A Cable Universe Of Equals (Sort Of)

Do broadcast networks have any advantage over cable stations anymore? “Even if it doesn’t bite them today or tomorrow where it hurts (presumably the wallet), the broadcast titans seem to be ceding creative leadership in a way that ultimately dissolves any viewership advantage to which they continue to cling. How long can it be until viewers completely abandon the notion of the networks as the “default” choice to check what’s worth watching each night? What’s the difference when ABC looks like TLC looks like Fox looks like Spike?”