ABC’s “Uncle Buck” actually debuted quite well on Tuesday, earning a nice chunk of audience custody in a tough time slot.
The Mike Epps sitcom became TV’s top summertime (Memorial Day-Labor Day) comedy debut in nine years among total viewers and the best in seven years for the key 18-49 demographic.
Of course, that still wasn’t enough to topple NBC and “America’s Got Talent,” but so few series can. Still, ABC finished runner-up in the main demo last night; CBS was second among total viewers.
NBC was first in ratings with a 2.1 rating/8 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 9.2