Oxygen’s ‘Preachers Of L.A.’ Delivers 1.1 Million Viewers

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Oxygen’s reality series Preachers Of L.A. drew 1.1 million viewers in its Wednesday night debut, the network announced Thursday.

The series, which profiles the lifestyles and ministries of six Los Angeles-based  pastors, also delivered the female-targeted network’s second highest-rated series premiere in network’s history among women 25-54, said Oxygen officials, making it the fifth most watched series on cable within the demo.

Preachers of L.A. also chimed in as the 2nd most-watched social cable reality program in primetime, said network officials.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.