ABC's telenovella experiment, Ugly Betty, was watched by 16.1 million people Thursday night, making it so far the most-watched new series of the fall season. Even more impressive: it was the best debut for ABC in that time slot (with a scripted show) since Matlock in 1995. So congratulations, ABC. You've finally found a worthy follow-up to Andy Griffith. We knew you could do it!
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Comments (9)
I'm glad. I really enjoyed the show and will keep watching. Betty, Justice, and Heroes are my favorite new shows.
1 of 9 | Posted by CTVampSlayer | Posted on September 30, 2006 10:20 AM
Best new show of the season!
2 of 9 | Posted by Zharak | Posted on September 30, 2006 11:56 AM
I too enjoyed Ugly Betty. :)
3 of 9 | Posted by Terence | Posted on September 30, 2006 2:39 PM
Matlock was on ABC? Are you sure?
4 of 9 | Posted by Ubiquitous | Posted on September 30, 2006 3:30 PM
Nice!! I really like the show so far.
5 of 9 | Posted by stacyrocks | Posted on September 30, 2006 6:24 PM
It was actually a really cute show!
I had to record it and watch it later since it came on at the same time as Survivor, but I'm glad I did b/c I thoroughly enjoyed it.
6 of 9 | Posted by Shollia | Posted on October 1, 2006 10:33 PM
I thought Ugly Betty was really fun! For me, Survivor is falling to third place in the Thursday at 8 race, behind Ugly Betty and Earl/Office. I just can't get enthusiastic about Survivor anymore.
7 of 9 | Posted by biancaneve | Posted on October 2, 2006 6:31 AM
It was a pretty good show, if a little too "ABC Family" ish.
8 of 9 | Posted by EdHill | Posted on October 2, 2006 6:57 AM
although i was convinced that ugly betty looked like she was fifteen it was a cute show i hope it gets more interesting
9 of 9 | Posted by nico-co | Posted on October 2, 2006 7:18 AM