More Reality TV in Networks' Future = Fewer Eyes


	More Reality TV in Networks' Future = Fewer Eyes

fauxpress

12-11-2008 6:31 AM

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fauxpress says:

Scripted one-hour dramas in the 10p slots where content can be more adult-friendly are evidently on the way out, at least for networks. The value of cable just went up. Cable has to retain tight control over its shows to keep their value, at least insofar as the interweb is concerned.

It's Netflix that gets cable shows to me anyway. $60/month is too much.

The good news is, cable's doing some great entertainment, dare I say the best entertainment -- next to indie films.

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7-30-2009 2:04 AM

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nice article. if you want more information about reality tv shows visit http://edogo.com/shows_category.php?cat=reality
here.

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