Block programming is the practice of scheduling a group of complementary programs together. Blocks are typically built around specific genres (i.e. a block focusing specifically on sitcoms), target audiences, or other factors . Blocks also allow these programs to be promoted together under blanket brands (such as ABC's "TGIF" lineup and NBC's "Must See TV"). The series premiere of The Jackie Thomas Show employed a bridge from its lead-in, Roseanne, by ending its episode with a scene of the Connor family watching the start of The Jackie Thomas Show on TV in-universe, and transition to the show itself with no junction in between. ABC commissioned a minute-by-minute Nielsen ratings report, which showed that the majority of viewers from Roseanne had been retained  .Carter, Bill. "ABC's Extra Careful Look At 'Jackie Thomas Show'." The New York Times, 1992-12-07, p. D8.Carter, Bill. "As Cliff and Norm Drink Up, In Walks Seinfeld." The New York Times, 1993-03-21, p. A31. The U.S. basic cable networks Freeform (25 Days of Christmas, 31 Days of Halloween) and Hallmark Channel are known for broadcasting long-term holiday programming events. After experiencing success with holiday events such as Countdown to Christmas, Hallmark Channel adopted a strategy of dividing its programming into themed seasons year-round  , in an effort to position itself as "a year-round destination for celebrations" (which is synergistic with Hallmark Cards' core greeting card and collectibles businesses).
Block programming is the practice of scheduling a group of complementary programs together. Blocks are typically built around specific genres (i.e. a block focusing specifically on sitcoms), target audiences, or other factors , with their programming often promoted collectively under blanket titles (such as ABC's "TGIF" lineup and NBC's "Must See TV"). A bridge was used by ABC between Roseanne and the December 1992 series premiere of The Jackie Thomas Show (which was co-created by Roseanne's Roseanne Arnold and Tom Arnold), where a scene of the Connor family watching the opening of the program seamlessly transitioned into the program itself, with no junction in between. ABC commissioned a minute-by-minute Nielsen ratings report, which showed that the majority of viewers from Roseanne had been retained during the premiere .Carter, Bill. "ABC's Extra Careful Look At 'Jackie Thomas Show'." The New York Times, 1992-12-07, p. D8.Carter, Bill. "As Cliff and Norm Drink Up, In Walks Seinfeld." The New York Times, 1993-03-21, p. A31. The U.S. basic cable networks Freeform (25 Days of Christmas, 31 Days of Halloween) and Hallmark Channel are known for broadcasting long-term holiday programming events. After experiencing success with holiday events such as Countdown to Christmas, Hallmark Channel adopted a strategy of dividing its programming into themed seasons year-round (which are typically accompanied by thematically-appropriate original movies and original series) , in an effort to position itself as "a year-round destination for celebrations" (which is synergistic with Hallmark Cards' core greeting card and collectibles businesses).
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