First Presidential Debate–Massive Political Debacle
The first presidential debate of 2016 drew 84.4 million viewers across 13 networks, the biggest audience in the 60-year history of televised debates.
In 2012, 67.2 million watched the opening debate.
The 2008 figure was 52.4 million.
Tuesday’s telecast is likely to end up in between the 2008 and 2012 numbers.