'Big Brother' Renewed for Summer 2012
by Kelsey Denette - September 14, 2011 BIG BROTHER, the summer reality hit that is wrapping up its most successful season since 2004, has been renewed for its 14th edition to be broadcast next summer on the CBS Television Network....
CBS Threatens Legal Action Against ABC's GLASS HOUSE Reality Show
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2012 According to The New York Times, CBS is attempting to prevent the ABC network from premiering its new summer reality show GLASS HOUSE, claiming the series is too close in concept to its long-running series 'Big Brother'. The show is scheduled to debut on June 18th....
shake & stir Opens 1984 Adaptation in Queensland, Now thru Sept 1
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2012 The multi-award winning team of shake & stir theatre co are back at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from tonight, 16 August to 1 September in the Cremorne Theatre with an adaption of George Orwell's classic novel 1984....
Final Three BIG BROTHER Houseguests Revealed
by Caryn Robbins - September 14, 2012 Last night on BIG BROTHER, the Houseguests evicted Shane Meaney, the 26-year-old real estate investor from Bennington, Vt., by a vote of 1-0. Shane's eviction occurred after Dan convinced Danielle to use the POV on him and place Shane on the block. Shane becomes the sixth member of the jury....
NBC Tops Competition with AGT and DNC Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2012 NBC (7.22 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1) took home top honors with a special Thursday edition of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (7.60 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #4) followed by its two-hour 'NBC News Special' (7.03 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.1, #2)....
CBS Announces Cast of BIG BROTHER Season 14
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2012 BIG BROTHER welcomes 12 new Houseguests for the 14th installment of the CBS reality series which premieres Thursday, July 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Julie Chen is the host. ...
THE TALK Hosts to Take Over 'Big Brother' House, 7/12
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2012 Prior to the arrival of this season's Houseguests, the ladies of THE TALK moved into the BIG BROTHER house to compete against each other as part of a special "Big Brother" preview show to be broadcast on THE TALK, Thursday, July 12 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network....
One More Houseguest Eliminated on CBS's BIG BROTHER
by Caryn Robbins - August 31, 2012 Last night on BIG BROTHER, the Houseguests voted to evict Britney Haynes, the 25-year-old pharmaceutical sales rep from Mansfield, Ark., who now resides in Tulsa, Okla., by a vote of 4-1. This comes after a dramatic power shift in the house that broke up the Quack Pack alliance. Britney becomes the ...
ABC Wins Thursday Ratings Race With WIPEOUT Special
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2012 ABC (6.41 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) pulled in front on Thursday with a special two-hour WIPEOUT (6.74 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.2, #T1) and a new 'Rookie Blue'....
BIG BROTHER Brings Thursday Night Ratings Victory to CBS
by Caryn Robbins - August 17, 2012 CBS (6.25 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #T1) was the most-watched network on Thursday thanks to its mix of 'The Big Bang Theory' (8.09 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.1, #2), 'Two and a Half Men' (6.85 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.9, #3), 'Big Brother 14' (6.31 million viewers...
CBS Reveals BIG BROTHER Grand Prize Winner!
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2012 Ian Terry, the 21-year-old engineering student from Pittsburgh, Pa., who currently resides in New Orleans, La., won the BIG BROTHER grand prize of $500,000 during the LIVE season finale on Wednesday, Sept. 19, on CBS....
The Gamm Theatre Presents George Orwell's Haunting Vision of the Future: 1984
by Veronica Bruscini - May 02, 2012 The year is 1984…or is it? In a world where Big Brother is always watching, the Thought Police monitor every word and action, and yesterday's news is literally rewritten to correspond with today's most pressing political concerns, even the most basic information - names, dates, key historical event...
FOX, ABC Tie in Sunday Night Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2012 FOX (3.12 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T1) and ABC (4.78 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T1) split the demo crown on Sunday as the former offered up repeats of 'American Dad' (1.90 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T12), 'The Cleveland Show' (2.17 million viewers, #14; a...
BIG BROTHER Renewed for Summer 2013
by Robert Diamond - September 19, 2012 BIG BROTHER, the summer reality hit, has been renewed for its 15th edition, to be broadcast next summer on the CBS Television Network. ...
Olympic Gold Medal Gymnasts Make Surprise Visit to CBS's BIG BROTHER Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012 On a special episode of CBS's BIG BROTHER, Wednesday, Sept. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Shane wins a luxury prize and invites Danielle to join him. They are treated to a visit with the 2012 Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team Gold Medalists - The Fierce FiveSM. The Fierce Five consist of Gabrielle Douglas...
Summer Olympics Coverage Keeps NBC Untouchable in Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - August 06, 2012 NBC (29.22 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 9.3, #1) was untouchable once again on Sunday with its mix of 'Michael Phelps: America's Golden Champion' (20.47 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 5.9, #2) and its '2012 Summer Olympics' (32.14 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 10.5, #1) coverage....
Past Houseguests Return as Coaches on CBS's BIG BROTHER
by Caryn Robbins - July 13, 2012 During last night's action-packed premiere of BIG BROTHER, the new Houseguests moved into the house and quickly learned from Julie Chen that they would be joined by four former Houseguests who will serve as their coaches for the summer....
THE TALK Hosts Take Over BIG BROTHER House Today, 7/12
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2012 Prior to the arrival of this season's Houseguests, the ladies of THE TALK moved into the BIG BROTHER house to compete against each other as part of a special "Big Brother" preview show to be broadcast on THE TALK, today, July 12 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. The...
NBC's OLYMPIC Coverage Crushes the Competition
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2012 NBC (35.45 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 11.4, #1) crushed the competition on Sunday with its latest primetime coverage of the '2012 Summer Olympics' (35.45 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 11.4, #1)....
BIG BROTHER Premiere Wins Time Period in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2012 The Sunday premiere of BIG BROTHER won its time period in viewers and key demographics and was the night's #1 broadcast program in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same ratings for July 15....
CBS to Air 90-Minute Episodes of SURVIVOR Premiere,BIG BROTHER Finale, 9/19
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2012 CBS presents an all-reality night with special 90-minute editions of the season premiere of SURVIVOR: PHILIPPINES followed by the summer finale of BIG BROTHER on Wednesday, Sept. 19....
CBS' BIG BROTHER Season 14 Offers New Interactive Features for Fans, Beg. Today, 7/12
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2012 BIG BROTHER, one of television's most socially engaged and interactive series, returns for its 14th season tonight, July 12 (9:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network with a brand-new menu of interactive offerings to satisfy some of reality TV's biggest die-hard fans.'...
Next Houseguest Evicted From CBS's BIG BROTHER
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2012 'JoJo' Spatafora's loyalty to her alliance from last week - which attempted to vote out HoH Frank - led the Houseguests to evict the 26-year-old bartender from Staten Island, N.Y., by a vote of 5-1 during the LIVE eviction last night on BIG BROTHER....
CBS Wins Thursday Night Ratings in a 'BIG' Way
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2012 CBS once again won the ratings race thanks to a mix of THE BIG BANG THEORY and BIG BROTHER. The network (6.53 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #1) was Thursday's top draw in total viewers and demos....
SUMMER GAMES Wrap Up Draws 27 Million Viewers for NBC
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2012 NBC (26.92 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 7.8, #1) wrapped its SUMMER GAMES coverage with the 90-minute 'London Gold' (20.84 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 5.7, #2) special followed by the '2012 Summer Olympics'... |