sunday Night Football in Weekly Ratings - Posted September 22, 2011
More than 1.4 million people watched the Emmy Awards Sunday night on WNYW/Channel 5 for the top spot of the week, according to Nielsen. The event, hosted by Glee's Jane Lynch, pulled in a 7.1 rating. But right below the Emmys telecast was NBC's Sunday Night Football pitting the E... [FishbowlNY]

WPIX Throws Hat Into the Ring With 5 p.m. News - Posted September 14, 2011
Using their new and improved late-afternoon lineup lead-in as its impetus, WPIX is taking a crack at a 5 p.m. newscast. PIX News at Ten anchor Jodi Applegate, once again, helms the one-hour broadcast on her own. Irv "... [FishbowlNY]

Video: EMS Official Confronts WNBC Photographer - Posted September 13, 2011
A WNBC photographer got locked in a confrontation with an emergency medical official earlier this month while trying to cover the aftermath of a chemical spill in Bohemia, NY. And the incident was caught on tape (video above) by Phil Datz, the freelance cameraman who ... [TVSpy]

Stuck in Europe Following Honeymoon, WCBS Anchor Maurice DuBois Was 'Desperate for any Shred of Information' During 9/11 - Posted September 9, 2011
For several days, we've been offering you some insight as to how some well-known reporters and anchors covered the horrific day 10 years ago when our city, world, and life would change forever. We conclude our special coverage--9... [FishbowlNY]

Mayor Bloomberg Terror Threat Briefing Only Covered Live By WCBS and WNBC - Posted September 8, 2011
With the ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday, there's word of a credible, but unconfirmed threat that authorities were taking seriously. The threat, to coincide with this weekend's memorial services, potentially involves New York and/or Washington. Moments before President Obama's jobs address to Congre... [FishbowlNY]

Jacque Reid Added as Host to WNBC's New York Live Lineup - Posted September 8, 2011
Last week, New York Live (formerly LX New York) made the switch to 3 p.m. and now has a third host, joining Jane Hanson and Sara Gore. ... [FishbowlNY]

Perennial Ratings Winner, Yankees and Red Sox Do it Again for YES - Posted September 8, 2011
Once again, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox head into the final month of the season jockeying for position atop the AL East. And once again, their games rocket high in the ratings. The mid-week series at Fenway Park grabbed the top two prime time slots, according to the Nielsen... [FishbowlNY]

Perennial Ratings Winner, Yankees and Red Sox Do it Again for YES - Posted September 8, 2011
Once again, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox head into the final month of the season jockeying for position atop the AL East. And once again, their games rocket high in the ratings. The mid-week series at Fenway Park grabbed the top two prime time slots, according to the Nielsen. The... [FishbowlLA]

Brian Williams Anchors WNBC's Irene Coverage - Posted August 28, 2011
Brian Williams popped over to the WNBC studios today and is anchoring the station's 1 p.m. hour, giving their anchors a much-needed break after mo... [TVSpy]

TV Stations Get into 'Irene' Mode with Noon Newscast, Gov. Christie's Remarks - Posted August 25, 2011
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NY Stations Get Into Hurricane Mode, Airing Special Reports This Morning - Posted August 25, 2011
As Hurricane Irene moved closer to the East Coast this morning, New York stations brought live coverage of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's press conference on emergency preparedness, preempting regularly scheduled programming and giving viewers a glimpse of the type... [TVSpy]

Jersey Shore Takes Number One Again in Weekly Ratings - Posted August 25, 2011
MTV's Jersey Shore continues its dominance with another week atop the prime time ratings. An estimated 881,000 viewers watched the August 18th episode from Italy with a 4.4 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The New York Jets preseason game on WCBS/Channel 2 finished second for the week (744,000/3.7). ... [FishbowlNY]

Veteran NYC Anchors Ernie Anastos, Bill Ritter and Chuck Scarborough Recall 9/11 Memories - Posted August 19, 2011
With the 10th anniversary of 9/11/01 just three weeks away, FishbowlNY interviewed three veteran anchors in New York City -- ... [TVSpy]

Anchors Ernie Anastos, Bill Ritter, and Chuck Scarborough Relive Their Most Difficult Professional Challenge--9/11 - Posted August 19, 2011
Despite working their famous calm exterior, some of New York's veteran anchors endured emotional pain, tears, and a personal scare in covering that catastrophic Tuesday ten years ago. The tragedy of 9/11, which of course started in the morning, was one of those rare breaking news stories whe... [FishbowlLA]

Anchors Ernie Anastos, Bill Ritter, and Chuck Scarborough Relive Their Most Difficult Professional Challenge--9/11 - Posted August 19, 2011
Despite working their famous calm exterior, some of New York's veteran anchors endured emotional pain, tears, and a personal scare in covering that catastrophic Tuesday ten years ago. The tragedy of 9/11, which of course started in the morning, was one of those rare breaking news stories whe... [GalleyCat]

