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'Sarah Palin's Alaska' Ratings Plummet (Down 40% in viewership from last week)
Hollywood Reporter ^ | 11/23/2010

Posted on 11/23/2010 12:18:14 PM PST by WebFocus

After setting a TLC ratings record last week, Sarah Palin's reality show plummeted for its second episode.

Sarah Palin's Alaska fell 40% on Sunday night to 3 million viewers.

Not many were in the key adult demo either. Only 885,000 viewers were ages 18-49, dropping 44% from last week.

In fact, the median age of the show is 57 -- that's 15 years older than TLC's average.

TLC expected a ratings drop coming off the high-flying premiere; executives realized some of their numbers were driven by sheer curiosity rather than eagerness to see an Alaska-based travelogue reality show. Competition from Sunday Night Football and the American Music Awards may have impacted the numbers as well.

"We are very happy with the ongoing strength of Sarah Palin's Alaska, and it continues to drive big ratings gains for TLC," said a network spokesperson, who noted Conan had a similar drop.

Tonight, Bristol Palin will be on the Dancing With the Stars finale and there should be no shortage of viewers there given the controversy surrounding her improbable continued


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alaska; palin; ratings; sarahpalin; sarahpalinsalaska
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To: November 2010

At least they are cutting back on the huge family and midget shows. I hate to say it, but my hubby, a red blooded American male, loves Stacy and Clinton’s “What not to wear”. I think he likes how ‘hot’ the girls are after the fact.

Plus we all know after the series is over, TLC will run it forever.


81 posted on 11/23/2010 5:15:20 PM PST by Indy Pendance
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To: WebFocus
Careful, attacks on other FReepers (especially when you don;t know who they are) are frowned upon ( READ THE RULES OF THE FORUM )."

I just love when a noob defines the rules.

82 posted on 11/23/2010 5:19:50 PM PST by Indy Pendance
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To: trumandogz
"people over the age of 52 are not desirable viewers."

Thank God I'm only 51, I'm still desirable.

83 posted on 11/23/2010 5:25:41 PM PST by Indy Pendance
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To: Indy Pendance

Advertisers do not care much for those over 50 and by 54 you are of no use to them at all.


84 posted on 11/23/2010 5:57:42 PM PST by trumandogz
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To: Indy Pendance

I just love when a noob defines the rules.


I am cutting and pasting part of the rules in the front page of FR.

The rules are defined by the moderators.

“Please enjoy our forum, but also please remember to use common courtesy when posting and refrain from posting personal attacks...”


85 posted on 11/23/2010 7:47:01 PM PST by WebFocus
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To: rogue yam

RE: I saw this guy on a previous thread acting like a liberal troll.


Explain this please...


86 posted on 11/23/2010 7:48:33 PM PST by WebFocus
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To: earlJam
IMO, too much reality show and not enough Alaska.

Yup.

87 posted on 11/23/2010 8:00:14 PM PST by TomServo
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To: WebFocus; Indy Pendance; rogue yam
I am cutting and pasting part of the rules in the front page of FR.

The rules are defined by the moderators.

Are the mods still requiring that you take a "rules" test when you join FR? I had to take one last year when I joined...didn't do so well, but I passed.

I betcha WebFocus aced it...probably got a gold star.

88 posted on 11/23/2010 9:56:33 PM PST by moovova (Don't let Obama spoil the word "hope" for you...)
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To: WebFocus; LucyT; Candor7; Las Vegas Ron; onyx; Red Steel; little jeremiah

You joined FR 2 months ago. Your first post you started a thread. You came in flying way below the radar but since then your purpose has become quite clear. Concern troll. Now the only question is are you new or a retread? My guess is your days are numbered.


89 posted on 11/23/2010 11:21:13 PM PST by mojitojoe (In itÂ’s 1600 years of existence, Islam has 2 main accomplishments, psychotic violence and goat curr)
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To: rogue yam

Of course he’s a troll and not a very good one. I’ll wait for the zot, it will come sooner or later.


90 posted on 11/23/2010 11:22:33 PM PST by mojitojoe (In itÂ’s 1600 years of existence, Islam has 2 main accomplishments, psychotic violence and goat curr)
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To: McGruff

He’s a liar and a concern troll. It’s just a matter of time.


91 posted on 11/23/2010 11:25:27 PM PST by mojitojoe (In itÂ’s 1600 years of existence, Islam has 2 main accomplishments, psychotic violence and goat curr)
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To: WebFocus
Don't worry, the Ratings will improve when Sarah does her new show, Pawn Palins...
92 posted on 11/23/2010 11:39:48 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Obama, Pelosi and Reid, the Axis of Fascism.)
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To: Indy Pendance

I enjoy watching “What not to Wear” too. Only with my wife though. You get to make fun of them and then cheer them.


93 posted on 11/24/2010 12:37:56 AM PST by November 2010
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To: mojitojoe; WebFocus
Troll is concerned that Palin will become too popular, and seeks to discredit her among conservatives here on FR?

The Temerity!. It will take a lot more than this orc like initiative organized by the leftist fascists to save themsleves.Palin is like light on the faces of these vampires and then they show up here squawking and whining. Ask yourselves why you drank the kool aid in the first place. Its not our fault , now BEGONE!

So Concern Troll, welcome to the pre ZOT experience. Just eff off and go crawl into a corner. You do not rate even being here.

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94 posted on 11/24/2010 1:30:36 AM PST by Candor7 (Obama . fascist info..http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_ipthe_quintessentia_1.html)
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To: bkepley

I guess you dont want a little pu$$y in the presidency.

I’d wager Palin trumps YOU in the balls department.


95 posted on 11/24/2010 1:34:41 AM PST by Candor7 (Obama . fascist info..http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_ipthe_quintessentia_1.html)
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To: Candor7

Here’s a question for those who dislike the news on this particular thread — how does reporting the TRUTH that her second show in a series has 40% less audience than her initial opening show seeking to discredit her ?

Facts are facts.

Also, We are not allowed to change the title of any news report (much less the Hollywood Reporter ).

Somehow, a lot of people think that Sarah Palin is so fantastic that she can walk on water and any venture she undertakes should always be successful....

To which I say this — yes VOTE FOR HER ( I will ), but please, don’t venerate her.


96 posted on 11/24/2010 6:30:09 AM PST by WebFocus
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To: mojitojoe

RE: You came in flying way below the radar but since then your purpose has become quite clear.


Which is what ? What post did I make that shows I am a troll?

As for my days being numbered, I leave it in the hands of the moderator, who I believe can fairly judge the posts I make.

I am a conservative and proud of it. I want YOU to show me what posts I made that exposes me as a liberal ( as you seem to be accusing me of ).


97 posted on 11/24/2010 6:33:09 AM PST by WebFocus
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To: WebFocus; mojitojoe

Piss Off!

Spin facts elsewhere you contextually challenged ignorant idiot.


98 posted on 11/24/2010 9:45:01 AM PST by Candor7 (Obama . fascist info..http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_ipthe_quintessentia_1.html)
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To: Candor7; admin

Mr. Candor7, you are quite out of line here.

May I remind of you the FR rules about posting and attacking fellow posters.


99 posted on 11/24/2010 10:01:53 AM PST by WebFocus
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To: WebFocus; mojitojoe

Like I said, piss off troll.

In spades.


100 posted on 11/24/2010 10:24:33 AM PST by Candor7 (Obama . fascist info..http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_ipthe_quintessentia_1.html)
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