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Gayle King's Space Trip Boosts CBS Mornings, Then Fades

4/24/2025

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CBS Mornings soared to 3.9 million viewers last week, fueled by Gayle King's controversial space trip. However, the excitement was short-lived as the show returned to third place with an average of 2.453 million viewers. While the costly flight drew criticism, it also delivered Blue Origin valuable publicity and potential government contracts.

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CBS Mornings soared to 3.9 million viewers last week, fueled by Gayle King's controversial space trip. However, the excitement was short-lived as the show returned to third place with an average of 2.453 million viewers. While the costly flight drew criticism, it also delivered Blue Origin valuable publicity and potential government contracts.