ABSTRACT
Television scripts vary in numbers of acts depending upon the type of show—sitcom, one-hour drama, single-camera dramedy, MOWs (“movies of the week” made for television), and so on. Broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX) and basic cable networks (such as AMC, A&E, FX, TNT, and USA) are supported by advertising, with commercial breaks interrupting the drama or comedy. Premium cable networks (HBO, Showtime, and Starz) are subscriber supported and have no commercial breaks.
