Accidents Quote by Henry Blodget
“In the era of networks only, I cannot tell you the number of shows that we don't know about that did not survive. They got canceled. But there are a few that survived by accident, because they didn't have anything else to do, and they stayed with it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Trends, Henry Blodget, 2021
Many shows vanish unnoticed; only a few survive by chance, lacking purpose beyond existence.
In simple terms: Most shows die unnoticed; a few survive by accident.
Key Takeaway
Value purpose over chance in projects.
Themes
media
obscurity
survival
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
quote
advice
When to use this quote
- TV production
- content creation
- archival decisions
Key Concepts
economics
cultural impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What purpose drives your work?
- How can you avoid accidental survival?
A Different Perspective
Relying on luck is unsustainable for long‑term success.
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