All of a sudden, the bad economy comes knocking on our doors, and nobody—not most of us, at least—can't help but give in and start tightening some belts. Television producers are also feeling the pinch, and as ratings and advertising revenues slide, the inevitable's got to happen: budget cuts.
20th Century Fox Television is the latest to order cuts in all production budgets, as tough economic times beckon. This affects all of the shows produced by the banner, from established shows such as 24 and Family Guy, to newer shows such as ABC's Life on Mars, and even to shows that have yet to air, like Dollhouse.