This was a special event in America at the time. The Department of Education had all the schools watch the event live because Christa McAuliffe was going to teach kids live from outer space about astronomy throughout her planned trip. Millions of American kids watch Challenger explode as it occurred.
Ah. OK, I stand corrected.Wasn't that particular launch broadcasted live in a lot of schools even OTL?
If big bird was involved i would imagine even daycare centers would tune in for that...