tv ratings

We geeks have long lamented over the uncaring quick-to-cancel attitude of the television industry toward the type of genre programming we love to watch. Consistently, science fiction or fantasy-based shows seem to be canceled at a much higher rate than Read More

Despite the criticism of its ratings system, the Nielsen Company does one thing very well. They measure quite accurately the number of people watching television live on a traditional set. In the early years of the television industry, the task Nielsen Read More

We know what ratings are, and we read the posted numbers for our favorite shows. Many times, those sent too early to cancellation purgatory are pulling the same ratings as other similar shows that do get renewed. What's the deal? What makes the difference? Read More