Americans watch 142 hours of TV a month
Fact recorded on: November 24, 2008. Categories: Television.
Nielsen Media Research found that an average American watches 142 hours of TV in a month. Last season the typical home had a television on for 8:18 each day. Americans aged 65 and up watch more than 196 hours per month.
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