SNL's Jim Carrey episode got HUGE ratings!

And let me tell you, that episode deserved the ratings it got! Those who tuned it could not have been disatisfied with an episode like that (especially if they were Jim Carrey fans).

This one was written by Taran Killam (which is why Taran is in it):



Here's the article:
Jim Carrey’s long-awaited SNL return boosted the show to its largest audience among young viewers in over two years.

With Carrey at the helm (hosting for the first time since 1996), and music from Grammy nominated The Black Keys, SNL scored an impressive overnight rating of 7.8/18—the highest household numbers since the Betty White/Jay-Z episode last May (8.8/21).

Among advertiser-worshiped 18-49 year olds, SNL posted a 5.4 rating / 20 share—the best numbers in that category since the November 2008 episode featuring Ben Affleck/David Cook (as well as a cameo from Presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain).

NBC’s prime-time programming—the Jets/Colt NFL Wild Card Playoff Game—was a mixed blessing, delaying the show by 15 minutes but providing a substantial lead-in audience.

From:
http://www.saturday-night-live.com/2011/01/big-ratings-jim-carrey-snl/

Enjoy!