Beijing Olympics most-watched event in US television history
source: http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/08/24/nbc-beijing-olympics-most-watched-event-in-us-televisio...
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Through 16 days, NBC Universal’s Beijing Olympic coverage has reached 211 million viewers and has been viewed by more Americans than any event in US television history, according to data provided by Nielsen Media Research. The Beijing Games have surpassed the 1996 Atlanta Games, which were viewed by 209 million Americans. The 211 million viewers are 11 million more than the first 16 days for Athens (200 million) and 5 million more than the Atlanta Games (206 million). NBCU’s cable networks through 16 days have already reached 86 million, surpassing the 17-day viewership total for any previous Olympics.
Most viewed events in US TV history:
* 1. *2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, 211 million (*through 16 days)
* 2. 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, 209 million (17 days)
* 3. 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics, 204 million (16 days)
* 4 . 2004 Athens Summer Olympics, 203 million (17 days)
* 5. 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, 194 million (17 days)
Most viewed events in US TV history:
* 1. *2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, 211 million (*through 16 days)
* 2. 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, 209 million (17 days)
* 3. 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics, 204 million (16 days)
* 4 . 2004 Athens Summer Olympics, 203 million (17 days)
* 5. 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, 194 million (17 days)
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Stevox
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With all the controversy and the athletic star hype, it makes sense.
- 3 years ago
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Stevox
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huntre
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Wow. They did this without me.
I feel so...so...okay with it. - 3 years ago
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huntre
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Brockie
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I can see why it was so watched. It was a good show from beginning to end. No matter how you feel about the Chinese government. They held a well planned and well done Olympics.
- 3 years ago
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Brockie
