TV Ratings...

[Report Commenting On NBC's Ratings For Arista25]

ABC edged CBS in viewers and placed second to Fox in young adults on May 15 behind the three-hour premiere of ``Air Force One'' (13.87 million viewers, 5.1/14 in adults 18-49). ``Air'' really soared in its final hour, winning by 4 million viewers and by 6 shares in adults 18-49.

Fox's programs swept each half-hour in adults 18-49 from 8-10, including a 3-share victory at 9:30 for ``Ally McBeal'' over both ``Air Force One'' and CBS' ``Becker.''

``Roswell'' rewarded the WB for its renewal as the rookie drama joined lead-in ``7th Heaven'' to deliver the network's best Monday of the season in a number of key demos, including adults 18-34 (2.5/7), women 18-34 (3.3/9) and men 18-34 (1.7/5).

``Roswell's'' season finale earned a 2.8/4 in homes -- a Monday high -- and also logged season highs in adults 18-34 (1.9/5) and women 18-34 (2.5/6), among other demos. ``Heaven'' hit a season high in adults 18-34 (3.1/10) and men 18-34 (2.1/7).

A special 10 p.m. ``48 Hours'' delivered CBS' best non-sports adults 18-49 rating in the slot (4.8/13) since another ``48 Hours'' special on Jan. 31.

Whitney Houston's appearance helped Arista's 25th anniversary special match NBC's second-best adults 18-49 share in the 9 p.m. hour (11) since October.

NEWSFILE: 17 MAY 2000