THE RATINGS PROJECT (TRP) - MISS UNIVERSE 2012

Hitfix, 20-Dec-2012: The two-hour performance finale of "The X Factor" got only a small bump over last week's Wednesday show, but it still had no trouble beating NBC's Miss Universe Pageant and leading the night in all measures. Note, if you care, that Miss Universe hit a four-year high in viewers and was up from last year among young viewers, though last year's show aired in September and from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.  More at Hitfix website.

Editorial Note from Dean Harris: This information leads to the suggestion that the telecast works very well as a holiday event airing in an earlier time slot.