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Jeff Dunham Sets Comedy Central Ratings Record

Comedy Central’s “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special” became the most-watched program in the network’s history on Sunday, as 6.6 million viewers tuned in to the show.

I will admit, I love those puppets he brings out, especially Walter and Achmed the Dead Terrorist! I watched the original airing of the Christmas special, as well as the rerun immediately following. If you haven’t checked his show out, make sure to make time. Tickets for his show here in San Jose go on sale Friday, with pre-sale beginning today!

Here is the report from TV Week:

“Dunham” surpassed “South Park’s” 1998 cliffhanger resolution, “Cartman’s Mom Is Still a Dirty Slut,” which drew 6.2 million viewers.

The program also dominated the night on cable, bringing in a 3.3 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic, making it the highest-rated standup special in that age group on the channel.

Coupled with new episodes of “South Park,” “The Sarah Silverman Program” and “Chocolate News,” Comedy Central had its best week in prime-time in adults 18-49 since June 2006.

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