Television viewers also cast votes in their respective countries through telephone hotlines, which count for half the final tally.

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The DVD bundles the first five episodes of the TV series onto a single disc, allowing viewers to quickly become familiar with the cast of characters and even get a bit more into the core storyline with episodes 4 and 5.

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Though less likely to cast ballots, World Wrestling Entertainment viewers tend to skew Democrat as well.

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Some 4.9 million viewers tuned in to see old and new cast members coexist in the posh Beverly Hills ZIP code, leading the fledging network to a rare full-night victory among adults aged 18 to 34, according to preliminary Nielsen results.

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Is PETA even aware that most viewers of the show tune in to distinguish themselves from the cast members?

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In the meantime, however, the duo and their cast had a message to share with fans and future viewers alike.

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To drum up interest among TV and Web viewers, cable carriers and digital providers are being offered extras such as cast interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and clips with directorial commentary.

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Despite a host of tweaks to the rules, tone and cast of the show, Idol felt a lot like the show 25 million-plus viewers have been tuning in to for nearly a decade.

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In addition to an audience of some 4 million viewers tuning into the Viacom-owned cable network, the top-rated docudrama has made stars out of its cast.

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The premiere episode of season four, following the cast overseas, broke the record for the largest audience for an MTV premiere with 8.8 million viewers, according to Us Magazine.

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