Scripted TV Is Dying a Slow Death

The Satellite
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Scripted TV Is Dying a Slow Death
Broadcasters Are Increasingly Dependent Upon Live Programming
http://adage.com/article/media/scripted-tv/304423/

According to a MoffettNathanson analysis of 2015-16 C3 ratings trends for TV programming throughout the day, sports now accounts for more than one-third (34%) of all deliveries of viewers in the 18-to-49 demo, making it the single most significant category by a wide margin.

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The popularity of shows like “Game of Thrones” demonstrates that scripted TV is far from dead.

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I agree; might have something to do with the quality of shows being put on network TV.