It seems that "The Giant Jackrabbit" (January 8, 1964) remains, to this day, one of the most-watched shows ever, securing the eyeballs of 65% of all TV owners at the time. It wasn't an event.

The name was later shortened to jackrabbit. Black-tailed jackrabbits are a common hare that inhabit American deserts, scrublands, and other open spaces, including farms. They can consume very ...