Ratings Pit Of Debt: Strong Friday Start For Boss, ABC Has First Nightly Conquer CBS

Last evening’s ratings provided more ammunition for your theory that scripted programming may be condemned on Friday. The Two finest-rated programs about the evening in grownups 18-49 having a mile were a possible series, CBS’ Undercover Boss (2.4/8), together with a newsmagazine, ABC’s 20/20 (2./6). The prior developed a very good entry on Friday, drawing not only the finest 18-49 rating in the evening however the greatest audience (10.7 million), edging the normal Friday champion in general audiences, CBS drama Blue Bloods (10.3 million, 1.6/5 in 18-49). Seeing an unscripted show almost double delivery from the high-finish drama (A Gifted Guy) inside the 8 PM hour needs to give CBS, the staunchest supporter of maintaining a thrilling-scripted Friday selection, a pause. Especially since Undercover Boss not only outperformed A Gifted Guy but released CBS’ greatest audience and 18-49 rating inside the hour in three years — since the March 6 and may 1 cases of Ghost Whisperer, the ultimate CBS scripted series to labored inside the Friday 8 PM slot. A Gifted Guy (9.5 million, 1.5/4) didn’t do much while using better 9 PM time period and enormous lead-in from Boss, only matching its best 18-49 delivery so far. No matter the strong amounts for Undercover Boss, CBS (1.8/6, 10.3 million) lost no. 1 place for your evening in 18-49 to ABC (1.9/6, 7.millions of) the first time this season following a systems finished tied two occasions before. ABC was paced having a large two-hour 20/20 (2./6, 7.millions of) devoted to Whitney Houston. ABC released its greatest audience in the evening by 50 percent many best 18-49 delivery in at least a year. That despite a depressed Shark Tank at 8 PM. The completely new reality entry inside the hour, Undercover Boss, pressed both Shark Tank (1.5/5, lower 17%) and Fox’s Kitchen Bad dreams or nightmares (1.3/4, lower 13%) lower. Fringe remains only consistent, remaining frozen inside a series-low 1.1/3. NBC’s broadcast in the NAACP Image Honours (.8/2) was up 33% from a year ago, possibly elevated having a Whitney Houston tribute. Dateline (1.1/3) was overpowered by 20/20, lower 27%. The CW’s Nikita (.6/2) was up a tenth, Supernatural (.7/2) was lower a tenth.

Grammy notes

Paul Epworth, with his trophy for producer of the year, said he owes a great deal to Adele, the night's big winner. Joy Williams and John Paul White of the duo Civil Wars won Grammys in both country and folk categories on Sunday. AdeleBon IverPaul Epworth, who won producer and song of the year honors, was effusive about his most high-profile recent project, Adele: "She's amazing, brave and funny, and she's got a total gift, which makes my job very easy. She could sing the phone book. When we met, we talked about Dr. John, Tom Waits, Etta James, and found a middle ground between us. She has a gift for bringing out things in producers."Justin Vernon, who took home best new artist honors for his band/alter-ego Bon Iver, was diplomatic about his win, having previously declined to perform at the kudocast: "At some point I got really nervous, maybe it was because I didn't think I deserved to be here," he said. "This is the biggest night in music, but it's a very small Staples Centerits hard to feel like it's containing the whole thing." Speaking of the night's reunion with his fellow Beach Boys bandmates, Brian Wilson observed: "It was kind of a different experience. Just being onstage together gives us a chance to express ourselves vocally and instrumentally." Bandmate Al Jardine then discussed the new album the group is in the process of recording, saying: "These recording sessions we're doing now are on par with 'Pet Sounds.' They have that same sort of alacrity and quality of songwriting." Bonnie Raitt spoke of her primary influence, Etta James, to whom she performed a tribute on the kudocast: "She was vital and raunchy and tender, and had a well of emotion that came across in her voice. She and Aretha had larger impacts on my career than any female singers, or any singers at all, really."Fledgling duo Civil Wars won for country duo/group performance and best folk album, pointing up a distinction that baffled them as well. "We hadn't necessarily (thought of ourselves as country) either," said the five-months pregnant Joy Williams, who described herself as a "human bakery." "We're not really sure who we are and where we fit, and I think that's a little flattering," continued bandmate John Paul White. "We just sort of made music and decided to roll the dice and see what happened."Derek Trucks, who won for blues album with his Tedeschi Trucks Band, also took part in an earlier tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, of which he is a part: "It's pretty strange being 32 years old and getting a part of a lifetime achievement award," he said. Jazz bass legend Stanley Clarke was asked of Grammy's recent category cuts, which sparked strong complaints on the part of Latin jazz musicians: "I think it's an oversight on the Academy's side. Latin music is one of the landmarks of this music, and they really should have their own category."Trey Parker, who won a statuette for musical theater album for "The Book of Mormon," noted: "There are a lot of Mormons for whom this is sort of their 'Fiddler on the Roof.' When asked to rate the comparative difficulty of writing comedy versus writing songs, he demurred, "Writing comedy songs is hard."Sam Okell, who won an historical album kudo for his remaster engineering work on Paul McCartney's "Band on the Run (Paul McCartney Archive Collection - Deluxe Edition)," shared: "I asked (McCartney), 'When was the last time you listened to the album?' and he said, 'I've never listened to the album.' "Ryan Tedder, OneRepublic frontman and Adele collaborator, recalled how he counterintuitively went for a less mainstream sound for the singer. "I'm more accustomed to doing stuff that's going to work on radio, that's what I'm known for," he said. "But with Adele I didn't give a damn. I was obsessed with the rawness of what she had. None of this stuff was supposed to be on the radio. Like Adele said, 'Rolling in the Deep' isn't a pop record."Related: Adele's '21' wins album of the year at Grammys Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Gerhard Zeiler exits RTL to run Turner Broadcasting Intl.