WNBC Names Shiba Russell and Tom Llamas as 5 p.m. Anchor Team - Posted August 18, 2011
WNBC/Channel 4, which previously decided to bring back its 5 p.m. newscast, has named its anchor team. Shiba Russell (right), a weekend co-anchor with David Ushery... [FishbowlLA]

Most Popular FishbowlNY Stories for the Week - Posted July 29, 2011
Here's a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week. Hearst to Launch "Cosmo for Guys," July 27 O... [FishbowlLA]

Most Popular FishbowlNY Stories for the Week - Posted July 29, 2011
Here's a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week. Hearst to Launch "Cosmo for Guys," July 27 O... [FishbowlNY]

60 Minutes Take Weekly Top Spot on WCBS; America's Got Talent Number Two on WNBC - Posted July 28, 2011
As we meander through the summer, viewership is typically altered. But 60 Minutes had no problems grabbing ratings. The venerable newsmagazine was number one, according to the Nielsen Company. The broadcast had 751,000 WCBS/Channel 2 vi... [FishbowlLA]

WPIX Will Add a 5 p.m. Newscast To Fall Lineup - Posted July 28, 2011
WPIX will add an extra hour of news to their programming lineup this fall, according to our sister site, FishbowlNY. The new broadcast will air at 5 ... [TVSpy]

Breaking: WPIX to Air 5 p.m. Newscast Starting in September - Posted July 28, 2011
WPIX/Channel 11 is expanding its weekday news coverage. Beginning in early September, FishbowlNY has learned, the station is adding a 5 p.m. newscast each afternoon. A WPIX spokeswoman says an anchor for the newscast hasn't been chosen. But a likely candidate is ... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Nixes Health and Lifestyle Show in Favor of 'America's Court with Judge Ross' - Posted July 25, 2011
FishbowlNY reports today on the lineup changes at WNBC, the NBC owned-and-operated station in New York City. WNBC has nixed "The Daily ... [TVSpy]

WNBC Removes Daily Connection From Schedule; Can The Rundown Be Far Behind? - Posted July 25, 2011
WNBC has pulled the plug on the Daily Connection in favor of America's Court with Judge Ross. The courtroom show begins today on Channel 4, and other NBC Owned Television Stations during the summer. It debuted in several top markets last September. In the fall, a different show, but same theme takes... [FishbowlNY]

Most Popular FishbowlNY Stories for the Week - Posted July 22, 2011
Here's a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week. Reporter Who Blew Whistle on News of the World Scandal Found Dead, July 18 ... [FishbowlNY]

Revolving Door: The Daily Beast Talk Show, 'TIME' Everywhere, and More - Posted July 21, 2011
The Daily Beast has made a few new hires in order to launch a new venture: an online talk show. Sources told The New Yor... [PRNewser]

MLB All-Star Game Lifts WNYW to Weekly Top Spot - Posted July 21, 2011
With the temperatures consistently in the 90s, summer also means the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The annual mid-summer classic took the number one prime time position for the week, according to the Nielsen Company. The All-Star Game had an estimated 945,000 WNYW/Channel 5 viewers, with a 4.7 rating. The 30-minute... [FishbowlNY]

Ann Mercogliano Finds a New Home in NYC Market, Going from WNBC to WCBS - Posted July 19, 2011
As our friends at Fishbowl NY reported this morning, Ann Mercogliano has departed ... [TVSpy]

WNYW Promotes Jerry Andrews to News Managing Editor - Posted July 18, 2011
WNYW/Channel 5 announced of a pair of promotions last week. Jerry Andrews got upgraded to news managing editor. He spent the last three years as executive producer of the station's 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts--anchored by ... [FishbowlNY]

Len Berman Drops WOR, Replaced by WNBC's Bruce Beck - Posted July 18, 2011
The Len Berman comeback tour is well underway. Since being shown the door at WNBC in 2009 after more than two decades as their top sports anchor, Berman has become a Renaissance Man of sorts. His legions of fans get a daily emailed Top 5 spo... [FishbowlNY]

Reporter Ann Mercogliano Jumps Ship From WNBC to WCBS - Posted July 18, 2011
Ann Mercogliano, who joined WNBC/Channel 4 in 2010 as reporter for New York Live (formerly ... [FishbowlLA]

Reporter Ann Mercogliano Jumps Ship From WNBC to WCBS - Posted July 18, 2011
Ann Mercogliano, who joined WNBC/Channel 4 in 2010 as reporter for New York Live (formerly ... [FishbowlNY]

Mike Francesa Ending Mike'd Up After Seven Years - Posted July 12, 2011
Radio talk show host Mike Francesa is ending his WNBC-TV Sunday night sports show, Mike'd Up, ... [UnBeige]

