Satcasters run into legal difficulties
A pair of Dish Network authorized distributors have been charged by the FCC, and Dish itself implicated, in do-not-call telemarketing violations. And DirecTV is facing court action in California
FOX Thursday w/ 'GLEE' check-in at #1 and #2
Last night, FOX ranked No.1 among Adults 18-34 and No. 2 (tie) among Adults 18-49 with an encore GLEE and the Top 6 SO...
5th Sunday in a row to CBS
“The Amazing Race” led the charge for the Eye Net.
Sunday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults 18-49
1.8/5
1.7/5
1.6/5
1.3/3
1.0/3
Adults 18-34
0.9/3
1.9/7
1.0/3
0.9/3
0.9/3
Total Viewers (millions)
9.713
3.770
6.542
4.767
2.821
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