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even Big Brother’s slipping ratings have helped CBS.

even Big Brother’s slipping ratings have helped CBS.
For the first time since the 1994 Olympics, CBS was on top in the 18 to 49 demo in the ratings, thanks to Survivor and Big Brother. That’s despite the fact that wondering “Will Karen run out of Kleenex?” is about the most interesting thing about Big Brother, the San Francisco Chronicle’s John Carman says.

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