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There was (IMO) a great show called "Better off Ted". It had evil corporate theme and the mid-show always had a small commercial from the show's company that were hilarious. Things like "here at veridian dynamics were a family. Which is why we make our employees work nights, weekends, and holidays, because that's when families should be together"
Better off Ted was great. The studio gave it a chance, even renewing a second season despite consistently poor ratings.
I don't know why it flopped. It certainly wasn't due to the usual corporate malfeasance, like what happened to Firefly. Maybe it was just timing; I'm honestly surprised that broadcast TV is still lurching along, with the pressure from streaming services.
I absolutely love Better off Ted, but it doesn't surprise me that it was a flop. I feel like the level of satire went way over most people's heads.
Shame though because it was a hilarious show.
Much like Firefly, I never heard of Better Off Ted until some years after it had been canceled. Both fantastic shows which deserved far more time.