Super Bowl XLIV Becomes the Most-Watched TV Program of All Time
CBS Sports' coverage of Super Bowl XLIV , featuring the New Orleans Saints' 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Feb 7 (6:31-9:50 PM, ET), was watched by a Nielsen estimated average of 106.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched program in television history, eclipsing the finale of M*A*S*H in 1983 (106 million). "With all the memorable story lines going into Super Bowl XLIV combined with the awesome power of the NFL, we are thrilled with this rating, and I am extremely...

Super Bowl surpasses M.A.S.H. as most-watched show ever
A New Orleans Saints fan celebrate the Saints' 31-17 NFL football Super Bowl victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the French Quarter in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) New YORK — The New Orleans Saints’ victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of “M-A-S-H” to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday. Compelling story lines involving...

106.5 million watched Super Bowl
MIAMI, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- An estimated average of 106.5 million viewers tuned in to see CBS Sports's coverage of Super Bowl XLIV, the U.S. network said Monday. Sunday's game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts set a record for most-watched U.S. program, breaking that of the 1983 finale of the classic sit-com "M*A*S*H," which was watched by 106 million, the network said. The Saints beat the Colts 31-17. "With all the memorable story lines going into Super Bowl XLIV combined...

"Super Bowl XLIV" The Most-Watched TV Program in History
CBS's broadcast of Super Bowl XLIV became the most-watched TV program in history. Nielsen says 106.5 million TV viewers watched the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts, according to reports by the Associated Press. That surpasses the 105.97 million who watched the series finale of M*A*S*H on Feb. 28, 1983, which was also aired on CBS. The previous record viewership for a Super Bowl was set just last year, when 98.7 million people watched the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona...

Saints Secure Super Bowl Victory: Madden 10, Pfister Vindicated
I'm sure you're aware that Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints squashed the Indianapolis Colts yesterday in the Superbowl, and took the victor's trophy and rings back home to Louisiana where they belong. It was an upset victory. Pre game, The Colts were heavy favorites, with New Orleans viewed as sentimental underdogs at best. Bookies were putting the spread at Colts +4.5, but gamers knew better. Both  Madden NFL 10's careful, labored-over prediction engine and TheFeed...

Super Bowl is the Most-Watched Program in TV History
CBS Sports' coverage of "Super Bowl XLIV," featuring the New Orleans Saints' 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Feb 7 (6:31-9:50 PM, ET), was watched by a Nielsen estimated average of 106.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched program in television history, eclipsing the finale of "M*A*S*H" in 1983 (106 million). "With all the memorable story lines going into Super Bowl XLIV combined with the awesome power of the NFL, we are thrilled with this rating, and I am extremely...

The New Orleans Saints Win Super Bowl XLIV
Congratulations goes out to the New Orleans Saints today who, as I’m sure you are well aware, won Super Bowl XLIV last night at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Props go out to the Indianapolis Colts for playing a strong game and for taking an early lead (making it look like they were going to blow out the Saints ) but, in the end, the New Orleans Saints pulled off the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history and ended up winning their FIRST Super Bowl Championship ...

Super Bowl XLIV: Most-Watched Telecast In History
With an estimated 106.5 million viewers, Super Bowl XLIV has become the most-watched program in TV history, according to Nielsen. CBS's coverage of the New Orleans Saints' 31-17 upset over the Indianapolis Colts yesterday topped the 106 million who tuned in CBS for the M*A*S*H series finale on Feb. 28, 1983 . As such, Black Rock now has the top two telecasts in U.S. history. Last year, NBC set the Super Bowl mark with some 98.7 million viewers for its coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers'...

Saints' Super Bowl win nips 'MASH' finale for most-watched show ever

Super Bowl Sets Ratings Record; 'M*A*S*H' No Longer Most-Watched
By Mark Memmott Sunday's Super Bowl game between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts "was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of M*A*S*H to become the most-watched program in television history," the Associated Press just reported. According to the AP, "The Nielsen Co. estimated Monday that 106.5 million people watched. ... That beats the M*A*S*H finale, which had 105.97 million viewers in an era when there were fewer television sets." In case you...

Which Super Bowl Commercial Was the Funniest?
The New Orleans Saints had an amazing game on Sunday, beating out the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. But the action of Super Bowl 44 wasn't just on the field -- it was in between plays when some amazing commercials from Doritos, Monster.com and PopSecret/Emerald Nuts aired. There were plenty of memorable commercials, but we've picked five that had us cracking up. PopSecret and Emerald Nuts combined forces and showed humans doing tricks for snacks. Their tag line was "Awesome + Awesome = Awesomer."...

