[zeugma]

 

In the 1970s, TV programs had typically 48 minutes of content.

Now, TV programs have between 38 and 42 minutes of content.

Half-hour TV programs have comparable reductions in content.

You appear to suffer from the common misconception that most people have. You have it exactly reversed. The commercials are the content. The shows themselves are nothing but a vehicle to bring the ads to you.

 

[TomGuy]

You appear to suffer from the common misconception

No, not really. I have posted many times that TV programs are just filler between commercial breaks.

Hmmm. That even applies to radio talkies.