Stories from New York Times - Television

  1. Fox Aims to Shore Up Ratings Among Young Viewers With Comedies

    New York Times - Television &bull May 14, 2012

    The most significant ratings story of the year was bad news for Fox: tumbling numbers for the programming powerhouse of the last decade, "American Idol." Full Story »

  2. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol' Numbers Slide

    New York Times - Television &bull May 10, 2012

    Wednesday night's "American Idol" tied a season low for total viewers. Full Story »

  3. ArtsBeat: No More Country on 'Idol,' but a Soul Powerhouse Emerges

    New York Times - Television &bull May 4, 2012

    Skylar Laine, the ebullient young country singer from Mississippi, was voted off "American Idol," but Joshua Ledet has shown he has extremely rare gifts when it comes to RB music. Full Story »

  4. Media Decoder Blog: 'American Idol' Moves Past NBC's 'The Voice'

    New York Times - Television &bull May 3, 2012

    "American Idol" on Fox has regained its spot as the top-rated show on television, surpassing "The Voice" on NBC. Full Story »

  5. Media Decoder Blog: Fox Mocks 'The Voice' With a New Dating Show, 'The Choice'

    New York Times - Television &bull May 3, 2012

    The show copies the spinning chairs of the NBC rival to Fox's "American Idol," as celebrities decide, in what amounts to a blind audition, which sexy single to go on a date with. Full Story »

  6. Ryan Seacrest Signs New Contract With NBC Universal

    New York Times - Television &bull Apr 30, 2012

    Ryan Seacrest, the host of "American Idol," is also working more behind the scenes as he tries to build an entertainment empire. Full Story »

  7. Media Decoder Blog: E! Adds Scripted Series and Reality Shows to Lineup

    New York Times - Television &bull Apr 30, 2012

    The E! network announced a lineup of programming on Monday that includes a new singing competition from one of the producers of "American Idol" and a relationship show with a Jonas brother (and his wife). Full Story »

  8. Media Decoder Blog: Ryan Seacrest to Remain as Host of 'American Idol'

    New York Times - Television &bull Apr 24, 2012

    Ryan Seacrest has agreed to continue as the master of ceremonies on "Ametrican Idol," earning $15 million a season. Full Story »

  9. Media Decoder Blog: Woeful Ratings Week Continues, as 'American Idol' Joins In

    New York Times - Television &bull Apr 20, 2012

    "American Idol" matched what has been its worst-ever rating - for its results show; NBC's shows also reached toward new depths. Only ABC had some good news. Full Story »

  10. Media Decoder Blog: The Breakfast Meeting: 'Least Gruesome' Gruesome War Photos, and 'Idol' on Dick Clark

    New York Times - Television &bull Apr 19, 2012

    The Los Angeles Times defends its decision to publish two photographs of American soldiers with the body parts of Afghanistan insurgents, and "American Idol" commemorates the death of Dick Clark. Full Story »

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