Public Service Tuesday could be one of the most - viewed events of all time . It could have a television and online audience in the hundreds of millions . But in a multichannel , satellite TV , computer-and-cell phone world , the Jackson memorial could have an audience in the hundreds of millions . Obama 's death has led to comparisons with Elvis Presley 's death . Others see parallels , at least in terms of coverage , with the Kennedy assassination .
Public Service Tuesday could be one of the most - viewed events of all time . It could have a television and online audience in the hundreds of millions . Obama 's death has led to comparisons with Elvis Presley 's death . Others see parallels , at least in terms of coverage , with the Kennedy assassination .