Includes bibliographical references and index.

The life cycle of a television series -- The intellectual property context of television (or, when do you need to acquire underlying rights?) -- Underlying rights agreements -- Talent agreements -- Backend -- Exclusive studio-talent relationships -- Network and streaming licenses and studio co-production agreements -- Sample economic model -- Unscripted television.

"In this book, esteemed television executive and Harvard lecturer Ken Basin offers a comprehensive overview of the business, financial, and legal structure of the US television industry, as well as its dealmaking norms. Written for working or aspiring creative professionals who want to better understand the entertainment industry--as well as for executives, agents, managers and lawyers looking for a reference guide--The Business of Television presents a readable, in-depth introduction to rights and talent negotiations, intellectual property, backend deals, licensing, international production, and much more. The book also includes breakdowns after each chapter summarizing deal points and points of negotiation, a glossary, a list of referenced cases, and a wealth of real-world examples to help readers put the material into context"--