Farrah Fawcett: Documentary draws nearly nine million viewers

Farrah Fawcett: Documentary draws nearly nine million viewers

A documentary showing Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer at NBC drew an estimated 8.9 million viewers.

Details about this news of Farrah Fawcett have highlighted on the news of Farrah Fawcett. According to them , "Farrah's Story" throw a glimpse on  the former "Charlie's Angels" star's treatment and hopes for recovery, thereby following her through chemotherapy and other grueling treatment. In the year 2006 sixty two year old Farrah Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer that has spread to her liver.

The movie  was most-watched program at NBC in its Friday night time slot in more than a year, excluding the Olympics. The  preliminary ratings that has been released on Saturday confirmed this news.

It was edged out by CBS' airing of the season finale of the crime drama "Numb3rs," which drew nearly 9.6 million viewers.

The video diary of Fawcett was initially intended for private viewing by family and friends. However it was shared with a wider audience after the actress realized that her story could inspire others. Her close friend Alana Stewart who is a producer on the film has revealed this news.

The actress maintains good humor during the film as she faces pain, setbacks and, as the treatments grow harsher, the loss of her trademark lush blond locks.

Fawcett said, "I do not want to die of this disease. So I say to God, `It is seriously time for a miracle.'"

During an interview last week her longtime companion, actor Ryan O'Neal, added that the actress is in a "very rocky place."

O'Neal is shown in the documentary as a steady presence as the actress goes through highs and lows, though the couple ended their long romantic relationship during 1990s.