We all know certain shows will sell well (Trek, Simpsons,etc). But, with regards to shows that only one season is released. Why would the studios keep releasing other shows which would probably have similar sales results? For example Universal releases Quincy and it seems to not have sold well enough for another season. Yet, they then will release a show like McCloud and they get similar results. I understand they are taking a chance to see if it might be a show that somehow outsells other shows. But, all they are doing by doing one and done. Is frustrating fans and those who have bought the show. They should just release the rest of the seasons of these shows. Most don't have music rights issues. And most are bare-bones so costs should be minimal. If they are afraid of having excess stock. Maybe, they can license the show to another smaller company or even team up with a store (Circuit City, Amazon, etc) and do exclusive preorder runs. Or try selling the shows at a low price point $14.99(?) instead of $29.99 to $39.99. I can't see the cost to produce the show being more than $4-$5. And most of these shows aren't syndicated anywhere. So whatever money you make is more than you would having not released it.
12/14/06 at 11:00am
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Bring back John Doe! Or at least resolve the cliff-hanger with a 2hr movie or as an extra on a dvd release.
