By Joe Concha - 09/20/16 12:04 PM EDT
The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump promises to be the most watched ever, with an audience that could exceed 80 to 100 million people, according to experts interviewed by The Hill.
A debate with an audience of 100 million would be something never seen before in politics and would be a figure close to what the Super Bowl gets.
The figure would be even more remarkable in an era in which Americans have countless cable and streaming selections from which to choose.
The finale of “MASH” is the only television show that has hit the 100 million mark. Last year’s Super Bowl that saw Denver beat Carolina won 111.9 viewers, while Katy Perry’s performance at the 2015 Super Bowl won 118.5 million viewers.
more
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/296818-trump-clinton-debate-expected-to-shatter-ratings-records
