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NCIS Los Angeles Delivers Ratings Growth On Mondays

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FRESHMAN HIT “SCORPION” AND RELOCATED “NCIS: LOS ANGELES” DELIVER RATINGS GROWTH ON MONDAY
Network Up +48% in Viewers, +11% in Adults 18-49 and +26% in Adults 25-54 Vs. Year Ago

Breakout hit SCORPION, television’s second-most-watched new series, and a relocated NCIS: LOS ANGELES have been key to CBS’s year-to-year Monday turnaround, according to Nielsen most current ratings through Week 12.

Freshman drama SCORPION has improved the Monday 9:00-10:00 PM time period by +62% in viewers (15.15m from 9.34m), +20% in adults 18-49 (3.6 from 3.0) and +32% in adults 25-54 (5.0 from 3.8).

NCIS: LOS ANGELES has improved the Monday 10:00-11:00 PM time period by +68% in viewers (12.20m from 7.27m), +26% in adults 18-49 (2.4 from 1.9) and +46% in adults 25-54 (3.5 from 2.4).

CBS is the only Big Four network to post Monday growth in viewers and key demographics. Compared to last year, CBS is up +48% in viewers (12.73m from 8.58m), +11% in adults 18-49 (3.1 from 2.8) and +26% in adults 25-54 (4.3 from 3.4).

NCIS Los Angeles ‘Leipei’ Ratings

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Here’s what tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com has for us… will keep you updated about any changes…

NBC The Blacklist 2.5/7 9.69
ABC Castle 1.7/5 9.65
CBS NCIS: Los Angeles 1.5/4 8.17

UPDATE:
NCIS: LOS ANGELES EVEN WITH LAST WEEK AGAINST BLACKLIST FINALE AND Castle WEDDING; BUILDS ON YEAR AGO TIME PERIOD BY +80% IN VIEWERS & +36% IN A18-49
At 10PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES averaged 8.17m, 1.5 in A18-49 (nc from last week against highly promoted Blacklist finale and Castle wedding) and 2.2 in A25-54. NCIS: LOS ANGELES improved the year ago time period by +80% in viewers, +36% in A18-49 and +69% in A25-54. NCIS: LOS ANGELES is projected to add+54% in A18-49 (to 2.3) with 7-day viewing.

UPDATE FINAL RATINGS:

NBC The Blacklist 2.5/8 9.75
ABC Castle 1.6/5 9.52
CBS NCIS: Los Angeles (9:59-11PM) 1.5/5 8.22

NCIS Los Angeles ‘Leipei’ Picture Review

Starting right off with a BOOM... I likey !!

Starting right off with a BOOM… I likey !!

"Perfect shot" in so many ways...

“Perfect shot” in so many ways…

Highjacked or not... Eric has the perfect timing again...

Highjacked or not… Eric has the perfect timing again…

Leaving Eric... not cool, Deeks, so not cool !!

Leaving Eric… not cool, Deeks, so not cool !!

So this guy wasn't who we thought he was...

So this guy wasn’t who we thought he was…

Nell and her *hobby*...

Nell and her *hobby*…

So Greek guy was on witsec cos he turned on PK ?? Should make for a lot of suspects...

So Greek guy was on witsec cos he turned on PK ?? Should make for a lot of suspects…

"Reading" the bomb...

“Reading” the bomb…

"My husband's like totally paranoid that I'm cheating on him." I'm with Sam... I wonder why... LOL

“My husband’s like totally paranoid that I’m cheating on him.” I’m with Sam… I wonder why… LOL

So Greek guy #2 was in the US before (killed) Greek guy #1... curious why...

So Greek guy #2 was in the US before (killed) Greek guy #1… curious why…

Bromance !! They are really nailing it this time...

Bromance !! They are really nailing it this time…

"I trust you..." Woah... that's an awesomely deep statement so well build into their usual (luckily not overdone at all) banter...

“I trust you…” Woah… that’s an awesomely deep statement so well build into their usual (luckily not overdone at all) banter…

Excellent use of the sound of flies buzzing around... I wanted to FF before I even saw the guy...

Excellent use of the sound of flies buzzing around… I wanted to FF before I even saw the guy…

I love when they reference old cases we haven't seen...

I love when they reference old cases we haven’t seen…

Callen - the Health Inspector... HI-LA-RI-OUS !!

Callen – the Health Inspector… HI-LA-RI-OUS !!

Callen just knows when "Not-In-The-Mood"-Sam needs a little more teasing... :)

Callen just knows when “Not-In-The-Mood”-Sam needs a little more teasing… 🙂

And they all turn when it comes to their family...

And they all turn when it comes to their family…

"Miss me?" "Every solitary second..." Aww !!

“Miss me?” “Every solitary second…” Aww !!

Chauvenet?? Like in "We-Sold-Hettys-Addresses-And-Sombody-Nearly-Killed-Her" Website Chauvenet ?? *gulp*

Chauvenet?? Like in “We-Sold-Hettys-Addresses-And-Somebody-Nearly-Killed-Her” Website Chauvenet ?? *gulp*

Uh-oh... that would make one big drone...

