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Originally posted by TV-aholic:
I just happen to think, does PD, or even most hour long Dramas cost over 3 million per episode?

This source states that the average 1 hour drama costs 2.9million.

I have seen a few references to pilots regularly costing 5-7million now.

We know that budgets have increased but license fees haven't for the most part.

But again, it's foolish to be arguing whether or not ABC is making or losing money on PD, until we know how much the network is paying for the show.

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We know that budgets have increased but license fees haven't for the most part.

We also know that ad revenues go down when a show loses steam in the ratings.

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But again, it's foolish to be arguing whether or not ABC is making or losing money on PD, until we know how much the network is paying for the show.

And how low the ratings can go.

i know pushing daisies finale last week didnt do well and it 6.85 million viewers and a 2.4 in the 18-49 demo but does anyone know what the 6.85 viewers translates into a regular nielsen rating. for example it 2.4 in the demo but what was it overall? i need the overall rating for work. if anyone could help me i would appreciate it a lot.

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Originally posted by yoda:
i know pushing daisies finale last week didnt do well and it 6.85 million viewers and a 2.4 in the 18-49 demo but does anyone know what the 6.85 viewers translates into a regular nielsen rating. for example it 2.4 in the demo but what was it overall? i need the overall rating for work. if anyone could help me i would appreciate it a lot.

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TV-aholic needs to watch the CHURCH EPISODE of: Aliens in America

OK, I caved in watched the episode on line.

It was good to see Lindsey Shaw, from Ned's Declasified School Survival Guide, on the show.

Not sure why you thought I "needed" to see this episode... or even this series. It had that feel, style and Quality of Ned's Declasified (but not writen for kids). That style OK for a kids network, but not for a a broadcast Net's Primetime offerings.

I didn't think there was anything really funny about the show nor was the story that interesting. Seemed like just "another" sitcom.