It is all still an experiment, but an experiment that hopefully pleases advertisers and viewers alike.
So there is something I can do, besides scream like a woman?
Wesley ,'Chosen'
The Minearverse 6: Fiery Thread of Death
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath. Oh, and help us get Terriers dvds!
Tamara - May 21, 2008 11:37:21 am PDT #1015 of 4535
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
Typo Boy - May 21, 2008 11:39:51 am PDT #1016 of 4535
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
loads of about five minutes per hour, about half the usual.
Are commercials normally only ten minutes per hour? Cause I'd swear they were closer to twenty... Maybe they just seem that long...
Vortex - May 21, 2008 11:45:07 am PDT #1017 of 4535
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Are commercials normally only ten minutes per hour? Cause I'd swear they were closer to twenty... Maybe they just seem that long...
Maybe they don't count show promos as "commercials". "This week on . . ." could easily take up another 3-5 minutes.
Tom Scola - May 21, 2008 11:47:06 am PDT #1018 of 4535
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
They may or not be counting local station breaks, also.
Tamara - May 21, 2008 11:47:50 am PDT #1019 of 4535
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
There are local commercials, network (national) commercials, and network promotions.
The plan is to cut the network commercials from 10 minutes down to 5 minutes, reduce the promos if possible, and leave local (affiliate) commercials alone.
That way an hour that would normally have 42-43 minutes of program would now have 48-50.
hippocampus - May 21, 2008 11:49:56 am PDT #1020 of 4535
not your mom's socks.
That way an hour that would normally have 42-43 minutes of program would now have 48-50.
ooooOOOOooooo
Simon - May 21, 2008 12:01:16 pm PDT #1021 of 4535
It is all still an experiment, but an experiment that hopefully pleases advertisers and viewers alike.
But not Canadians.
Tamara - May 21, 2008 12:16:58 pm PDT #1022 of 4535
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
Yeah, this may cause syndication and international sales issues, but both shows have already been purchased for Canada, I believe.
Simon - May 21, 2008 12:21:53 pm PDT #1023 of 4535
The thought has crossed my mind that foreign broadcasters may cut Dollhouse so they can squeeze in more ads. Bit like what A&E did for MI5 (Spooks), I'm sure BBC America did it for Torchwood as well. But that's fun and games for next year. Right now I'm just enjoying a fandom that's just woken up after a 3 year nap.
Tamara - May 21, 2008 12:41:12 pm PDT #1024 of 4535
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
And they woke up all feisty, it seems.