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Article: Thank you, America, for despising 'Kid Nation'
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- November 4, 2007
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Congratulations to the viewing public for telling CBS that
Americans don't appreciate a network exploiting kids for crass
financial gain. The controversial, misguided and misleading CBS show
"Kid Nation" premiered in mid-September with modest ratings, but in
subsequent weeks, the public has rightfully turned away from the
show, sending the ratings into the tank. The show has consistently
lost audience, down about 25 percent from its debut. In the key 18-
49 demographic, the show now finishes last among major networks in
the time slot.
The show may just be suffering from the Katie Couric effect --
unable to meet lofty expectations created from an over-hyped
buildup. More likely, however, ...