‘Sons Of Liberty’ Finale Draws 3.3 Million Viewers

By R. Thomas Umstead
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History’s Revolutionary War-themed mini-series Sons Of Liberty captured 3.3 million viewers in its finale.

The series, which profiles the lives of a young Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Dr. Joseph Warren as they led the Revolutionary War, also averaged 3.1 million viewers, 1.3 million adults 25-54 and 1.1 million adults 18-49 over its three-night run, said network officials.

Last night’s series finale viewership matched the series' Monday night’s premiere audience and was the most watched show on cable Tuesday night, said the network.

The series was produced by Stephen David Entertainment for History.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.