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Stan4dSteph · 10-05-2006, 11:05 AM

If it gets too expensive, American dramas might shift to the English model, which is similar to what HBO does: Shorter seasons, fewer episodes.

Alex · 10-05-2006, 11:18 AM

They've been trying that too, without too much success. Particularly with an explosion of summer series or split seasons. Pretty much all of the networks have taken a stab at year-round programming and have been pulling back from it.

But I would love to see them package shows like NBC tried in the late '60s with the Mystery Movie wheel. Rather than the same show in the timeslot every week, each week cycled through Columbo, MacMillan and Wife, and McCloud. It would probably be easier to keep an audience for a serial drama if it were on every two weeks instead of every week.

SzczerbiakManiac · 10-05-2006, 01:15 PM

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Who knows, I hope the new age of Tivo/DVR and DVD distribution will help these type of shows be successful

Not to mention the ability to watch the video for free (with commercials) on-line or download to one's iPod (for pay).

Alex · 10-05-2006, 01:18 PM

But the first requirement is that the programming executives be given credit for that stuff and so far that isn't the case. They are still fired and hired based on the broadcast ratings and therefore if a show isnn't generating those, it is probably going to get cancelled.

But it can't hurt. Still though, don't get your hopes up that Kidnapped or Missing will make it to November.

katiesue · 10-05-2006, 01:25 PM

Looks like Kidnapped is already finished. They'll air 13 episodes and that's it.

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Prudence · 10-05-2006, 12:32 PM

I believe the episodes are available online for a bit after they air, which, with TiVo, might make it more sustainable. I think that those sorts of changes - plus the swift movement of seasons to DVD - make success more likely than in the past.

katiesue · 10-05-2006, 01:07 PM

I think it would help, although I realize with ratings etc it won't, if a series like Lost had a finite number of episodes. So you knew for instance that there would be 25 and then that's it. It would be easier to commit. With it being so open ended I think there's more reason for people to drop off after the first season and thereafter.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-05-2006, 01:23 PM

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It would be easier to commit. With it being so open ended I think there's more reason for people to drop off after the first season and thereafter.

I think part of what has kept Lost strong is that Abrams has consistently stuck to his claim, even after the show's runaway popularity, that he's got a specific plan (I don't remember if it was 5 or 7 seasons) and that he will end the story by then. Unlike, say X-Files where they orignally had a 3 season complete story arc...that they threw out the window the instant they sniffed success.

Prudence · 10-05-2006, 02:57 PM

Well, Kidnapped sucked. I tried to watch the pilot but it was so dull I wandered away.

katiesue · 10-05-2006, 03:35 PM

I agree, I started watching it then the phone rang or something and I never went back to see what happened. Forgot.

10-05-2006, 11:05 AM	#1
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	If it gets too expensive, American dramas might shift to the English model, which is similar to what HBO does: Shorter seasons, fewer episodes.
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10-05-2006, 11:18 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	They've been trying that too, without too much success. Particularly with an explosion of summer series or split seasons. Pretty much all of the networks have taken a stab at year-round programming and have been pulling back from it. But I would love to see them package shows like NBC tried in the late '60s with the Mystery Movie wheel. Rather than the same show in the timeslot every week, each week cycled through Columbo, MacMillan and Wife, and McCloud. It would probably be easier to keep an audience for a serial drama if it were on every two weeks instead of every week.
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10-05-2006, 01:18 PM	#4
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	But the first requirement is that the programming executives be given credit for that stuff and so far that isn't the case. They are still fired and hired based on the broadcast ratings and therefore if a show isnn't generating those, it is probably going to get cancelled. But it can't hurt. Still though, don't get your hopes up that Kidnapped or Missing will make it to November.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Looks like Kidnapped is already finished. They'll air 13 episodes and that's it. Link __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I think it would help, although I realize with ratings etc it won't, if a series like Lost had a finite number of episodes. So you knew for instance that there would be 25 and then that's it. It would be easier to commit. With it being so open ended I think there's more reason for people to drop off after the first season and thereafter. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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10-05-2006, 02:57 PM	#9
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Well, Kidnapped sucked. I tried to watch the pilot but it was so dull I wandered away. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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10-05-2006, 03:35 PM	#10
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I agree, I started watching it then the phone rang or something and I never went back to see what happened. Forgot. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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