As the networks lose viewers and fight rising expenses, they do what they can to add new revenue. That's why on most comedies, producers were ordered to pare the episodes back by a half-minute to a minute to make way for additional commercials. Those who make dramas were asked to take a minute to 90 seconds out of their programs for more ad spots. For most shows, this is a bad thing. For UPN's Shasta McNasty, lopping off anything is a blessing.
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Former Fredericksburg resident Nancy Sprow, an integral part of the team that produced NBC's huge comedy powerhouse Seinfeld, is busy again on a promising program. The Free Lance-Star Publishing Company.