Local TV stations were free to "cherry-pick" which programs they would broadcast. Many of DuMont's "affiliates" carried very little DuMont programming, choosing to air one or two more popular programs (such as Life Is Worth Living, which was aired by 169 stations during the 1953–1954 season) and/or sports programming on the weekends.
Local television stations had the freedom to choose which programs they would air, with many of DuMont's affiliates choosing to prioritize popular shows like "Life Is Worth Living" (which was broadcast by 169 stations during the 1953-1954 season) and/or sports programming on weekends.