Showtime, HBO Do Battle, Viewers Win

Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 30 January 2012 9:16 AM


Awards season is upon us, a time of year that’s particularly important to premium cable channels, which see the accolades as a way to convince customers of their worth. Showtime’s “Homeland” has already shaken things up by winning a Golden Globe for best drama, but Bill Carter of the New York Times says the real winners in the battle between Showtime and HBO are the viewers.

SOURCE: New York Times

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