Mike Francesa Ending Mike'd Up After Seven Years - Posted July 12, 2011
Radio talk show host Mike Francesa is ending his WNBC-TV Sunday night sports show, Mike'd Up, ... [SportsNewser]

The Voice and America's Got Talent Take WNBC to Top of Weekly Ratings - Posted July 8, 2011
WNBC/Channel 4 had another strong week, thanks to the one-two punch of The Voice and America's Got Talent. Talent was number one, according to the Nielsen Company, with an estimated 747,000 viewers and a 3.7 rating on the Wednesday night show. The Tuesday night edition tied for third (642,000/3.2). ... [FishbowlNY]

5 p.m. News Returns to WNBC, as New York Live Moves to 3 p.m. - Posted June 17, 2011
How will WNBC mark two years on the air for lifestyle and entertainment show New York Live (formerly LX New York)? WNBC/Channel 4 has announced that they will bring news back to viewers at the, once coveted, 5 p.m. slot. "We're excited to announce the launch of a 5 p.m. newscast on NBC... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Returning Newscast to 5 p.m. - Posted June 17, 2011
Two years after scrapping its 5 p.m. newscast in favor of the local lifestyle show "LX New York," WNBC has decided to return news to the timeslot. In September, the station will debut a new, one-hour newscast in the spot that previously held the station's iconic "Live... [TVSpy]

Gearing Up for Tonys, New York Nonstop Takes Viewers In the Wings - Posted June 10, 2011
WNBC's local information and lifestyle digital channel, New York Nonstop, will air a marathon of In the Wings, a new series focused on Broadway. The marathon will begin tonight just before midnight and will continue until Sunday at 1 p.m., ahead of the 65th Annual Tony Awards airing that evening... [FishbowlNY]

Idol and Dancing Top Weekly Ratings - Posted May 11, 2011
American Idol and Dancing With The Stars led the way among prime time programs for the week ending May 8. According to the Nielsen Company, performance shows of Idol (1.7 million/8.8) and Dancing tied for number one in New York. The Idol results show landed at three with 1.6 million ... [FishbowlNY]

Host Lauren Scala Hopes People Will Be 'Inspired By' New York Nonstop's Great American Health Challenge - Posted May 11, 2011
Billed as a docu-reality show, WNBC digital platform New York Nonstop is running The Great American Health Challenge. But don't let the title fool you---this is pure New York. This is a unique 12-week program where participants from the five borough complete "healthy" tasks such as: smoking cessation, nutr... [FishbowlNY]

Joey Reynolds' New York Nonstop Show Returns from Hiatus - Posted May 9, 2011
It appears that All Night with Joey Reynolds, lately on WNBC's digital platform New York Nonstop is ready for a return to the airwaves. As we reported ... [FishbowlNY]

WCBS-TV Reporter Jennifer McLogan, Big Winner at Folio Awards - Posted May 6, 2011
Honoring the excellence in local news coverage, specifically Long Island reporting, the Folio Awards were presented Friday by the Fair Media Council. Veteran WCBS/Channel 2 Long Island correspondent Jennifer McLogan won five Folios. ... [FishbowlNY]

Stations Preempt Regular Programming for Coverage of President Obama's Visit to Ground Zero - Posted May 5, 2011
Today, President Obama made his first appearance at Ground Zero since announcing to the world Sunday night the death of Osama Bin Laden. It was also Obama's first visit to the hallowed ground since becoming president in 2009. The New York stations were ready ... [FishbowlLA]

Hiatus for New York Nonstop's All Night with Joey Reynolds - Posted May 4, 2011
It's been just over three months since veteran broadcaster Joey Reynolds tried a return... [FishbowlNY]

As New Yorkers Celebrate Bin Laden's Death, WNBC Provides Unrivaled Local Coverage - Posted May 2, 2011
Following the dramatic announcement late Sunday night that the U.S. had killed Osama bin Laden, New York's WNBC stayed in breaking news mode long after ... [TVSpy]

New York Stations Scramble to Cover Death of Osama Bin Laden - Posted May 2, 2011
On a night that the world learned about the death of Osama Bin Laden, TV networks and New York City stations poured in special coverage. The first word came in at 10:45 p.m. last night that President Obama would make a major announcement from the East Room of the White House. He... [FishbowlNY]

Former NY1 Reporter Turns to Writing, Author of First Book - Posted April 28, 2011
Jennifer Rainville didn't have a lengthy or legendary career in TV news, but it helped lead her into her true calling as a full-time author. Rainville worked behind the scenes at WNBC in 2001, and got in front of the c... [FishbowlNY]

Another Prime Time Ratings Winner for Idol and Dancing - Posted April 28, 2011
American Idol remains a rating juggernaut in New York. The talent competition, in its 10th year, once again took the top two positions. Last week, the 90-minute performance show was number one with an estimated 1.7 million Fox 5/WNYW viewers and an 8.8 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The Idol... [FishbowlNY]

