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RATINGS: Primetime Emmys Tackled By Sunday Night Football Sink To All-Time Low!
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Looks like this year’s 67th annual Emmy Awards moved back to Sunday was not a smart maneuver after all! Up against the red hot Sunday Night Football game on NBC, featuring perennial powerhouses: the Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks, the annual love fest for primetime TV came in with a record low number of total viewers.
The ratings released on Monday relate that Fox’s Emmy telecast brought in a 11.9 million viewers. The broadcast had a 3.6 rating among adults 18-49. In addition, Sunday’s Emmys were down 14% and 24% respectively from 2014. However of note is that last year the Emmys didn’t face Sunday Night Football on NBC, because NBC televised the Emmys and moved the show to a Monday on August 25th.
However, while the ratings were down, social media wasn’t! In fact, the 67th Emmy Awards accounted for more than 1 million tweets – viewed over 188 million times. The most social minute came at 10:47 p.m. ET, as 12,601 tweets were sent out after Viola Davis won the Emmy for Lead Actress in a drama for her performance in ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder.
So, what did you think of the Emmys telecast? Did you even watch it? If so, did it make the grade? And what of the social minute of last night which featured Viola Davis winning Lead Actress becoming the first African-American woman to do so? Should the Primetime Emmys take a note from the Daytime Emmys, and cut down their show to 2 hours instead of 3? Is it even possible when they have to represent so many different genres within the medium? Comment below!
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TODAY: Ron Carlivati’s Dad Appears on DAYS
Be on the lookout on Friday’s October 18th episode of Days of our Lives for one of the shows “superfans” who pops in Salem. That is when the father of DAYS head writer, Ron Carlivati appears as an extra on the NBC soap opera.
Carlivati Sr., who is very proud of his son, looks to be donning a medical lab coat as a physician in a photo shared on social media along with Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), one of Salem’s most busy and most respected doctors.
Ron told SOD about his dad appearing on the show that he writes: “It’s funny because I’ve been in soaps for over 20 years and my dad would watch to see my name on the credits but rarely get into the show. Somehow, I don’t know what clicked in for him, he’s obsessed with Days of our Lives. He does not miss it.”
As to how his dad became an extra for the day: “We were at the studio and Albert Alarr, our co-executive producer, comes up and meets my parents and turns to my dad and says, ‘We’re gonna be shooting some scenes in the hospital next. How would you like to be in them?’ I honestly had no idea this was coming. I also fainted.”
Make sure to check out today’s episode of Days of our Lives for this fun moment with Ron’s dad! Comment below.
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Y&R’s Eric Braeden Lip-Syncs For A Good Cause
Now here’s something you might not expect from Eric Braeden, The Young and the Restless‘ iconic Victor Newman! Braeden lends his name and some pretty good lip-syncing to the tune “U.n.I (You &!)” as he participated in a fundraising campaign that benefits UNICEF.
“U.n.I (You & I)” is a song and video from the son and granddaughter of Sir Roger Moore, an organization the Bond star was passionately involved with for many years. The video features more than 50 celebrities lip-syncing the song’s lyrics, in honor of their friend Roger and to support a great cause close to the actor’s heart. You can check out the wall of celebrities who have posted viral videos in support of UNICEF lip-syncing to the song here.
Braeden posted his video to social media sharing: “The only way we can make a difference is by coming together. What a pleasure to be a part of @theunisong project to raise money & awareness for @UNICEF “
See the video below.
The only way we can make a difference is by coming together. What a pleasure to be a part of @theunisong project to raise money & awareness for @UNICEF. Visit https://t.co/8Uwei8sYMn to download the song & music video. Every donation helps. #uniforcharity #rogermoore pic.twitter.com/5cpGC6fwn0
— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) October 15, 2019
So, will you check out and download “U.n.I (You &!)” and help Eric and other celebrities make a difference? Comment below.
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AMBITIONS Returns With All-New Episodes In November
More backstabbing, more twisted people, more sexcapades, and of course, Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) in all her glory, are in store for viewers of OWNs hit primetime soap, Ambitions.
