Want to make a TV show for ABC? Here's how.

[GreenPartyVoter]

I wish there was still a "Mr. Sterling" around. Could someone do a show similar to that for under $500,000 and episode?
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NEW YORK (AP) - The state of network television on Saturday nights has become so dire that ABC has essentially put a prime-time slot up for auction to anyone who has a compelling idea - as long as it's done very cheaply.

ABC has put the word out to Hollywood producers that a Saturday night home is available to a program that can be made for no more than $500,000 an episode, which is about a quarter of what the traditional comedy or drama costs.

"Because it's Saturday night, they're willing to try things that they wouldn't try at midweek," said Jeff Bader, ABC's head of scheduling.

Saturday has become the forgotten night for broadcasters, who aren't entirely sure what to do there anymore. They just know it's not worth spending much to seek an audience that clearly has other plans.

http://apnews1.iwon.com/article/20051016/D8D9E1K80.html