Former WNBC Veterans Form New Website--Buzz60.com - Posted April 28, 2011
Several local TV veterans are collaborating on a new website--buzz60.com. The site features video reports and clips by Jay DeDapper, ... [FishbowlNY]

Mike Francesa Reduces His Mike'd Up Schedule on WNBC - Posted April 22, 2011
If you've wondered what happened to Mike Francesa on his own show--Mike'd Up Sunday night--you're astute. The popular afternoon host on WFAN (and simulcast on the YES Network) has reduced his face time from 36 to 24 shows per year. ... [FishbowlNY]

First 'Post-Pia' Idol Keeps Hold of Top Spots in New York - Posted April 20, 2011
There was much talk heating up the Internet following Pia Toscano's surprise exit on American Idol. Outraged, many New Yorkers (Pia is from Howard Beach, N.Y.) said they would no longer watch the show--or at least not for the remainder of this season. But, no matter. The latest Nielsen ratings are out... [FishbowlNY]

WABC-TV and WCBS-TV Sending Reporters to Royal Wedding - Posted April 20, 2011
Get the strawberries and cream ready, or perhaps the shepherds pie. Showing that the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton isn't just a worldwide affair, but also a "local" event, several New York reporters and a... [FishbowlNY]

Veteran Imus Newsman/Sidekick Charles McCord Retiring Next Month - Posted April 15, 2011
Johnny Carson had Ed McMahon, Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen, and for the better part of the last 40 years Don Imus has had Charles McCord. The veteran newsman/sidekick for the ... [FishbowlNY]

FishbowlNY Investigates the New Crop of TV 'Meteorologists' - Posted April 13, 2011
We told you about the weekend weather changes at WCBS, where veteran meteorologist John Marshall was ousted in favor of Katie Fehlinger earlier this month. A FishbowlNY Investi... [FishbowlNY]

New York Emmys Give WPIX Reason to Celebrate - Posted April 5, 2011
CW-affiliate WPIX took home the most Emmys of any New York station this weekend, winning 10. The award tally, which included wins in the Continuing Coverage, Technical Achievement, and multiple Promotion categories, is a bright spot for a station that ... [TVSpy]

MSG Network and WPIX, Big Winners at 2011 New York Emmys - Posted April 4, 2011
A packed ballroom gathered at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square last night for the 2011 New York Emmy Awards. Right from the outset, we knew this going to be a special night, as it was the largest crowd ever and most awards being handed out (123). FishbowlNY was on hand... [FishbowlNY]

Meteorologist John Marshall 'Wasn't Shocked' by Losing Weekend Shifts at WCBS-TV - Posted March 31, 2011
If you wake up early on the weekend, then you are probably aware of the John Marshall body of work. He had more than a dozen years under his belt at WNBC when they went in another direction last summer. But as fate would have it, the timing worked perfectly ... [FishbowlNY]

Idol Takes Weekly Top Spot, But Dancing Season Premiere Squeezes Into Number Two - Posted March 30, 2011
American Idol found its way to the top of the weekly ratings in New York. The Fox talent competition scored with an estimated 2.1 million WNYW fans and a 10.5 rating for the two-hour performance show Wednesday, according to the Nielsen Company. However, unlike most weeks, Idol did not grab the 1-2... [FishbowlNY]

American Idol and Glee Take WNYW to Top of Prime Time Ratings - Posted March 24, 2011
Another week, another American Idol top finish. Fox's talent competition, once again, held down the top two positions for the week ending March 20. The Wednesday night two-hour performance show pulled in an estimated 1.8 million viewers and a 9.1 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The Idol result show was number... [FishbowlNY]

Idol, Glee, and House Lift WNYW to Top of Weekly Ratings Heap - Posted March 17, 2011
Once again, American Idol was the top prime time show in New York, for the week ending March 13. Last week's performance and results show were number one and two, respectively. On Wednesday night, as the show pared down to 13 finalists, the two-hour program was tops with 1.8 million viewers on... [FishbowlNY]

Report: Rolanda Watts, One Time WNBC and WABC Reporter, Arrested For DUI - Posted March 7, 2011
Former WNBC and WABC anchor/reporter Rolanda Watts was arrested early Saturday morning on a suspicion of DUI, according to TMZ. Watts, who was leaving the NAACP Image Awards, was booked at 1:30 a.m. in Hollywood. TMZ reports Watts was booked for a Van Nuys jail at... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC's Jane Hanson: "I'm a Woman Over 50, and Women Over 50 Are Not Necessarily Welcomed" - Posted March 7, 2011
"I'm a woman over 50, and women over 50 are not necessarily welcomed on television," WNBC's Jane Hanson to... [TVSpy]

