`ER' HELPS NBC WIN `SWEEPS'.Byline: Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. Sherry Stringfield's exit from ``ER'' proved a blockbuster for NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. , leading the network to its third-straight win in the weekly television ratings Television ratings may refer to:
NBC led the six networks with an 11.6 rating and a 19 share for the week, leading its executives to declare victory during the important November ``sweeps'' period that local stations use to set ad rates. ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. finished second for the week with a 10.2 rating and a 16 share, narrowly edging CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. and its 10.0 rating and 16 share, according to Nielsen Media Research figures released Tuesday. Stringfield is quitting her role as Dr. Susan Lewis on ``ER,'' and Thursday's show depicted her leaving the Chicago emergency room for a new life in Phoenix. The show drew a 25.5 rating and a 42 share, making it the highest-rated single program of the television season so far, Nielsen said. ``ER'' already has a comfortable lead as the season's most-watched program. CAPTION(S): Photo, Box Photo: Sherry Stringfield's departure sent ``ER's'' ratings through the roof. Box: (Nielsen Ratings) |
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