NBC executive Friedman eats GMA alive in TV power play
Steve Friedman, 34, steers NBC Today Show to top Nielsen position while declaring Good Morning America dying from within. He blasts ABC rivals and CBS anchors, notes schedule chaos and loss of Rona Barrett, Hartman partners, and Meese on air. He predicts ongoing NBC dominance yet concerns loom over Brokaw’s future.
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Bob Hope Birthday Party Tops Week TV Ratings in CBS Lead
CBS dominated the week's Nielsen ratings with seven of the top ten programs, averaging 15.1 percent of TV homes. Bob Hope Birthday Party drew 21.3 rating, while NBC shows like Hill Street Blues posted notable results. many originals were weak as repeats filled the period.
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