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In the late 1980s, television viewership in the United States was extremely high, with approximately 90% of households owning a TV. On average, Americans watched around 7 hours of television per day during this period. Popular shows like "The Cosby Show" and "Cheers" contributed to significant viewership numbers, with millions tuning in weekly for prime-time programming. Overall, television was a dominant form of entertainment in American culture at that time.

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