Classic Westerns 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Gunsmoke' Top Streamed TV Shows of 2024

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Classic Westerns 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Gunsmoke' Top Streamed TV Shows of 2024
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Nielsen reports reveal that 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Gunsmoke' dominated streaming viewership in 2024, surpassing even popular films. 'Little House on the Prairie' amassed 13.3 billion minutes watched on Peacock, particularly attracting adults aged 35-64. 'Gunsmoke' garnered 10.23 billion minutes on Peacock/Paramount+, with strong viewership among Black audiences and viewers over 50. Both shows received Nielsen's ARTEY Legacy Award for their enduring appeal. This success coincides with Netflix's announcement to reboot 'Little House on the Prairie' with a modern take.

A pair of iconic TV shows were among the top streamed programs for viewers last year based on a new Nielsen report."Little House on the Prairie," which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, aired on NBC from 1974 to 1983. The TV western raked in 13.3 billion minutes of viewing time on Peacock last year, with Nielsen noting that adults 35–64 years old accounted for 63% of the show’s overall viewing total.

Both shows earned Nielsen’s ARTEY Legacy Award, which recognizes enduring, timeless programs that continue to entertain and captivate audiences, according to the report. Separately, "Little House on the Prairie" and "Gunsmoke" even had a higher viewership among audiences than the top steamed films in 2024, which were "Moana" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" . Netflix recently announced its plans to reboot "Little House on the Prairie.

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