Fox found fewer than 5 million total viewers to sing and dance with last night, per preliminary Nielsen numbers for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
The broadcaster was able to move into the runner-up position in the key 18-49 demographic, but still settled for fourth place among total viewers. The special’s 4.9 million total viewers was far less than “Grease: Live’s” 12.2 million and even “The Passion’s” 6.6 million. To be fair, “Rocky Horror” was not live like the others were, so there was less incentive to tune in the same way.
CBS dominated the night with “Thursday Night Football” — stiff competition for the musical reboot, no doubt.
CBS was first in ratings with a 2.9 rating/10 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 10.1 million, according to preliminary numbers. The kickoff show at 8 p.m. earned a 2.1/8 and 8 million viewers. The game itself at 8:30 buoyed CBS’ numbers through the rest of primetime and beyond.
Fox was second in ratings with a 1.7/6, but fourth in viewers with 4.9 million. “Rocky Horror” was the only broadcast on the schedule.
ABC was third in ratings with a 1.4/5 and second in viewers with 5.4 million. “Grey’s Anatomy” at 8 posted a 2.1/8 and 8.1 million viewers. At 9, “Notorious” had a 0.9/3 and 4 million viewers. “How to Get Away With Murder” at 10 got a 1.2/4 and 4.3 million viewers.
NBC was fourth in ratings with a 1.1/4 and third in viewers with 5.3 million. “Superstore” at 8 received a 1.0/4 and 4.1 million viewers. At 8:30, “The Good Place” had a 0.9/3 and 3.8 million viewers. “Chicago Med” at 9 put up a 1.2/4 and 6.6 million viewers. At 10, “The Blacklist” closed out primetime to a 1.1/4 and 5.3 million viewers.
Telemundo was fifth in ratings with a 0.7/2, but seventh in viewers with 1.70 million.
Univision and the CW tied for sixth in ratings, both with a 0.6/2. Univision was fifth in total viewers with 1.8 million; CW was sixth with 1.71 million.
For CW, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” at 8 got a 0.6/2 and 1.8 million viewers. At 9, “Supernatural” received a 0.6/2 and 1.6 million viewers.
Tim Curry's 10 Most Memorable Roles, From 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' to 'IT' (Photos)
TheWrap looks back on the iconic actor's best roles.
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"Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975)
The role that embedded Curry in pop culture history forever. This camp classic featured Curry as the sweetest transvestite the world has ever seen.
20th Century Fox
"Annie" (1982)
Curry again played the villain: Daniel "Rooster" Hannigan, who plotted with his wicked sister, Agatha (Carol Burnett), to kidnap the poor orphan Annie.
Columbia Pictures
"Clue" (1985)
Curry played the fast-talking butler Wadsworth in this big-screen adaptation of the classic board game -- a box office flop that developed a cult following. The all-star cast also included Madeline Kahn and Martin Mull.
Paramount
"Legend" (1985)
Curry got real dark real quick as the Lord of Darkness in this fantasy epic. He starred opposite Tom Cruise and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" standout Mia Sara.
Universal
"Home Alone 2" (1992)
Macaulay Culkin was no match for Curry as Mr. Hector, the concierge of the Plaza Hotel.
20th Century Fox
"IT" (1990)
Your childhood fear of clowns was no doubt reinforced when you saw this Stephen King adaptation. Curry played the demonic Pennywise, who fed on local children.
Warner Bros
"Congo" (1995)
Curry played the villainous Herkermer Homolka in the adaptation of the Michael Crichton novel, in which he just couldn't stop eating that sesame cake.
Paramount
"Muppet Treasure Island" (1996)
Curry joined the Muppets on a grand adventure to find a buried treasure as the infamous pirate Long John Silver in this kids' classic.
Disney
"The Wild Thornberrys" (1998-2004)
Curry's extensive voice acting career included a turn as Nigel Thornberry, the lovable leader of the Thornberry clan as they traveled the world filming exotic animals.
Nickelodeon
"Spamalot" (2005-2007)
Curry joined forces with the minds behind Monty Python in this uproarious stage musical version of the movie. Curry played King Arthur in both the West End and Broadway productions.
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British actor has played some of the beloved characters in film history across his illustrious career
TheWrap looks back on the iconic actor's best roles.