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by American Way Staff

TIVO, HELLO, COMMERCIALS, BUH-BYE!

1 million Number of U.S. households that have digital video recorders (DVRs), which record and play back TV programs

46 million Number of U.S. households forecast to have DVRs by 2007

1 in 5 DVR owners say they never watch commercials

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