There’s a flood of new television programming poised to hit prime-time broadcast television this month compared to last year’s paltry, strike-reduced menu. But advertising buyers say they won’t be fooled by broadcast ratings that look comparatively good—or cable numbers that look bad. The strike-scarred...
Tuesday night’s winter premiere of “Nip/Tuck” on FX was the most-watched telecast on basic cable for the night, with 3.1 million total viewers. It also was the top-rated show on cable for the night among viewers 18-49 (1.8 rating/5 share) and households (2.1/4), according to Nielsen Media Research. The...