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'American Idol' crushes Grammys in ratings
Seatle PI ^ | 02/09/2006

Posted on 02/09/2006 12:48:00 PM PST by SirLinksalot

Thursday, February 9, 2006 · Last updated 10:03 a.m. PT

'American Idol' crushes Grammys in ratings

By DAVID BAUDER

AP TELEVISION WRITER

NEW YORK -- Some humbling news for the pros: By a wide margin, TV viewers prefer the amateurs.

Nearly twice as many people watched "American Idol" than the Grammy Awards Wednesday when the two music programs went head-to-head in prime time, according to preliminary estimates by Nielsen Media Research.

The "Idol" audience on Fox was 28.3 million while the Grammy Awards were being watched by 15.1 million people from 8 to 9 p.m. EST, Nielsen said.

Within that hour, featured performers on "music's biggest night" included Madonna, John Legend, Coldplay and U2. The Irish rockers were the big Grammy winners, earning album of the year and song of the year for "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own."

After "Idol" went off the air, the Grammys picked up a little steam. Overall, from 8 to 11 p.m., the show averaged 17.6 million viewers. The final viewership figure for the show, which lasted until 11:30 p.m., was not immediately available, but was likely to be slightly lower than 17.6 million.

The least-watched Grammy telecast since Nielsen began keeping records was the 17.2 million who watched in 1995. Last year's show was seen by 18.8 million people, with 26.3 million viewers in 2004.

Former "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson won two Grammys, but didn't mention the Fox show in her tearful acceptance speeches.

The music pros can take a little comfort in at least slowing the "American Idol" momentum. It was the first time in seven telecasts this season that "Idol" was seen by fewer than 30 million people.


TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: americanidol; foxtv; grammy; ratings
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1 posted on 02/09/2006 12:48:01 PM PST by SirLinksalot
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To: SirLinksalot

Ehh-xcellent.


2 posted on 02/09/2006 12:49:12 PM PST by billybudd
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To: silent_jonny

he, he, he ping!


3 posted on 02/09/2006 12:49:14 PM PST by conservativebabe ("I came here to chew bubble gum and kick @ss, and I'm all out of bubble gum")
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To: SirLinksalot

Award shows are BORING! There isn't any mystery here.


4 posted on 02/09/2006 12:49:33 PM PST by stacytec (Nihilism, its whats for dinner)
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To: SirLinksalot; All

I really didn't watch either show.

I'm not a cultural snob - but neither show really appeals to me much.

I was irked that "The E-Ring" wasn't on its usual time on Wednesday night though.


5 posted on 02/09/2006 12:49:59 PM PST by MplsSteve
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA

FYI : Will and his mom are going to Hollywood tomorrow.


6 posted on 02/09/2006 12:50:00 PM PST by secret garden (Dubiety reigns here)
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To: SirLinksalot

What's a Grammy?


7 posted on 02/09/2006 12:50:44 PM PST by mtbopfuyn (Legality does not dictate morality... Lavin)
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To: SirLinksalot
I watched the Grammys. There was a lot of BS to wade through, but some very good performances too.

I'm a Kelly Clarkson fan.

And, on American Idol, Simon has already dismissed a few of the better voices to grace his stage. It's just too frustrating to watch AI sometimes.

8 posted on 02/09/2006 12:51:02 PM PST by TChris ("Unless you act, you're going to lose your world." - Mark Steyn)
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To: stacytec

When you see what they are awarding (Kanye West, P Diddy) you understand why no one watches. BB King has more talent in the little finger on his left had than these guys have put together....


9 posted on 02/09/2006 12:51:04 PM PST by seamusnh
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To: GSWarrior

10 posted on 02/09/2006 12:51:40 PM PST by GSWarrior
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To: seamusnh

Speaking of BB, did he ever find his dog?


11 posted on 02/09/2006 12:52:11 PM PST by stacytec (Nihilism, its whats for dinner)
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To: stacytec

Seems like every week the "celebrities" are giving themselves some type of award. Boring.....


12 posted on 02/09/2006 12:52:33 PM PST by From The Deer Stand
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To: TChris

Kelly's hot. ;-)


13 posted on 02/09/2006 12:52:38 PM PST by TheBigB ("Uh, excuse me, would you like to taste my smoked meat log?"~~Brian Griffin)
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To: SirLinksalot

Who won The Grammys?

Brokeback Mountain?


14 posted on 02/09/2006 12:53:15 PM PST by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: mtbopfuyn
"What's a Grammy?"

I had two. Unfortunately, they're both gone now. I only had one 'Mommy', though.

15 posted on 02/09/2006 12:56:15 PM PST by bcsco ("He who is wedded to the spirit of the age is soon a widower" - Anonymous)
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To: TheBigB
Kelly's hot. ;-)

She has an absolutely amazing voice, even live, which is rare for a pop singer these days. She nailed her performance last night. In front of such a huge room full of experience and talent, that's saying something.

16 posted on 02/09/2006 12:56:41 PM PST by TChris ("Unless you act, you're going to lose your world." - Mark Steyn)
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To: mtbopfuyn
Here's a Grammy.


17 posted on 02/09/2006 12:57:56 PM PST by ladtx ("It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it." -- -- General Douglas MacArthur)
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To: SirLinksalot

When folks like Con'ya (blind) west are considered worthy of awards, it speaks volumes for what passes for art these days.


18 posted on 02/09/2006 12:59:06 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Monthly Donor spoken Here. Go to ... https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: SirLinksalot

Iwatched FOX News and read The West's Last Chance.


19 posted on 02/09/2006 12:59:25 PM PST by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: SirLinksalot

The only interesting thing about the Grammys were the special effects used to allow the "Gorillaz" to perform.


20 posted on 02/09/2006 12:59:48 PM PST by Wolfie
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