Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Telemundo’s Honduras vs Mexico World Cup qualifier coverage averages over 2.3 million total viewers

March 26, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Telemundo says that its broadcast of last Friday’s (March 22) Honduras vs Mexico World Cup qualifying match on Rumbo al Mundial delivered more than 2.3 million total viewers on average, and nearly 1.3 million Adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. The match — which ended in a 2-2 draw — also delivered a cumulative audience of more than 4.7 million total viewers, which was 7 percent more than the last match by the Mexican National Team that Telemundo broadcast (Guyana vs Mexico, Oct. 12, 2012). Rumbo al Mundial‘s coverage of Honduras vs Mexico was the top-ranked telecast among total viewers in […]

The Bible Episode 4 brings in 10.3 million total viewers

March 26, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

At this point, History should just be able to cut and paste previous releases regarding the ratings for its hit series The Bible, as they have all ended up saying pretty much the same thing — big numbers. The Bible Episode 4, which aired March 24, again made History the No. 1 network in all of television from 8-10pm, with 10.3 million total viewers. Additionally, the series garnered 3.9 million Adults 25-54 and 3.4 million Adults 18-49. The Bible will air Episode 5, its series finale, this Sunday, Easter Sunday, March 31, at 8pm ET on History. The episode, called […]

Finola Hughes and Jason Thompson help Who Wants To Be a Millionaire celebrate General Hospital 50th anniversary

March 25, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

As the General Hospital 50th anniversary nears (April 1 at 2pm ET on ABC), two of the show’s stars — Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) and Jason Thompson (Dr. Patrick Drake) will appear on the syndicated game show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire April 1 and April 2 to help host Meredith Vieira celebrate GH‘s big 5-0. RELATED: KATIE COURIC GOES BEHIND THE SCENES OF GENERAL HOSPITAL Finola Hughes and Jason Thompson apparently brought some of the General Hospital drama with them to their tapings on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, acting out a soap-inspired scene with Meredith Vieira […]

TLC picks up British Oscar Pistorius documentary

March 25, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Interest in the shocking circumstances surrounding the case of Oscar Pistorius — the once-celebrated Paralympic and Olympic athlete now on trial in South Africa for the Valentine’s Day murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot to death by Oscar Pistorius in his home — continues. This was evidenced last month by the quick turnaround in the production of a couple of specials about the Oscar Pistorius case here in the United States, and also in the rapid production of the documentary Oscar Pistorius: What Really Happened? that aired on BBC3 in the United Kingdom on March 11. That […]

“The Talk” celebrates 40th anniversary of “The Young and the Restless”

March 25, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

The CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, March 26, as the long-running favorite leads up to a “killer” wedding between super-couple Victor and Nikki (the couple’s fourth trip down the aisle over the course of the show). The day before the 40th anniversary episode, on Monday, March 25, CBS’ daytime show The Talk will host actors from the series to talk about the iconic soap opera. On the March 25 episode of The Talk, The Young and the Restless cast members Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott), Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Newman), […]

Katie Couric “20/20” special goes behind the scenes of General Hospital

March 22, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

On April 6, at the end of ABC’s daytime drama General Hospital 50th anniversary week, Katie Couric will anchor an hourlong 20/20 special that goes inside the fictional town of Port Charles to look at what has made the soap the longest-running scripted drama currently on television. RELATED: SOAPNET MARATHON CELEBRATES GENERAL HOSPITAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY Called “General Hospital — The Real Soap Dish,” the special features interviews with General Hospital fan favorites including Anthony Geary, Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Jack Wagner, Rick Springfield and others, as well as executive producer Frank Valentini. 20/20 goes behind the scenes to offer a […]

MTV airing retro marathon of early seasons of “The Real World”

March 22, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

In advance of the premiere of The Real World: Portland, which begins March 27 at 10pm ET/PT on MTV (cast pictured below), the network is going “RetroMTV” this weekend with a marathon of the entire first (New York), third (San Francisco) and 12th (Las Vegas) seasons of the iconic reality series. Throughout the retro weekend, viewers will also get previews of the new season of The Real World: Portland and get commentary from MTV personalities like Snooki, Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer, comedians, The Real World alums and Challenge veterans on their favorite and most memorable Real World moments. The […]

Easter 2013 TV programming

March 22, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Easter 2013 is Sunday, March 31. Here are some of the notable new and returning shows, specials and movies airing over the next week to help you and your family enjoy the Easter 2013 season, if you celebrate. All times are Eastern; programming is subject to change. Check back for updates and additions. The Passion of the Christ — March 23 at 11pm; March 25 at 5pm; March 28 at 10pm; March 29 at 11:30am; March 30 at 5:30pm & 8pm; March 31 at 10pm on TBN. Mel Gibson’s film follows the last 12 hours of Jesus’ (Jim Caviezel) life. […]

Rugby: NBC Sports continues coverage of HSBC Sevens 2013 World Series in Hong Kong and Tokyo

March 21, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

NBC Sports Network and Universal Sports will continue coverage of the HSBC Sevens 2013 Rugby World Series this weekend and next, with coverage of the Hong Kong Sevens 2013 tournament on March 24, and the Tokyo Sevens 2013 tournament on March 31. According to the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, this will be the biggest Hong Kong Sevens in the history of the tournament, with 28 teams competing in 70 matches across March 22-24 (just the final day is televised by NBC Sports Network and Universal Sports). The 2013 Hong Kong Sevens will host two competitions: a 16-team competition for […]

World Cup qualifiers on ESPN: USA vs Costa Rica, and Mexico vs USA

March 21, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Updated March 26, 2013, 2:36pm CT Two U.S. Men’s National Team matches in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying series will air on ESPN, starting Friday, March 22, at 9:45pm ET outside Denver, with USA vs Costa Rica. The second match will be Mexico vs USA in Mexico City, airing Tuesday, March 26, at 9:30pm ET. Both matches will air live on ESPN and WatchESPN. USA vs Costa Rica — ESPN, March 22 Live at 9:45pm ET USA vs Costa Rica is the U.S. team’s second of 10 home-and-away matches in the final round (Hexagonal) of the World Cup qualification […]