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Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:07 pm EDT

FavreFest '09 was the highest rated cable TV show ever

By MJD

You folks certainly do love your Brett Favre(notes).

Last night's Monday Night Football game between the Packers and Vikings was the most-watched program in cable history, drawing in 21.8 million viewers. That comes out to a 15.3 rating.

Perhaps even more mind-blowing? The rating in Green Bay was a 49.7. The rating in Minneapolis was 58.3. Those numbers are Super Bowl-esque.

What's it mean for you, the viewer? Well, if you think ESPN turned up the hype machine for this one, wait until you see what Fox does for the November 1st rematch at Lambeau. In the days leading up to that one, I wouldn't be surprised to see Favre guest-starring on "Fringe," single-handedly bringing down a biological terrorist group, or on "House," curing cancer with his magical stubble, and talking House into going to church every Sunday.

In related news that isn't being as widely-reported, it was also the biggest crowd we've ever had for a Monday Night live blog. Some of you were even sober.

The man puts fannies in the seats, and he glues eyes to televisions. This will not be lost on other networks.

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  1. Mike
    1. Posted by Mike Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:25 pm EDT

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    give us what we want !!!!!! FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE
  2. YGM
    2. Posted by YGM Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    1rst noooooooooooooo go PATS defend your record...
  3. jeffreybeckmann
    3. Posted by jeffreybeckmann Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    Im a huge Packer fan, and an even bigger Brett fan. I was glad to see him play so well. Face it critics, the guys still got it!!! Any chance they move that Nov. 1st game to Sunday night prime time??
  4. Andy H
    4. Posted by Andy H Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    is there a chance of that? I didn't think the flex scheduling started so soon
  5. OMGOBAMA
    5. Posted by OMGOBAMA Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:55 pm EDT

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    MJD Great blog, please dont let Chris Chase writte another blog that dude is horrible.
  6. byob4me222
    6. Posted by byob4me222 Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    FAVRE 24/7. I love it !!!!!!!!!! Was there lst night and it was f'ing ELECTRIC, SUPER-BOWL ESQUE!! I cant wait to be there Nov 1. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FAVRE 24/7!!!!!!!!!!
  7. The FINISHER
    7. Posted by The FINISHER Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    brett farve is the man good for him doin the deed and showing the packers whats up
  8. Ummmm
    8. Posted by Ummmm Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    I watched for Aaron Rodgers.
    (Seriously)
  9. Cephlon E
    9. Posted by Cephlon E Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:12 pm EDT

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    Love how everyone was rooting for him to just retire and stay retired now they can't get enough Farve. Glad the legend came back and glad he put on that performance. For a guy soon to be 40 and doing what he does some just don't realize that those moments don't come around often.
  10. Herman
    10. Posted by Herman Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:18 pm EDT

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    I could have thrown 3 TDs with the proctect he received! Swap Favre & Rodgers and the Vikings win by 20.
    I thought Rodgers handled that crazy situation better than Favre ever did in the "Roller Dome". Favre had his night
    in comfortable suroundings, not so Nov 1!!!
  11. Anrkist
    11. Posted by Anrkist Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    I couldn't really make out what the announcers were saying, just slob slob slob, gulp.
  12. jonforpresident04
    12. Posted by jonforpresident04 Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:55 pm EDT

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    I will always cheer for Brett Favre. Also, JefferyBeckmann--I want that game to be moved, too, but I don't think the flex will have started yet. Maybe they'll make an exception. The rating would be off the charts.
  13. bike5151
    13. Posted by bike5151 Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:56 pm EDT

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    Old #4 had a great night.but,when he has to play in the cold He won't do squat
  14. jonforpresident04
    14. Posted by jonforpresident04 Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:56 pm EDT

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    I also think that moron above my post posted in the wrong blog.
  15. HELLBILLY
    15. Posted by HELLBILLY Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    Still a Champion, working class guys hero. FAVRE.
  16. JamieYaheard
    16. Posted by JamieYaheard Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    Clearly NBC will get the game because the NFL has the power to move that game to the nightcap as there isn't one yet... Pay attention... honestly...
  17. JamieYaheard
    17. Posted by JamieYaheard Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:07 pm EDT

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    The only game that might get considered that week would be Giants/Philly... This game is getting flexed to prime time... NFL loves huge numbers... It starts that week too.. how convenient...
  18. Victorious
    18. Posted by Victorious Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:21 pm EDT

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    tell romo to go find jesssica two bobble heads belong together and put the real quartrerback in that kitna hes ready to prove himself on hte field. tell romo to take that ass back to mexico with the bobble head. he needs another corona and this is from a die hard cowboy fan disappointed in romos performance on sunday.
  19. Victorious
    19. Posted by Victorious Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    tell romo to go find jesssica two bobble heads belong together and put the real quartrerback in that kitna hes ready to prove himself on hte field. tell romo to take that ass back to mexico with the bobble head. he needs another corona and this is from a die hard cowboy fan disappointed in romos performance on sunday.
  20. VincentB
    20. Posted by VincentB Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    It was a good game.
  21. toddshorts@...
    21. Posted by toddshorts@... Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:04 pm EDT

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    go ravens and hey when will we ever get any calls are way ,not the same game i remember from the 80's the nfl is getting to soft and boreing to watch a qb is a player liek ray lewis said he gets paid the same so take a hit might as well make special rules for point guards in basketball or pitchers in baseball
  22. Patrick
    22. Posted by Patrick Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:18 pm EDT

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    Favre is still a diva and a prick. They won't get through the Saints.
  23. Liver Paste
    23. Posted by Liver Paste Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:23 pm EDT

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    I enjoyed the game, and Favre was spectacular. I just wish the Packer defense had a little more pass rush.
    I look forward to the meeting in November, so Favre, stay healthy. It was great entertainment regardless, and i know the re-match will not disappoint.
  24. wsoprocks
    24. Posted by wsoprocks Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:33 pm EDT

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    Say all you want about all his off the field drama, the guy still has it.

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