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"High School" sequel smashes ratings records


(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-08-20 16:52



LOS ANGELES - Disney Channel's highly anticipated "High School Musical 2"
danced its way to history Friday night when 17.24 million viewers tuned
in, making the original movie's debut the most-watched basic cable
telecast of all time.









Actors Zac Efron (L) and Vanessa Hudgens, stars of the Disney Channel
movie 'High School Musical 2,' pose at the film's premiere in Anaheim,
California August 14, 2007.[Reuters]

"Musical 2," a sequel to the successful 2006 movie that has spawned all
manner of spin-offs, surpassed the previous record holder, ESPN's "Monday
Night Football" game on September 23, 2006, which averaged 16 million
viewers.

It also shattered the previous basic cable record for an entertainment
program, surpassing the 12.5 million viewers who saw the 2001 premiere of
the TNT Western "Crossfire Trail."

Overall, "Musical 2" was the most watched program on television since the
season finale of Fox's hit drama "House" on May 29 logged 17.26 million
viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.























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