04-12-2010, 11:59 PM
Buzz has it right, it's all about the money.
If you want quality programming, get rid of all the reality schmutz and look at something like PBS. Most people ARE willing to pay for quality programming, with a minimum of ads. Also, look at what has driven up the costs of programming: people getting paid outrageous amounts-- certain actors making many thousands per episode, advertisers-- especially drug companies-- buying airtime to market their pharmaceuticals, etc.
If you want quality programming, get rid of all the reality schmutz and look at something like PBS. Most people ARE willing to pay for quality programming, with a minimum of ads. Also, look at what has driven up the costs of programming: people getting paid outrageous amounts-- certain actors making many thousands per episode, advertisers-- especially drug companies-- buying airtime to market their pharmaceuticals, etc.