Once again, American Idol lived up to its reputation as a juggernaut -- or large, overpowering, destructive force -- by drawing more viewers during Wednesday's night telecast than all of the other major networks combined. According to recent Nielsen ratings, American Idol drew 36.9 million viewers total, leaving ABC, CBS, NBC and the CW Network all out in the cold.While Idol's numbers continue to be impressive, the biggest ratings this week so far went to President George W. Bush's State of the Union Address with a reported 45.5 million viewers.
From where I stand, it sure looks like the American people love to watch their American football, their American President, and of course, American Idol.
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