Comments on: Nielsen Ratings for Mon Feb 18: More Monday Domination for NBC http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692 Nielsen TV Show Ratings, Data and More Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:55:57 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5363 Pati Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:07:26 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5363 I just read on another board that Dominic Purcell confirmed in an interview in Ireland that "Prison Break" was coming back in the Fall for a fourth season. Also, Robert Knepper confirmed it in an interview in France. Stating that they were due to start filming for the fourth season some time in May. I just read on another board that Dominic Purcell confirmed in an interview in Ireland that “Prison Break” was coming back in the Fall for a fourth season. Also, Robert Knepper confirmed it in an interview in France. Stating that they were due to start filming for the fourth season some time in May.

]]> By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17895 Pati Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:07:26 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17895 I just read on another board that Dominic Purcell confirmed in an interview in Ireland that "Prison Break" was coming back in the Fall for a fourth season. Also, Robert Knepper confirmed it in an interview in France. Stating that they were due to start filming for the fourth season some time in May. I just read on another board that Dominic Purcell confirmed in an interview in Ireland that “Prison Break” was coming back in the Fall for a fourth season. Also, Robert Knepper confirmed it in an interview in France. Stating that they were due to start filming for the fourth season some time in May.

]]> By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17900 Pati Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:07:26 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17900 I just read on another board that Dominic Purcell confirmed in an interview in Ireland that "Prison Break" was coming back in the Fall for a fourth season. Also, Robert Knepper confirmed it in an interview in France. Stating that they were due to start filming for the fourth season some time in May. I just read on another board that Dominic Purcell confirmed in an interview in Ireland that “Prison Break” was coming back in the Fall for a fourth season. Also, Robert Knepper confirmed it in an interview in France. Stating that they were due to start filming for the fourth season some time in May.

]]> By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5309 Pati Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:39:27 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5309 Thank you Robert and Ike. I had been hearing rumors on other boards that since the show wasn't doing as well in the third season, as it did in the first and second seasons, that Fox wasn't so sure that they wanted to bring the show back for a fourth season. I am really hoping that you guys are right, as I have been really into the story since the first season, and would like to see a finish to the story. Thank you again for the info. Thank you Robert and Ike. I had been hearing rumors on other boards that since the show wasn’t doing as well in the third season, as it did in the first and second seasons, that Fox wasn’t so sure that they wanted to bring the show back for a fourth season. I am really hoping that you guys are right, as I have been really into the story since the first season, and would like to see a finish to the story. Thank you again for the info.

]]> By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17893 Pati Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:39:27 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17893 Thank you Robert and Ike. I had been hearing rumors on other boards that since the show wasn't doing as well in the third season, as it did in the first and second seasons, that Fox wasn't so sure that they wanted to bring the show back for a fourth season. I am really hoping that you guys are right, as I have been really into the story since the first season, and would like to see a finish to the story. Thank you again for the info. Thank you Robert and Ike. I had been hearing rumors on other boards that since the show wasn't doing as well in the third season, as it did in the first and second seasons, that Fox wasn't so sure that they wanted to bring the show back for a fourth season. I am really hoping that you guys are right, as I have been really into the story since the first season, and would like to see a finish to the story. Thank you again for the info.

]]> By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17899 Pati Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:39:27 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17899 Thank you Robert and Ike. I had been hearing rumors on other boards that since the show wasn't doing as well in the third season, as it did in the first and second seasons, that Fox wasn't so sure that they wanted to bring the show back for a fourth season. I am really hoping that you guys are right, as I have been really into the story since the first season, and would like to see a finish to the story. Thank you again for the info. Thank you Robert and Ike. I had been hearing rumors on other boards that since the show wasn't doing as well in the third season, as it did in the first and second seasons, that Fox wasn't so sure that they wanted to bring the show back for a fourth season. I am really hoping that you guys are right, as I have been really into the story since the first season, and would like to see a finish to the story. Thank you again for the info.

]]> By: Ike http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5303 Ike Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:06:53 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5303 7.4 million total viewers doesn't matter. What matters is that the show performs very well in the adults 18-34 demographic which is extremely lucrative. Particularly the male 18-34 demo which makes advertisers salivate like wild dogs. There is absolutely no doubt that Prison Break will be renewed, because it still does well in that demo -- so well that it could charge $200,000 for ads at the beginning of the fall 2007 season, about 4/5ths of what CSI charged at that time. 7.4 million total viewers doesn’t matter. What matters is that the show performs very well in the adults 18-34 demographic which is extremely lucrative. Particularly the male 18-34 demo which makes advertisers salivate like wild dogs. There is absolutely no doubt that Prison Break will be renewed, because it still does well in that demo — so well that it could charge $200,000 for ads at the beginning of the fall 2007 season, about 4/5ths of what CSI charged at that time.

