'House of Pain' Smash Ratings

Despite last week's unfavorable reviews, the premiere of Tyler Perry's House of Payne became TBS' highest-rated sitcom ever for the network.


The president of Turner Entertainment Networks, Steve Koonin, had this to say:

"We weren't expecting the best of all time. We had high hopes, but even our highest hopes were exceeded."

Apparently the show not only scored the highest ratings ever but became the leading scripted series telecast so far this year viewed by ages ranging from from 18-49 and 25-54.

So what does this all mean? A few things I suppose:

1. To Perry: Kudos to you! The folks over at TBS are probably kissing your a** now because you made good on your end of this 100 episode deal. You successfully convinced your Madea followers and the whole state of Atlanta to tune into this flop.

2. To TBS: Great! You scored your No. 1 highest rated show ever for your network. And with a black show! Who would have thunk? Now maybe you will consider adding some more color to your line-up. Give me a call TBS people. I have a couple of original scripts I can share.

3. To the viewers: Well, unfortunately this means we will probably have to endure a full season if not two before a possible cancel. Joy!

My thoughts? As the saying goes: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me! I will not be tuning in this week.