I could leave the TV on all night and day, even when I wasn't in the room. That'd be sure to skew the ratings.
Random Television Executive: "WOW! Our ratings for 'The Best of Hee-Haw' just doubled overnight! Let's add two hours during primetime!"
Do you have a favorite show? Is it on the verge of being canceled? Let me know and maybe we can work out a little deal, if you know what I mean. And I think you do.
So this is what it must be like to play God. (Not the part about side deals, of course, although I'm sure God could make a bundle of cash if he wanted to.) It's cool to think that the balance of the television universe is commanded by a few people with remote controls and a Nielsen diary. Especially if you are one of those people. Jonathan Edwards would certainly like this: "Television Stars in the Hands of an Angry Will Bohlen."
You know, I think that might make for a good television show. It would get at least 5,000 viewers.