Democratic National Convention TV Viewership Drops On First Night Vs. 2016

Michelle Obama, 56, delighted her followers with a sweet throwback post of her and husband Barack Obama, 59, on their wedding day! The then 28 and 31-year-olds — who married on Oct. 3, 1992 — shared a candid moment in front of their delicious looking wedding cake, hilariously posing with icing on their noses.

Ted Johnson First Lady Melania Trump will speak to the Republican National Convention from a location perhaps unlike any other previous party gathering: The White House Rose Garden.It’s anticipated that her speech will tie in with her Be Best initiative, but networks are likely to compare her remarks to those she delivered in 2016.

Michelle Obama on Monday night. The nomination was marked by a Zoom-like outbreak of applause and streamers tossed at Biden and his wife, Jill, as Kool & The Gang's “Celebration” played in the background.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticEXCLUSIVE: Ricky Kirshner had been working on Democratic National Conventions since the first time Bill Clinton was nominated, but the realities of the coronavirus pandemic this year saw the Emmy winning producer to literally move the show across the nation at very short notice.“We built a show that was anchored in Milwaukee, with a center in Milwaukee, where we would kind of roll out on to a much bigger set,” Kirshner says from the control room in

The presence of Republicans, virtual blunders, and speeches from Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders were the focus of Late Showhost Stephen Colbert's scorching take on the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The late night host quickly shouted out his team for pulling off a live edition of the CBS program before poking holes in the "earnest" feel of the night.

Maggie Rogers and Leon Bridges performed at last night’s Democratic National Convention, which took place virtually for the first time.Presented by Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), the week-long event’s first instalment featured speeches from former First Lady Michelle Obama and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who both urged viewers to vote for Joe Biden in the US presidential election this November.Rogers played her track ‘Back In My Body’ from an outdoor coastal setting in Scarborough,

Will Thorne Staff WriterOn the first night of the Democratic National Convetion (DNC), which saw Michelle Obama deliver a rousing speech to steal the show, ABC drew the largest total audience, at least according to early estimates.The Disney-owned network drew 2.1 million total viewers to its 10 p.m. coverage of the convention, and scored a 0.3 rating among adults 18-49.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterFrom Democrats and Republicans rallying against Trump’s handling of the pandemic to the emotional moment of silence for George Floyd to Michelle Obama’s memorable “It is what it is” speech, it was all about the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Monday night. However, it was all about which network came out on top.

Michelle Obama wants you to get out and vote! For Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention on August 17, 2020, the 56-year-old accessorized her outfit in the most appropriate way possible: with a 14-karat gold VOTE necklace by the beloved Black-owned brand, By Chari.She paired the design with large hoop earrings and a long-sleeved brown silk Nanushka blouse.

Michelle Obama has once again reminded us that we hold the keys to our future!

delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention that deeply condemned Trump.Trump wrote in a series of tweets, “Somebody please explain to @MichelleObama that Donald J. Trump would not be here, in the beautiful White House, if it weren’t for the job done by your husband, Barack Obama.

Michelle Obama delivered a passionate condemnation of President Donald Trump during Monday's opening night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring him “in over his head” and warning that the nation's mounting crises would only get worse if he's reelected over Joe Biden. “Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country,” she said.

Washington Post journalist Karen Attiah tweeted. “As do many of us women who are used to not being heard.”“I never imagined that something I'm so passionate about could mean so much to so many!” tweeted after the big moment.

Bill Porter Sings… With Stephen Stills?Several celebrities showed up throughout the night, but the appearance that stuck in everyone’s head afterward came at the very end courtesy of an eye catching music video featuring “Pose” star Billy Porter and rock legend Stephen Stills that brought the event to a close. The duo performed a cover of Still’s 1966 Buffalo Springfield hit “For What It’s Worth,” their performances digitally imposed on several colorful backgrounds and protest imagery.

LAS VEGAS -- The pageantry often associated with presidential conventions will be remade again as Democrats gather virtually for a second day. The roll call vote of state delegations, which typically unfolds over several hours of fanfare, will instead be abbreviated Tuesday.

NEW YORK -- After a night in which television struggled to keep up with the Democrats' virtual convention, networks were rewarded with the most traditional of political events — a powerful speech. Before former first lady Michelle Obama's keynote address, much of the coverage felt uncomfortably like watching an army making the common mistake of fighting a new conflict with the tactics of the last war.

Ted Johnson, Dominic Patten Michelle Obama delivered a blistering speech about the character of Donald Trump, as she gave the marquee speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention that was the highlight of the evening and also an unusual moment in history.“Let me be as honest and clear as I possibly can,” Obama said in her pre-taped remarks. “Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsLate Night hosts Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah and Jimmy Fallon took aim at the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which has gone virtual this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Monday featured pre-recorded speeches from political figures including Amy Klobuchar, Andrew Cuomo, Jim Clyburn, Bernie Sanders and most notably Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama delivered a powerful closing speech at 2020 Democratic National Convention where she denounced Trump, spoke highly of Joe Biden, and encouraged viewers to vote, either in-person or by mail.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterMichelle Obama finished off the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday with a dire warning about the future of America if President Trump is re-elected.Obama invoked the memory of Rep. John Lewis in urging supporters of Joe Biden to vote “like our lives depend on it.”“If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can,” she said.