Euro TV titan Gerhard Zeiler has been tapped prexy of Turner Broadcasting Intl., seguing from his post as head of RTL Group after nearly nine years in the job. Zeiler, who joined Bertelsmann's RTL in 1998, will leave the pan-European media giant in April. At Turner, he'll be based in London and report to TBS chairman and CEO Phil Kent. "His programming success; entrepreneurial experience within a big company; ability to run multiple lines of business; deep understanding of the digital landscape and opportunity; relationships across the media landscape; and passion for the television business combine in a great international partner for me, an exciting leader for the division and a strong addition to our executive committee and the company overall," Kent said in announcing the hire. Zeiler will be tasked with developing new businesses for TBS and strengthening its established channel operations. At present, TBS operates more than 130 channels in more than 30 languages in 200 countries. Zeiler succeeds Louise Sams, who had been prexy of TBS Intl. as well as general counsel to all of TBS. Kent last fall decided to bring in a dedicated exec for TBS Intl., while Sams continues as general counsel. At RTL, Zeiler will be succeeded by Guillaume de Posch and Anke Schaferkordt who will become co-CEOs. RTL said Zeiler, a popular figure in the European TV community, was quitting at his own request and would exit following the company's annual general meeting April 18. In a statement Thomas Rabe, CEO of Bertelsmann, said: "I regret Gerhard's decision to leave the company, but would like to personally congratulate him on the impressive success story of the past decade. Under his leadership, the group's revenues, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and return on sales showed an exemplary development, and the company is strategically and powerfully positioned for continued growth." Said Zeiler: "I'm deeply grateful for my wonderful years at RTL Group, with a great team of passionate managers and an ever-supportive board of directors and shareholders. The decision to leave was not an easy one, but on the other hand I look forward to a new, international task. I wish RTL Group a successful next step in its unbelievable development." RTL COO De Posch will take over responsibility for the firm's broadcasting operations outside Germany and the company's production business. Schaferkordt will continue to manage the German TV business in addition to her new role. RTL owns in the region of 45 television and 31 radio stations in 11 countries. It also produces approximately 9,500 hours of programming a year. Zeiler, an Austrian who has been RTL's chief executive since 2003, began his career as a journalist, becoming a spokesman for the Austrian government before switching to broadcasting. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Erectile dysfunction Westwick Fed up with "Lovesick Puppy" Chuck, Ready for Gossip Girl to Finish

