History's 'The World Wars' Draws 3.4 Million Viewers

By R. Thomas Umstead
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History's The World Wars drew 3.4 million total viewers during its Memorial Day premiere, the network said Tuesday.

The six-hour documentary series also drew 1.4 million adults 25-54 and 1.3 million adults 18-49 during the first of its three-night episodes.The series examines the both World Wars through the eyes of such powerful men during the period like Roosevelt, Hitler, Mussolini and Churchill. President Obama introduced the first of the series’ three nights.

Narrated by Jeremy Renner, the series  features interviews with active political figures such as Sen. John McCain, General Colin Powell, British Prime Minister John Major and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.

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.