Our entertainment writer sheds light on why the ratings of the four big U.S. networks are collapsing. Can the networks fix this? Or do they just need to adjust their business model for the inevitable declines? Have a listen to find out more. (Bonus: Jamie explains why I shouldn’t feel so bad for watching Honey Boo Boo.)
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Podcast: Jaime Weinman on this season’s hottest TV story
Hint: Nobody is actually watching it
by Jessica Allen on Friday, October 19, 2012 11:49am - 0 Comments
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