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    NBC Scores Nielsen TD With NFL Thursday and Sunday Night Football

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    In this Nov. 24, 2016 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike Mitchell (23) jumps over Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief (10) after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Thursday night clash between the Steelers and the Colts was the week’s most-watched show, scoring nearly 21 million viewers. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

    By Frazier Moore, Television Writer

    NEW YORK (AP) --

    Football helped loft NBC to a ratings win last week, according to the Nielsen company.

    Its Thursday night clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts was the week’s most-watched show, scoring nearly 21 million viewers. The runner-up was NBC’s Sunday sportscast of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Denver Broncos, seen by 18.44 million viewers.

    But CBS was close behind with “60 Minutes,” ranked third with more than 17 million viewers, and, in fourth place, the seemingly indomitable “NCIS,” logging nearly 15 million viewers.

    Overall for the week in prime time among broadcast networks, NBC averaged 9.25 million viewers. CBS averaged 7.93 million viewers. ABC averaged 5.84 million viewers, Fox had 2.90 million, Univision had 1.73 million, Telemundo had 1.50 million, ION Television had 1.38 million and the CW had 1.33 million.

    Among cable networks, the Hallmark Channel led with 3.00 million, while ESPN had 2.89 million and Fox News Channel had 1.94 million. Cable news rival CNN averaged 698,000 viewers, while MSNBC averaged 648,000.

    “NBC Nightly News” topped the evening newscasts with an average 9.61 million viewers while ABC’s “World News Tonight” had an average of 9.22 million viewers. The “CBS Evening News” had 8.01 million.

    Below are primetime viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Nov. 21-27. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.

    1. NFL Football: Pittsburgh at Indianapolis, NBC, 20.88 million.

    2. NFL Football: Kansas City at Denver, NBC, 18.44 million.

    3. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 17.27 million.

    4. “NCIS,” CBS, 14.86 million.

    5. “Thursday Night NFL Pre-Kick,” NBC, 14.69 million.

    6. “Sunday Night NFL Pre-kick,” NBC, 13.14 million.

    7. “Dancing with the Stars” (Monday), ABC, 12.08 million.

    8. NFL Football: Houston at Oakland, ESPN, 11.79 million.

    9. NFL Thursday Pre-game, NBC, 11.73 million.

    10. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 11.39 million.

    11. “Dancing with the Stars” (Tuesday), ABC, 10.98 million.

    12. “Bull,” CBS, 10.89 million.

    13. “The Walking Dead,” AMC, 10.40 million.

    14. “Football Night in America,” NBC, 9.86 million.

    15. “The Voice,” NBC, 9.64 million.

    16. “The Voice’ (Tuesday), NBC, 9.47 million.

    17. “This Is Us,” NBC, 9.00 million.

    18. “Madam Secretary,” CBS, 8.97 million.

    19. “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 8.50 million.

    20. “Survivor” (Special), CBS, 7.74 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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