Chapter 30: Poor Bobbs
"Link, I want to see Mr. Link!"
Bobbs had been waiting in the reception room for more than three hours, but Link had no intention of seeing him until now, and he couldn't sit still any longer.
The top management of ABC TV is now on the verge of going berserk, and it is he who swears in front of the bigwigs on the board of directors that "Funny Family" will definitely be the champion of Friday's ratings, and "Funny Family" did have good ratings at the beginning, but if it wasn't for "The Big Bang Theory", maybe everything would have turned out well.
"I'm still underestimating Link."
This is what Bobs has said the most in the past few days, he was indeed very optimistic about "The Big Bang Theory", and he also proposed it to his colleagues, but Link refused to sell the rights, and he did not take it to heart.
Because "Funny Family" is a sitcom ordered by ABC TV from 20th Century Fox, the protagonist is the hot funny superstar in recent years, Jim Carrey!
Coupled with several other popular actresses, it can be said that they are star-studded.
But who would have thought that the blockbuster American drama with an episode of $3.5 million would lose to "The Big Bang Theory", which is only $50,000 per episode, and it lost so completely.
The ratings of "Funny Family" last week have fallen to less than 4 million ratings, and such a 'rubbish' result directly made the senior management of ABC TV decide to give up ordering the second half of the season.
When the bigwigs turned around, they saw that "The Big Bang Theory" directly blew everyone to pieces in various shows on Friday. Suddenly, the annoyed and angry board of directors began to settle accounts with Bobs.
"You. Didn't the son raise a big wave? What else do you say about "The Big Bang Theory", there are only a few small starring actors, and they will definitely not survive the first half of the season. What now? It directly made people's families burst out of......"
Remembering the ugly faces of the bigwigs at that time, Bobston shuddered and shouted again: "I want to see Mr. Link......"
The CAA TV station employees who were working laughed, almost everyone knew him, he used to look on his toes every time he came, and he looked down on people every time. Now it's okay, this. Zi also knows that he is in a hurry, which is really relieved.
Seeing the small employees of CAA, smiling maliciously, Bobs also had a fever on his face. In the past, where would he look at this kind of person more, but now, there is no way, if he can't get the replay rights of "The Big Bang Theory", I'm afraid he will really be fired.
"Oh God, isn't this the vice president of ABC Jobs? Why is your face green in a hurry? Hurry up, the bathroom is in this direction. ”
Fat Jack walks with a steady footstep and a fat body, and he really feels a little 'senior leader'.
Seeing Bobbs's anxious appearance, Fat Jack was also secretly refreshed in his heart, he still remembered that the other party led the ABC reporting team at that time, and he looked like he was angry, and directly drove him out of the broadcast room.
The employees of CAA burst out laughing when they heard Fat Jack's words.
"Mr. Bobbs, the bathroom of our CAA TV station is still very clean, you can use it with confidence."
"Tom, you guy is so boring, Mr. Bobs is the vice president of a big TV station like ABC, how do you think you can go to our CAA's little bathroom."
"Well, don't you see that Mr. Bobs's face is green now? This shows that Mr. Bobbs has the pride of being a 'celebrity' and would rather pull his pants than go to our little bathroom. ”
Several people deliberately raised their voices, and you came and went with me, which made everyone laugh.
Hearing the ridicule of the CAA employees, Bobs also had a little hang on his face. I could only say to the fat man Jack with a shy face: "Director Jack, I've been waiting for more than three hours, I don't know when Mr. Link is going to see me?" ”
Fat Jack shouted at the employees with a tiger face, "What are you laughing at? Don't want this month's paycheck anymore? Don't work fast yet! Hurry up and get the overseas copyright contract done. ”
Fat Jack deliberately bit the words 'overseas contract' very hard, which surprised Bobbs next to him.
"Could it be that Link has already sold the overseas rights to The Big Bang Theory?"
Bobbs felt even more uncomfortable, and before the broadcast of the first half of the season ended, "The Big Bang Theory" sold overseas rights. If only I could have won it in the first place......
Although Bobs regrets it very much, the main thing now is the North American replay rights of "The Big Bang Theory", no matter what method is used, he must get it, no matter what the cost.
Finally, Fat Jack deliberately embarrassed Bobs for a long time, and he was angry enough, so he took him to Link's office.
Of course, Bobs knew that the other party was deliberately embarrassing him, but he could only keep laughing, and his heart was bitter, but he couldn't say anything.
Bobbs regrets it now, if he had had a good relationship with Link, he wouldn't be where he is today. It's too late, who made him think that Link and his CAA TV station have no 'use' value, and now it seems that he and ABC TV have been used by Link at all.
Thinking of this, Bobs's heart became even more bitter.
