NBC’s CHAMPIONS starts slow; Bravo planning limited series THE FIFTH BEATLE with access to Lennon/McCartney song catalog; MLB closes deal to broadcast games…

LIFE SENTENCE on CW premieres to ho-hum results; CMT brings back WIFE SWAP; JuVee & 44 Blue plan docu-series on Black Dandies  …

THE BACHELOR finale and special are solid for ABC; WALKING DEAD sinks to near-series low; my notes on new formats and shows from…

90th Oscars eye all-time low in ratings; HOUSE OF CARDS and ROSEANNE reboot each drop trailers                                                                                                BROADCAST RATINGS: Network Average: SUNDAY, 3.4.18 ABC…