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Discover the surprising reasons behind why "Apple's Way" (https://web.archive.org/web/20061031125335/http://www.jumptheshark.com/a/applesway.htm) got renewed despite low ratings (https://www.notesoniowa.com/post/apple-s-way-iowa-time-machine-february-10-1975) and negative (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070967/reviews/) reviews (https://www.nytimes.com/1974/02/15/archives/tv-apples-way-and-search-for-human-values.html). In this video, I'll explore the factors that contribute to a show's renewal, even if it's not well-received (https://comforttv.blogspot.com/2024/05/my-journey-through-1970s-tv-sunday.html) by audiences. From contractual obligations to network politics, we'll dive into the behind-the-scenes decisions that kept this bad show on the air. Whether you're a TV enthusiast or just curious about the entertainment industry, this video is for you. Get ready to find out what happens when a bad show gets renewed anyway, and how it affects the television landscape.
0:00 Intro
0:41 Apple's Way ratings
0:55 73-74 TV Landscape
1:30 The Plot
1:45 Apple's Way opening theme
4:26 Why did CBS renew it?
5:03 Farrah Fawcett
5:25 Apple's Way merchandise
5:46 Wrap Up
Apple's Way (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple%27s_Way) was a 1970s family drama that surprisingly got renewed despite low ratings. Paul Van Scott explores the show's history, examining its initial struggles and subsequent attempts at modernization. Discover why this show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/977138348990859/posts/25850688071209209/), clinging to life support, received a second chance.
Discover the surprising reasons behind why "Apple's Way" (https://web.archive.org/web/20061031125335/http://www.jumptheshark.com/a/applesway.htm) got renewed despite low ratings (https://www.notesoniowa.com/post/apple-s-way-iowa-time-machine-february-10-1975) and negative (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070967/reviews/) reviews (https://www.nytimes.com/1974/02/15/archives/tv-apples-way-and-search-for-human-values.html). In this video, I'll explore the factors that contribute to a show's renewal, even if it's not well-received (https://comforttv.blogspot.com/2024/05/my-journey-through-1970s-tv-sunday.html) by audiences. From contractual obligations to network politics, we'll dive into the behind-the-scenes decisions that kept this bad show on the air. Whether you're a TV enthusiast or just curious about the entertainment industry, this video is for you. Get ready to find out what happens when a bad show gets renewed anyway, and how it affects the television landscape.
0:00 Intro
0:41 Apple's Way ratings
0:55 73-74 TV Landscape
1:30 The Plot
1:45 Apple's Way opening theme
4:26 Why did CBS renew it?
5:03 Farrah Fawcett
5:25 Apple's Way merchandise
5:46 Wrap Up
Apple's Way (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple%27s_Way) was a 1970s family drama that surprisingly got renewed despite low ratings. Paul Van Scott explores the show's history, examining its initial struggles and subsequent attempts at modernization. Discover why this show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/977138348990859/posts/25850688071209209/), clinging to life support, received a second chance.