Marking First Anniversary With LX New York, Jane Hanson Says 'We Are Now' the 'Go To Show' - Posted March 7, 2011
While everyone is familiar with the legendary team of Chuck Scarborough and Sue Simmons, Jane Hanson... [FishbowlNY]

Oscars Give WABC One, Two Punch in Weekly Ratings - Posted March 3, 2011
As Hollywood was crowning The King's Speech, WABC was basking in the Oscar night festivities. It was no surprise that the Academy Awards, typically one of the highest-rated shows of the year, was number one for the week. The compact (by Oscar standards) three-hour plus telecast pulled in an estimated 4 million viewers... [FishbowlNY]

American Idol Powers Fox 5 to Top of Ratings - Posted February 24, 2011
With "Hollywood Week" well underway, American Idol gained the top two prime time positions in the New York ratings. WNYW/Fox 5 saw an average 1.7 million viewers for the two nights last week, according to the Nielsen Company. The amateur talent competition had an average 8.4 rating. But Idol wasn't the only show... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Leads Over-The-Air Channels With 48 New York Emmy Nominations - Posted February 18, 2011
Nominations for the 54th Annual New York Emmy Awards were announced yesterday. WNBC tops the list among over-the-air stations with 48 nominations. WPIX was next with 33 nods, while WABC received 27 nominations. WCBS was recognized 19 times. Fox 5/WNYW got 14 nominations, Thirteen/WNET earned 8 nominations. My9/WWOR picked up a pair of... [FishbowlNY]

MSG Network Tops the List for New York Emmy Award Nominations - Posted February 18, 2011
MSG Network received a whopping 60 nominations Thursday for the 54th Annual New York Emmy Awards. Among the other regional sports networks, the YES Network notched 46 nominations, while MSG Varsity picked up 32 nods. SNY was recognized 23 times. Breaking it down further, in the category Sports Coverage: Series, MSG was bookende... [FishbowlNY]

NBC O&Os Debut Twitter-Sourced Local News Platform 'The 20' - Posted February 10, 2011
NBC Local Media has begun rolling out "The 20," an experimental new program in which NBC O&Os curate the thoughts of 20 influential, local Twitter-ers in each market. "The 20" is now available on the websites of New York's WNBC and D.C.'s ... [TVSpy]

Super Bowl XLV, WNYW Crushes Competition - Posted February 10, 2011
Even without the Jets playing in the big game, there was little doubt that Super Bowl XLV would be the number one show in New York last week. The game, which became the most-watched prime time program in history, pulled in an estimated 6.6 million viewers on WNYW with a eye-popping 32.8... [FishbowlNY]

Shiba Russell Joins WNBC, Makes Clear She's Not Replacing Sue Simmons - Posted February 8, 2011
Shiba Russell is set to join WNBC as a weekend anchor and reporter. Russell comes to the NBC flaghsip from Boston's WCVB, where she's w... [TVSpy]

After Leaving WNYW, Reporter Katherine Creag Pops Up at WNBC - Posted February 4, 2011
Reporter Katherine Creag, who left WNYW in October after 5 years with the Fox-affiliate, has joined crosstown rival WNBC. "It's great here... [TVSpy]

Veteran Reporter Katherine Creag Joins WNBC - Posted February 4, 2011
Reporter Katherine Creag, who left Fox 5/WNYW in October, has turned up on WNBC/Channel 4. She started at Fox 5 in 2005. Freelancing since January 17, Creag has mostly been seen on Today in New York and Weekend Today in New York. "I love... [FishbowlNY]

Janice Huff, Otis Livingston Among McDonald's Black Media Legends - Posted February 4, 2011
As February began, so did Black History Month. On Tuesday, McDonald's Tri-State Area Restaurants held their annual Black Media Legends luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. This year's class includes WCBS/Channel 2 sports anchor Otis Livingston... [FishbowlNY]

'American Idol' Takes Top Spot in Weekly Ratings - Posted February 3, 2011
For those who said that American Idol has seen its best days should know it was the number one show in New York last week. The Wednesday night auditions was the highest-rated program with an estimated 2.2 million and 11.1 rating on WNYW, according to the Nielsen Company. The next night's Idol settled... [FishbowlNY]

WCBS and WPIX Win With Extended Storm Coverage - Posted February 2, 2011
Another day, another winter storm with which New Yorkers must deal. This time, though, it was primarily a serious ice storm for the morning rush. WCBS and WPIX get praise for extra coverage this morning. Once again, Channel 2 is showing that they are the station to turn to when weather gets rough. Following... [FishbowlNY]

Bracing for More Winter Weather, Stations Plan Early Start to Morning Newscasts - Posted February 1, 2011
With more bad weather forecast to start during the overnight, most of the New York City stations are ready to help viewers get a jump on their morning. It means early wake up calls for much of the dawn patrol talent. WCBS/Channel 2 begins CBS 2 News This Morning at 4 a.m. WNBC/Channel 4... [FishbowlNY]

