ABC dominated the ratings again last week, thanks to the Oscars telecast and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." The network's numbers easily crossed into the double digits for the week, something that is becoming increasingly rare at a time of increasing competition from cable networks, home video and the Internet.

ABC was also number one among 18-49 year-old viewers, advertisers' most sought-after demographic group.

Overall, the network averaged an 11.8 rating and a 20 share. NBC was second with a 7.9/13. CBS was close behind with a 7.8/13, followed by Fox with a dismal 3.8/10 (despite a strong showing for Titus in its second week).

The top-ten shows of the week according to Nielsen Research:

• Academy Awards, ABC, 29.2/48;
• Oscars Preshow, ABC, 20.6/33;
• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, ABC, 19.5/30;
• E.R. NBC, 18.3/30;
• Millionaire, ABC, 17.3/26;
• Millionaire, ABC, 14.4/26;
• Friends, NBC, 14.3/24;
• Frasier, NBC, 13.7/21;
• Daddio, NBC, 13.5/21;
• Law & Order, NBC, 13.4/23.