Colonel_Green t1_iy8rp0s wrote on November 29, 2022 at 4:33 PM Reply to comment by grumble11 in TIL During the 20th century TV series that reached 100 episodes were generally preferred for syndication, since that meant stations could run 20 weeks of programming without repeating a story. In recent years that number has fallen to 88 episodes. by UndyingCorn Stories are way more drawn out now than they were 40 years ago. Back then 99% of TV plots were resolved within 1 or 2 episodes. Shows with ongoing storylines were rare outside soap operas. Permalink Parent 3
Colonel_Green t1_iy8rp0s wrote
Reply to comment by grumble11 in TIL During the 20th century TV series that reached 100 episodes were generally preferred for syndication, since that meant stations could run 20 weeks of programming without repeating a story. In recent years that number has fallen to 88 episodes. by UndyingCorn
Stories are way more drawn out now than they were 40 years ago. Back then 99% of TV plots were resolved within 1 or 2 episodes. Shows with ongoing storylines were rare outside soap operas.