Monday, March 5, 2012

`Idol' saluting Frank Sinatra a ratings dud

Memo to "American Idol" producers: In 2010, Lady Gaga beats Frank Sinatra.

`Ol Blue Eyes was another generation's idol, certainly bigger than Gaga in his day. But last Tuesday's "American Idol" devoted to his songs was seen by 17.5 million viewers, the least-watched regularly scheduled episode of the competition since 2003, the Nielsen Co. said.

The next night when Lady Gaga was the featured performer, the audience size increased by 2.1 million people, Nielsen said.

Generally this season, Tuesday "Idol" shows have outdrawn Wednesday ones, so it seems a clear indication that Sinatra's songs, even as arranged by Harry …

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