Angelina Jolie smiles during an event for fans prior to Japan's premier of movie "Maleficent" in Tokyo Tom Brady Hat , Japan, June 23, 2014. "Maleficent" will be shown to the public in Japan on July 5, 2014. Actress Elle Fanning writes her autograph during an event for fans prior to Japan's premier of movie "Maleficent" in Tokyo, Japan, June 23, 2014. "Maleficent" will be shown to the public in Japan on July 5 Rob Gronkowski Hat , 2014. Actress Angelina Jolie waves her hand during an event for fans prior to Japan's premier of movie "Maleficent" in Tokyo, Japan, June 23, 2014. "Maleficent" will be shown to the public in Japan on July 5, 2014. Actress Angelina Jolie reacts as she is interviewd by Japanese TV during an event for fans prior to Japan's premier of movie "Maleficent" in Tokyo, Japan, June 23 Danny Etling Hoodie , 2014. "Maleficent" will be shown to the public in Japan on July 5, 2014. Actresses Angelina Jolie (R) and Elle Fanning pose for a photograph during an event for fans prior to Japan's premier of movie "Maleficent" in Tokyo, Japan, June 23, 2014. "Maleficent" will be shown to the public in Japan on July 5, 2014. NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- New England's dramatic victory over Seattle in Super Bowl 49 on Sunday set a new US television viewship history record by attracting 114.4 million US viewers Duke Dawson Hoodie , telecaster NBC said Monday.
The Patriots' 28-24 triumph over the Seahawks in the National Football League's championship spectacle lured 2.2 million more viewers than the previous record holder, the telecast of last year's Super Bowl when Seattle routed Denver.
"Last night's Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl ranks among the most exciting sporting events in US history," NBC Sports group chairman Mark Lazarus said.
The Patriots rallied from a 24-14 deficit with two fourth-quarter touchdowns and denied Seattle from the one-yard line in the dying seconds to capture the crown.
Seven of the eight most watched shows in US history are Super Bowl telecasts, with the past six NFL title games filling the top six spots ahead of the only scripted program, the 1983 final episode of the TV series M.A.S.H., which attracted a US audience of 106 million people.
Viewership peaked at 120.8 million viewers during the fourth quarter, when Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Tom Brady completed 13-for-15 passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns to rally New England to victory.
Katy Perry's half-time show was watched by 118.5 million viewers.