Uh-oh… that would make one big drone…

"I hate those." "Which one? Cults? Or Coorperations?" "Both." *grins*

“I hate those.” “Which one? Cults? Or Coorperations?” “Both.” *grins*

What? Wait? Huh? Planted information ??

What? Wait? Huh? Planted information ??

Drone gone... pilot gone... what now ??

Drone gone… pilot gone… what now ??

Car chase... Woop Woop !!

Car chase… Woop Woop !!

"Too late..." Uh-oh...

“Too late…” Uh-oh…

Callen flying blind...

Callen flying blind…

Yeah, better get that thing away from you...

Yeah, better get that thing away from you…

Phew...

Phew…

Of course Sam wants his own drone... LOL

Of course Sam wants his own drone… LOL

Wow, what an awesome Hetty/Nell conversation !!

Wow, what an awesome Hetty/Nell conversation !!

And the team's *only* getting the Makers... LOL

And the team’s *only* getting the Makers… LOL

Well, I’m not exactly sure why this episode has me as enthusiastic as I feel but it could be that… Kyle Harimoto’s writing feels like he pins the characters from the very beginning and not only for those few episodes… and that David Rodriguez’ directing really nailed it !! It was his first TV show he directed ?? No way…

Curious what you think about the ep… Let’s talk in the comments !! 🙂

NCIS Los Angeles ‘Leipei’ Guest William Shockley Interview

606_ws1. You are in the business for quite some time now… What drew you into acting originally ? What keeps you going ?

I first thought about acting when I was in the 9th grade watching a school play. I vividly remember thinking to myself, “Wow, that’s what I want to do.” I’d been involved in sports up to that point and had wanted to pursue a career in pro baseball, but the acting bug took root and I never looked back. I did local theatre in Texas after college, eventually got signed by an agent in Dallas and booked ROBOCOP on my first audition. It all worked out organically. I keep going because I love what I do. I am very passionate about acting and always enjoy assuming the identity of a character and discovering the traits that will bring something interesting to the screen.

2. In this week’s NCISLA episode “Leipei” you are playing ‘Rand Palmer’. What can you tell us about your character ? Who did you work with on screen ? Any stories you can share… without giving any of the storyline away ?

My character is a Texas Militia cult leader. He is firmly committed in his beliefs about America and the unjust control that major corporations possess. My scenes were with Chris O’Donnell during the episode. He was a super nice guy and a true pleasure to work with.

3. Was it difficult to mix with the main stars of the show ? Are there any differences in the working style and acting methods of the main cast ? What is it like to be a guest star on NCISLA ?

I only worked with Chris O’Donnell. I found that Chris and I had similar styles in acting. We were both relaxed, joking around in-between takes, but when it came time to work, it was game on. Chris is a total professional and really delivers the goods on set. Being a guest star can sometimes feel strange. You are joining a cast and crew for a short period of time, and the show generally has its rhythm and “family” feeling in tact. In the case of NCIS:LA, they’ve been together for 5 years. But, Chris, director David Rodriguez, and writer/producer Kyle Harimoto, made me feel so welcome and part of their team for that episode. I can’t speak highly enough about the experience I had on NCIS:LA.

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4. You are a man of many talents and have a long list of credits for writing and producing as well ? What drew you “behind the camera” ? Which “side” do you prefer ?

I got drawn into writing when I was on the CBS drama “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman”. It was a gift to be on that show, and during those six years, I became friends with Josef Anderson, a writer/producer on the series. Josef and I co-wrote a pilot script together that got set-up at Miramax TV for a period of time. The pilot did not get made, but I knew that I was onto something that I truly enjoyed, the writing, and something that I felt I could pursue and get better at with each effort. I can’t say that I prefer one side of the camera to the other. Acting is wildly rewarding and exhilarating. It’s been in my blood for a long time now. Yet, writing and producing are equally challenging and satisfying. I get an honest sense of fulfillment from all three jobs.

5. Your credits list the film “Reaper” with Danny Trejo. Did you know he was a guest on NCIS Los Angeles as well ? The fans loved him !! What was it like to work with him ?

I didn’t know that Danny was on NCIS:LA, but I’m sure the fans loved him. He is such a good actor and portrays compelling characters. I had a blast working with Danny on REAPER. He was so nice on the set. Danny was actually the good guy in that film, and I was a twisted bad guy alongside Vinnie Jones.

6. Tell us, what’s up next for you? And how fans can keep in touch with you…

I have a film being released on December 16 entitled BORN WILD. I star with Kix Brooks, of “Brooks & Dunn” fame. Kix and I became friends on this film along with the director, Dustin Rikert. We formed a production company together, Team Two Entertainment, along with Eric Brooks, and have made several films since then. I’ve just finished co-writing a script with Scott Windhauser entitled COMPLETE 360, inspired by the Kix Brooks song “Complete 360” from his recent solo album. I’m really excited about this script and its potential. Team Two Entertainment recently merged with a company in Dallas and we’ve formed a new label, Vaquero Studios. COMPLETE 360 is one of three scripts that Vaquero commissioned us to write, so there will be a lot of filmmaking going on in 2015. Fans can stay in touch with me via my website, williamshockley.com and on Twitter @willshockley.