71.5 Million Watch Barack Obama Win

Nov 06, 2008 - A record-breaking number of viewers tuned in to watch Barack Obama's historic presidential win Tuesday. Over 71.5 million people - or over 40 percent of American households - watched coverage on 14 networks Tuesday, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The election was the most-seen TV event since the Super Bowl, with 97.5 million viewers. - 3 Comments