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Rick Porter

Television Writer

Rick Porter joined The Hollywood Reporter in 2018 and covers TV ratings and measurement, deals, renewals and cancellations and other aspects of the business. He was previously editor of TV by the Numbers and associate editor at Tribune Media's Zap2it.

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Nickelodeon Rides With ‘Kid Cowboy,’ Its First Original Animated Series for YouTube (Exclusive)

The show, created by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler, follows a young cowboy dedicated to fighting for good.

Game Show ‘1% Club’ Renewed at Fox, Joel McHale Takes Over as Host

The series will be exclusive to the network after also running on Prime Video in its first season.

Streaming Ratings: ‘Squid Game’ Scores 2024’s Biggest Premiere

The Netflix hit racks up almost 5 billion minutes of viewing in the final full week of the year.

NBCUniversal Reorganizes TV Group Under Pearlena Igbokwe, Frances Berwick

Universal Studio Group head Igbokwe will add NBC Entertainment to her purview, and Berwick will return to running Bravo.

Sony’s 19 Entertainment Taps Joey Arbagey as Head of Music

The former Epic Records executive will oversee the 'American Idol' producer's music business.

‘Hollywood Squares’ to Get Daytime Run on CBS

The game show has posted solid ratings numbers in its first two primetime airings.

‘The White Lotus’ Nabs Early Season 4 Pickup From HBO

The series' third season is set to premiere Feb. 16.

‘Duck Dynasty’ Revived at A&E

The new series will focus on Willie and Korie Robertson and their extended family.

Nielsen Earns Accreditation for ‘Big Data + Panel’ Ratings Measurement

The Media Rating Council approves the company's use of traditional panel sampling alongside input from millions more homes.

‘Rise of the Empress’ Fantasy Series a Go at Amazon

Crystal Liu and James Wong will be co-showrunners of the drama based on Julie C. Dao's novels.

TV Ratings: Trump’s Second Inauguration Down From 2017 (and 2021)

Monday's ceremony follows the usual pattern for presidents beginning a second term.

‘High Potential’ Renewed for Second Season on ABC

The procedural starring Kaitlin Olson has been a breakout for the network.