422

 Posted on 5/22/1997 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


T.P. Chai <104674.3064@compuserve.com> asks:
> Joe, if there is a season 5 and 422 becomes 522, wouldn't that
> leave season 4 with only 21 eps? is that OK with the contracts?

No. To repeat what I've said here several times, we would move
501 into 422's slot and make that the cliffhanger ending, then 502
becomes the first episode of season 5, and 422 is the last. So each
season works out to 22 episodes.

jms



422

 Posted on 5/22/1997 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


Phyllis Schmulenson <72447.224@compuserve.com> asks:
> the slightest bit interested in the content and development of
> the art forms they are broadcasting -or would they be just as
> happy with hours of Mickie Mouse cartoons every night if sponsers
> would pay for it? Do they ever watch the shows or have any
> concepts to contribute?

They want the money from the commercials, and whatever sells
commercials is fine by them.

jms



422

 Posted on 5/23/1997 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


Carl Cantarella <105030.3700@compuserve.com> asks:
> Curious question: How much more difficult is it tackling things
> from syndication at the very onset as opposed to going the
> network route?

Carl...it's a crap shoot. There ain't no logic to explain.
It's a mug's game, and the rules and the money changes day to day, and
I can't figure it out on the best of days.

jms