Does NBC Regret Saving Magnum P.I.? Exec Gives Honest Answer

An NBC top executive candidly discusses whether the network regrets saving Magnum P.I. from its CBS cancellation after a look at its current ratings. Beginning the first of its two-season order on NBC, Magnum P.I. began its NBC run with mixed results in terms of ratings. Factoring in delayed, non-live viewing, the reboot averages about 5 million viewers. That represents a 30 percent decline in total viewership from its time on CBS and a 43 percent slide in the coveted 18-49 age demographic. Magnum P.I. season 5 currently airs on Sundays after reruns, which may affect its performance.