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CBS tops night with 'Brother,' Bush speech

CBS won Thursday night's primetime, which was cut in half by President Bush's address to the nation on Iraq and the Democratic response. CBS' "Big Brother" was the night's top show in the key adults 18-49 demographic. More

Smooth sailing for syndies

Syndicated shows "TMZ" and "The Steve Wilkos Show" held steady in their second day on the air. But both of the new game shows -- "Merv Griffin's Crosswords" and "Temptation" -- were down from Day 1. More

'View' looks even rosier with changes

Rosie who? No one at ABC Daytime may be thinking that now, but Whoopi Goldberg's first week as moderator of "The View" is certainly looking good. More

Greek

'Greek' gets quite a rush

ABC Family's college drama "Greek" ended its first season Monday night as the network's most-watched original series telecast ever among adults 18-34. More

OVERNIGHTS

Wednesday overnights

Top networks
Viewers	CBS	8.3 mil
18-49 demo	CBS	2.2/6
Top shows
Viewers	CSI: NY (CBS)	8.9 mil
18-49 demo	Last Comic Standing (NBC)	2.8/8
Viewers in millions. Source: Nielsen Media Research

WEEKLY RATINGS

01	NFL: New Orleans vs. Indianapolois	NBC	7.1/23
02	NFL: New York vs. Dallas	NBC	7.0/19
03	NFL: Opening Kickoff (Thurs.)	NBC	5.0/19
04	NFL: Pre-Kickoff (Sun.)	NBC	4.1/12
05	Family Guy (9:30 p.m.)	Fox	4.0/10
Week 51, Sept. 3-9. Source: Nielsen

01	Family Guy (9:30 p.m.)	Fox	2.2/9
02	House	Fox	2.2/7
03	The Simpsons (8:30 p.m.)	Fox	2.0/9
04	WWE SmackDown	CW	1.9/10
05	Family Guy (9 p.m.)	Fox	1.9/8
Week 50, Aug. 27-Sept. 2. Source: Nielsen Media Research

SEASON RATINGS

01	American Idol (Wed.)	Fox	30.6
02	American Idol (Tues.)	Fox	30.2
03	Dancing With the Stars	ABC	20.7
04	Dancing With the Stars (Mon.)	ABC	20.0
05	Dancing With the Stars Results	ABC	19.4
Week 51, Sept. 3-9. Viewers in millions. Source: Nielsen Media Research

01	American Idol (Wed.)	FOX	12.3/30
02	American Idol (Tues.)	FOX	12.0/31
03	Sunday Night Football	NBC	6.5/16
04	Lost	ABC	6.4/16
05	Grey's Anatomy(Thurs.)	ABC	6.4/16
Week 51, Sept. 3-9. Rating/share for adults 18-49. Source: Nielsen Media Research

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