“The Problem with Jon Stewart,” which launched on AppleTV+ in September, appears to be a flop, as it trails far behind its competitors on broadcast and cable TV, according to Bloomberg. (Or it may be a hit; more on this in a moment.)
The show’s first episode was seen by just 180,000 US homes in the first week it debuted last fall, measurement firm Samba TV said. That number dropped to 78% to 40,000 by its fifth episode, which aired in early March. By comparison, an episode in March of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” was seen in 844,000 U.S. homes, Samba TV says.
On the other hand, quoting unnamed “sources,” Entertainment Weekly said the show is the No. 1 unscripted series on Apple TV+, citing “sources.”
And Molly Thompson, head of unscripted and documentaries at Apple TV+, told Bloomberg that “We are thrilled that ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’ has resonated with viewers all over the world. The series has sparked complex conversations about critical issues, and we’re proud to team with Jon for season two and beyond.”
Here’s Apple’s description of The Problem With Jon Stewart: The series explores complex topics through the differing perspectives of stakeholders, experts and individuals confronting these challenges. About Apple TV+
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For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free. For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.
When individual people have to pay is much different than getting a corporate sponsor. The people do not feel obligated to support somebody who’s pedigree is his only asset. Wish the talk media would be like the portion of the entertainment industry that has live shows, determine real quick who has what the people want. People vote with their feet.