It was another very quiet night in the saturday ratings this week. The ten commandments abc, saturday, 7 etpt its an almost absurdly busy saturday, with a day late and a dollar short on lifetime 8 etpt. Apr 10, 2012 abcs 32nd broadcast of the ten commandments, the 1956 cecil b. The ten commandments pulls off a ratings miracle for abc. The classic hollywood film the ten commandments will air on 4029 on saturday, april 20, 2019 from 6 p. Abc networks annual airing of the classic 1956 biblical epic the ten commandments dominated in the ratings for saturday evening. There is no new episode of saturday night live, but nbc is running the best episode of the season so far tonight. Add the ten commandments to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. After a few years, the movie was produced in technicolor. The ten commandments movie tv listings and schedule tv.
Abc to broadcast the ten commandments on easter imdb. Threeyear viewer high for abc telecast of 1956 theatrical film the ten commandments by douglas pucci april 9, 2020 0 comments leave a reply you may login using your social media account to comment cancel reply. Its easter and passover weekend, and if you are spending time with your families, there is plenty of content to check out on television saturday for everyone, including abc s annual broadcast of the ten commandments there is no new episode of saturday night live, but nbc is running the best episode of the season so far tonight. Apr 20, 2019 its easter and passover weekend, and if you are spending time with your families, there is plenty of content to check out on television saturday for everyone, including abc s annual broadcast of the ten commandments.
For abc its possibly just a fuzzy idea that christians make a big deal out of the story that the ten commandments dramatizes. It might seem like the age has ended where classic films can still score. The ten commandments airs on abc this saturday, march 31, the night. Updated saturday ratings the ten commandments leads night for abc. Who still sits down an watches the ten commandments. Charlton heston was and is still one of the best actors to grace hollywood with his presence. Together at home special one night event airs saturday, april 18 watch the baker and the beauty series premiere without signing in. The annual broadcast of the ten commandments, the 1956 religious film produced and directed by cecil b. Annual airing of classic the ten commandments leads abc. Working under the assumption that a movie ought to be shown before the event it is meant to commemorate, i wondered this weekend if the folks at abc mistimed their showing of a classic film. But for the past few years, abc has moved the broadcasts to saturday, perhaps to placate critics who bemoaned the lengthy film airing on a schoolwork night. One prince wins the throne, while the other ends up as a messenger for the most high.
This year, easter sunday is april 21, so abc will air the ten commandments on saturday. Updated saturday ratings the ten commandments leads. Abc studies the ten commandments, the good doctors fiona gubelmann celebrates easter and spike lees blackkklansman arrives on hbo. Ten commandmentsmade in 1956wins nielsen ratings cnsnews. Ten commandments classic dominates saturday evening tv. Abc s 32nd broadcast of the ten commandments, the 1956 cecil b. On the traditionsnowgone front, you have saturday night live which, for the first time ever, will air live all across the country. Apr 16, 2019 that tradition continues in 2019 as the ten commandments airs on abc the night before easter. The ten commandments is also generally the most watched film of the series each year. When is the ten commandments on tv this easter 2019. The network only neglected to broadcast the film once during this time. Abc lead the night, not with the nba playoffs but with their annual broadcast of the ten commandments, the 1956 film starring charlton heston.
At the time of its release, ten was the most expensive movie ever made. Watch saturday night live highlight the ten commandments on. The two lone permanent annual airings of any film in the series are those of the ten commandments, which has aired on abc since 1973 and airs in an extended time slot each year in the vicinity of easter. Unlike many lengthy films of the day, which were usually broken up into separate airings over at least two nights, abc elected to show the ten commandments in one night and has done so every year it has carried the film, with one exception. Cops, the following, elementary, dateline, and saturday night live. Because its never too early to plan thursday night. Abc lead the night, not with the nba playoffs but with their annual broadcast of the ten commandments. Why does abc always play the movie the ten commandments. The ten commandments airing saturday night on abc page 2. For those of us who saw the ten commandments on the big screen and in one of the now extinct gilded movie palaces of yesteryear, the picture holds special memories. Demilles massive film spectacle, the ten commandments, one of the most popular boxoffice movies of all time, will air as an abc special presentation, saturday, april 7 7. The ten commandments airs on abc this saturday, march 31, the night before easter, at 7pm et. Despite going up against programs like ultimate fighting championship and saturday night live, ten commandments more than held its own.
Im just saying that last night i was reminded why the ten commandments is a timeless classic like its a wonderful life. The abc sunday night movie is a television program that aired on sunday nights, first for a brief time in 1962 under the title hollywood special although time magazine lists this version as the sunday night movie to supposedly replace an open time slot for the tv show bus stop, which was cancelled after march 1962. Back in the day the ten commandments on abc was a huge tv movie event. Abc sunday night movie the ten commandments intro 1991. The network has aired the film around the easter holiday since 1973 and allots the 220 minute movie an extended timeslot before and after the traditional primetime hours. The ten commandments christian movie that was originally produced and directed by cecil b demille. Although the epic moses movie was about the ten commandments, it was not all based on scripture. Mar 30, 2018 the ten commandments airs on abc this saturday, march 31, the night before easter, at 7pm et.
