Comments on: Nielsen Top Shows (Age 18-49): Idol Rules, But All Hail CBS

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:38:20 +0000

Patrick, as one who is just barely in the 18-49 demo, I’m not convinced that advertisers focus on the youth demographic is economically rational, but that it is their focus is undeniable.

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:38:20 +0000

Patrick, as one who is just barely in the 18-49 demo, I'm not convinced that advertisers focus on the youth demographic is economically rational, but that it is their focus is undeniable.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:28:21 +0000

18-49?

Older Americans wealthier, living longer

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Older Americans have more money and are expected to live far longer than prior generations, U.S. government researchers said on Thursday.

They said the average net worth of older Americans — those 65 or older — has increased almost 80 percent over the past 20 years.

And those who reach the age of 65 are now expected to live an average of 19 more years, or seven years longer than people who had reached age 65 in the year 1900.

The findings are part a report released on Thursday called Older Americans 2008: Key Indicators of Well-Being, which features data from 15 federal agencies on trends in population, economics and health issues.

The report forecasts that by 2030, the number of Americans over the age of 65 will nearly double to 71.5 million, or 20 percent of the U.S. population, up from 12 percent, or 37 million people, in 2006.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:28:21 +0000

18-49?

Older Americans wealthier, living longer

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Older Americans have more money and are expected to live far longer than prior generations, U.S. government researchers said on Thursday.

They said the average net worth of older Americans -- those 65 or older -- has increased almost 80 percent over the past 20 years.

And those who reach the age of 65 are now expected to live an average of 19 more years, or seven years longer than people who had reached age 65 in the year 1900.

The findings are part a report released on Thursday called Older Americans 2008: Key Indicators of Well-Being, which features data from 15 federal agencies on trends in population, economics and health issues.

The report forecasts that by 2030, the number of Americans over the age of 65 will nearly double to 71.5 million, or 20 percent of the U.S. population, up from 12 percent, or 37 million people, in 2006.

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:21:46 +0000

the jury has reached a verdict — I’m the one who is way too tired. Hey, at least I was consistent.

CBS can still remember the day not all that long ago when every show in the top 20 was a 4.0 or better in the demo. I remember a top 20 from even this past fall where every show except #20 was (it was a 3.9). There was no AI on then though

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:21:46 +0000

the jury has reached a verdict — I'm the one who is way too tired. Hey, at least I was consistent.

By: fred

fred — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:06:45 +0000

Okay, so not to be a PITA, but then shouldn’t the “un” in those two sentences be removed as well :

“LOST and Medium were the only other unscripted shows in the list.”

“(…)Two and a Half Men, which along with LOST were the only two unscripted shows in the top five.”

And yeah, so, what the Hell is CBS waiting for to renew How I Met Your Mother now !??

By: fred

fred — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:06:45 +0000

Okay, so not to be a PITA, but then shouldn't the "un" in those two sentences be removed as well :

"LOST and Medium were the only other unscripted shows in the list."

"(...)Two and a Half Men, which along with LOST were the only two unscripted shows in the top five."

And yeah, so, what the Hell is CBS waiting for to renew How I Met Your Mother now !??

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:57:45 +0000

it’s not you, it’s me. I had an “un” where none should’ve been in the first sentence. Fixed and thank you.

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:57:45 +0000

it's not you, it's me. I had an “un” where none should've been in the first sentence. Fixed and thank you.

By: fred

fred — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:53:28 +0000

So, Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives are scripted dramas, but the comedy night of CBS, Lost or Medium are unscripted shows ?

Am I way too tired, or is there a little mistake there ?

By: fred

fred — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:53:28 +0000

So, Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives are scripted dramas, but the comedy night of CBS, Lost or Medium are unscripted shows ?

Am I way too tired, or is there a little mistake there ?