As soon as he entered, Bobbs saw that Link was writing something with his head down, and after a few careful peeks, he realized that it was the next script for The Big Bang Theory.
"It turns out that the media reports are all true, Link is really the duli screenwriter, duli director, and duli producer of "The Big Bang Theory".
Bobs's throat moved, and he felt a dry feeling in his mouth. He knew that what Link was writing was worth tens of millions, and it was also something he dreamed of.
"Oh, it's Mr. Bobbs." Link put away the unfinished script and looked at it with a smile.
Bobbs laughed almost flatteringly: "Mr. Link, congratulations to CAA TV for surpassing 18 million viewers, it's really gratifying." ”
Link smiled faintly, "Mr. Bobs, please take a seat." ”
Bobbs glanced at the fat man Jack next to him, and the other party directly occupied the entire sofa with his huge body, where did he mean to give up his seat.
Bobs's face trembled, and he said with a smile: "I just sat in the reception room for more than three hours, and my legs are numb, so I'd better stand up first." ”
Link shrugged, "Then whatever you want." ”
Seeing Link's indifferent appearance, Bobbs sighed in his heart, and missed the good relationship with Link at that time, but this good relationship was ruined by himself.
"Ahem." Bobbs coughed dryly twice and showed his intention: "Congratulations, Mr. Link! We at ABC TV are ready to ......"
"Not for sale!"
Before Bobbs's words were finished, Link spit out two words directly, allowing Bobbs to swallow the following words directly.
Bobstone, whose face was embarrassed, pleaded, "Mr. Link, for the sake of our good relationship......
"Stop!" Link held out a hand and stopped the other. With a playful look on his face, he said, "If Mr. Bobs is going to be a guest on CAA TV, I am very welcome, who made us friends 'before'." If there's something else, it's best not to ask. ”
A 'former' expresses the current relationship between the two very clearly.
Even if there was a good relationship between us before, it was 'before', and don't think about using these worthless things as a foreshadowing.
Bobs opened his mouth twice, but was ruthlessly interrupted by Link, which made him feel more and more heavy in his heart and regret his original decision.
"A million!" Bobbs said directly: "ABC will buy the entire season of 'The Big Bang Theory' for $1 million per episode." ”
Link scolded secretly: "Tell me the price earlier, why say that those are useful and useless, it's a waste of time!" ”
However, Link still shook his head, and instead asked, "Mr. Bobbs, what is the purchase price of the episode of "Funny Family"? I suddenly don't remember. ”
Bobs trembled in his heart, as if he had thought of something terrible, and said tremblingly, "3...... $3.5 million. ”
"Hmm......" Link nodded with satisfaction: "Then it's decided, ABC TV will order the replay rights of "The Big Bang Theory" for $3.5 million per episode. ”
"What...... What the? What is so decided? Bobbs was driven crazy by Link, and almost cried: "Mr. Link, $3.5 million is the premiere rights of "Funny Family", you ......"
"If I say that the rerun of "The Big Bang Theory" will definitely outperform the premiere of "Funny Family", would you believe it or not?"
Link stared into the other's eyes and asked confidently.
"I believe it, but ......"
Bobbs was very embarrassed, although he could also predict that with the current ratings of "The Big Bang Theory", the ratings for the replay would definitely remain around 10 million. However, the price of 3.5 million still made it difficult for him to accept.
"Mr. Link, the price of 3.5 million is too high, it's better to ...... How about 2.5 million? ”
"Okay, deal! Just 2.5 million per episode, congratulations Bobs! ”
Link stood up with a smile on his face, holding Bobs's hand tightly and expressing his congratulations.
Bobbs was stunned for a moment, Link's performance just now and now can be said to be two people. Link's appearance just now was completely a posture of not agreeing to live or die, and Bobs was a little worried in his heart, so he said the price of $2.5 million per episode in a hurry.
Seeing Link's enthusiastic look now, Bobs's face suddenly turned purple.
"This bastard, he's been tricked."
Only then did Bobbs realize that Link's performance just now was deliberate. $2.5 million! I bought the replay rights!
Oh, my God! I'm going to be skinned alive by the big guys in the stage!
However, the words have already been spoken, and it is too late to regret it.
Link was even more enthusiastic, and he didn't know where to take out a contract, and the payments were written very clearly.
"He definitely did it on purpose, absolutely!"
Bobbs was in a daze, and he didn't know how he got out of CAA TV.
Thinking that he actually used $2.5 million to buy the replay rights of a drama, he now even has the idea of suicide.
"Link, I won't let you go."
Bobbs stood in front of CAA TV, roaring hoarsely.
Link was holding the contract at this time, smiling beautifully.
The overseas copyright was sold for $2 million per episode, but the replay rights were sold for 2.5 million, which is really profitable!
Thinking of this, Link smiled even brighter!
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