New York Stations Carry Mayor Bloomberg Snow Response - Posted January 27, 2011
From the "Here We Go Again Department," several more than 10 inches of snow fell in Central Park through the overnight. As familiar as the snow falling has been this season, so are the reporters gathered throughout the tri-state to assess the situation. Another mainstay of the winter weather has been M... [FishbowlNY]

As Rivals Go to Regular Programming, WCBS Sticks with Local Snow Coverage - Posted January 27, 2011
"Stay at home if you can and watch channel 7 all day long," advised WABC reporter Anthony Johnson as he covered the aftermath of a storm that dumped over a foot of snow on the... [TVSpy]

Veteran Radio Host Joey Reynolds Hopes for 'Anti-Christ of Demographics' With New York Nonstop Show - Posted January 25, 2011
Joey Reynolds is a legendary broadcasting personality with more than 50 years under his belt. Reynolds, most recently, was overnight talk show host on WOR and heard nationally on the WOR Radio Network. That gig, the longest of his career, lasted 14 years. ... [FishbowlNY]

Departing WNBC Reporter Tim Minton: 'The Business is Really Undergoing a Revolution' - Posted January 24, 2011
Veteran reporter Tim Minton has left WNBC on his own terms. Minton departed WNBC on January 7th after 12 years with the NBC flagship. He tells TVSpy sister site ... [TVSpy]

McDonald's Names Annual List of Black Media Legends - Posted January 20, 2011
For the 9th year, McDonald's, in recognition of Black History Month, has named New York-based talent as Black Media Legends. FishbowlNY will be on hand February 1 when those chosen are feted at a Waldorf-Astoria luncheon. Among this year's honorees: Sade... [FishbowlNY]

Jets Playoff Stunner Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted January 20, 2011
As the New York Jets held on Sunday night for a riveting victory against their long-standing rival Patriots, fans flocked to WCBS in tremendous numbers. As expected, the game was number one for the week, according to the Nielsen Company, with an estimated 3.7 million and 18.5 rating. Viewers stuck around for the... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC's Bruce Beck Named Sportscaster of Year - Posted January 19, 2011
Bruce Beck, weeknight sports anchor at WNBC, has been named New York Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA). Beck has been with WNBC since 1997, but gained notoriety in March 2009 when he replaced ... [FishbowlNY]

Report: WPIX Drops Sports Department - Posted January 19, 2011
It appears to be the end of an era in New York TV News. Tribune-owned WPIX/Channel 11 is poised to dump its sports department. With it, the New York Post reports Lolita Lopez (left), the station's sports director, is getting reassigned. The paper said ... [FishbowlNY]

Former Reporter Glenn Zimmerman Says His Time with WNBC Was "a Crazy Ride" - Posted January 18, 2011
Veteran reporter Glenn Zimmerman departed WNBC when his contract expired at the end of 2010. Now he's describing his time with the NBC flagship a... [TVSpy]

Reporter Glenn Zimmerman Talks About Leaving WNBC - Posted January 18, 2011
As we reported last week, reporter Glenn Zimmerman left WNBC when the station chose not to renew his contract at the end of the year. Zimmerman spent three years at WNBC, most prominently on the weekday Today in New York. He wasn't surprised ... [FishbowlNY]

More Storm Coverage Ratings Analysis: WNYW and WABC Beat Competition - Posted January 14, 2011
As the latest snowstorm began to churn its way into New York Tuesday night, WNYW and WABC were winning their respective newscasts with Adults 25-54. First at 10 pm., the anchor team of Ernie Anastos, ... [FishbowlNY]

Jets Playoffs Win Tops Prime Time Ratings - Posted January 13, 2011
It's no surprise that the New York Jets "edge-of-your-seat" Wild Card win over the Colts held fans interest right to the final kick. The game Saturday night was number one in the weekly New York ratings, according to the Nielsen Company, with a 2.5 million audience and 12.4 rating on WNBC. ... [FishbowlNY]

WCBS-TV Wallops Competition in Morning Storm Coverage - Posted January 13, 2011
With the snowstorm barreling down on New York Wednesday, WCBS-TV was besting the other early morning news programs. From 4 to 7 a.m. Channel 2, with Rob Morrison, Mary Calvi, and ... [FishbowlNY]

Revolving Door Spins at WNBC; Minton Out and Glorioso In - Posted January 13, 2011
The revolving door continues to spin at New York's WNBC. Following the departure of reporter Glenn Zimmerman... [TVSpy]

Reporter Glenn Zimmerman Out at WNBC - Posted January 13, 2011
Another day, another WNBC reporter has departed the station. Our sister site TVSpy has learned that Glenn Zimmerman has left WNBC after his contract was... [FishbowlNY]

