More ratings updates, this time from Comcast SportsNet. In their last game telecast of the season, CSN ended on a high note, averaging a new record 10.1 Saturday night with a peak of 16.6. The national networks (TNT, ESPN, ABC) have the remaining games, but CSN will have full pre and post game coverage. Once again the Comcast … Continue reading Celtics Game 7 Peaks near 750,000 Homes;Sets new record
TNT’s Coverage of Game #6 is Most Watched Round One Game in Cable TV History
Turns out it wasn't just Comcast SportsNet that was a huge winner from last night's Celtics/Bulls 3OT thriller: TNT’s Coverage of Celtics/Bulls Game #6 is Most Watched Round One Game in Cable Television History TNT delivered a slam dunk on Thursday night with the triple-overtime showdown of the Boston Celtics @ Chicago Bulls Game #6, … Continue reading TNT’s Coverage of Game #6 is Most Watched Round One Game in Cable TV History
Celtics Game Six Loss is a Winner for CSN
Last night's Celtics/Bulls triple overtime thriller scored a combined 13.4 rating. Comcast SportsNet scored a very impressive 8.2 rating, while TNT netted 5.2. As the release below shows, that 8.2 is the highest Celtics rating in CSN network history, going back 28 years. COMCAST SPORTSNET’S GAME 6 TRIPLE OVERTIME THRILLER NETS 28-YEAR REGIONAL SPORTS NETWORK … Continue reading Celtics Game Six Loss is a Winner for CSN
Lively Discussion Continues on Twitter Post
If you haven't checked it recently the post from the other day where I quoted a bit from Cold Hard Football Facts about pressbox reaction to the Patriots announcing their draft picks via Twitter has garnered quite a number of comments - including from the media members mentioned in the CHFF quote. Patriots Have Reporters … Continue reading Lively Discussion Continues on Twitter Post
Celtics Get Strong Ratings For Game Three Win
The Celtics blowout win in game three of their opening round playoff series scored a strong 10.8 rating combined between Comcast SportsNet and TNT. CSN picked up 6.8 of that rating number, leaving the remaining 4.0 to TNT. You can browse notes from the TNT broadcast here.
Monday Ratings Info
I'm a little late on this, but here goes: With the Bruins and Celtics going head-to-head on Monday night, the Bruins (according to what I heard on D&C yesterday morning) did an 8.9 on NESN. The Celtics, did a 9.0, combined between CSN and TNT. Nationally, the Celtics did well for TNT, according to Sports … Continue reading Monday Ratings Info
Celtics Continue Upward Trend of Viewers for CSN
The Comcast SportsNet Game 5 telecast of the Celtics/Hawks first round playoff series earned a season high 7.7 rating and reached an estimated 354,000 households in New England. Game 5 achieved an 8.0 rating with men (25-54) and was the second most watched program by men trailing only American Idol. Celtics-Hawks Round 1 is averaging … Continue reading Celtics Continue Upward Trend of Viewers for CSN
TNT Conference Call on NBA Playoffs
Here are some excerpts of interest to Celtics fans from Reggie Miller and Charles Barkley's comments in yesterday's TNT NBA Playoffs conference call: Miller on picking Boston in the Eastern Conference Playoffs: “It’s going to be such a blood bath out West where I see every series going at least six games. The least resistance … Continue reading TNT Conference Call on NBA Playoffs
As Seen And Heard During Celtics/Mavs on TNT
Some items from last night's TNT coverage of Celtics/Mavericks: Reggie Miller on Craig Sager’s report on an argument between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and head coach Avery Johnson: “Where there’s smoke there’s fire, so if both guys are downplaying it then something went on. The biggest complaint from Mark Cuban was about Brandon Bass … Continue reading As Seen And Heard During Celtics/Mavs on TNT
As Seen and Heard on TNT Last Night…
Some quotes and comments from last night's TNT telecast of the Celtics/Rockets game: Charles Barkley in response to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor making comments that former Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett tanked the last five game of last season: “Glen Taylor has got a lot of money and doesn’t know anything about basketball…If you ever watch … Continue reading As Seen and Heard on TNT Last Night…
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