Erectile dysfunction Westwick and Leighton Meester Last we had Chuck Bass, he am going to bust up Blair's wedding (ah, youthful love) he told some malevolent priest from Monaco that he'd revert to his dastardly talking ways to get it done. Which is not a lot what Blair wants, but Erectile dysfunction Westwick want it. Like in the last two seasons of Gossip Girl, Chuck continues to be re-converted to one's heart-on-his-sleeve Romeo from the Upper East Side. His cool self continues to be wealthy and pretentious, however the amoral playboy who once exchanged Blair for any hotel is lengthy gone. Even his last fling last season with Raina converted into soul mates (for Blair from the equation). Gossip Girl "Finish from the Affair" postmortem: Burning questions clarified! "I seem like that old Chuck would be a playboy and that is things i might have loved to possess been," Westwick told TVGuide.com in the CW winter TV preview earlier this year. The 24-year-old British actor chuckled before adding, "Maybe I had been?Inch "That's such as the fantasy for just about any youthful guy, therefore it made him a lot fun to experience. Now he's just like a lovesick puppy. It's like, dude!" Simultaneously, Westwick states Chuck's turnaround makes narrative sense. "It's maturity. I have experienced it during my own existence too. Personally i think quite cool," he stated, smiling. "I purchased a condo now I have got a home loan to pay for. I sit both at home and drink tea watching The World instead of other...activities." "After everything Chuck's experienced, I believe there have been some major wake-up calls and reality inspections that type of put him inside a different place," Westwick ongoing. Being a member of a torrid romance is not so bad either. "I loved the scene where Chuck and Blair set off together at the back of that limo. Very Diana and Dodi. Quite eerie." Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester: I would like the Serta and Blair relationship to experience out Westwick declined to express whether cool Chuck would venture out your window throughout Tuesday's large wedding event (the show's 100th episode). Now partnered having a shady person in the local clergy, will Chuck's old self-sabotaging self reemerge to rid his realm of Prince Louis via less-than-honorable means? Westwick would only say anything continues Gossip Girl: "It'll not be too boring because any time Chuck may bring it back." Still, Westwick has not transformed his tune about attempting to move ahead in the CW series. He infamously told Tatler magazine at the begining of 2011 that Chuck no more intrigued him. So when requested whether Gossip Girl should continue past Season 6 - that is once the primary cast's contracts are up -- Westwick clarified a resolute "no." "We have done everything," he stated. "I seem like I have done everything! However I don't write the show, therefore if they develop something where I am reading through it and go, 'Oh wait! We are able to do that. He is able to fly!' then you never know.Inch Michelle Trachtenberg coming back to Gossip Girl Meanwhile, rankings for that show have cooled -- the newest episode, "The Daddy and also the Bride," came a set low 1.a million audiences -- and like a lot of his cast mates, Westwick is wanting to tackle new projects. He'd a little role in Clint Eastwood 's J. Edgar, and can the following month begin shooting a brand new undertake Romeo and Juliet, modified by Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes and co-starring Hailee Steinfeld. He's playing Tybalt, obviously. ("The thing is more into Tybalt in Julian's version," Westwick stated. "Rather than him as being a straight villain and kind of the fascist that we understand in the play, you receive some depth. I can not wait to begin filming. It's unreal.") Gossip Girl fans should not start worrying yet - Westwick continues to be kept in for the coming year if the show be restored. "I actually do enjoy yourself doing the show," he stated. "It's in NY, that is sweet." Would you seem like Gossip Girl's got more to provide? Can you watch if Erectile dysfunction Westwick wasn't area of the cast? Inform us within the comments below.

