Nina Tassler Successful Quotations

I think, clearly, there is something in the zeitgeist, ... but for us, it was based on producing the best pilot scripts that we had. . . . We don't literally go out to the community and say, 'Because that particular show is successful on another network, please bring us that.' We encourage writers. We encourage producers. We encourage directors. . . . They don't necessarily look to develop only based on what's successful at other networks. They sort of listen to their own inner voice.

You know, we tried something. I don't think we were particularly successful with it, but sometimes you get criticized for not experimenting with a form. ... The nice thing is, when we come back to the next cycle, it's exciting. We're going back to our original form - five continents, great competitions - so we know our audience loves that.

These series are the foundation of a schedule that is broader and deeper than any on television. From the start of the night through 11PM, from Monday through Sunday, CBS is populated with successful programs on every night and in every time period - many of which are number one in their time period, and some even number one on the entire night.

That (move) took 'Close to Home' from the verge of being canceled to being a successful show on Friday night.

It started as a cultural phenomenon and has evolved into a consistent Top 10 show that leads off the most successful night of television on any network. We look forward to taking audiences to more exotic locations next season and introducing them to the next wave of ordinary citizens marooned as 'Survivor' castaways.