With this, they gained greater control and avoided the risks by forcing the production companies to deficit finance their programs. Such practice led multiple production companies into financial hardships. Independent producers and those not signed with major working studios were hit the hardest because most of the profit revenue went to the networks.
By doing so, they secured greater control and minimized risks by making production companies finance their programs in deficit. As a result, many production companies faced financial struggles. The hardest hit were independent producers and those without major studio backing, as most profits benefited the networks.