Farrah Fawcett proved she’s still a major draw for TV audiences when her special, Farrah’s Story, attracted 8.9 million viewers to NBC Friday night, according to a press release issued by the network. Although not the no. 1 network show for the evening (CBS’s Numb3rs outdistanced Fawcett, with 9.6 million people watching the procedural drama’s season finale), it was still NBC’s highest-rated Friday night program in a year, excluding the Olympics. Farrah’s Story, shot with Fawcett’s own video camera, documents the Charlie’s Angels vet’s two-and-a-half-year fight with anal cancer.
May 17
2009
07:05 PM ET
'Farrah's Story' draws nearly 9 million viewers
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So I guess we will start seeing more of this type of programming. I miss TGIF.
God bless her. I think her tragic story is an inspiration to others and will help create awareness about the disease.
This really was a sad, painful story to watch. She has tried so so hard to beat this. It breaks my heart to see her in all of that pain.
I never knew how complex treatment was.
Don’t worry, Chris: I don’t think that many celebrities would want to share the intimate details of their cancer treatment. I had no special attachment to Farrah, but found this to be incredibly moving, especially when her messed-up son came in near the end. God bless ‘em.
tgif…how do i get there??
she is a legend in her own way worrys me shes catholic and prays too mary she needs too no of the love of jesus and secure her eternity in heaven sadd to die a painful sickness disease and die and go to a hell of eternity
Although I feel sorry for her and her family, television has become a wasteland for voyeurs and dummies that most of Americans have become. What a waste of technology and minds.
Thank you for your Cancer story. I found it to be very well done and couldn’t hold back the tears for Farrah at the end. She is a remarkable person with much grace and dignity during her battle with Cancer. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Peace be with you and your loved ones.
Dearest Farrah,
When you were younger I thought you were so beautiful — but you are even more beautiful now. Your courage and faith in this battle are an inspiration for us all. If I could do anything to alleviate your suffering I would be there in an instant; but, as you said this is in God’s hands now. I am praying for you and your family – especially your beloved dad. God bless you and keep you in His tender loving hands.
PS I am a Sister of Mercy from the East coast and our Sisters here are praying for you, too. You are not alone.
Has Ms. Fawcett tried to contact the doctor who wrote, “Cancer Is A Fungus?” He is an Italian doctor who claims sodium bicarbonate can cure the body of tumors.
regarding LInda’s comment on Farah’s catholisism, Catholics do pray for intervention through Mary, and we also believe in Jesus and pray through him and to him. Farah is very brave to share her fight, and may God bless her.
Farrah, you are a hero. And, you are saving lives, there is no doubt. May God bless you, and hold you close.
I was so touched by this story.I wish there was something I could do to help Farrah.I agree with another comment that Farrah is going to save lives by making her struggle availble for viewers.I am praying for a miracle,and Farrah if you get to read these comments,know that you are loved by millions.God bless you and your family.
Farah, remember that on this journey, you must remain the Captain of your ship. From what I have seen, you are already doing so with great skill! Tell the doctors what you are feeling, and don’t be satisified with less than what you are seeking. (My dad is a pancreatic cancer survivor — it has been five years now.) You are an amazing lady! Best wishes for healing, peace and for every day to be your day, Randy W.
Dear Farrah,
You are so brave in bringing this decease out to the light, lots of people are getting aware of it because of you. May God bless you and your family.