Broadcast Schedule’s New Paradigm: How 8 PM Became “The Best Time Period On TV For Live Viewing” As 10 PM Hangs In (For Now)

For decades, TV schedulers were trained to look for self-starters to open the nights at 8 PM without having to rely on a lead-in. It was considered a challenging assignment that only the strongest shows could fulfill. Over the years, hits like Friends, The Big Bang Theory, NCIS, Survivor and Dancing with the Stars have […]