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**Tibaveriafark** · 11-15-2010, 11:19 PM

LA Times: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/show...-premiere.html

Sarah Palin has once again refudiated her detractors. The critics may not have loved her new TLC reality show, but the former Alaska governor proved she is ratings gold.

"Sarah Palin's Alaska" was the most-watched series launch in TLC history, with an average of 5 million total viewers tuning in to Sunday's premiere, according to early data from the Nielsen Co. That's not that far away from the 5.2 million viewers for the Season 2 premiere of MTV's hit "Jersey Shore" earlier this year.

True, the Palin audience did seem to skew a bit on the old side. Only 1.6 million viewers -- less than one-third of the total -- were in the advertiser-friendly demographic of adults age 18 to 49. That suggests that Palin may still have some work to do in connecting with younger voters -- er, viewers.

But Palin's show - which featured the former governor and her family engaged in such outdoorsy pursuits as salmon fishing and rock climbing -- reached a fairly wide audience despite some harsh reviews, many of which suggested that the TLC show was merely a campaign ad in advance of Palin's presumed 2012 presidential bid. The Times' Mary McNamara wrote that "Sarah Palin's Alaska" "sets a new standard for political ads."

**Lunims** · 11-16-2010, 12:14 AM

I watched it. I have these two comments: I think it may bring more visitors to Alaska, and that guy living next door would creep out anyone.

**Timoxari** · 11-16-2010, 02:08 AM

As much as Palin bothers me as a political figure, this reality show is more her cup of tea. It was a cute show.

**Ceakicknunk** · 11-20-2010, 04:17 AM

http://topnews360.tmcnet.com/topics/...s-tlc-show.htm

Nielsen: 5 million watched Palin's TLC show

http://topnews360.tmcnet.com/topics/...s-tlc-show.htm

**espenijij** · 11-20-2010, 01:24 PM

I watched it for a few minutes during one of the many re-airings it's already had. I wanted to see the scenery of that magnificent state.

I had to mute the sound after a couple of scenes, though. Her voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.

**johnsonjunior** · 11-21-2010, 07:29 PM

Good for Mrs. "Celebrities in politics is bad."

11-15-2010, 11:19 PM	#1
Tibaveriafark Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Palin's series hits TLC record, just below MTV "Jersey Shore" premiere level LA Times: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/show...-premiere.html Sarah Palin has once again refudiated her detractors. The critics may not have loved her new TLC reality show, but the former Alaska governor proved she is ratings gold. "Sarah Palin's Alaska" was the most-watched series launch in TLC history, with an average of 5 million total viewers tuning in to Sunday's premiere, according to early data from the Nielsen Co. That's not that far away from the 5.2 million viewers for the Season 2 premiere of MTV's hit "Jersey Shore" earlier this year. True, the Palin audience did seem to skew a bit on the old side. Only 1.6 million viewers -- less than one-third of the total -- were in the advertiser-friendly demographic of adults age 18 to 49. That suggests that Palin may still have some work to do in connecting with younger voters -- er, viewers. But Palin's show - which featured the former governor and her family engaged in such outdoorsy pursuits as salmon fishing and rock climbing -- reached a fairly wide audience despite some harsh reviews, many of which suggested that the TLC show was merely a campaign ad in advance of Palin's presumed 2012 presidential bid. The Times' Mary McNamara wrote that "Sarah Palin's Alaska" "sets a new standard for political ads." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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espenijij Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	I watched it for a few minutes during one of the many re-airings it's already had. I wanted to see the scenery of that magnificent state. I had to mute the sound after a couple of scenes, though. Her voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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johnsonjunior Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	Good for Mrs. "Celebrities in politics is bad." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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