Farrah Fawcett beats Michael Jackson in the ratings

I was sorry to hear about both deaths. However, MJ meant so many things to so many people. He was a brilliant artist, ingenius video creator, and a symbol of motown power. After the 70's, Farrah performed in maybe 10-12 movies??? Michael Jackson had a carrier that lasted over 40 years (out of 50!!!!!!!). Whatever bad he did is done - the man is dead. What we have left is this fact - the world will never experience another musical genius in the level of Michael Jackson again...ever!

I was watching this video (don't worry, I'm not spamming) http://www.newsy.com/videos/658 and realized just what an incredible impact MJ had on the world. I was never a big fan, but now I realize that he was much more than a pop singer to many many millions of people. I don't think any words or images can really show his contributions to the world; people just seem to know it in their hearts.

No disrespect to Ms Fawcett who I'm sure was very lovely but Michael Jackson was probably the best known person on the planet period

I think Farrah is to be commended for her brave battle and having lost a son, at 32 years of age to cancer, I also hope her battle helps others.
Mike, you lost out , not knowing who Farrah is. She is a wonderful example of goodness and braverly. She was a beautiful person inside and out IMO.

Her biography got better rating? Yeah, because everyone was watching to find out who she was.
I still don't know. Something about a nipple...that's all I heard.
MJ was the best.

I happen to like Farrah more, but let's not joke...Michael Jackson was INFINITELY more famous. His death ranks up there with Elvis and Lennon in terms of fame and shock.

I did not always admire Fawcett's lifestyle but I certainly admired her valiant struggle for the past few years. Her friends' comments have underscored her courage.

I will take this lesson with me.

I didn't admire Jackson, either, and he has left me no lessons except somewhere along the line, he was so terribly unhappy.

I think people are focussing on the wrong issues with MJ. He is gone physically forever, we need to remember him in all his glory. He bought great joy to a lot of people. It is sad that we could not have helped him but he fulfilled his purpose and people need to stop finding fault and dwelling on what we did not like about him. We all do things that are not pleasing to another, we all have fears which we hide from... Do not judge him appreciate what he has given us and learn from his mistakes(especially the media).. keep him in your prays. Rest in peace Michael Jackson...

Even when both are equally deserving, someone always gets overshadowed in these situations. I seem to recall that the media was similarly divided when Sammy Davis Jr. and Jim Henson died on the same day back in '90.

Fawcett's special was promoted. During The View Walters made special note to all the viewer that the special was on that night. Those viewers had already scheduled to watch.

Going by TiVo neither were on the line up instead it showed Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.