If TV shows with an overt conservative agenda made more money than shows with a liberal agenda, there would be more of them. Rupert Murdoch owes the conglomerate that includes Glee and Hannity because he's trying to make money.
I'll add that if the advertisers wanted to advertise during more conservative shows, you'd see such a move as well.
It's not interesting. It's capitalism. That's the basic way it works.
And as others have mentioned, CBS has made a pretty good niche for themselves with crime dramas that appeal to an older, possibly more conservative audience.
If you're not watching scripted TV nowadays, you're missing out. Lots of great shows.
The West Wing was a long time ago. Never got into it although some of my liberal friends in politics swore by it.
Here's a suggestion. Watch Parks and Recreation tomorrow on NBC at 9:30. You'll like it even if just for Ron Swanson.
It's not interesting. It's capitalism. That's the basic way it works.
And as others have mentioned, CBS has made a pretty good niche for themselves with crime dramas that appeal to an older, possibly more conservative audience.
If you're not watching scripted TV nowadays, you're missing out. Lots of great shows.
I wouldn't say there are alot, but there are some. Mostly on HBO and Showtime.
And posrep to dirk. The West Wing was great.
Is Law and Order liberal or conservative? I know Dick Wolf is a pretty big lib, but that show has seemed to glorify "prosecutorial zeal" more than standing up for the rights of the accused. Either way, I still enjoy watching an episode of it every now and again.
Shoo, there's something else to think about here. Working on a TV show is really hard work. In essence they are making short movie in less than a week 20-30 times a year.
It's not unusual to put in 14-18 hour days. If you are with your colleagues more than your family, are you going to hire people with whom don't get along?