The New Orleans Saints continue to post most impressive victories. After handling the Colts last night to win the Super Bowl, and in convincing fashion, they are now being credited with beating the ever popular MASH TV program for the most watched TV program in the history of television.
Since 1983, the greatest viewed TV show was the finale of MASH, one of the greatest series of all times. I vividly still remember watching that finale. It was brilliant; it was emotional and the end of MASH felt like a great loss for her fans. It is an amazing testament to the staying power of MASH that this record has endured 27 years.
Alan Alda, the star of the show who played the role of Hawkeye Pierce, took notice of the record breaking TV viewership of last night's game and credits the Saints. In other words, 106.5 million viewers were not tuning in to see Indianapolis. Alda believes it was the Saints and the feel good story of a city on the mend that pumped up viewership.
Alda said, "I'm happy for New Orleans and I hope it gives even more to cheer about to a city I love." Notice; he mentions New Orleans and New Orleans alone.
Is it possible we could say, move over Dallas; the real "America's team" is the New Orleans Saints? I think so.
So another record is added to the record breaking year of the NFL Super Bowl World Champions; the New Orleans Saints.
By the way, a big victory parade is tomorrow in the heart of New Orleans. Unlike other bland victory parades across the country, this will be a grand Mardi Gras celebration of floats and throws and bands and a route that stretches about 5 + miles through the C.B.D.
I think I'll get off the computer now and go watch the Super Bowl again. I just love the ending!
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