Subject: Re: ABC did not kill Twin Peaks
From: MXL4@psuvm.psu.edu
Date: 1991-05-15, 05:31
Newsgroups: alt.tv.twin-peaks

Ah, fodder for alt.folklore.urban.  Having been given a first hand look
at Neilsen's operation, and having done surveys in a number of environments,
the only comment I have is, "My, they do it well."

The biggest problem with the reliability of Neilsen, et al., data is that the
respondents are self-rejecting.  I.e., the sampling plan A.C. uses is intended
to produce a representative audience.  But who refuses to have the monitoring
equipment installed, to complete forms, etc., injects bias.  Furthermore,
as things stand, only real time viewing counts--and as we all know, many TP
fans delay-tape their viewing.  Add cultural factors to this brew, and we get
what we have:  a loyal, vocal, but-not-that-large and slightly-out-of-the-
mainstream audience.

Lynch chose to be different.  We find the results fantastic; many do not.
Sounds like "Dune" redux.

                             Mostly THE BEAR

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