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Likelihood of watching TV shows with same race lead cast in the U.S. 2017
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Likelihood of watching TV shows with same race lead cast in the U.S. 2017
Are you more or less likely to watch a television show where the lead cast (i.e., main characters) are of the same race as you?
The statistic shows the likelihood of watching a television show in which the lead cast is of the same race as the respondent in the United States as of August 2017. During the survey, 12 percent of respondents believed that they were somewhat more likely to watch a television show where the lead cast is of the same race.
Are you more or less likely to watch a television show where the lead cast (i.e., main characters) are of the same race as you?
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The statistic shows the likelihood of watching a television show in which the lead cast is of the same race as the respondent in the United States as of August 2017. During the survey, 12 percent of respondents believed that they were somewhat more likely to watch a television show where the lead cast is of the same race.
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- Release date
- August 2017
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- August 2 to August 3, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 2,230 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- August 2 to August 3, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 2,230 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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