Times staff writer Zan Dubin contributed to this report. PBS spokesman Harry Forbes said the network had “paid more for (rights to the concert) than for any other program acquired specifically for fund-raising.” He declined to say how much, as did the concert producer, Tibor Rudas. The fund-raising and ratings did not come without a price, however. ![]() Duggan hailed the event as “a brilliant success that underscores the power of public television to bring the best to enthusiastic millions who love the best.” The live broadcast Saturday even beat the three major commercial networks in San Francisco, San Diego and Phoenix, PBS said. The network said that “The Three Tenors” was seen by 18 million people in the United States during its various telecasts last weekend. The show was a ratings hit, by PBS standards. KCET’s Goen, however, denied that the video release had anything to do with the station’s decision. Most PBS stations usually have a pledge drive in August, but stations took the opportunity to raise money now, perhaps because “The Three Tenors” concert is scheduled to be released on video and laser disc Aug. New York’s WNET raised $414,786 over its pledge weekend, which included the live broadcast at 11 p.m., a rebroadcast the following night at 8 and a repeat airing of the first “Three Tenors” concert from March, 1990, in Rome. “This is definitely something out of the ballpark,” exulted Tina Bachemin, a spokeswoman at KQED in San Francisco, which reported a record 4,000 pledges last weekend for $361,000. XCEL Rubber Drum Practice Pad for Any Surface - Snare, Bass and Electric Drum Kit - Portable Silencer Pads For Kids & Adults - 11 Inch Round x 3/8 Inch Thick. Officials at other stations were equally ecstatic.
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