The Weekend Mumbo: Could TV records tumble thanks to the Matildas?

In February, 1983, the final episode of long-running war drama/comedy MASH was watched on 72% of the television sets in New York City – a ratings record that stands to this day.

A few minutes after the two-and-a-half hour episode aired, 1.2 billion litres of extra water flooded the city’s water mains. 

Not only was all of New York tuning into the heart-rending finale, they were simultaneously holding their bladders while doing so.

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