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    CBS Claims 13 of Top 20 Series In 10th Straight Nielsen-Winning Week

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    "The Big Bang Theory" (AP file photo/image released by CBS).

    By Frazier Moore, Television Writer

    NEW YORK (AP) --

    A slate of CBS dramas and comedies dominated the Nielsen Top 20 last week, lifting CBS to its 10th consecutive win in viewership.

    CBS claimed 13 of the Top 20 series, led by the No. 1 show, “NCIS,” followed by “NCIS: New Orleans” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

    ABC had four series in the Top 20, with NBC scoring three. Fox was shut out.

    Overall in prime time, champion CBS averaged 8.3 million viewers. ABC had 6.5 million viewers, while NBC had 5.6 million, Fox had 3.4 million, Univision had 2.5 million, Telemundo had 1.6 million, the CW had 1.5 million, and ION Television had 1.0 million.

    TNT was the week’s most popular cable network, averaging 2.455 million viewers in prime time. Fox News Channel followed with 1.997 million, and ESPN was right behind with 1.951 million.

    In the evening-news wars, NBC’s “Nightly News” snapped its month-long losing streak to ABC with an audience of 7.73 million viewers, followed by ABC’s “World News Tonight,” seen by 7.69 million viewers. “The CBS Evening News” finished third with 6.58 million viewers.

    For the week of April 27-May 3, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: “NCIS,” CBS, 14.9 million; “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 14.6 million; “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 13.9 million; “Dancing With the Stars,” ABC, 13.2 million; “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 11.3 million; “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 10.5 million; “Dancing With the Stars: 10th Anniversary Show,” ABC, 10.1 million; “Madam Secretary,” CBS, 9.7 million; “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 9.5 million; “Law & Order: SVU,” NBC, 9.3 million.

    Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for April 27-May 3. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.

    1. “NCIS,”CBS, 14.9 million.

    2. “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 14.6 million.

    3. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 13.9 million.

    4. “Dancing with the Stars,” ABC, 13.2 million.

    5. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 11.3 million.

    6. “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 10.5 million.

    7. “Dancing With the Stars: 10th Anniversary Show,” ABC, 10.1 million.

    8. “Madam Secretary,” CBS, 9.7 million.

    9. “The Voice” (Tuesday), NBC, 9.5 million.

    10. “Law & Order: SVU,” NBC, 9.3 million.

    11. “Survivor,” CBS, 9.3 million.

    12. “The Odd Couple,” CBS, 9.2 million.

    13. “Mom,” CBS, 8.8 million.

    14. “Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC, 8.74 million.

    15. “Criminal Minds,” CBS, 8.72 million.

    16. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 8.68 million.

    17. “Hawaii Five-O,” CBS, 8.60 million.

    18. “Person of Interest,” CBS, 8.5 million.

    19. “The Good Wife,” CBS, 8.4 million.

    20. “Castle,” ABC, 8.3 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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