There is a reason why bad shows keep finding airwaves to carry them.
Ratings do not necessarily correlate to advertizing revenue. Effectiveness is also a concern
Who is a more profitable audience to advertize to than the stupid people who watch bad television?
Song I'm trying to play of the moment: Stairway to Heaven, by Led Zepplin
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