Melania Trump speech produces lacklustre early TV ratings


  • World
  • Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

Melania Trump speaks at the Republican National Convention. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

(Reuters) - Melania Trump's big night at the Republican National Convention failed to draw bumper television audiences despite networks boosting their coverage of the gathering and husband Donald Trump promising a "showbiz" feel to the week.

According to Nielsen ratings data on Tuesday from seven leading broadcast and cable networks, an estimated 23 million people watched Monday evening's highlight during the 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. hour when Melania Trump, the wife of Republican White House contender Donald Trump, delivered her speech.

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