Entertainment Quote by John Skipper
“The cable package continues to be the greatest value in the history of entertainment. The average hour watched on cable television costs between 15 and 25 cents. For most people who cannot afford other kinds of entertainment, it is their entertainment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Cable Industry Conference, 2008
Cable TV offers low‑cost, accessible entertainment, especially for low‑income audiences.
In simple terms: Cable is cheap and widely available.
Key Takeaway
Support affordable media options.
Themes
media
accessibility
cost
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
informative
critical
When to use this quote
- Low‑income households
- rural communities
- educational programming
- advertising strategy
Key Concepts
Public policy
media economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can content quality improve without raising costs?
- What alternatives exist for affordable entertainment?
A Different Perspective
Quality of content may be limited.
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