Music performance series have had a checkered history on television. Some have been very successful in the ratings and have lasted for years while others have been quick flops. How will Greatest Hits do for ABC this summer? Cancelled or renewed for season two?
Hosted by Arsenio Hall and Kelsea Ballerini, Greatest Hits features “hit-makers” from the 35 years. Starting in the 1980s, each installment highlights a five-year period and celebrates the biggest music hits from that time period. Solo performers and groups include REO Speedwagon, Ray Parker Jr., Jason Derulo, Kenny Loggins, Kim Carnes, Rick Springfield, Kool & The Gang, Backstreet Boys, Meghan Trainor, Coolio, CeeLo Green, John Legend, Jewel, Tori Kelly, LL Cool J, Wiz Khalifa, Hanson, Bret Michaels, Kenny Loggins, Miguel, Grace Potter, Chicago, Aloe Blacc, Foreigner, Nate Ruess, and Wilson Phillips.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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What do you think? Do you like the Greatest Hits TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for second season?
I think the greatest hits show was a great idea, it just needed a little tweaking and fine tuning with the formatt but the hosts were great!
Not sure how ratings are calculated…my husband just found out about this awesome show today. It was mentioned as a new series starting tonight. Thank goodness for HD Demand. Able to watch 2 past episodes so far. Love this show! 5+++++++