The mere existence of this headline–“CBS says ratings success proves network TV viable“–is proof that the clock is ticking on the model, at least in its current form. Imagine such a headline running 10, 20, 40 or 50 years ago.
Meanwhile, Galley Slaves notes that the clock may be ticking slightly faster for one of CBS’ competitors.
Of course, the viable lifespan of the original big three is likely to exceed a far older component of the legacy media.
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