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5302 Robert Seidman Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:03:09 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5302 Pati, Prison Break has reportedly been picked up and will air new episodes in the Fall. Pati, Prison Break has reportedly been picked up and will air new episodes in the Fall.

]]> By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5301 Pati Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:42:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5301 I don't know what Prison Break's ratings have been throughout season three. But I do know that the season finale was at about 7.4 million viewers. If that was the average throughout the season, is there a good chance that the show will be brought back for a fourth season? I don’t know what Prison Break’s ratings have been throughout season three. But I do know that the season finale was at about 7.4 million viewers. If that was the average throughout the season, is there a good chance that the show will be brought back for a fourth season?

]]> By: Ike http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17892 Ike Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:06:53 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17892 7.4 million total viewers doesn't matter. What matters is that the show performs very well in the adults 18-34 demographic which is extremely lucrative. Particularly the male 18-34 demo which makes advertisers salivate like wild dogs. There is absolutely no doubt that Prison Break will be renewed, because it still does well in that demo -- so well that it could charge $200,000 for ads at the beginning of the fall 2007 season, about 4/5ths of what CSI charged at that time. 7.4 million total viewers doesn't matter. What matters is that the show performs very well in the adults 18-34 demographic which is extremely lucrative. Particularly the male 18-34 demo which makes advertisers salivate like wild dogs. There is absolutely no doubt that Prison Break will be renewed, because it still does well in that demo — so well that it could charge $200,000 for ads at the beginning of the fall 2007 season, about 4/5ths of what CSI charged at that time.

]]> By: Ike http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17898 Ike Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:06:53 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17898 7.4 million total viewers doesn't matter. What matters is that the show performs very well in the adults 18-34 demographic which is extremely lucrative. Particularly the male 18-34 demo which makes advertisers salivate like wild dogs. There is absolutely no doubt that Prison Break will be renewed, because it still does well in that demo -- so well that it could charge $200,000 for ads at the beginning of the fall 2007 season, about 4/5ths of what CSI charged at that time. 7.4 million total viewers doesn't matter. What matters is that the show performs very well in the adults 18-34 demographic which is extremely lucrative. Particularly the male 18-34 demo which makes advertisers salivate like wild dogs. There is absolutely no doubt that Prison Break will be renewed, because it still does well in that demo — so well that it could charge $200,000 for ads at the beginning of the fall 2007 season, about 4/5ths of what CSI charged at that time.

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17890 Robert Seidman Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:03:09 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17890 Pati, Prison Break has reportedly been picked up and will air new episodes in the Fall. Pati, Prison Break has reportedly been picked up and will air new episodes in the Fall.

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17897 Robert Seidman Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:03:09 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17897 Pati, Prison Break has reportedly been picked up and will air new episodes in the Fall. Pati, Prison Break has reportedly been picked up and will air new episodes in the Fall.

]]> By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17888 Pati Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:42:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17888 I don't know what Prison Break's ratings have been throughout season three. But I do know that the season finale was at about 7.4 million viewers. If that was the average throughout the season, is there a good chance that the show will be brought back for a fourth season? I don't know what Prison Break's ratings have been throughout season three. But I do know that the season finale was at about 7.4 million viewers. If that was the average throughout the season, is there a good chance that the show will be brought back for a fourth season?

]]> By: Pati http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17896 Pati Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:42:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17896 I don't know what Prison Break's ratings have been throughout season three. But I do know that the season finale was at about 7.4 million viewers. If that was the average throughout the season, is there a good chance that the show will be brought back for a fourth season? I don't know what Prison Break's ratings have been throughout season three. But I do know that the season finale was at about 7.4 million viewers. If that was the average throughout the season, is there a good chance that the show will be brought back for a fourth season?

]]> By: exrightwing http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5247 exrightwing Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:40:43 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5247 Got to say, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles would have done better if the machine was a super Arnold dude and not a pout face little girl. Who thinks this stupid stuff up? Why a little girl? I just can't buy it. So long Fox, hello termination. Got to say, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles would have done better if the machine was a super Arnold dude and not a pout face little girl. Who thinks this stupid stuff up? Why a little girl?

I just can’t buy it. So long Fox, hello termination.

]]> By: exrightwing http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17886 exrightwing Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:40:43 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17886 Got to say, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles would have done better if the machine was a super Arnold dude and not a pout face little girl. Who thinks this stupid stuff up? Why a little girl?<br><br>I just can't buy it. So long Fox, hello termination. Got to say, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles would have done better if the machine was a super Arnold dude and not a pout face little girl. Who thinks this stupid stuff up? Why a little girl?