When the back-half of Ambitions first season kicks-off on November 12th look for: Stephanie and Amara’s (Essence Atkins) rivalry over Titus (Kendrick Cross) to reach a fever pitch; Evan (Brian White) and Rondell (Brely Evans) to face a tragic family death, and Bella (Erica Page) struggling as her worst nightmare appears to have come true.
In addition, be on the lookout for soap opera favorite, Rick Hearst (Ex-Ric Lansing, GH) to appear in upcoming episodes.
Check out the first look trailer below of the action to come when Ambitions returns on Tuesday night’s at 10PMEST only on OWN.
So, have you been enjoying Ambitions thus far? If so, who is your favorite character and who is the hottest? Comment below.
TODAY: Ron Carlivati’s Dad Appears on DAYS
Y&R’s Eric Braeden Lip-Syncs For A Good Cause
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AMBITIONS Returns With All-New Episodes In November
Felicity Huffman Reports To Prison To Serve Sentence For College Admissions Scandal
DAYS Camila Banus Talks Stabi’s Heartbreaking Love Story; Matthew Ashford Melissa Reeves Chat On JnJ Reunion On ‘Inside Salem: Days of our Lives Podcast’
Christel Khalil To Appear On Upcoming Episode Of Y&R
GH’s Maurice Benard Launches ‘State of Mind’ Website
General Hospital’s Cynthia Watros Delivers The ‘Power Performance of the Week’
DYNASTY Ups Four To Series Regulars As Season Three Kicks-Off
General Hospital’s Cynthia Watros Delivers The ‘Power Performance of the Week’
GH’s Maurice Benard Launches ‘State of Mind’ Website
B&B’s Matthew Atkinson Talks On Thomas’ Vendetta With Brooke & Playing The Manipulative Bad Boy Of The Forrester Clan
James Patrick Stuart Finally Gets His Photo In The Hallways at General Hospital: Watch What Happens!
GENERAL HOSPITAL: After Learning The Truth About Sasha; Nina Leaves Her Wedding To Valentin … With Jax
GH’s Genie Francis Talks Laura Then and Now on ‘A Spoonful Of Paolo’
Christel Khalil To Appear On Upcoming Episode Of Y&R
DYNASTY Ups Four To Series Regulars As Season Three Kicks-Off
Y&R’s Elizabeth Hendrickson Expecting First Child
Crystal Hunt and Donna Mills Headline New PureFlix Streaming Comedy Series, ‘Mood Swings’
GH’s Maurice Benard Launches ‘State of Mind’ Website
James Patrick Stuart Finally Gets His Photo In The Hallways at General Hospital: Watch What Happens!
GH’s Genie Francis Talks Laura Then and Now on ‘A Spoonful Of Paolo’
CW’s DYNASTY Season Three Preview
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Brooke is “Slap” Happy … And Don’t We Love It?
DAYS Kate Mansi Talks ‘Chad & Abby in Paris’ With KTLA Morning News
GH’s James Patrick Stuart Performs “My Dear” As Valentin Serenades Nina
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Brooke Bitch-Slaps Thomas!
DOOL App New Fall Season Promo: News Shows, Returning Favorites, More Backstage Content
GENERAL HOSPITAL: “He’s The Most Hated Man In Port Charles”
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General HospitalOctober 12, 2019General Hospital’s Cynthia Watros Delivers The ‘Power Performance of the Week’
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General HospitalOctober 13, 2019GH’s Maurice Benard Launches ‘State of Mind’ Website
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InterviewsOctober 16, 2019B&B’s Matthew Atkinson Talks On Thomas’ Vendetta With Brooke & Playing The Manipulative Bad Boy Of The Forrester Clan
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General HospitalOctober 10, 2019James Patrick Stuart Finally Gets His Photo In The Hallways at General Hospital: Watch What Happens!
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General HospitalOctober 9, 2019GENERAL HOSPITAL: After Learning The Truth About Sasha; Nina Leaves Her Wedding To Valentin … With Jax
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General HospitalOctober 10, 2019GH’s Genie Francis Talks Laura Then and Now on ‘A Spoonful Of Paolo’
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The Young and the RestlessOctober 14, 2019Christel Khalil To Appear On Upcoming Episode Of Y&R
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DynastyOctober 11, 2019DYNASTY Ups Four To Series Regulars As Season Three Kicks-Off
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I turned it off after 90 mins. as I was so bored. Not by the winners but by the host and the program itself.
