The Town with Matthew Belloni The Reboot Era and TV’s IP Obsession
Nov 1, 2023
Are revivals a viable option for TV networks? The importance of pre-branded properties like 'Frasier', the art of pilot recastings, the possibility of a 'Friends' revival, the state of the binge model, and the relevance of TV scheduling. The podcast ends with a prediction on the World Series.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Revival Trend and the Motivations Behind It
02:50 • 3min
Television storytelling techniques and the importance of female characters
05:45 • 3min
TV Actors Being Replaced in Shows: Casting Decisions and Research
08:34 • 2min
The Impact of Actors and Characters on TV Shows
10:19 • 17min
Discussion on the Low Ratings of the World Series and the Decline of Baseball as a National Sport
27:23 • 3min