Jars,
we do not know how Locke became disabled.
A year and a half ago, I could have eviscerated him with my thoughts. Now I can barely hurt his feelings. Things used to be so much simpler.
Anya ,'Dirty Girls'
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le nubian - Feb 09, 2005 3:48:35 am PST #647 of 3486
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Jars - Feb 09, 2005 3:57:38 am PST #648 of 3486
So, out of 22 original episodes (for most shows) for the year, the networks burn up 12 for Sweeps, and another 4 in October when the new season starts. That leaves a grand total of 6 new episodes for December, January, March, and April.
It's all oh so very complicated. Why can't they work arond my schedule, dammit? I guess I've just been spoiled by British tv, where they film the entire series and then start airing it. Most of the time, at least.
§ ita § - Feb 09, 2005 4:05:07 am PST #649 of 3486
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I can see if you're going for 22 episodes, the idea of not committing to all 22 at once is quite appealing.
The landscape is changing. Maybe twice 13 will be the new 22.
DXMachina - Feb 09, 2005 4:09:22 am PST #650 of 3486
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
The landscape is changing. Maybe twice 13 will be the new 22.
They will still schedule the 13 x 2 around Sweeps, though.
§ ita § - Feb 09, 2005 4:19:29 am PST #651 of 3486
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
They will still schedule the 13 x 2 around Sweeps, though.
But there's nothing to prevent each 13 from being contiguous, is there?
Also, are the cable stations observing sweeps as assiduously?
DXMachina - Feb 09, 2005 4:24:13 am PST #652 of 3486
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Cable networks don't care, because Sweeps is only about local broadcast stations. So HBO will show all of the Sopranos in one shot.
Sweeps has nothing to do with the networks themselves. It's all about how much local stations can charge for their advertising, but it's in the network's interest to keep their affiliates happy.
§ ita § - Feb 09, 2005 4:30:25 am PST #653 of 3486
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
How do the cable stations price their ads, then? They can set their own schedules?
BSG's first 13 worked well. F/X, USA, et al have seasons that I can never remember, but I do love the solid runs. As their programming gets more interesting, I'm loosening up my dependence.
Nutty - Feb 09, 2005 4:41:05 am PST #654 of 3486
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
The shorter, continuous run is becoming more popular, even on networks. Old workhorse shows like NYPD Blue have done "our season starts in January on purpose, which means no reruns till June," which is what Alias and 24 are pretty much doing this year. (I think 24 is still doing 24 episodes, or else it would be called 19 or something.)
I think it's only something they do for shows that are middling-to-poor in the ratings, but with a steady following.
Frankenbuddha - Feb 09, 2005 4:42:14 am PST #655 of 3486
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I know Fox is doing 24 all in one go this season. And they bunched 4 episodes into one week. Maybe they're testing the waters on a different release strategy?
Of course, now that I think of it, outside of the original season 1 1st episode, that I think they showed twice, I don't think they've EVER had re-runs of 24. Am I remembering correctly?
Heh, x-post, natch.
DXMachina - Feb 09, 2005 4:54:01 am PST #656 of 3486
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
I don't think they've EVER had re-runs of 24. Am I remembering correctly?
24 reruns on FX, though, doesn't it?