The show is always inferior when it is on FOX. Please stick to the three major networks from now on.
I am satisfied by reading about it.
Although, I want to see the In Memoriam segment, a friend tweeted that it was the Eva Cassidy version of Over The Rainbow that was played.
Mark, you were stronger than I.
I turned it off after about 5 minutes. Andy Samberg was just annoying. All these awards shows following the same template month after month, year after year.
Didn’t watch football either.
What does it matter which of the four broadcast networks carries the show-it was produced by don Mischer.The show is terrible because so many of the nominees are from niche show on cable networks or streaming sources that appeal to a more narrow and segmented audience.
As for the atrocious version of “Over the Rainbow” that is NOT the melody of that song.As for the unfunny,sophomoric host…….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAfMGi_rvII
Thank you for the link. That was very nice of you.
That song was unrecognizable. Ridiculous.
I didn’t watch but I kept up with the winners on a website. I know Hollywood is liberal but the winners seemed to be way more PC than they usually are. Viola Davis, Regina King, the Transparent show, Veep with Julia Louis Dreyfuss slamming Donald Trump.
ALong with shows like Veep and the HBO show Oliver Kitteridge dominating in all of their categories. SHocked that Jessica Lange didn’t win for her last American Horror STory. I’m glad I didn’t watch, I would have been bored..
absolutely correct Blake- a very nasty left wing anti tradition slant to the whole enterprise.Horrible nominees,horrible winners,horrible speeches,horrible host.Horrible.
It’s so great that two dudes can find each other on the internet and then get gay married!
Mazel Tov to the happy couple of Blake and Robert!
Learn to spell your own name Torquemada before you make irrational,inexplicable ,moronic insulting comments.
Oh don’t be so butthurt Torqumada. Nice name btw lol.
Samberg was an awful host and unfunny.
Sorry, but I do not watch the emmys..
the emmy stuff is stupid.. stupid and Boring.
I do not care who wins or losses.
I usually watch for the “In Memoriam” segment, but forgot the telecast. I found and posted a link to that part of the Emmy Awards if you’re interested. I was shocked to learn Jan Hooks (SNL) died! ⬆
The Television Academy needs to consider moving the Emmys to August (before the regular NFL season starts) or move it from Sundays to Mondays?!
People are away on vacation in August. It needs to go back to the weekday BUT if the host isnt good and shows or actors I like are not nominated, I dont care and I think others feel the same way.
None of my shows were nominated for anything so I had no reason to watch.
Diane…Same for me. Plus there we many shows and actors I didn’t know anything about. Guess it has to do with so many new and different players producing movies and tv shows. But I just don’t know how you can have awards for comedy and not even mention Big Bang Theory except for supporting actress.
The Emmys used to be about the networks and since HBO came into the picure years ago, its too broad of a spectrum. Didnt cable have or still has their own award show? I know this makes me sound old but I think the Emmys should be between ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, and FOX!
not a bad idea to go back to the original brainchild ????
this would up the ante and wrangle challenge all the more
why shouldn’t those who pay for cable and extra for HBO.. who’s arena is that much more stimulating ??? LOL language, full on frontals, slinging diatribe to and fro ? no?
cable plus : should have their own award show… audience nude fest
So, the overpaid THUGS beat the surgically enhanced JUGS in the ratings!
Hate to sound old, but watching just a few minutes of the Emmys made me long for days of my youth, when TV was just pop culture light entertainment. It wasn’t football, the show was boring, the host wasn’t funny, and it continues to focus on recognizing shows from HBO and other narrow segments.
Right on, Anne. There’s no place to blame football for this ratings fiasco. A lot of non-sports fans also failed to tune in, whether due to the choice of host, nominees, subject matter….whatever. Having said that, it wouldn’t be remiss to also suggest that going out of one’s way to alienate roughly fifty percent of the nation’s population via repeated insults and snide comments probably did the show no favors either. Hollywood needs to recognize that this country has a two-party system and regardless of where one’s personal views fall along the left-right spectrum, both sides—as well as the middle ground—-should be represented and respected. That is supposed to be the American way.
Green Bay Packers v. Emmy’s? No contest. Go! Pack! Go!