NBC’s best 10 o’clock numbers last week came Thursday, where “The Marriage Ref” (3.4 rating/10 share in adults 18-49, 7.71 million viewers overall) won its hour among young adults. In its second half-hour, though, a declining “Ref” won by only a tick over the Eye crime drama (3.2/9 to 3.1/9), which won the hour rather comfortably in adults 25-54.
Jay revealed to Access Hollywood’s Tony Potts that he recently helped out with Jerry’s “The Marriage Ref.”
“I did a guest spot on it,” Jay told Tony, referring to the new NBC primetime show that features celebrity panelists who weigh in on a conflict between spouses.
“It’s a fun show,” Jay commented. “I liked doing it.”
The strong Olympics performance fueled a great premiere number for “The Marriage Ref.” Sunday’s opener pulled a 4.8 rating with 14.5 million viewers, enough to easily win the 10:30-11PM half hour.
Jerry Seinfeld is giving the credit for his return to network television to his wife, Jessica.
The comedian said his wife came up with the idea for “The Marriage Ref,” a comedic look at the battles between married couples. The show will premiere on NBC Feb. 28 after the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.
The concept came up during an argument Seinfeld and his wife were having while out at dinner with a friend. When the friend became uncomfortable and tried to leave, the couple persuaded the friend to listen to both sides of the dispute and decide who was right. They agreed to abide by the decision.
“Sports simplicity is what’s missing in marriage,” Seinfeld said.
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