By Frazier Moore, Television Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --CBS dominated in the ratings last week with a winning slate of dramas and comedies as well as a Republican presidential debate, which ranked fourth.
“The Walking Dead,” airing on cable’s AMC, claimed third place. But when only broadcast networks are included, CBS swept the top 10 positions. It’s a feat no network has accomplished in at least a decade, according to CBS.
Season-to-date, CBS is first in viewers in prime time with an average 11.74 million viewers, according to the Nielsen Co.
During this relatively stable week with no series premieres and few specials, CBS averaged 9.41 million viewers. ABC and NBC were tied for a lukewarm second place with 5.07 million while Fox had 4.77 million, Univision had 1.81 million, the CW had 1.72 million, ION Television had 1.26 million and Telemundo had 1.09 million.
TNT was the week’s most popular cable network, averaging 2.37 million viewers in prime time. Fox News Channel had 2.33 million, and AMC – bolstered by “The Walking Dead” – had 1.96 million.
NBC’s “Nightly News” topped the evening newscasts with an average of 9.4 million viewers. ABC’s “World News Tonight” had 9.2 million and the “CBS Evening News” had 7.8 million viewers.
Below are primetime viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Feb. 8-14. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
1. “NCIS,” CBS, 16.94 million.
2. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 16.25 million.
3. “The Walking Dead,” AMC, 13.74 million.
4. “Campaign ‘16 Republican Debate,” CBS, 13.44 million.
5. “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 12.59 million.
6. “Scorpion,” CBS, 11.36 million.
7. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 10.92 million.
8. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 10.42 million.
9. “Madam Secretary,” CBS, 10.06 million.
10. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 9.76 million.
11. “Life in Pieces,” CBS, 9.35 million.
12. “American Idol” (Wednesday), Fox, 9.16 million.
13. “Criminal Minds,” CBS, 8.97 million.
14. “American Idol (Thursday), Fox, 8.96 million.
15. “Hawaii Five-O,” CBS, 8.88 million.
16. “The Bachelor,” ABC, 8.63 million.
17. “The X-Files,” Fox, 8.31 million.
18. “Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC, 8.282 million.
19. “Chicago PD,” NBC, 8.278 million.
20. “Chicago Fire,” NBC, 8.14 million.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More