I have not a clue about US raitings, but it looks like the premiere was a success??!!
A butt photo or video, whether the derriere belongs to Justin Bieber or Kim Kardashian or other celebrities, is sure to attract viewer or internet surfer attention.
This was again proven by actor Milo Ventimiglia whose butt exposure in the premiere episode of “This Is Us” on Tuesday is being credited by NBC for the show’s high rating. Entertainment Weekly reported that the pilot episode was watched by 10 million viewers and got a 2.8 rating among adults 18-49.
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