Golden Age of TV Shows Signs of Cracks as Some Channels Give Up
- WGN, MTV, A&E pull back on scripted programs in crowded field
- Analyst: original series boom on cable is ‘coming to an end’
For some TV networks, the Golden Age of Television is losing its luster.
MTV, A&E and WGN are all cutting back on high-end productions after failing to attract big enough audiences in an increasingly crowded landscape.