THE INFORMATION YOU REQUESTED IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Accessing this information requires a subscription to HollywoodReporter.com.

TiVo numbers spike with Letterman confession


October 09, 2009 If it wasn't for its time-shifting abilities -- and that of its DVR clones -- audiences might not have been able to revisit David Letterman's alleged blackmail-induced confession, or his apology about said confession four days later. TiVo said time-shifted ratings among its users spiked 75% during the 10 minutes Letterman confessed his sexual dalliances during his Oct. 1 show. Also, the fact that CBS, a few hours earlier, had telegraphed what Letterman had in store that night probably prompted lots of TiVo users to record the show.

Subscribe to the Hollywood Reporter and see the entertainment industry from its best angle: the inside looking out. Complete access to real-time news and exclusive analysis that goes behind the scenes from film to television, home video to digital media.

   Subscribe now.

If you're a subscriber log in here

Note:
You must be using a "cookie enabled" browser in order to access the members-only areas. If you have disabled cookie use in your browser, you must enable it before entering your authentication info. For more info click here.

Current Print Subscriber?
Click Here to upgrade your subscription to include online access.

Have a Question?
If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service department at (888) 900-3782 or (323) 525-2113, or email mailbox@hollywoodreporter.com.