Disney’s Craig Erwich on Broadcast TV’s Resurgence, Fates of ‘Doctor Odyssey’ and ‘The Bachelor’ — and Which Ratings Matter Most (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comMichael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Hollywood is forever cyclical, which means it was broadcast’s turn to experience a bit of a glow-up this season.
While cable continues to struggle and streaming experiences some growing pains, the broadcast networks have been the beneficiary of a recent narrative that they still matter.
And that was borne out by the success of new series like “High Potential” at ABC and “Matlock” at CBS, as well as the amusing fact that streamers are essentially trying to remake themselves as modern-day broadcast networks as they look for staples like live sports, awards shows and procedural dramas.
Craig Erwich, who’s in the unique position of programming both a broadcast network and a streamer — and who grew up in the broadcast biz — is quick to chuckle at the notion.
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