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JamesG · 06-20-2011, 06:26 PM

Ratings: "Falling Skies" Is Biggest Cable Series Premiere of the Year
Jun 20, 2011
by Douglas J. Rowe

TNT's "Falling Skies" soared as cable TV's most-watched series debut of the year, attracting more than 5.9 million viewers, according to preliminary Nielsen data.

Of that total, Sunday night's two-hour kickoff starring Noah Wyle also grabbed 2.6 million-plus among 18-to-49-year-olds.

The Steven Spielberg-produced show, about the aftermath of an alien invasion that devastated much of the Earth, put up the best numbers for a scripted series debut since July 12, 2010, when TNT's "Rizzoli & Isles" snared an audience of 7.6 million.

Of course, in the wake of similarly alien-themed dramas like "V" and "The Event" crashing and burning, the question will be whether "Falling Skies" will plummet after its promising start.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ratings-...s-1034425.aspx

Retro4Life · 06-20-2011, 07:48 PM

(adopts snarky David Spade "Hollywood Minute" voice)....

I liked this show better...when it was called "V"! (the 1980's version, btw).

AB · 06-21-2011, 07:43 PM

I recorded it & watched it today. I thought it was very good.

06-20-2011, 06:26 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,961	TNT's "Falling Skies" is Cable's Biggest Series Premiere of the Year *Ratings: "Falling Skies" Is Biggest Cable Series Premiere of the Year* Jun 20, 2011 by Douglas J. Rowe TNT's "Falling Skies" soared as cable TV's most-watched series debut of the year, attracting more than 5.9 million viewers, according to preliminary Nielsen data. Of that total, Sunday night's two-hour kickoff starring Noah Wyle also grabbed 2.6 million-plus among 18-to-49-year-olds. The Steven Spielberg-produced show, about the aftermath of an alien invasion that devastated much of the Earth, put up the best numbers for a scripted series debut since July 12, 2010, when TNT's "Rizzoli & Isles" snared an audience of 7.6 million. Of course, in the wake of similarly alien-themed dramas like "V" and "The Event" crashing and burning, the question will be whether "Falling Skies" will plummet after its promising start. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ratings-...s-1034425.aspx Attached Images

06-20-2011, 07:48 PM	#2
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,706	(adopts snarky David Spade "Hollywood Minute" voice).... I liked this show better...when it was called "V"! (the 1980's version, btw).
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06-21-2011, 07:43 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	I recorded it & watched it today. I thought it was very good.