Nominee reaction: Rooney Mara

Although a lot of experts have recognized Rooney Mara to make the role in "The Lady using the Dragon Tattoo" her own, Mara stated she still felt pressure to be in comparison to Noomi Rapace's operate in the Swedish rendition."I believe if (Rapace's) performance have been fifteen years ago there'd be that pressure (because) it's this kind of legendary performance and loved by a lot of people,Inch Mara stated. "I'd my very own concept of things i wanted the role to become. Ultimately I could allow it to be my very own and i believe (director) David (Fincher) were built with a lot related to that." Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

New sneak peak at Snow White And The Huntsman

Snow White And The Huntsman revealed some new footage when Charlize Theron was a guest on Top Chef.For those of you not addicted to TV cookery shows, thankfully the video has found its way online via the film's official Facebook page.Admittedly, there's not a whole load of new footage to add to the impressive trailer that arrived a couple of months ago, but fans of Chris Hemsworth won't be disappointed, with the sometime Norse god seen flinging an axe for all he's worth.Theron continues to look superbly sinister as the evil Queen Ravenna in what's turning out to be a great 12 months in film for her (this, Young Adult, Prometheus).Kristen Stewart pouts soulfully in a fairly drastic reinterpretation of the title character, but we still don't get a look at her accompanying dwarfs.Check out the video below:You can find up if the movie itself will live up to its dazzling visuals when it arrives on 1 June 2012.

5 Teases From Royal Pains' Return: A Completely New Love Triangular and Fallout From Divya's Large Blunder

Wilmer Valderrama, Paulo Costanzo and Mark Feuerstein Before we checked while using HankMed crew on Royal Pains, it absolutely was to blue skies inside the Hamptons. Hank (Mark Feuerstein) and Evan (Paulo Costanzo) resolved their versions and aided persuade Paige's mother to pass through electroshock therapy Hank and Jill (Jill Flint) continued to be as together. Nevertheless the calm waters will simply last this type of very long time - especially after Divya (Reshma Shetty) suggested the wrong medication for just about any HankMed patient, resulting in him to interrupt lower within the finish in the midseason finale. Just what else can be obtained? Five spoilers approaching in Season 3: Divya will have to give the cost on her behalf screw-up: Divya attempted her easier to lead a double existence - utilized by HankMed and Hamptons Heritage - but she'll have to admit her actions when the truth arrives they suggested the wrong drugs. "We view the fallout from what Hank perceives being Divya's mistake," executive producer Michael Rauch states. "That dilemma eventually eventually ends up like a major element of the winter season season finale if this involves trust, as this is position she's devote where she's nothing, where she's forced to battle this and can it privately. It may be a primary problem having a bigger problem one of the brothers and sisters." Watch full cases of Royal Pains Jill remains headed for Uruguay: Jill remains wanting revisit Uruguay since virtually your entire day she came back and, despite her romantic entanglement with Hank, she's still set on departing the Hamptons. "It's something she's wrestled with forward and backward and really should less than put her finger on where she should be, she will get like her heart is within the Hamptons, but she's a yearning that be waiting for her elsewhere," Rauch states. While not before she'll get twisted up in the love triangular including Hank together with someone: Golf professional Jack O'Malley (guest star Tom Cavanagh) returns for multiple episodes, but it's not just a thrilled homecoming. "Jack and Hank do become very close pals around the program, which turns into a serious problem when his medical situation alters for your worst," Feuerstein states. "It's affected because he's part of a very intense love triangular between Hank, Jill and Jack." JoAnna Garcia assessments into Royal Pains since the new doc around What's Hank hiding?: Their romantic competition aside, Hank and Jack may have ample problems to conquer because of Jack's mysterious condition, which add a nephrologist (your physician focusing in kidney treatment) carried out by JoAnna Garcia. "Jack ought to be getting belief in Hank as his buddy and also the medical agent, and may he? The answer takes a very dramatic turn," Feuerstein states. "And letting go because, the truth is, Hank's permanent permanent medical record is probably not as perfect as it is been.Inch The organization may really tear the brothers and sisters apart: It's been recommended at many occasions before, but Hank and Evan's greatly different visions money for hard times of HankMed "rears its ugly mind again inside the back six episodes," executive producer Andrew Lenchewski states. "The organization will take off, it's grown, and concurrently, maybe they've grown apart a little.Inch To complicate things might be the appearance of Boris' cousin, Claudette Von Jurgens (Judith Godreche). "She introduces a completely new medical device that will permit us to operate better,Inch Feuerstein states. "Evan jumps advertising online, Hank doesn't, plus it finishes in a really divisive moment for your brothers and sisters." Royal Pains returns Wednesday at 10/9c on USA.