Veteran Reporter Glenn Zimmerman Departs WNBC - Posted January 13, 2011
Veteran reporter Glenn Zimmerman has exited WNBC after three years. NBC's flagship station decided not to renew his contract, which expired at the end of the year. Zimmerman came to WNBC from... [TVSpy]

TV Stations Cover Bloomberg Snow Prep - Posted January 11, 2011
Normally, a Mayor Bloomberg press briefing 12 hours before a potential snowstorm might not make for necessary live coverage. However, this impending storm comes two weeks after the infamous blizzard. The mayor and other city officials were widely criticized for the snow removal, or lack of. Therefore, the majority of city stations... [FishbowlNY]

Welcome to the First 'Barmash' Awards for Best in Local News - Posted January 10, 2011
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New York Giants Playoff Push Scores Big Numbers - Posted January 5, 2011
Viewers watched in droves, as the New York Giants made last gasp at the playoffs. The late afternoon game on WNYW won the weekly prime time ratings in New York. According to the Nielsen Company, an estimated 2.1 million (with a 10.5 rating) saw the Giants beat the Redskins. However, ... [FishbowlNY]

David Ushery Guides Viewers Through The Debrief - Posted January 4, 2011
Since 2009, WNBC has given viewers a behind-the-scenes pass to their studios and newsroom with The Debrief. The program is a high-energy, no-script combination week-in-review and look-ahead with the reporters locked in on those specific stories. But, what makes the show work best is its host--... [FishbowlNY]

Jets Nailbiter Against Steelers Number One For Week - Posted December 23, 2010
The Jets holding on against the Steelers Sunday night was the number one prime time show in New York. The 4:15 p.m. game crossed into evening by 15 minutes. Solidifying the top spot, according to the Nielsen Company, there were 1.8 million viewers on WCBS and a 9.1 rating. The Jets finish gave 60... [FishbowlNY]

Anchor Shiba Russell May Be Moving from Boston to New York - Posted December 21, 2010
Shiba Russell, who has been a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter for Boston's WCVB, is reportedly in talks to join WNBC. Russe... [TVSpy]

WNBC/Channel 4 May Hire Boston Anchor Shiba Russell - Posted December 21, 2010
If reports are true, a new anchor could be joining WNBC. The Daily News says Shiba Russell, a weekend co-anchor at ABC-owned WCVB in Boston, has told the station that she is leaving. She is reportedly is talks with WNBC to become a weekend anchor. Her contract at ... [FishbowlNY]

Former WNBC Reporter Carol Anne Riddell Faces Backlash to Scandalous Wedding Announcement - Posted December 20, 2010
The New York Times wedding announcement for former WNBC reporter-anchor Carol Anne Riddell is causing a stir online with commenters criticizing Riddell's marriage... [TVSpy]

Rob Morrison Gets Weekday Morning Anchor Slot at WCBS - Posted December 20, 2010
Rob Morrison has been upgraded from weekend to weekday morning anchor at WCBS-TV. FishbowlNY has obtained an internal memo sent by GM/President Peter Dunn to sta... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Remembers 1960 Airplane Tragedy - Posted December 16, 2010
This week WNBC is remembering a tragedy that occurred in the skies above New York Harbor fifty years ago. In 1960, two commercial airliners collided in midday fog, killing everyone on-board both planes. WNBC reporter Gabe Pressman sprung into action once he heard the news that day and WNBC is now... [TVSpy]

Maurice DuBois 'Pleased' to Get Weeknight Anchoring at WCBS - Posted December 13, 2010
Since 1997, Maurice DuBois has become a familiar face for millions of viewers. The majority of those years were waking up New Yorkers, first at WNBC, then at WCBS. Now, the affable DuBois is ready to put the alarm clock in a drawer and head for nights. "... [FishbowlNY]

Tree Lighting Beats Out NFL Atop Weekly Ratings - Posted December 9, 2010
The NFL grabbed two positions in the weekly prime time Top 5. However, not the top spot. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting was number one in New York with 1.7 million WNBC viewers and a 8.7 share, according to the Nielsen Company. As for football, it performed well, minus the locals in... [FishbowlNY]

New York Jets Beat 'Dancing' Finale for Weekly Ratings Superiority - Posted December 2, 2010
As families were concluding their festive Thanksgiving meals, the New York Jets were giving their fans something else to be thankful for. The holiday night game broadcast by the NFL Network was simulcast by WPIX. The rating, according to the Nielsen Company, is from those who watched on Channel 11. The game,... [FishbowlNY]

Giants/Eagles Sunday Nighter Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted November 24, 2010
NBC's Sunday Night Football pitting the Giants against the Eagles took the top spot in the weekly New York ratings. The game pulled in an estimated 2 million WNBC viewers with a 10.2 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The ratings bonanza began in the final thirty minutes of Football Night in... [FishbowlNY]