I just can't buy it. So long Fox, hello termination.

]]> By: exrightwing http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17894 exrightwing Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:40:43 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17894 Got to say, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles would have done better if the machine was a super Arnold dude and not a pout face little girl. Who thinks this stupid stuff up? Why a little girl?<br><br>I just can't buy it. So long Fox, hello termination. Got to say, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles would have done better if the machine was a super Arnold dude and not a pout face little girl. Who thinks this stupid stuff up? Why a little girl?

I just can't buy it. So long Fox, hello termination.

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5031 Robert Seidman Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:02:04 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5031 Maria, they do look at DVR ratings, but unfortunately MORE people watching via DVR isn't necessarily better. Internet downloads wouldn't even rate as high as The CW ;) That's all just PR spin. It will matter someday, today it doesn't. Maria, they do look at DVR ratings, but unfortunately MORE people watching via DVR isn’t necessarily better.

Internet downloads wouldn’t even rate as high as The CW ;) That’s all just PR spin. It will matter someday, today it doesn’t.

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17884 Robert Seidman Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:02:04 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17884 Maria, they do look at DVR ratings, but unfortunately MORE people watching via DVR isn't necessarily better.<br><br>Internet downloads wouldn't even rate as high as The CW ;) That's all just PR spin. It will matter someday, today it doesn't. Maria, they do look at DVR ratings, but unfortunately MORE people watching via DVR isn't necessarily better.

Internet downloads wouldn't even rate as high as The CW ;) That's all just PR spin. It will matter someday, today it doesn't.

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17891 Robert Seidman Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:02:04 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17891 Maria, they do look at DVR ratings, but unfortunately MORE people watching via DVR isn't necessarily better.<br><br>Internet downloads wouldn't even rate as high as The CW ;) That's all just PR spin. It will matter someday, today it doesn't. Maria, they do look at DVR ratings, but unfortunately MORE people watching via DVR isn't necessarily better.

Internet downloads wouldn't even rate as high as The CW ;) That's all just PR spin. It will matter someday, today it doesn't.

]]> By: Maria http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5029 Maria Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:00:37 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5029 If networks want to look at ratings for the younger demographic DONT look at Nielsen ratings. They should be focusin more on DVR ratings and the amount of downloads the show gets online, streaming, and itunes. Seriously, very few young ppl watch television live anymore... If networks want to look at ratings for the younger demographic DONT look at Nielsen ratings. They should be focusin more on DVR ratings and the amount of downloads the show gets online, streaming, and itunes. Seriously, very few young ppl watch television live anymore…

]]> By: Maria http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17882 Maria Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:00:37 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17882 If networks want to look at ratings for the younger demographic DONT look at Nielsen ratings. They should be focusin more on DVR ratings and the amount of downloads the show gets online, streaming, and itunes. Seriously, very few young ppl watch television live anymore... If networks want to look at ratings for the younger demographic DONT look at Nielsen ratings. They should be focusin more on DVR ratings and the amount of downloads the show gets online, streaming, and itunes. Seriously, very few young ppl watch television live anymore…

]]> By: Maria http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17889 Maria Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:00:37 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-17889 If networks want to look at ratings for the younger demographic DONT look at Nielsen ratings. They should be focusin more on DVR ratings and the amount of downloads the show gets online, streaming, and itunes. Seriously, very few young ppl watch television live anymore... If networks want to look at ratings for the younger demographic DONT look at Nielsen ratings. They should be focusin more on DVR ratings and the amount of downloads the show gets online, streaming, and itunes. Seriously, very few young ppl watch television live anymore…

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5022 Robert Seidman Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:01:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/19/nielsen-ratings-for-mon-feb-18-more-monday-domination-for-nbc/2692#comment-5022 I agree "because they said so" is a flimsy argument. My evidence is circumstantial, so probably flimsy too, but here goes anyway: I have to believe that they are relatively correct because all the broadcast networks buy and obsess over the Nielsen data. From that I conclude that if it wasn't at least a reasonably "fair" proxy, nobody would buy the data and the nets would have forced some other counting system by now. They haven't. I'd actually be OK with big brother tracking my habits if I got full-on free cable in exchange for it! :) I agree “because they said so” is a flimsy argument. My evidence is circumstantial, so probably flimsy too, but here goes anyway:

I have to believe that they are relatively correct because all the broadcast networks buy and obsess over the Nielsen data.

From that I conclude that if it wasn’t at least a reasonably “fair” proxy, nobody would buy the data and the nets would have forced some other counting system by now. They haven’t.

I’d actually be OK with big brother tracking my habits if I got full-on free cable in exchange for it! :)

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