How was late night show ratings this past year?
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1. Summary of the results
The late-night show ratings for the past year have been declining, with a significant decrease in viewership and advertising revenue across major networks [1]. According to the analyses, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' has seen a 72% decline in viewership in the key demographic of 18 to 49-year-olds since 2013-14 [1]. Similarly, CBS's 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Seth Meyers' have also experienced declines in viewership [1]. The decline in late-night TV viewership has coincided with a decrease in advertising revenue, with late-night shows on major networks seeing their ad revenue decline from $439 million in 2018 to $220 million last year [2]. However, 'Gutfeld!' scored its highest ratings in the program's history, with an average audience exceeding the top-rated network late-night shows by half a million viewers [3]. In terms of quarterly ratings, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert topped the 11:35 PM hour in total viewers, and Late Night with Seth Meyers led at 12:37 AM across both key ratings metrics [1]. Nevertheless, aggregate linear late-night viewership was down -9% year-over-year among total viewers, and -21% in the demo [1].
- Key points to note:
Decline in late-night TV viewership and advertising revenue [1] [2]
Significant decline in viewership for specific shows, such as Jimmy Kimmel Live! [1]
'Gutfeld!' achieved its highest ratings in the program's history [3]
Quarterly ratings showed varying performances among late-night shows [1]
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Some analyses suggest that the decline in late-night TV viewership may be due to changing viewer habits, with only about one-quarter of Americans saying they have watched a late-night talk show or variety show at least monthly in the last year [4]. Additionally, about half of U.S. adults say they've watched all or most of a late-night talk or variety show at some point in the past year, but for many of those people, it's not a regular part of their routine [4]. Furthermore, clips from late-night TV shows are more popular than full shows, with about 6 in 10 U.S. adults having watched clips in the past year [4]. It is also worth noting that Democrats are more likely to be regular late-night TV viewers than Republicans or independents [4]. Alternative viewpoints may include the idea that late-night TV shows are still relevant and popular, but their format and distribution may need to adapt to changing viewer habits [3] [1].
- Key points to consider:
Changing viewer habits and demographics [4]
Alternative formats, such as clips, may be more popular than full shows [4]
Political affiliations may influence late-night TV viewership [4]
**3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement**
The original statement asks about the late-night show ratings for the past year, but it does not provide any context or specify which shows or networks it is referring to [1]. This lack of context may lead to **misinformation or biased interpretations of the data**. For example, **some sources may have a vested interest in portraying late-night TV shows as declining in popularity**, while others may have a bias towards promoting certain shows or networks [2]. Additionally, **the use of selective data or cherry-picked statistics may create a misleading narrative** [2] [5]. It is essential to consider multiple sources and evaluate the data critically to form a comprehensive understanding of the late-night show ratings [1] [2] [3].
Key points to be aware of:
Lack of context in the original statement [1]
Potential biases or vested interests in certain sources [2]