If you are dvring it, the machine may get a workoutthe broadcast is scheduled in a 4 hour, 44minute time slot. The ten commandments remains one of the most popular films ever. Whether you want to watch something funny and solo or something epic and with the whole family, we have five tv shows and movies that are. As most of you probably know abc broadcasts the ten commandments every year during easter. There is no new episode of saturday night live, but nbc is running the best. Its an almost absurdly busy saturday, with a day late and a dollar short on. Threeyear viewer high for abc telecast of 1956 theatrical film the ten commandments by douglas pucci april 9, 2020, 8. That tradition continues in 2019 as the ten commandments airs on abc the night. The ten commandments airing saturday night on abc posted by scottfowler on 42019 at 11. If you are dvring it, the machine may get a workoutthe broadcast is scheduled in a 4 hour, 44. The academy awardwinning the ten commandments will air on the abc television network at 7. An early return of the ten commandments entertainment. Apr 15, 2017 the movie of the week for april 15 through 21 is the ten commandments. Mar 31, 2018 it was another very quiet night in the saturday ratings this week.
Comedian john mulaney starred in several sidesplitting skits. Apr 20, 2019 the evening before easter was relatively quiet for the saturday broadcast tv ratings. This past saturday, easter eve 4112009, abc broadcast the muchbeloved film by cecil b. In the 1950s, big, bold ambitious epics were the norm, the ten commandments being one of the most famous films of the era, i quite enjoyed the film, but for me, my favorite epic is benhur. Get the full 2020 nfl draft schedule starting thursday, april 23 on abc. April 20, 2019 channel guide staff tv best bets comments off on saturday, april 20. Find listings of daytime and primetime abc tv shows, movies and specials. The easter classic, the ten commandments, will air as an abc special presentation on sunday, april 5 7. The ten commandments airing saturday night on abcposted by dawgirl on 41819 at 7. Abc saturday movie of the week is a weekly american film series that airs on abc. Demille biblical flick that stars charlton heston, scored 7 million viewers in primetime saturday night. Annual the ten commandments movie airing tonight on abc. Find out when and where you can watch the ten commandments on tv with the full listings schedule at. The ten commandments airing saturday night on abc posted by oystermantiger on 41819 at 9.
Generally, since the premiere of saturday night football in 2006 and. So this saturday night, plan on spending some time with your family. Abc sunday night movie the ten commandments bumpers. The official abc site offers free full episodes of tv shows, with show information, stars, schedules and more at abc. That tradition continues in 2019 as the ten commandments airs on abc the night before easter. As abc reairs ten commandments for 45th time, heres what you didnt know about 1 epic special effect. The abc sunday night movie 1994 a from the ten commandments duration. For many, im sure, the nostalgia extends beyond the film itself. Annual airing of classic the ten commandments leads abc to. Game of thrones, the ten commandments and more charlton heston, center, and yul brynner, left, costar in the 1956 biblical epic the ten commandments.
Abc has announced that it will air the 1965 classic the ten commandments cecil b. This year, easter sunday is april 21, so abc will air the ten commandments on saturday, april 20, at. Feb, 2017 abc sunday night movie the ten commandments intro 1991 the ten commandments is a 1956 american biblical epic film produced and directed by cecil b. Frc blog did abc show the ten commandments a week late. Spike lees acclaimed film blackkklansman makes its premium cable debut. The ten commandments has been a springtime tv staple since. Apr 22, 2014 the ten commandments, a movie made 58 years ago starring the conservative charlton heston as moses, and which is broadcast by abc every year at easter, won the nielsen ratings for adult viewers ages 1849 and for total viewers on saturday, april 19, pulling in 5. There are no tv airings of the ten commandments in the next 14 days. Mount sinai and the sinai peninsula, the film was demilles last and. Apr 16, 2017 annual airing of classic the ten commandments leads abc to saturday victory saturday fast affiliate ratings scorecard. The ten commandments movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. The series began as the replacement for abc s big picture show and as a revival of abc s movie of the week theme the network used this theme from 1969 until 1976.
However, there is a legitimate theological link as scripture consistently portrays christ as the ultimate passover lamb. Annual airing of classic the ten commandments leads abc to saturday victory saturday fast affiliate ratings scorecard. Abc led with its annual, 3hourlong broadcast of the ten commandments, which scored an average 0. Epic movie fansthou shalt not want to miss abcs annual airing of. A blockbuster from the eisenhower era that remains a television tradition during holy week, the 1956 epic the ten commandments 7 p. Abc led with its annual, 3hourlong broadcast of the ten commandments, which scored an. When is the ten commandments on tv this easter 2018. That means, of course, that show where the humor was designed.
The ten commandments, a movie made 58 years ago starring the conservative charlton heston as moses, and which is broadcast by abc every year at easter, won the nielsen ratings for adult viewers ages 1849 and for total viewers on saturday, april 19, pulling in 5. Apr 14, 2017 on the traditionsnowgone front, you have saturday night live which, for the first time ever, will air live all across the country. Find out when and where you can watch the ten commandments on tv with the. Who still sits down an watches the ten commandments 1956 on abc. The ten commandments airing saturday night on abc continues the trend of the network showing the film in a 4 hr 44min block since 1973. Abc ended its palm sunday or easter sunday tradition of airing the classic 1956 film the ten commandments since its length might cut into its big depraved hit desperate housewives. There is a sense of nostalgia that accompanies any new viewing of this oneofakind victorian pageant. Abc sunday night movie the ten commandments bumpers 1991.
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