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DOES THE MLB ON TBS PACKAGE REALLY BENEFIT FANS AND VIEWERS?

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.arts.tv/ZKTVL8uMENo

Among his points: – it’s too slow – the old fashioned code is a problem – it’s too expensive

I'm talking about TV shows that were initially quite popular and really seemed to capture the zeitgeist but which have now faded more than one might have expected. The fading is especially poignant if the shows were actually pretty original.

http://awfulannouncing.com/2014/if-local-baseball-tv-ratings-are-so-strong-why-are-world-series-all-star-game-numbers-so-low.html

Paul Lee Seals New Contract as ABC Entertainment Group Chief http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2014%2Ftv%2Fnews%2Fpaul-lee-seals-new-contract-as-abc-entertainment-group-chief-1201157537%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGAQHqyO_kJZpVxa1myQnG0AEG3qQ

Which network TV shows are on the bubble? All of ABC’s freshmen dramas, including “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” look safe. But ABC’s new comedies, including “Trophy Wife,” are in danger of cancelation. And so is “Parenthood” and “Revolution.” Read more at...

Does ABC have a women problem? http://adage.com/article/media/abc-a-woman-problem/292404/ Advertisers are complaining that ABC is too reliant on female shows, including aging dramas like “Grey’s Anatomy."

Basically, the lack of union contracts is what keeps ESPN branding itself on ABC's sports telecasts. I think what Bob Iger and company don't seems to fully understand in this regard when it comes to sports programming on ABC (in recent years) is the overall lack of creation of prime-time...

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/anne-sweeney-top-disney-exec-687567

Anne Sweeney’s Legacy: Her Hits, Misses & Contribution To Breaking The Glass Ceiling Disney's Anne Sweeney Exit: 5 Possible In-House Replacements

The subject title speaks for itself! ;)

http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/abc-struggles-with-low-ratings-high-drama-casualty-rate-1201125815/ “Mind Games” is expected to become the third Tuesday failure, as ABC struggles in 4th place both in total viewers and in the key 18-49 demo.

62% of ABC viewers are female http://t.co/F558HNvD2G As the NY Times reports, ABC has had to depend on female viewership since it's the only major network without NFL games: "More strikingly," reports Bill Carter, "the top five most popular shows among women are on ABC, as well as seven of...

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