By David Bauder, Television Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --Russia may represent bad news for President Donald Trump. But not for his late-night nemesis, Stephen Colbert.
The CBS “Late Show” host scored his largest margin of victory since his debut week nearly two years ago for shows that featured segments filmed during his recent trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The Nielsen company said the “Late Show” average 2.87 million viewers last week, topping Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight” show, which had 2.42 million. Jimmy Kimmel on ABC averaged 1.62 million viewers.
Behind its summertime powerhouse, “America’s Got Talent,” NBC won another week in the ratings.
NBC averaged 5 million viewers in primetime. CBS was second with 4.4 million, ABC had 3 million, Fox had 1.8 million, Univision had 1.7 million, Ion Television had 1.26 million, Telemundo had 1.25 million and the CW had 970,000.
Fox News Channel was the week’s most popular cable network, averaging 1.88 million viewers in prime time. MSNBC had 1.79 million, Disney had 1.61 million, HGTV had 1.48 million and Discovery had 1.44 million.
ABC’s “World News Tonight” topped the evening newscasts with an average of 7.5 million viewers. NBC’s “Nightly News” had 7.2 million and the “CBS Evening News had 5.6 million viewers.
Below are primetime viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for July 17-23. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
1. “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 12.57 million.
2. “Game of Thrones,” HBO, 9.27 million.
3. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 7.36 million.
4. “World of Dance,” NBC, 6.91 million.
5. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 6.49 million.
6. “NCIS,” CBS, 6.49 million.
7. “The Bachelorette,” ABC, 6.22 million.
8. “Big Brother” (Wednesday), CBS, 6.19 million.
9. “Celebrity Family Feud,” ABC, 6.02 million.
10. “Big Brother” (Sunday), CBS, 5.98 million.
11. “Big Brother” (Thursday), CBS, 5.95 million.
12. “Little Big Shots: Forever Young,” NBC, 5.82 million.
13. “American Ninja Warrior,” NBC, 5.78 million.
14. “Big Brother” (Friday), CBS, 5.45 million.
15. “Bull,” CBS, 5.36 million.
16. Movie: “Descendants 2,” Disney, 5.33 million.
17. “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 5.325 million.
18. “The Wall,” NBC, 4.95 million.
19. “Phelps vs Shark,” Discovery, 4.78 million.
20. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 4.67 million.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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