- The August 31 season finale of The T.O. Show drew a series high 1.9 million viewers on VH1. During its first season, The T.O. Show averaged 1.6 million viewers. Earlier this month, VH1 renewed the show for a second season.
- Last week’s episode of Shaq Vs. (September 8) drew a 2.5/4 rating and 3.8 million viewers on ABC, up 19% and 15%, respectively, from a 2.1/3 and 3.3 million the previous week. The episode was the second-least viewed program of the night on the Big 4 broadcast networks. Through 4 episodes, Shaq Vs. is averaging a 2.5/4 rating and 3.9 million viewers.
- Last Tuesday’s Padres/Giants game drew a 5.8 rating on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, marking the highest rated Giants’ telecast since Barry Bonds set the all-time home run record in ’07.
In latest blow to early negotiations, NFL talks with Paramount on “pause”
Chances of the NFL renegotiating any of its media rights deals before the season appear slim to none.
