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Wow by HollyW00d	Oct 5th, 2007 03:55:58 PM
boring
Cool ratings by BagSalad	Oct 5th, 2007 04:02:36 PM
As many, or more people watch Ugly Betty as 30 Rock? Thats pretty weak, citizens.
Grey's beats everything by THAT much? by BizarroJerry	Oct 5th, 2007 04:04:49 PM
Friggin' women and their "soap operas"...
Tom, Mike, Ally, and John, I love you guys, but... by Shermdawg	Oct 5th, 2007 04:06:50 PM
...Clone Lana is the last straw. I'm out.
Smallville Talk Back by theeternalhipster	Oct 5th, 2007 04:08:23 PM
Where's the Smallville Talkback? I thought surely with this week's big reveals we'd get some kind of a forum going on
shuttlepod_10 by Shermdawg	Oct 5th, 2007 04:10:21 PM
What!? Last season of Survivor was arguably one of it's best. Yaoman? Earl? Dreamz? Rocky? C'mon now, NO ONE in the new cast is even remotely as interesting as any of those guys.
Come on people, start watching Supernatural. by modlight	Oct 5th, 2007 04:10:22 PM
And I thought that CSI was first last night, followed by the office. Anyways.
Don Draper, is my idol. by modlight	Oct 5th, 2007 04:18:02 PM
Node..I think its only network, but glad to hear someone other than me is watching, and loving Mad Men.
"It's Always Sunny..." by fiester strikes back	Oct 5th, 2007 04:18:27 PM
The best thing on Thursday nights.
MAD MEN by Mr. Nice Gaius	Oct 5th, 2007 04:31:00 PM
Yes, I've been trying to catch up with this show and last night's episode was great. Roger had another heart attack, Don's wife got her rocks off on a washing machine, and Joan looked DYNAMITE as usual. So, where's the MAD MEN TALKBACK?!
For the love of God, Herc... by Lenny Nero	Oct 5th, 2007 04:32:02 PM
...can you please at least add on the overall ratings OUTSIDE of the 18-34 bracket?
Bushier Screws? by tme2nsb	Oct 5th, 2007 04:34:09 PM
Where is Scrubs? Fun with Anagrams people.
Poor ER. by Novaman5000	Oct 5th, 2007 04:34:55 PM
It may not be as good as it used to be, but i can't help but want it to do well... For nostalgia's sake.
No Attic Oil! by tme2nsb	Oct 5th, 2007 04:36:37 PM
Sorry..couldn't help
RE: Roger Sterling by Mr. Nice Gaius	Oct 5th, 2007 04:50:49 PM
Watching him tell Joan that she was "the finest piece of ass" he's ever had in his life made me laugh out loud. He was so sincere but it sounded so wrong. Supposedly, the show has been picked up for a second season. Which means, we'll get more great lines like "Everytime a door closes, God opens a dress."
Fat Girl Makeup on Mad Men was a little shaky by Space oddity	Oct 5th, 2007 04:55:12 PM
But other than that it was an, as usual, fantastic episode. Also, Joan is the hottest woman ever to appear on my television set.
Aint it cool... ratings? by -guyinthebackrow	Oct 5th, 2007 04:56:49 PM
Ah... okay.
I like Survivor and 30 Rock, it's nice to see them 1-2. by Flim Springfield	Oct 5th, 2007 05:05:50 PM

18-49 by Hercules	Oct 5th, 2007 05:09:04 PM
Advertisers don't give a shit about viewers over 49, which is why viewers 50 and older can't keep your favorite shows on the air. That's why TV Week (and everybody else) doesn't really give a shit about "overall viewers."
Of Course by skydemon	Oct 5th, 2007 05:21:43 PM
49, and most certainly 65 and over are generally very tight with money. 65 and over are mostly fixed incomes. Late 20's and 30's spend, spend, spend.
what about JAG and 49+ by Lt. Kaffee	Oct 5th, 2007 05:33:12 PM
that show was around forever b/c of the oldie fans
I agree with Modlight, Supernatural really is great... by Big Dan	Oct 5th, 2007 05:40:51 PM
I buy the season sets every year and the whole family just eats it up. Far better than I ever thought it would be considering McG's involvement.
18-49 by MrMxyzptlk	Oct 5th, 2007 05:43:56 PM
Advertisers don't cater to viewers over 45 because they have pretty much decided which products they like (soap, toilet paper etc) and so it is hard to get them to switch to whatever the ad is selling you. 18-30 year olds, on the other hand, are just starting out and can be tempted to try various brands before buying. The caveat to all this is that on shows that skew older you see a lot of ads for expensive cars because the old folks they got the money.
Survivor by MrMxyzptlk	Oct 5th, 2007 05:55:04 PM
Even in a weak year, Survivor still rocks. This year I am liking the grave digger and the parkour guy (don't know their names yet). And you KNOW that next week or so they will switch up the challenges to one that favors small skinny people and not the wrestling type stuff that favors the big guys.
The Office really sucked last night. by Uncle Stan	Oct 5th, 2007 06:05:51 PM
Unfunniest episode since the beginning.
what are you talking about? by tme2nsb	Oct 5th, 2007 06:33:12 PM
The Office always sucks..
I didn't watch any TV last night by wintocha67	Oct 5th, 2007 06:43:55 PM
Lucky me.
These numbers make my heart sing. by Mista Mann	Oct 5th, 2007 06:57:39 PM
I think/hope/pray we are seeing the continual rebirth of great TV fiction and slow demise of bullshit reality television.
