NewsRatings for CBS' Annual Kennedy Center Honors Hit All-Time LowRatings for the Annual Kennedy Center Honors — which, this year, celebrated opera singer Martina Arroyo; pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer Herbie Hancock; pianist, singer and songwriter Billy Joel; actress Shirley MacLaine; and musician and songwriter Carlos Santana — hit an all-time low, according to Deadline.com.
By
Michael Gioia
December 30, 2013
According to Deadline.com, the 36th annual ceremony, which was broadcast on CBS Dec. 29 at 9 PM ET, drew a 0.9 demo rating — down 36 percent from last year when it aired on a Wednesday (as opposed to this year's timeslot, competing with Sunday Night Football).
Produced by George Stevens, Jr. and Michael Stevens, the Dec. 8 evening at The Kennedy Center Opera House featured performers from New York, Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world. Seated with the President of the United States and Mrs. Obama, the Honorees accepted the thanks of their peers through performances and tributes.
Sutton Foster, Karen Olivo, Anna Kendrick, Patina Miller, Glenn Close, Snoop Dogg and More Perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors
Sutton Foster, Karen Olivo, Anna Kendrick, Patina Miller, Glenn Close, Snoop Dogg and More Perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors
The five 2013 Kennedy Center Honorees — comprising opera singer Martina Arroyo; pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer Herbie Hancock; pianist, singer and songwriter Billy Joel; actress Shirley MacLaine; and musician and songwriter Carlos Santana — were saluted in a star...
