‘Wendy Williams’ Out of the Gate
Debut ratings down from lead-in, year-ago averages; up in home market NY
By David Tanklefsky -- Broadcasting & Cable, 7/20/2009 4:25:33 PM
In its debut week in national syndication, Debmar-Mercury’s The Wendy Williams Show averaged a 0.9/3 in 42 metered markets, which is down 10% from its lead-in (1.0/3) and down 18% from its year-ago time period average (1.1/3).
While the show was down in its first week in key comparisons to lead-in and year-ago time period averages, it is too early to predict the long-term performance for the show, especially amid the doldrums of summer. Several syndicated talk shows have averaged ratings in the 1 rating range this summer.
However, one sign of promise is the show’s growth in New York -- Wendy’s home market and the U.S.’s largest market -- compared to the show’s year-ago performance. Wendy was up 7% from a 1.5/5 in July 2008 to a 1.6/6 at 10 a.m. on WNYW.
The show debuted at 1.1/3 on July 13 in national syndication largely against summer repeats and finished its first week at 0.8/2 on July 17.
In 21 LPM markets, Wendy increased by 21% from its lead-in and 59% from year-ago in the W18-34 demo. The show also rose 15% compared to its lead-in and 8% from last year in W18-49.
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Jessics Stohl - 7/21/2009 10:12:55 PM EDT -
It's imporant to note it may not be on in all markets, It is supose to be airing on WTEN, but not untill FALL...
Mike Bucc - 7/20/2009 7:25:44 PM EDT
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