Giants Loss to the Cowboys Gets Most Eyes - Posted November 18, 2010
The weekly prime time ratings are out, and in the top spot--the Giants getting manhandled by the lowly Cowboys. For the week ending November 14, the game, which had a longer window in prime time thanks to a 12-minute power outage, had 1.8 million Fox 5/WNYW viewers and an 8.9 rating, according... [FishbowlNY]

Dancing With The Stars Takes Two Spots in Weekly Top 5 - Posted November 11, 2010
Dancing With The Stars spun its way to a pair of Top 5 showings in New York, for the week ending November 7. The Dancing two-hour performance show was number two with 1.4 million viewers on WABC and a 7.2 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The result show placed fifth (1.1 million/5.8). How... [FishbowlNY]

Veteran WNBC Anchor Sue Simmons Recovering from Back Surgery - Posted November 8, 2010
If you're wondering why Sue Simmons has been a no-show during the all-important November sweeps period--the veteran anchor had back surgery. A WNBC spokeswoman says Simmons will be off the air for the "next several weeks," but she is home and recovering very we... [FishbowlNY]

Dancing With The Stars Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted November 3, 2010
The two-hour performance of Dancing With The Stars on Monday, Oct. 25 was the number one prime time show in New York. The celebrity competition seen on WABC, pulled in 1.4 million viewers with a 7.2 rating., according to the Nielsen Company. The Dancing results show tied for fifth best (1... [FishbowlNY]

TV Stations Ready for Election Night Coverage - Posted October 29, 2010
We continue our look at the election night coverage, with check on how the area TV station's news departments are gearing up for their big night. WCBS/Channel 2 Updates throughout the day during regular newscasts. CBS 2 News at 11 p.m. will be extended to an hour broadcast. Updated ... [FishbowlNY]

Yankees ALCS Losses Are Ratings Winners - Posted October 28, 2010
As the Yankees were failing to reach the World Series, the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers drew big numbers in New York. The concluding game six on TBS had the highest ratings for the week, according to the Nielsen Company. The game had 2.1 viewers and a 10.6 rating. Game... [FishbowlNY]

Yankees Propel TBS to Weekly Top Spot - Posted October 13, 2010
As the New York Yankees were methodically moving into the second round of the post-season, their first round scored big numbers on TBS. The Yankees earned a sweep, but the three ALDS victories last week cracked the Top 10, according to the Nielsen Company. The playoff opener, Wednesday night against Minnesota, had the... [FishbowlNY]

Giants Settle for Number Two in Weekly Ratings - Posted October 6, 2010
The New York Giants upended the Chicago Bears on NBC's Sunday Night Football. It was the Bears first loss of the season. The game, on WNBC, took number two for the week, according to the Nielsen Company. It had 1.6 million watchers with an 8.0 rating. Leading up to the Giants game,... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Website Sees Big Jump, Network Says - Posted October 5, 2010
NBC Local Media, which owns websites to promote its 10 largest "O&Os" in the country, announced today they are seeing a double-digit audience jump for the sites. Among the sites, of course, is the WNBC page--... [FishbowlNY]

Jets, Sunday Night Football Take Number Two for Week - Posted October 1, 2010
On Sunday night, the Jets played their third game of the season against their division rival Dolphins. The game was opposite the Yankees and Red Sox on ESPN. But the night belonged to the Jets and WNBC. The Nielsen Company reports an estimated 1.5 million people stayed with the tight game,... [FishbowlNY]

Putting Those Hours Waiting For Alternate Side Parking To Good Use - Posted January 6, 2010
Local Connecticut reporter and mediabistro.com inst... [FishbowlNY]

As Election Looms, NYC Video Voter Guide Returns - Posted October 28, 2009
Last month, the New York City Voter Assistance Commission partnered with WNBC and NYC TV to launch the Video Voter Guide in order to give voters non-partisan information about all the candidates runnin... [FishbowlNY]

Celebrating The Launch Of WNBC's New Local Lifestyle Show - Posted September 16, 2009
On Monday night, we headed west to Hudson Terrace to join the festivities celebrating the launch of WNBC's new afternoon live local lifestyle show, "LX New York." The sh... [FishbowlNY]

NYC Video Voter Guide To Launch Next Week - Posted September 1, 2009
The New York City Voter Assistance Commission has partnered with WNBC and NYC TV to create the Video Voter Guide, non-partisan television programming that will provide access to local political candid... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Launches Afternoon Live Local Lifestyle Show - Posted August 14, 2009
Starting in September, WNBC will introduce a new live, locally focused lifestyle show into its afternoon line up. The show, "LX New York," will be a one-hour lifestyle and entertainment show with three hosts, Sara Gore... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Discovers Blogs - Posted February 1, 2007
A funny thing happened at 30 Rock last night. The Conan O'Brien studio audience seats were filled with about 130 bloggers as local news anchors, correspondents, the news director and other NBC brass stood on the show's set and soaked up... [FishbowlNY]