The Olympics was the most-watch TV event in U.S TV history.

[richardhutnik]

UPDATED: NBC says its official: The Beijing Games has become the most-watched U.S. television event of all time.

Through 16 days of coverage, 211 million viewers have watched the Olympics on NBC Universal's broadcast network and cable channels, according to Nielsen Media Research.

http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/08/beijing-games-t.html


See here also:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/asia/china/e3i11f792c8aef008a0633002b0edc62686
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Things like this are why I am working on IAGO. We have a LONG way to go.

[richardhutnik]

Also, over 2 out of 3 people worldwide watched the Olympics worldwide:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D930M9R01&show_article=1

NEW YORK (AP) - More than two out of three people worldwide tuned in for the Beijing Olympics.

Nielsen Media Research says 4.7 billion viewers globally saw at least some of the 17 days of TV coverage last month. This audience was one-fifth larger than the 3.9 billion who watched the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Host nation China claimed more viewers than any other nation, Nielsen said Friday, logging an audience reach of 94 percent among its population of 1.3 billion.

[chessandpoker]

Even I watched the Olympics this year, and I really never do. could it be the beautiful Asian medal presenters? of course, we all know I'm a huge womens volleyball fan (http://www.chessandpoker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519) :)

[richardhutnik]

Apparently the running gag about woman's volleyball being on part with either porn or S.I's swimsuit issue is catching on :-)

[dishesandlaundry]

I watched this year too, I thought that the opening ceremonies were amazing.