Primetime Ratings: Macy's Fireworks Display Dazzles Ratings for NBC
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular dazzled audiences according to Nielsen overnight ratings, in adults ages 18-49. NBC drew in a 0.9 and a 7 share from 8 to 10 p.m. and drew in 5.89 million viewers. Last year the display had more than seven million viewers.
CBS, ABC and Fox were in a three way tie for second with 0.3/2 across the board. All networks had repeats in their primetime slots. CBS had a new episode of Elementary at 10 p.m.
The CW rated a 0.1/1 also with repeats.
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