TV Viewing Hits Record High

According to the A.C. Nielsen Company -- the ratings guys -- an average American has their TV on about 5 hours every day... But according to Syracuse University's Robert Thompson, their attention isn't always directed toward the screen.

Deciphering Why We Watch Audio Embed: PRI & WNYC's program The Takeaway 1/4/11, Hosts: John Hockenberry & Celeste Headlee.

London-based pop was overshadowed by floor-thumping disco in 1978 when Terry Thomas & company released Charlie's 3rd album: "Lines."