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MediaPost: U.S. television networks lost significant viewership over the past year — especially that of younger adult viewers. Viewership at 11 TV networks groups witnessed young 18-34 viewers taking the biggest hit — down 14% — 1.2 million fewer viewers, according to MoffettNathanson Research. Losses for young adult viewers were worst at Fox (broadcast and cable networks), down 271,000, off 17%. Viacom was next, off 267,000 and down 19%. NBCUniversal, for all its TV networks, lost 245,000 or 18%; and A&E Networks, slipped 112,000 or 21%.