When Norman Lear's All in the Family premiered in 1971, TV sitcom dads tended to be absent-minded, ... and the show was No. 1 in the Nielsen ratings for the first five years it was on the air.

In 2006, Nielsen let an unemployed <i>me</i> represent roughly one percent of all TV homes in L.A., and half of one percent nationally.

If you’ve ever wondered who those Nielsen families are that determine the fates of your favorite television shows, you’re looking at one right now. In our household, it’s not our habit to ...

Plus, NBA Finals see a boost for Game 4 and "Wheel of Fortune" is the only syndicated game show this season to grow The post ...

From ‘Squid Game’ to ‘The Masked Singer,' a close look at Nielsen’s 35-day, cross-platform ratings for the latest TV season.

1. The Value of Nielsen Ratings Has Diminished — Sure, shows like Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men are still among the highest rated shows on television according to Nielsen, but that’s ...

By May 1971, “All in the Family” was, in Lear’s words, “red hot” and rising in the ratings. That same month, it won three Emmy Awards, including those for outstanding new series and ...