I think it may simply be insufficient detail in the article. It says, "The loss, according to the Attorney General, is a net figure offset by the profits derived from shows that opened in earlier seasons and were still running." This makes me think that the report as a whole (perhaps it was an annual thing for a while?) was simply focusing just on money earned and lost during that particular season, with it being clear that some shows still running would bring profits in future seasons, and those profits from shows produced in past seasons would be counted in future seasons. If I'm being clear.
Still, I agree that such reports generally are of limited use. Well, maybe you don't agree. :)
I wonder if the 1977 report was perhaps relying on figures from just before Chicago recouped. |
