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Looking back...Primetime Ratings from the 80's


Paul Raven

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In a way, I think pitting “Knight Rider” against “Dallas” on Friday nights was smart counter-programming.  On the one hand, I’m sure a lot of male viewers enjoyed watching Larry Hagman/J.R.  But, on the other hand, there might’ve been just as many men out there who weren’t comfortable with watching a soap opera.  For those viewers, therefore, KR was a perfect antidote.

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Knight Rider scheduling

1982/83: Friday 9 pm, head-to-head w/ Dallas. No episode finished ahead of Dallas. Final rating below the Top 30, but renewed for season 2.

1983/84: Sunday 8 pm. Final rating 25th, tied w/ CBS Tuesday Movie, Webster (first season), Alice, Hardcastle and McCormick (first season).

1984/85: Sunday 8 pm, head-to-head w/ Murder, She Wrote (first season). September 30, 1984 Knight Rider season 3 premiere tied w/ Murder, She Wrote series premiere. Final rating below the Top 30.

1985/86: September-December 1985 Friday 8 pm. January-April 1986 Friday 9 pm, head-to-head w/ Dallas. No episode at Friday 9 pm finished ahead of Dallas. Final rating below the Top 30. Cancelled.

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