The New Orleans Saints Win Super Bowl XLIV Against the Indianapolis Colts
New Orleans Saints for winning the 2010 Super Bowl!!! This is definitely a good look for New Orleans and an even better look for the Saints for making their first trip to the Super Bowl count (and having a 14 point victory over the team everyone thought had this in the bag). Click here for a complete recap of the game and check out a few pics below…

Sports books expected to post win on Super Bowl
Related Content Las Vegas sports books didn't score a monumental victory in the New Orleans Saints' 31-17 victory against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV Sunday. But most of them didn't lose, either. Although the Nevada Gaming Control Board won't release the official figures until later in the week, sports book directors around the Las Vegas valley reported a small win Monday. "Overall, I was pleased with the result," said John Avello, race and sports book director at Wynn Las Vegas. ...

Super Bowl XLIV: Most Watched TV Program Ever
The 2010 NFL Super Bowl was the most watched television program in American history. Roughly 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts in South Florida yesterday. CBS had the broadcast and, as AgencySpy points out , aired plenty of promos for CBS programming, including an ad for CBS News that ran during the big game. The record was previously held by the 1983 series finale of M*A*S*H (105.97 million). CBS News and Sports President Sean McManus said...

Was That the Biggest Super Bowl Ever?
If David Letterman and Jay Leno were hoping to keep their thing with Oprah secret, they picked the wrong venue. Last night's Super Bowl—and Super Bowl commercial-fest —was kinda, sorta popular. The New Orleans Saints' upending of the favored Indianapolis Colts scored the highest overnight ratings in 23 years, CBS said today. It's not yet known exactly how many people tuned in, but we're going to go out on a limb, and guess a whole lot. (The Hollywood Reporter guessed 100...

Super Bowl XLIV: Most Watched Program EVER!
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Jay-Z, Latifah, Underwood rock Super Bowl
A tuxedo-clad Jay-Z kicked off the Super Bowl. He collaborated with an orchestra for a special version of his hit "Run This Town." Queen Latifah followed with a patriotic run-through of "America the Beautiful." Dressed in white Carrie Underwood channeled the style of Elvis Presley as she delivered the national anthem. The stands were full of celebrities rooting for their teams: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were for the Saints, while Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and Taylor Lautner, who...

Carrie Underwood and Queen Latifah in Pumped Up Ponytails at Super Bowl XLIV
Queen Latifah and Carrie Underwood belt it out in ponytails at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Florida on February 7, 2010. Photos: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images, Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com Queen Latifah and Carrie Underwood may have kicked off Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Florida last night by singing soulful renditions of "America the Beautiful" and the National Anthem, but it wasn't just their powerful voices that caught our attention. These two divas proved that they could hang with the guys...

Kendra Wilkinson Explains Crying After Colts Super Bowl Loss
Kendra Wilkinson has slammed rumors she cried and stormed out of the Sun Life Stadium because the Indianapolis Colts lost the Super Bowl to the New Orleans Saints.

Kendra Wilkinson Crying At Super Bowl
Kendra Wilkinson was reportedly so upset that her hubby Hank Baskett’s team, the Indianapolis Colts, lost Sunday’s Super Bowl that she was photographed crying with her baby in her arms. Read more on this story below. Kendra’s husband

Kendra Wilkinson Super Bowl Meltdown?
It was a rough night for Reality TV couple Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett. Hank's team lost the Super Bowl title -- and Hank's flub during the game didn't make things any better for his Indianapolis Colts. But did Hank's disappointing loss lead to Kendra having a post-Super Bowl meltdown? Internet gossip sites say yes. Kendra says no. Kendra was photographed crying her eyes out while she was leaving the stadium on Sunday night, while the couple's baby was wrapped in a blanket in her arms. ...

Record 106.5 million Americans watch Super Bowl
Los Angeles (Reuters) - A record 106.5 million Americans watched the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's Super Bowl game, setting a New high for any U.S. television broadcast, early ratings showed on Monday.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Put On A PDA Performance At The Super Bowl
The legal move follows weeks of speculation about their five-year relationship though Jolie, 34, and Pitt, 46, have previously ignored growing rumours that all is not well. Their denial comes just hours after the Hollywood couple took their eldest son Maddox, eight, to watch the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami yesterday, in a very public display of affection. During the game, the couple were seen kissing, hugging and laughing together as they...

NFL: Slow but steady Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Super Bowl victory
After 43 years of futility and one of the finest quarterbacking performances ever delivered in a Super Bowl, Drew Brees made sure there's no need to ask "Who dat?" anymore. From now on the answer to "Who dat?" is: nobody or "Drew dat." "We just believed in ourselves and we knew that we had an entire city and maybe an entire country behind us," he said after being voted MVP in New Orleans' 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts. "What can I say? I tried to imagine what...

Hot or Not: Queen Latifah at the Super Bowl
A slimmed down Queen Latifah wore a sliver jacket, jeans, and stiletto boots to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl last night. Was it an outfit fit for a Queen? Let us know below! Previously: Beyoncé Tagged as: Queen Latifah national anthem , Queen Latifah skinny , Queen Latifah Super Bowl , Queen Latifah Weight Loss , QueenLatifahNationalAnthem , QueenLatifahSkinny , QueenLatifahSuperBowl , QueenLatifahWeightLoss PRINT