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    ABC News Anchor David Muir Scores Ratings Wins; Nielsen Week In Review

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    Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

    By David Bauder, Media Writer

    NEW YORK (AP) --

    In this pandemic season, ABC's David Muir has emerged as broadcast television's star of the summer.

    The "World News Tonight" anchor's nightly summary averaged 8.2 million viewers last week, more than any primetime program on television, the Nielsen company said.

    ABC's primetime interview of the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, conducted by Muir and Robin Roberts, reached 5.1 million viewers Sunday.

    Otherwise, coverage of the Democratic National Convention on MSNBC and CNN dominated the ratings.

    CBS' primetime average of 3 million viewers topped the broadcast networks, followed by ABC at 2.6 million, NBC at 2.4 million, Univision at 1.3 million, ION Television at 1.24 million, Fox at 1.21 million and Telemundo at 1 million.

    MSNBC led the cable networks with a 3.27 million average in primetime, Fox News Channel had 3.09 million, CNN had 2.77 million, TNT had 1.51 million and HGTV had 1.32 million.

    ABC's "World News Tonight" won the evening news ratings race, averaging 8.2 million viewers, NBC's "Nightly News" had 6.8 million and the "CBS Evening News" had 4.9 million.

    For the week of Aug. 17-23, the 20 most popular primetime programs, their networks and viewerships:

    1. "60 Minutes," CBS, 7.23 million.
    2. "Biden's Acceptance Speech," MSNBC, 6.24 million viewers.
    3. "Democratic Convention" (Wednesday), MSNBC, 6.2 million.
    4. "Democratic Convention" (Wednesday, 10 p.m.), CNN, 5.84 million.
    5. "Democratic Convention" (Thursday), MSNBC, 5.69 million.
    6. "Democratic Convention" (Thursday, 10 p.m.), CNN, 5.58 million.
    7. "America's Got Talent" (Tuesday), NBC, 5.579 million.
    8. "Yellowstone," Paramount, 5.16 million.
    9. "America's Got Talent" (Wednesday), NBC, 5.14 million.
    10. "Biden and Harris Interview," ABC, 5.11 million.
    11. "Democratic Convention" (Wednesday, 8:56 p.m.), CNN, 4.89 million.
    12. "Democratic Convention" (Monday, 10 p.m.), CNN, 4.86 million.
    13. "America's Funniest Home Videos," ABC, 4.66 million.
    14. "Democratic Convention" (Monday, 9 p.m.), CNN, 4.6 million.
    15. "NCIS," CBS, 4.59 million.
    16. "Hannity" (Thursday), Fox News, 4.56 million.
    17. "Democratic Convention" (Thursday, 8:46 p.m.), CNN, 4.4 million.
    18. "Democratic Convention" (Monday), MSNBC, 4.38 million.
    19. "Democratic Convention" (Tuesday, 9 p.m.), CNN, 4.3 million.
    20. "Tucker Carlson Tonight" (Thursday), Fox News, 4.29 million.

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    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

    Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.

    “Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”

    Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More

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