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How Much Time Do You Spend Watching TV?

The numbers are in… drum roll please… According to Nielsen Media Research, the average American watches 142 hours of TV per month. Basically, the average couch potato spends roughly six full days in front of the boob tube each month. And that number rises the older you are. According to Nielsen, Americans aged 65 and up watch more than 196 hours per month. That’s more than eight entire days of non-stop TV. The research group also found that last season the typical home had a television on for eight hours and 18 minutes each day. That’s up an hour per … Continue reading →

How the Writers’ Strike is Affecting Viewing Habits–The Truth About “The Moment of Truth”

Now that the writers’ strike has all but obliterated your regular TV viewing schedule (no need to get the kids in bed and laundry folded before “Desperate Housewives” comes on, no need to have dinner done and dishes washed before “The Office” airs) have you noticed that you’ve been spending less time in front of the boob tube? Or have you just altered what you watch? If you are like most Americans you’ve done the latter. Take a look at last week’s TV ratings and you might just be as surprised as I was to see that more than 23.2 … Continue reading →

How Carefully Do You Watch TV?

In previous blogs I mentioned the method by which I “watch” television. Typically, I utilize my ears more than my eyes. Most moms will tell you that watching television (even the news) is a rare luxury. It is for me anyway. In addition, in our home the television may be on, but that doesn’t necessarily mean someone is in front of it (one of my pet peeves). What’s more, in our household “watching” could be defined as any number of things. For example, did you know it was possible for some husbands to “watch” television through a newspaper? Or, how … Continue reading →