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Zorro

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3. I believe I read the deal is that Allen pays CBS for the time slot

Reply to lapfog_1 (Reply #1)

Thu May 28, 2026, 08:59 PM

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but gets to keep any ad revenue generated while his programs air.

So I think CBS doesn't really care about the ratings, since Allen is on the hook to pay them their negotiated airtime price.

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