“CBS Sunday Morning” Posts Best Audience Delivery Since May 2019

CBS SUNDAY MORNING, America’s #1 Sunday morning news program, posted audience and key demographic gains week-to-week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Oct. 20. The broadcast posted its best audience delivery since May 2019.

The broadcast delivered 5.41 million total viewers and 1.15 million in adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news. CBS SUNDAY MORNING was up +9% in viewers and +11% with adults 25-54 compared to the previous week. CBS SUNDAY MORNING was #1 in both categories.

Season-to-date, CBS SUNDAY MORNING is delivering 5.35 million total viewers and 1.11 million in the adult 25-54 demographic.

Sunday’s broadcast was anchored by Jane Pauley and featured Mo Rocca’s cover story on the presidency of Herbert Hoover.

Also on the broadcast, Lee Cowan talked with Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino – who, for the first-time ever, work together in the new film “The Irishman.” Martha Teichner looked at the life of civil rights pioneer Harriet Tubman. CBS THIS MORNING co-host Anthony Mason reported on the life and legacy of Janis Joplin. David Pogue reported on the “escape room” entertainment craze.

Additionally, Rita Braver examined the life and work of artist Helen Frankenthaler. Luke Burbank weighed in on some thoughts about skateboarding in middle age. And Steve Hartman reported about the lengths a college football player took to show his feelings for his stepfather.

CBS SUNDAY MORNING is broadcast Sundays (9:00-10:30 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network. Rand Morrison is the executive producer.

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