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Brian Damage · 06-07-2007, 09:45 PM

The debut of TBS' "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" on Wednesday night chalked up a sitcom record for ad-supported cable in total households and various young-adult demos.
The first half-hour of "Payne" scored 5.2 million viewers, and the second half-hour notched a record 5.8 million.

The second half-hour's performance also earned ad-supported cable records for demos of 18-34 (1.4 million), 18-49 (3.06 million), people 25-54 (2.985 million) and households (3.33 million).

TBS has "Payne" exclusively until Fall 2008, when it will have to share the comedy with TV stations throughout the country, which have pre-bought the series and will play it at least five times a week.

"Payne" deals with a curmudgeonly fire chief who presides over a multigenerational household.

TVFactFan · 06-07-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

The debut of TBS' "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" on Wednesday night chalked up a sitcom record for ad-supported cable in total households and various young-adult demos.
The first half-hour of "Payne" scored 5.2 million viewers, and the second half-hour notched a record 5.8 million.

The second half-hour's performance also earned ad-supported cable records for demos of 18-34 (1.4 million), 18-49 (3.06 million), people 25-54 (2.985 million) and households (3.33 million).

TBS has "Payne" exclusively until Fall 2008, when it will have to share the comedy with TV stations throughout the country, which have pre-bought the series and will play it at least five times a week.

"Payne" deals with a curmudgeonly fire chief who presides over a multigenerational household.

ALL shows who make their debut scores high numbers-lol That's nothing new

MLBonTBS · 06-08-2007, 10:59 AM

I think this just goes to show you how strongly a show like this does in the African-American community. TBS 17 saw huge ratings in Atlanta when they aired this show last year, that's why they made such a huge deal to buy over 100 episodes.

Pavan · 06-08-2007, 11:17 AM

Solomon, this show did more than DOUBLE of the African American comedies on The CW Mondays. Plus it grew from episode to episode, 5.21 to 5.82 million. You're right, next week is key, but it is still the highest rated sitcom ever on cable...that includes repeats of hit sitcoms like Seinfeld, etc.

TVFactFan · 06-09-2007, 12:51 AM

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Solomon, this show did more than DOUBLE of the African American comedies on The CW Mondays. Plus it grew from episode to episode, 5.21 to 5.82 million. You're right, next week is key, but it is still the highest rated sitcom ever on cable...that includes repeats of hit sitcoms like Seinfeld, etc.

The Key is Next Week, and I want to see those Numbers

Brian Damage · 06-09-2007, 11:02 AM

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The Key is Next Week, and I want to see those Numbers

Well obviously, the numbers will decrease, the question is how much?

Stuck In The '70's · 06-09-2007, 11:11 AM

I didn't see the show so I don't know if it's a good show or a bad one but I think it is good news for the sitcom. It does show that their is still an audience out there for this sort of entertainment.

Brian Damage · 06-09-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

I didn't see the show so I don't know if it's a good show or a bad one but I think it is good news for the sitcom. It does show that their is still an audience out there for this sort of entertainment.

Exactly, well said.

ThomasE · 06-12-2007, 01:17 PM

This is my kind of entertainment. I hope that it does well. Ted Turner favored Perry for the deal with this show.

TVFactFan · 06-12-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

This is my kind of entertainment. I hope that it does well. Ted Turner favored Perry for the deal with this show.

What is it about the show that you find entertaining?

Stuck In The '70's · 06-12-2007, 07:48 PM

I finally watched the first episode over the weekend. It was On-Demand . Their were parts of it I thought were funny but all in all I thought it was mediocre. I've seen sitcoms that were a lot worst though. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to watch it .

TVFactFan · 06-12-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

I finally watched the first episode over the weekend. It was On-Demand . Their were parts of it I thought were funny but all in all I thought it was mediocre. I've seen sitcoms that were a lot worst though. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to watch it .

The only time I laughed is when the lady told curtis he looked like he was about to do an ad for dark and ugly when he bleached his teeth and cut his hair-lol

ThomasE · 06-13-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

What is it about the show that you find entertaining?

No. I have not seen it yet. I think I said that in another post. I am just trying to be positive.

Basically, I am putting my fingers in my ears so I can't hear the negative. You know, kind of like, "la la la". "I'm not listening1" I really hope that I can challenge the negative opinions after watching the show. PLEEEAAASSE let me like the show. LOL.

TVFactFan · 06-13-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

No. I have not seen it yet. I think I said that in another post. I am just trying to be positive.

Basically, I am putting my fingers in my ears so I can't hear the negative. You know, kind of like, "la la la". "I'm not listening1" I really hope that I can challenge the negative opinions after watching the show. PLEEEAAASSE let me like the show. LOL.

The only problem with the show is the ugly crazy looking uncle

Stuck In The '70's · 06-13-2007, 09:51 PM

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The only problem with the show is the ugly crazy looking uncle

He isn't top billed but it seems like it's his show. lol

06-07-2007, 09:45 PM	#1
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	'Payne' premiere sets sitcom record The debut of TBS' "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" on Wednesday night chalked up a sitcom record for ad-supported cable in total households and various young-adult demos. The first half-hour of "Payne" scored 5.2 million viewers, and the second half-hour notched a record 5.8 million. The second half-hour's performance also earned ad-supported cable records for demos of 18-34 (1.4 million), 18-49 (3.06 million), people 25-54 (2.985 million) and households (3.33 million). TBS has "Payne" exclusively until Fall 2008, when it will have to share the comedy with TV stations throughout the country, which have pre-bought the series and will play it at least five times a week. "Payne" deals with a curmudgeonly fire chief who presides over a multigenerational household. __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

06-08-2007, 11:17 AM	#4
Pavan Administrator Forum Celebrity SO News/Reviews Director Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,005	Solomon, this show did more than DOUBLE of the African American comedies on The CW Mondays. Plus it grew from episode to episode, 5.21 to 5.82 million. You're right, next week is key, but it is still the highest rated sitcom ever on cable...that includes repeats of hit sitcoms like Seinfeld, etc. __________________ SitcomsOnline.com News Blog -- The best news out there! SitcomsOnline.com DVD Reviews -- We are #1 in reviews!

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Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,757	I didn't see the show so I don't know if it's a good show or a bad one but I think it is good news for the sitcom. It does show that their is still an audience out there for this sort of entertainment. __________________ Sonny

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ThomasE Moderator Member Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: Dallas, by way of New York in attendance at JR Ewing's funeral. Posts: 9,197	This is my kind of entertainment. I hope that it does well. Ted Turner favored Perry for the deal with this show. __________________ We love you and miss you, Mr. Larry Hagman!

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06-08-2007, 10:59 AM	#3
MLBonTBS Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Aug 03, 2006 Posts: 80	I think this just goes to show you how strongly a show like this does in the African-American community. TBS 17 saw huge ratings in Atlanta when they aired this show last year, that's why they made such a huge deal to buy over 100 episodes.

06-12-2007, 07:48 PM	#11
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,757	I finally watched the first episode over the weekend. It was On-Demand . Their were parts of it I thought were funny but all in all I thought it was mediocre. I've seen sitcoms that were a lot worst though. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to watch it .