I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest news in audio and video form. I begin by reviewing WWE SmackDown from this past Friday where Roman Reigns returned to confront Solo Sikoa and reclaim the title of Tribal Chief. I analyze why the payoff match might be between Jacob Fatu and Reigns rather than Sikoa.

Wrestling Observer Live: Bloodline retaliation & AEW Collision recap

The Friday, August 16 episode of AEW Rampage averaged 295,000 viewers on TNT, up 34.7 percent from the previous week. It’s the best audience total for the show since July 26. Rampage drew a 0.10 rating in the 18-49 demo. That’s up 11.1 percent from last week and ties...

AEW Rampage ratings up with Olympics over

What follows are the Live + Same Day rating results for the night’s network telecasts on Friday, August 16, 2024:. Fox: 2.252, Fox News: 2.249, NBC: 2.003, ABC: 1.998, CBS: 1.946, MSNBC: 1.440, CNN: 0.691, HGTV: 0.680, Discovery (121 min.): 0.649, Reelz: 0.649, Hallmark: 0.608, ESPN: 0.565, History: 0.526, Food Network: 0.483, CW: 0.387.

Friday Ratings: ‘Let’s Make A Deal ‘ on CBS Tops All Prime Time Telecasts in Total Viewers

Jack Perry revealed how he customized his TNT Championship belt in a recent social media post. Perry unveiled the new title on Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision. After defeating Danny Orion on the show, Perry shoved both his opponent and the old TNT title belt into a bodybag before unveiling a new blackened belt with red streaks on the center plate.

Jack Perry reveals how he redesigned AEW TNT title belt

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Mark Harmon shared a touching tribute after the death of his ex-boss and colleague, former NCIS showrunner George Schenck.

NCIS' Mark Harmon Shares Mournful Tribute After Death Of Former NCIS Showrunner George Schenck

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Is NCIS new tonight on CBS? We don’t think we’re blowing any minds out there when we say that we’d love the show back soon! Filming has been going on for a little while now and with that in mind, we tend to think that some sort of footage is going to be coming our way soon.

Is NCIS new tonight on CBS, August 19, 2024?

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	Norah O’Donnell’s run as anchor of CBS Evening News is coming to an end, but the veteran journalist is not leaving CBS News.Richard Leibner, Influential Agent for News Anchors, Dies at 85




	O’Donnell is set to leave the anchor desk after the 2024 presidential election — her seventh U.S. election she has covered as a journalist — and will become CBS News special correspondent at the network. In her new role, she will conduct newsmaking interviews and other reports for CBS News programming with appearances on CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes.




	“In this new role, Norah will have the time and the...

Norah O’Donnell Leaving ‘CBS Evening News’

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

With Tom Holland being one of the most famous actors coming out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you'd think everyone would know who he is. Well, Steve Harvey sure didn't, and he discovered the world of Spider-Man in one of the most unusual places. During the August 6 episode of...

‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Fans Blast Steve Harvey for Failing to Recognize a Huge Marvel Star

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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Warner Bros. Television Group’s chairman CEO Channing Dungey, who was the first Black president of a major television network’s programming, is about to become the new leader of Warner Bros Discovery’s slate of TV networks. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dungey is set to take over the role of CEO of U.S. Networks after Kathleen… Continue reading Channing Dungey To Become Warner Bros. Discovery’s New CEO Of U.S. Networks

Channing Dungey To Become Warner Bros. Discovery’s New CEO Of U.S. Networks

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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GENERAL Hospital has seen a major decline in viewership over the last few weeks, as fans questioned the show's future due to its lackluster episodes. The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal that the long-running soap opera has lost viewers for recent episodes, and many have admitted they're completely tuned out.

General Hospital fans fear ‘there won’t be a show’ after dramatic ratings drop & viewers tuning out over ‘boring’ scenes

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	Peacock attracted 33% more viewership in July than in June, per Nielsen, thanks largely to the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics as well as Season 6 of “Love Island USA.”As 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Finally Debuts on Streaming, the Show Remains Astonishing Television




	According to The Gauge, a monthly Nielsen report, Peacock accounted for 1.5% of all TV viewership in July. That’s a solid increase from the month before, when the NBCUniversal-owned streamer came in with a 1.2% share, and marks its second-best share ever after the 1.6% it achieved in January of this year. And on broadcast, NBC’s...

With Olympics and ‘Love Island’ Boosts, Peacock Viewership Increased 33% in July

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ABC News tapped the executive producer of its flagship news broadcast World News Tonight to lead the network.
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BREAKING: ABC News Taps Executive Producer to Serve as New President

If Bryan Danielson’s career ends this weekend, he’s at peace with how everything went. Danielson is just six days away from what could be his last-ever match. He’s challenging Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship at All In. The match has a stipulation where Danielson will retire as an in-ring competitor if he loses.

Bryan Danielson ‘at peace’ if career ends at AEW All In

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay















	The Olympics didn’t begin until near the end of July, but even in just a few days, their effect on TV viewing in the United States was noticeable.'Love Island USA' Confrontation-Filled Season 6 Reunion Sees Fans' Questions Answered




	Overall TV use increased by about 2.3 percent in July compared to June, according to Nielsen. That’s a rarity for the month, when usage levels typically drop as broadcast and cable TV slows down.




	This year, however, the Olympics reversed that trend — even with only three days of coverage from Paris included in Nielsen’s monthly Gauge snapshot (the measurement covers July 1-28). Broadcast networks...

Olympics Push Peacock (and Overall TV Use) to Rare July Bump

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AEW Collision draws best ratings in four weeks

Saturday night’s AEW Collision episode averaged 406,000 viewers on TNT, up 9.7 percent from the previous week. It’s the best audience total for the show since...

AEW Collision draws best ratings in four weeks

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