Ten million viewers watched the ABC Debate - debate topped the “reality” fare on other channels

[sabra]

http://tvdecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/17/ten-million-tune-to-abcs-debate/

More than 10 million viewers tuned into Wednesday’s Democratic debate on ABC, making it the most-watched debate of the primary election season.

The debate, the first to air on a weeknight on a broadcast network, attracted an average of 10.7 million viewers between 8 and 10 p.m., according to Nielsen Media Research.

Viewership of the debate peaked between 8:30 and 9 p.m. with 11.8 million viewers, topping the “reality” fare of “Deal or No Deal” on NBC and “Big Brother” on CBS. The broadcast faced stiffer competition at 9 p.m. when “American Idol” appeared on Fox and netted 22.7 million viewers. Still, ABC averaged over 10 million viewers in the second hour of the debate.

[Bensthename]

1. That is good news for Obama..

He put her in her place many times. And people got to hear her admit she knew she was lying about Bosnia. Ouch.

[emilyg]

2. Good for both candidates.

[sabra]

3. and good for ABC's ratings...

;-)

[tekisui]

4. It was the "reality fare" last night.

[uponit7771]

5. 10 million people saw how stupid StephAhDickLess and Gibson are