CNN's airing of "Good Night, and Good Luck," George Clooney and Grant Heslov's play about veteran CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow, secured 7.34 million viewers globally. The presentation marked a first for Broadway.

The actor made Broadway history by presenting his Broadway debut on television, the first play to be televised live.

Twas a good night, indeed. CNN's live broadcast of the George Clooney-led Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck on Saturday night reached 7.34 million global viewers, including streaming audiences on Max and CNN.