On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 8:01 PM, Tom Wolper <[email protected]> wrote: > On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 10:14 PM, M-D November <[email protected]> wrote: >> So, effectively, the Primetime Comedy Emmys would air on ABC, the >> Primetime Drama Emmys would air on CBS, and...what? V/M/C and mini/ >> movie goes to PBS? > > No, the primetime Emmys would air on ABC with categories most likely > to have winners on broadcast networks, and the other Emmys will air on > USA where the winners would most likely be cable shows. And the > Creative Arts Emmys will still be on E! so that the ATAS has 3 revenue > streams.
Here's the big problem. Kids today -- and many adults -- don't differentiate between cable and broadcast. Most still understand the concept of premium channels, with whatever the number is of cable households (I think upwards of 90% of America), that line has blurred forever for the average viewer. The other problem is the fickle (I actually mistyped that as fuckle, which in hindsight is a nice word and I'd like to get a patent on it) collection of broadcast network executives who seem determined to drop traditional formats of shows from their lineups in favor of pop formats like reality TV or game shows, so it would not be unexpected to have too few sitcoms or dramas on any given year. So you'd end up with a lack of contenders and viewer confusion. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
