| ABC: Get Off Your Asses |
| Wednesday, February 08, 2006 |
| This is more of a rant essay. I would like to point out how long it's been since Millionaire has been on ABC. It's been since May 2004. Now ABC has a special contract, according to several sources. They have 3 years, or until May 2006, to renew it. If they don't, they lose control of the show. Now obviously, I figure, as well as others probably, we'll be seeing Millionaire right when "Deal or No Deal" starts in March, early or late. However, if not, ABC might pull a GIGANTIC blunder. "Millionaire" is easily one of the biggest, if not the biggest, game show in the USA. At least it was the biggest for a few years. "Super Millionaire" did well in the ratings too. ABC has several shows that are lacking and a few slots open. Am I the only one shocked it's not announced yet? When May 2006 comes, what are they going to do? You know as well as I do that networks like CBS, NBC, or, hell, GSN, would want this. GSN would give their left AND right feet for the rights to new episodes of Millionaire. Hell, they would give their testicles probably too. They could cancel Lingo and more things and get it too most likely. If they paid $6,000,000 for "The Amazing Race" like announced, and which apparently isn't performing THAT great, oh GSN would can Lingo, their poker shows, and anything they had to. The channel got a .9 for RERUNS. A .9, guys. That's big for a digital cable network. Can you imagine the ratings it would get for new episodes? Bottom line: ABC, think about what you are doing. I am wholeheartedly expecting to announce Millionaire's return here next month, but as the time draws nearer, ABC is starting to look mighty stupid. |
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