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Fox's Darnell Relieved Critics Dislike 'Moment'

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

It's way beyond my expectations," Fox's president of alternative Mike Darnell says of the lofty premiere ratings for "Moment of Truth." "I cannot imagine a better retention of 'Idol.'" Darnell is basking in the day-after Nielsen glow—and inflamed critic responses—for his latest headline-grabbing unscripted effort.

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No Lie: Fox's 'Moment of Truth' Opens Huge

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

For the third time this month, the season's highest-rated new series premiere record has been shattered: Fox's provocative lie detector game show opened with a massive Nielsen rating thanks to an "American Idol" lead-in and plenty of viewer curiosity.

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'Idol,' 'House' Lift Fox to Tuesday Win

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

Fox easily won Tuesday night across key measures in the preliminary Nielsen ratings, with "American Idol" (11.7 among adults 18 to 49) and a "House" repeat (5.1) scoring the highest returns.

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Holiday Weekend Ratings Roundup

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

NBC continued its Monday-night reign with unscripted power duo "American Gladiators" (4.3 preliminary Nielsen rating among adults 18 to 49) and "Deal or No Deal" (4.4, the highest-rated show of the night), followed by an original "Medium" (3.4). NBC also won in total viewers.

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How the DGA Helped Striking Writers

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

There's a couple predictable takes floating around regarding the Directors Guild of America's new contract agreement with studios.The DGA accomplished in a few days what writers haven't been able to do in months, goes one. By being so stubborn, goes another, the writers have blown it because now the DGA has established the template for a new Guild contract. Here's why both miss the point.

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Fox Tops Thursday With '5th Grader' and 'Lyrics'

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

Fox won its first in-season Thursday with regular series programming in 15 years last night, thanks to decreased competition and the promotional power of "American Idol."

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'Nashville Star' Moves to NBC

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

The sixth season of USA Network's country music competition series "Nashville Star" is moving to NBC for a summer run.

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Fox In First Place for Season

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

That was fast. After only two nights of "American Idol," Fox has moved into first place for the season. Fox typically comes from behind to win the network ratings race sometime after "Idol" gets underway. But compared to the last three seasons, this is the earliest Fox has slipped into the lead. Fox leapt to a 3.4 average rating today among adults 18 to 49, with the other three major broadcast networks tied at 3.3.

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Update: Fox Pleased Despite 'Idol' Ratings Dip

TVWeek's James Hibberd: Rated

The seventh-season premiere of Fox's "American Idol" may have been its lowest-rated in four years, but Fox executives say they are pleased with its performance. "I woke up thrilled this morning," said Mike Darnell, president of alternative entertainment at Fox. "It's unbelievable how big this show is in its seventh season. If you had told me in season two this would be the biggest thing in television by 12 million viewers in its seventh year, I would have said you were crazy."

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'American Idol' Premiere Lowest Rated in Four Years

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Fox's "American Idol" premiere was its lowest rated debut in four years. "Idol" fell from last year's series-high premiere perch, yet was once again a ratings titan that readily blew away all competitors from Tuesday night and all other network premieres from earlier this season.

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