Late Night Ratings: Craig Ferguson Tops Jimmy Fallon
‘Late Late Show' bests ‘Late Night' for first time since Fallon takes host chair
By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 3/17/2009 12:40:53 PM
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson topped Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Monday night, according to late night metered market households data from Nielsen.
Fallon drew a 1.6 rating/6 share to Ferguson's 1.8 rating/6 share. That is despite two strong premiere weeks and a buzzed about performance by Public Enemy and Fallon house band The Roots Monday night.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon launched March 2 to strong ratings, easily topping Craig Ferguson and Jimmy Kimmel in the timeslot for his first two weeks on the air. In fact, Fallon has been topping his predecessor Conan O'Brien's average Late Night rating this season.
Ferguson had been catching up to O'Brien leading up to the transition to Fallon, even topping him among certain demographics some weeks.
With viewers having had a couple weeks to check out Fallon's Late Night as well as sample the competition, the ratings are beginning to drop to more average levels for the 12:30 timeslot. Whether Fallon can maintain the consistent 18-49 demo wins that his predecessor brought will likely become clearer in the coming weeks.
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Fallon isnt terrible, but he is NO craig ferguson. Ferguson destroys fallon hands down!
James M - 8/18/2010 4:16:29 AM EDT -
Craig Ferguson is beyond funny!! I have to be up at 6:00am, but I can't sleep until I get my 'Craig-fix'!! People!!! You need to pay attention- this is adlib and comedy at it's very, very best!!!
Marilyn Bordeaux - 1/14/2010 2:49:08 PM EST -
Craig Ferguson is beyond funny!! I have to be up at 6:00am, but I can't sleep until I get my 'Craig-fix'!! People!!! You need to pay attention- this is adlib and comedy at it's very, very best!!!
Marilyn Bordeaux - 1/14/2010 2:49:03 PM EST -
I think Craig Fergerson is the best thing since sliced bread. I watched his show once and was immediately hooked on his wit and off the wall humor. The guest list is brillant and his interviews are the funniest I have ever seen since Steve Allen. He is a refreshing change for late night viewing. He should replace Letterman immediately. I watch and record his show every nite. I am on a crusade to tell everyone I know about Craig Fergersonqm
Linda Chambers - 1/12/2010 9:24:19 AM EST -
Craig Ferguson is THE MAN! Two of my favorite interviews were with; Jennifer Tilly on 4/1/09, I watch it on You Tube every time I need a good laugh. The other was the latest interview with Simon Cowell, I actually think Simon enjoyed the mental challenge of being interviewed by Craig. They are both friggin hilarious!!!
... and I didn't even know who Jennifer Tilly was, and I don't watch American Idol, but Craig and his guests had me rolling on the floor LMFAO! And we get to view this show for free???
As for Jimmy Fallon, no offense, but get him some Ritalin, QUICK!
debb17055 - 6/4/2009 1:30:11 AM EDT
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