Not to mention a gigantic rights contract such as FX’s monster syndication deal, which was valued at roughly $750 million. helps to keep 20th Century’s status quo a pretty admirable one.
The financial elements isn’t as damning an issue for FBC, considering The Simpsons’ widespread merchandising efforts more than compensate for any episode-to-episode losses.
But once the Disney-ABC Television Group takes control of 20th Century Fox, the suddenly lonesome New Fox will have to foot the Simpsons bill without the promise of making that money back.