Supernatural by My Pretty Pony	Oct 5th, 2007 07:19:14 PM
Why the hell aren't people watching Supernatural?? It used to retain a huge chunk of Smallville's viewers, but last night SM had over 4 million, while SN had less than 3 mil, and it was the season premiere! When are people going to wake up and take notice of this excellent show?! Who gives a rat's ass about Ugly Betty or whatever stupid show is up against it?
SUPERNATURAL is a good show by palimpsest	Oct 5th, 2007 09:30:46 PM
Heck, it even plays well here in the UK (albeit not on a mainstream channel, though it rates well given its time slot). There's some thought and effort that goes into the whole production that elevates it far above the a monster - of - the -week genre offering it could have been.
So what you're saying by Shivv	Oct 5th, 2007 10:11:26 PM
is that you're too lazy to track down the complete ratings for us Herc?
Earl by lowman	Oct 5th, 2007 10:15:33 PM
Earl was great last night. Craig T Nelson's character was funnier than hell, I hope Earl stays in prison just so we can more of CTN. Best role since Coach!
And here I go getting involved with ER again. by imageburn13	Oct 6th, 2007 01:02:43 AM
I have watched the last two episodes and enjoyed them both. Im surprised about that. And I agree, survivor is good this season.
JOAN! by OtisSpofford	Oct 6th, 2007 01:17:13 AM
That gal makes me all feverish! Dang if they don't make 'em like that anymore - many of today's tomboy beanpoles can't hold a candle to the curvaceous wet dream that is Joan!
30 Rock and Grey's by Napoleon Park	Oct 6th, 2007 01:43:00 AM
are about it for me. I saw ER a couple of times when a guest wanted to watch it and it was well written but I had no idea who anyone is or what their decade of backstory was about. I followed Without a Trace for a couple of years but all the interesting characters are ugly and all the attactive characters are uninteresting. I saw Big Shots but a great cast is wasted on some horrible, unlikable characters and appalling situations. The local PBS affiliate is using the 10:00 pm est slot to show the newer version of Dr. Who. Is that any good? How am I supposed to jump in on a series that's been running since 1960 or something? I liked Red Dwarf. Is it anything like that? [Joan who? Joan of Arcadia or Joan Jett?]
i think this has to be ER's last season right? by newc0253	Oct 6th, 2007 05:04:10 AM
notwithstanding the rejuvenation of the show in the last season or so, they really have to end this thing while it's credible.
wow, tough times for Smallville by SantiagoAtez	Oct 6th, 2007 05:05:40 AM
Never saw it, but know it's been around for a while....but it seems for not much longer.
Mad Men by Voice O. Reason	Oct 6th, 2007 05:20:44 AM
I'm surprised no one at AICN is pimping this show because of the Joss Whedon casting connections.
lowman... by tme2nsb	Oct 6th, 2007 09:54:02 AM
No, Mr Nelson's best role was in The Incredibles. My wife thought it was ironic as Jason Lee was over CTN in that movie, and it's reversed on Earl.
Thats right by lowman	Oct 6th, 2007 11:09:37 AM
I totally forgot about Jason Lee and CTN working together in The Incredibles. Good flick.
that's funny herc by I87D	Oct 6th, 2007 12:42:04 PM
The TV Week's, Variety's, Reporter's, and Media Illustrated (okay I made that last one up), all give weight to overall, because overall is still the bar by which networks can claim certain bragging rights... and even advertisers are still drawn the aura of the "number 1 new show" or "most watched hour of television" -- things that can only really be claimed via overall households still. You're right, for a network like NBC, and shows like Bionic, 18-49 is about all they can really hope for, a win there is a major victory for them. But American Idol wouldn't be the feared show it is (and a scheduling nightmare for other networks) if it didn't swallow up the overall audience. But you know all this... you were just being cute to Lenny.
also herc, by I87D	Oct 6th, 2007 12:45:23 PM
if you're going to lecture someone on the value of demographics, the least you can do is be more specific about the numbers you're giving. Are they shares? Are they a fraction of TVs just turned on, or all TVs? That's "shit" advertisers care about, too, and if they're just shares, then it's not really fair to compare Office to Survivor because they aren't up against each other (or the same competition). but you know all this, you were just being a dick to Lenny...
ER is good, dammit by Itchy	Oct 6th, 2007 01:54:39 PM
It's been getting steadily better for a year straight. It's better than 95% of the crap out there, that's for sure. They must have hired a whole bunch of new writers who don't suck Donkey Ballz, because I totally agree with the poster above: The rebirth of Morris as an interesting and enjoyable character is one of the greatest comebacks in dramatic television history. He went from an incompetant, boob bit-player to being one of the funniest and most sympathetic characters on the show. Also, Linda Cardellini looks much hotter as a brunette ... and sure fills out those scrubs nicely.
I watched repeats of ER for a week when I was sick by Dr Gonzo	Oct 6th, 2007 04:49:43 PM
Stuck at home, after having just jerked off to Charmed, I didn't have the energy to change the channel so I watched ER. The repeats were from where Dr. Green died of a brain tumor. Jebus, what a depressing show. First of all, every possible combination of doctor and nurse, man and beast were fucking each other. And their lives all suck and they all hate their job and they're all stressed out because they're such valiant heroes and give me a fucking break. That show makes Rescue Me look like a whimsical, lighthearted comedy.
RIP E.R. by BetaRayBill07	Oct 6th, 2007 10:04:00 PM
God this is a piece of crap and has been for about 3 seasons now. Its sad they didn't end this sooner.

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