prime time

Networks schedule major programs during evening hours. This topic is part of Television within Movies & Television. This page currently draws on 8 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Prime time is the part of the day when television audiences are typically what?

Answer: Largest

Bonus fact: Networks schedule major programs during evening hours.

In U.S. television, prime time generally occurs during what part of the day?

Answer: Evening

Bonus fact: Exact hours vary by time zone and network.

Why do advertisers often pay more for prime-time slots?

Answer: More viewers are likely to see the ads

Bonus fact: Higher audience size can increase advertising value.

Who played Jessica Tate on Soap?

Answer: Katherine Helmond

Bonus fact: Susan Harris created the series as a prime-time parody of daytime soap operas.

Which network originally aired Soap?

Answer: ABC

Bonus fact: Susan Harris created the series as a prime-time parody of daytime soap operas.

Who played Burt Campbell on Soap?

Answer: Richard Mulligan

Bonus fact: Susan Harris created the series as a prime-time parody of daytime soap operas.

Soap primarily follows which two related families?

Answer: The Tates and the Campbells

Bonus fact: Susan Harris created the series as a prime-time parody of daytime soap operas.

What nickname did Saturday Night Live give its original ensemble cast?

Answer: The Not Ready for Prime Time Players

Bonus fact: The Television Academy's SNL history refers to the original ensemble as the 'Not Ready for Prime Time Players.'

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