Why are first episodes called pilots? Here's how the odd industry term encapsulates your favorite show's journey to the small screen
But how did the term become associated with television?Historically, every January the TV networks enter what's called "pilot ...
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Why are first episodes called pilots? Here's how the odd industry term encapsulates your favorite show's journey to the small screen
Some episodes, known in the industry as “backdoor pilots,” use pre-existing shows to introduce new characters (usually friends or family members of the main players) as a soft launch/test run ...