Yeah, and those are so disappointing, too.  They don't have the budgets, the star power or the ability to tug at the emotions the way, say, "Lace" or "The Thorn Birds" did.

"CBS's finish was the lowest in its history". Little did the writer know at the time that things were going to get worse for CBS. Four consecutive 3rd place finishes were on the way (1987/88 to 1990/91).

 

Edited April 26, 20224 yr by kalbir

On 4/24/2022 at 1:47 AM, Soapsuds said:

Week 15

1986-1987 season

 

Not to take anything away from MSW and GG, but NBC's powerhouse Thursday lineup was absent that week so Cosby,Family Ties and Cheers which would normally have been in the top 5 were missing.

Also MSW and GG were new episodes up against repeats on the other networks.

The following week GG was 5th and MSW was 9th.

It's so odd that during 1987/88 CBS was killing it in daytime (Y&R tied General Hospital for #1) but was tanking in primetime (first of four consecutive 3rd place finishes).

 

Week of May 6th 1985

 

On 7/24/2022 at 8:47 PM, Soapsuds said:

Week of May 6th 1985

This was the week of The Cosby Show's first season finale. Cliff's birthday, and Lena Horne guest starred.

Week of April 29, 1985

 

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Edited January 9, 20233 yr by kalbir

Week of January 11, 1982

 

When CBS was at one of its lowest points Save CBS | EW.com

 

Ratings for the week ending February 10, 1980. It was Dallas first week at #1.

 

6 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

Ratings for the week ending February 10, 1980. It was Dallas first week at #1.

February 8, 1980 episode "Second Thoughts". Recaps of Dallas - Television of Yore

For the week of November 14th 1983

 

 

Edited September 23, 20223 yr by Soapsuds