The end is in sight, and it's going down as one of the best original pay-cable series. It's appointment programming.

This is only going to continue. The FCC says there are 530 national satellite-deliverable cable networks. A year ago there were 188.

If he can continue to get these kinds of people, I think the show has a future. They're kindred spirits. They've seen a lot of the same things and know what each other is thinking.

Geographic lines that have held certain parts of the TV business together are being eradicated and it's a big concern.

By broadening their programming (with more entertainment-oriented shows) and still keeping it under the legal drama umbrella that their niche is, they've been able to generate higher ratings. They've certainly raised the profile in the buying community with these types of programs, and to separate the two helps distinguish one from the other, so you have an entertainment network that's still Court TV with legal type of programming.

But will it? Or will it continue to drop?

I think (NBC Universal's strategy) was brilliant, ... This was one way how media consolidation has really helped. The Olympics gave NBC a boost and gave viewers a chance to watch sporting events not typically covered.

I think (NBC Universal's strategy) was brilliant. This was one way how media consolidation has really helped. The Olympics gave NBC a boost and gave viewers a chance to watch sporting events not typically covered.

If there is an audience there, ... there'll be programming to cater to that. You fish where the fish are.

I haven't heard a Fantasia song on the radio, not that I go looking for it,