	"Survivor" has consistently been one of the top 20 most watched shows through its first 23 seasons. Probst acknowledged that Kelly Kahl, the current president of CBS, had been a significant proponent of the show. When "Survivor" had launched, Kahl, then vice-president of scheduling, took a risk and moved the show's second season to Thursdays in competition with NBC's "Friends". "Survivor" won viewership numbers over "Friends", giving Kahl significant sway within CBS to continue supporting "Survivor".