Simple Equation For Success

Aha!

As TV networks continue to freak out about everything from cable to the Internet to maintaining the status quo in prime time, I have devised an equation they can use to determine what value of “x” they need to revive a series.

(x= value needed to heighten success of given series.)

First, I’ll explain the primary example I used in creating this formula: CBS was running the relatively successful series How I Met Your Mother for two solid seasons before the writers strike hit. Now, given that this series was basically on the verge of reaching the “mature” stage of the product lifestyle, CBS execs must have been worried it would die off in its third season. However, some behind-the-scenes genius- maybe a producer, maybe someone’s Britney-crazed daughter- decided that upon the strike ending, a seasoned pop-star should be incorporated into the show.

We all know how that story ends- Britney Spears hit prime time airwaves a few short weeks ago, via HIMYM. And the show saw its highest ratings yet! Now Brit is back in another new episode- and the sitcom is one of only four that CBS plans to renew next season.

Well, hot damn! Here’s the equation which this series proved can work for networks like you:

Series in Decline + X factor = Ratings Spike/ Renewal

Ex: How I Met Your Mother + Britney Spears = Highest Ratings to Date/ Renewed for a Fourth Season!

…And that’s how you make TV.