‘Hatfields and McCoys’ Series Sets Cable TV Record
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“Hatfields & McCoys,” History channel’s miniseries about the famous family feud, drew a record cable audience to its premiere and encore showings last night.
The program attracted more than 13.9 million viewers to become the most-watched non-sports telecast on an ad-supported cable network, History channel owner A&E Television Networks said today in a statement. More than 17 million people watched the debut and encore showing, A&E said.