Saturday, April 20, 2024

Television

RIP Composer Perry Botkin Jr, 87, Wrote “The Young and the Restless” Theme, Many Other Hits

Composer Perry Botkin Jr has died at age 87. He's probably most famous for writing the theme music for "The Young and the Restless"...

with UPDATE RIP Larry King Dies of COVID-Related Pneumonia at Age 87, Leaves a Broadcast Legacy Of Stars and Infomercials

UPDATE As I reported, Larry did leave the hospital on Tuesday and was home briefly. But I've confirmed that he was rushed back to...

Tom Brokaw Retiring from NBC News After 55 Years, Celebrated Newsman Hosted Nightly News, “Today” Show

Tom Brokaw is retiring from NBC News after 55 years. He's had a celebrated career, hosting the "Today" show with Jane Pauley, and then...

Inauguration Cable Ratings: CNN Triumphs with 10 Million and Wins Day, Fox News Crumbles with 2 Million, Loses More Steam

At 12 Noon on Wednesday, 10 million people were glued to CNN for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's Inauguration. On Fox News, a little over...

ABC Squandered a New Episode of “The Conners” Wednesday Night, Ratings Dropped 20% to a Season Low

ABC wants to kill "The Conners." I don't know why. Is it too expensive? I don't get it. Ratings for last night's first run episode...

Ratings: Biden Inaugural Concert Special Scores on Every Broadcast Network, Handily Beats Fox Shows

Fox TV gambled and lost last night. They were the only network that didn't show the Biden Inaugural special from 8 to 10pm featuring Tom...

“Bridgerton” Renewed for 2nd Season as Netflix Viewers Swoon Over Soft Core Sex-and-Royalty Fantasy

Not surprising, "Bridgerton" will return for a second season on Netflix. The Shonda Rhimes produced soft core sex and royalty fantasy is a total...

Boom! 7 of Top 10 iTunes Songs Come from Biden Inauguration TV Show, Albums Take Spots in Top 10, Too

Last night's 90 minute Biden Inauguration show was a hit for all its performers, and the songs they sang. The show, which aired on every...